Results 41-60 of 379 for garda speaker:Michael Ring

Road Safety (27 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: ...achievement in such a short time and is down to a combination of a number of factors including standard of vehicles on the road, the upgrade of our road network and increased enforcement by the Garda. In addition, the Oireachtas has played its part, with the enactment of legislation targeted at specific areas such as drink driving. l am glad to say one of the first acts of this...

Road Safety (27 Jun 2012)

Michael Ring: ...for every day. I am glad to see that in 2011 the figure was 286, an improvement of almost 50%. The Deputy is correct about the figures for this month, which are very worrying. According to the Garda and the RSA there is no pattern. The deaths are represented by all age groups and in different parts of the country. We must be very vigilant. The RSA is planning a new safety strategy....

Written Answers — Garda Vetting of Personnel: Garda Vetting of Personnel (29 Sep 2011)

Michael Ring: The Garda vetting process as rolled out by the Irish Sports Council, is the responsibility of that Council, and I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Sport and Recreational Development (1 Jun 2011)

Michael Ring: ...that Deputies put such questions down for written reply only, as I clearly cannot deal with them in any detail in oral replies. The subject matters of these particular questions, namely, the Garda vetting process as rolled out by the Irish Sports Council, women in sport and Ireland's representation at the London 2012 Olympics, are the responsibility of the Irish Sports Council and I...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (18 Jan 2011)

Michael Ring: Question 278: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will provide details of the notification received regarding the number of gardaí who have retired from 1 January 2010 up to 31 December 2010 in tabular format on a county basis. [2032/11]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (7 Dec 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the details of the notification received regarding the number of gardaí who have retired from 1 January 2010 up to 2 December 2010 on a county basis in tabular form. [46467/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will provide, in tabular form on a county basis, details of the notification received regarding the number of gardaí who are retiring at the end of 2010. [44456/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (25 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of promotions which have been made in An Garda Síochána on a county basis in tabular form and if there is an embargo on promotions within An Garda Síochána [44457/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (24 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if there will be recruitment within An Garda Síochána in the foreseeable future. [44351/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (24 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the level of promotions which will be made in An Garda Síochána for the next five years. [44353/10]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (16 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if a person will be replaced in a Garda station (details supplied). [42824/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (10 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when a person who has completed the aptitude test for the Garda Síochána in 2008 can expect to be called for a medical. [41770/10]

Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 Oct 2010)

Michael Ring: ...and Law Reform that a rapid response is also needed in such circumstances. In terms of providing for people living in a rural, isolated area, this legislation is being introduced while rural Garda stations are being closed. We must ensure, and elderly people living in rural Ireland must have confidence, that when an person dials 999 and ask for the Garda Síochána that the gardaí will...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (5 Oct 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of gardaí in the State at present; the number of recruits that will be taken on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34439/10]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (30 Sep 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if the Commissioner for the Garda has been requested to reduce the number of gardaí in the force. [34406/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (29 Sep 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 1117: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of gardaí being recruited this year; if they are being recruited from the existing panel or will a new panel be formed for this recruitment. [32880/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (8 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his plans to change the upper age limit of 35 years for recruitment to An Garda Síochána. [31012/10]

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (8 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 359: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if there is an exemption of the upper age limit of 35 years to the recruitment to An Garda Síochána, in particular with reference to the lateral transfer of United Kingdom police to the Irish force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31013/10]

National Drugs Strategy (1 Jul 2010)

Michael Ring: ...Bill will be passed before the summer recess. Will there be anything in the legislation to deal with that? Some 48 head shops are open at present. What levels of resources are being given to the Garda and the HSE to make sure the new products that are introduced on a daily basis are dealt with?

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)

Michael Ring: ...in extraordinary times and discretion should be applied. I recently wrote to the Department regarding a girl who applied for two jobs, one of which was on a community employment scheme. She had a Garda clearance certificate and all the necessary qualifications but because of the notional value of the property she owned, she was unable to qualify for a social welfare payment. She will...