Results 21-40 of 716 for garda speaker:Eamon Ryan

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (1 Feb 2024)

Eamon Ryan: ...that may occur on the network. I reassure the Deputy that Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Ireland both take the safety and security of passengers and staff very seriously and work with the NTA and An Garda Síochána to promote order and safety on board their vehicles. Each of the operators has introduced a number of initiatives in recent years to help combat the issue. For example, the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Ministerial Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: I can confirm to the Deputy that there are no civilian drivers attached to me or to Ministers of State within my Department. I can confirm to the Deputy that I have Garda drivers attached to me. Garda Drivers come under the auspices of the Department of Justice and as such, my Department does not hold the information requested.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ministerial Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Eamon Ryan: The schedule for Garda drivers in my Department is outlined below. Name of Division No. of Civilian Drivers No. of Garda Drivers Work Patterns No. of Hours worked by Civilian Drivers No. of Hours worked by Garda Drivers No. of Drivers assigned to Min /MoS Minister of State office 0 2 Week...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (14 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...day-to-day operations of public transport. Safety and security on public transport are matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. To that end, I am regularly briefed on joint operations between transport operators and An Garda Síochána which continue to have a positive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...will be in place in Q1 2024, when the e-bike provisions in the Road Traffic and Roads Act will be commenced. There are three measures to address misuse of scramblers. Dangerous driving, previously an offence only in a ‘public place’, will become an offence in any location. New powers will allow for the making of regulations barring certain classes of vehicle from certain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (12 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...utmost importance, arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on public transport are matters which first and foremost must be managed by each public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána where appropriate. My Department has also been engaging directly with the NTA and the PSO operators on the issue of anti-social behaviour and in relation to ensuring...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Policies (6 Dec 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...will be in place in Q1 2024, when the e-bike provisions in the Road Traffic and Roads Act will be commenced. There are three measures to address misuse of scramblers. Dangerous driving, previously an offence only in a ‘public place’, will become an offence in any location. New powers will allow for the making of regulations barring certain classes of vehicle from certain...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...transport, I understand that the National Transport Authority, NTA, is reviewing operator security plans, priorities and the availability of funding. These measures would supplement the resources of An Garda Síochána, with which each of the public transport operators report an excellent working relationship. Joint operations with An Garda Síochána are now commonplace...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: My understanding of debates in recent weeks was the suggestion being made was that there should be a separate policing force completely outside An Garda Síochána. My view, and that of the Department, is that An Garda Síochána is the appropriate body. Whether there is a specific unit in An Garda Síochána is a matter for its operations. There has been a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: There may be greater flexibility when An Garda Síochána can call on a range of resources to assist in incidents, the likes of which happened last week. I am not convinced that a completely separate public transport police service would necessarily provide greater cover. We need the flexibility to put in a variety of Garda resources. While Garda numbers are key, the use of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (30 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...-social behaviour across the transport network and I am pleased to say that the overall picture is that it is reducing for operators at this time. This is due in no small part to the ongoing joint operations with An Garda Síochána. The Deputy can be assured that I am committed to continuing to work with all stakeholders to ensure the safest possible environment for both...

Estimates for Public Services 2023 (29 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Services Office (Supplementary Estimate).That a supplementary sum not exceeding €1,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on the 31 December 2023 for the salaries and expenses of the National Shared Services Office. Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate).That a supplementary sum not exceeding...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...time where it was about Dublin. As a Dubliner, I can say it did not speak to the city I belong to and the qualities and the decency of our people. It did show the decency and the courage of the Garda Síochána. I forever go back to the quote of the first Garda Commissioner, Michael Staines, who said that the Garda Síochána should keep the peace not by force of arms...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...an hour or so in the control centre and watched the work being done by staff from the various agencies of the State, including the local authority, fire brigade, Met Éireann, various Departments, Garda, etc. My sense is often what one wants is a local co-ordination meeting point where one pulls together all the services and online technologies now give people that ability....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (21 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Spending Code and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you. With regard to regional and local roads, speed cameras would be the responsibility of An Garda Síochana and the Local Authorities concerned. Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...utmost importance, arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour on public transport are matters which first and foremost must be managed by each public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána where appropriate. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is further engaged with public transport operators regarding the issue of anti-social behaviour. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (7 Nov 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...that do not comply with those regulations will remain illegal for use on Irish roads. Section 32 of the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 amends section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 to allow An Garda Síochána to seize PPTs (e-scooters) that are in contravention of regulations under Section 11 or Section 54 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Until the commencement of the new...

Seanad: Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Second Stage (26 Oct 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...making of a return and state that failure to do this is an offence. Section 24 provides that the competent authority may enter and inspect premises as required to confirm that returns provided are accurate, a task in which the Garda can provide assistance, if such is required. Part 3 outlines the market cap fund, which will be where all amounts paid under Chapter 3 above are deposited....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...Average Speed Cameras would be appropriate. This paper is expected to be finalised by year end. With regard to regional and local roads, average speed cameras would be the responsibility of An Garda Síochana and the Local Authorities. Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (26 Sep 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...of national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. The operation of Average Speed Cameras is a matter for An Garda Síochana and the road authorities concerned in the first instance. However, TII have an action in the Road Safety Strategy to prepare a technical paper on the selection of locations where...