Results 21-40 of 379 for garda speaker:Michael Ring

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Ministerial Transport (29 May 2018)

Michael Ring: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established on 19 July 2017. As Minister for this Department, I can confirm that I do not have a Ministerial car provided from the Garda fleet.

Seanad: Rural Development: Statements (23 May 2018)

Michael Ring: ...with the Fianna Fáil contribution. Senator Paul Daly should note that if I really got going this evening I would have to vote down the Dáil. Fianna Fáil did not close post offices or rural Garda stations - it closed down the country. I will not take a history lesson from Senator Daly or Deputy Ó Cuív, who has never got over that he not a Minister - he really...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (8 Mar 2018)

Michael Ring: ...and social inclusion in rural areas.  These measures include continued prioritisation of community crime prevention through schemes such as neighbourhood watch and text alert; investment in the Garda fleet to ensure that gardaí are mobile, visible and responsive in order to prevent and tackle crime; support for the 450 men’s sheds across rural Ireland; maintaining the...

Other Questions: Action Plan for Rural Development (21 Feb 2018)

Michael Ring: ...vulnerable older people living alone. I allocated €2.7 million to this scheme in 2017 and over 10,000 installations were completed in 2017. There will be investment of €46 million in the Garda fleet to ensure that gardaí are mobile, visible and responsive in order to prevent and tackle crime. There will be support for the 450 men’s sheds across rural...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Development Policy (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Ring: ...Alert Scheme, which facilitates valuable community-based support for vulnerable older people living alone. I allocated €2.7 million to this scheme in 2017. - Investment of €46 million in Garda fleet to ensure that Gardaí are mobile, visible and responsive to prevent and tackle crime. - Support for 450 Men’s Sheds across rural Ireland which provide a safe space...

Select Committee on Rural and Community Development: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (15 Nov 2017)

Michael Ring: ...outrageous. We must do everything in our power to protect them and ensure they can live in the comfort of their own homes. That is why I encourage people to join the senior alert scheme. I know that the Garda is considering more ways and means to make the most of the scheme.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Forestry Management (23 May 2017)

Michael Ring: ...in terms of fire fighting lies with the Fire Service and the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government.  The prosecution of those responsible is a matter for the Gardaí. My Department is one of a number of agencies represented on the Inter-Agency Gorse Fire Group that explores issues surrounding such fires.  An Garda Síochána is also...

Other Questions: National Parks and Wildlife Service (7 Mar 2017)

Michael Ring: ..., the Department does not generally publish any details concerning the number of firearms held or their location. If the Department becomes aware of the loss of a firearm, it will of course notify the Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Rural Development Plan (31 Jan 2017)

Michael Ring: ...as loneliness and isolation in rural areas. - The implementation of the National Positive Ageing Strategy will also support older people in staying healthy and involved in their local communities. - The Garda Síochána will continue to support and prioritise community crime prevention schemes, including the Neighbourhood Watch and Text Alert schemes, and a new Community CCTV Grant...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (14 Apr 2016)

Michael Ring: ...Dog Association (SARDA). The purchase of equipment is considered eligible expenditure under this grant. It should be noted that mountain rescue groups are not tasked directly by the Irish Coast Guard, rather they are tasked by An Garda Síochána, under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (26 May 2015)

Michael Ring: ...when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a payment for 2014 under the agri-environment options scheme, considering that the ongoing investigation by his Department and the Garda Síochána into the non-productive capital investments claims submitted under the scheme is causing severe financial hardship to the person. [19967/15]

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Committee Stage (29 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: ...'s role at present is to make sure that funding is spent on grassroots sport, not on the professional game. It should be used for projects like the late-night leagues in Dublin, involving the Garda and the FAI. It is the same with the GAA which is working with disadvantaged communities. That is really the basis for it. It is something I will do if the Senator wants me to do it, but I...

Seanad: Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (22 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: ...Ireland. The anti-doping rules include rules and arrangements for such matters as the testing of athletes, banned substances, sanctions and so on. Section 42 also provides for the sharing of information with the Health Products Regulatory Authority, An Garda Síochána, customs authorities and other anti-doping organisations for the purpose of combating doping. Section 43...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (2 Apr 2015)

Michael Ring: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a joint investigation by the Revenue Commissioners and An Garda Síochána into a matter (details supplied); the assistance that will be made available to the persons affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13712/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (10 Mar 2015)

Michael Ring: ...or part of a grant and/or be barred from making applications for a period of time.  They are also warned that all serious breaches of the terms and conditions of the Programme will be notified to An Garda Síochána. The Department has detailed procedures, drawn up in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, in place for dealing with suspected instances of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (3 Feb 2015)

Michael Ring: ...or part of a grant and/or be barred from making applications for a period of time.  They are also warned that all serious breaches of the terms and conditions of the Programme will be notified to An Garda Síochána. The Department has detailed procedures, drawn up in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General, in place for dealing with suspected instances of...

Road Traffic (No.2) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (18 Dec 2014)

Michael Ring: ...Deputies for supporting the Bill. This is a question of road safety and saving lives. I urge motorists to drive slowly over the Christmas period. We do not want the local priest, doctor or garda knocking on a door at 3 a.m. to tell a mother or a father, a brother or a sister, an uncle or an aunt that a loved one has been killed on the road. Let everyone enjoy a peaceful Christmas...

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: ...doping rules include rules and arrangements relating to such matters as testing of athletes, banned substances, sanctions and so on. Section 41 also provides for sharing of information with the Health Products Regulatory Authority, the Garda, Customs and Excise, and other anti-doping organisations for the purpose of combatting doping. Section 42 deals with data protection measures for...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (23 Sep 2014)

Michael Ring: ...support and/or redress available for car owners whose vehicles have been allegedly damaged by contaminated petrol; the action taken in this regard; if an official investigation has commenced by the Garda authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35865/14]

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Commission of Inquiry (20 Nov 2012)

Michael Ring: ..., he is fully aware of the concerns expressed about the death of Fr. Niall Molloy and sympathises greatly with the Molloy family. Fr. Molloy's death was the subject of an investigation by An Garda Síochána which resulted in the submission of an investigation file to the law officers who directed that a person be charged with manslaughter and assault occasioning actual bodily harm....