Results 61-80 of 434 for garda speaker:Brendan Smith

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Policing Issues (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...Minister correctly pointed out that I have consistently raised the need for additional resources for the Border region in this House. I have often said that there are unique policing demands in the Garda Border division. The Minister used that phrase on television the other night. I have always highlighted the need for additional resources because of cross-Border criminality. It hurts...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Policing Issues (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...and a Northern Ireland Assembly is sadly lacking at present. There is much more we can do now, however, starting with making all of the necessary resources and manpower available to An Garda Síochána and the PSNI without delay. Indeed, the Independent Reporting Commission specifically calls for increased and enhanced neighbourhood policing and for urgent action to address...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Paramilitary Groups (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 370. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the outcome of his recent discussions with the Garda Commissioner regarding the policing needs of the Border region in view of a range of recent deplorable incidents across the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45492/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insurance Fraud (5 Nov 2019)

Brendan Smith: 371. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a Garda unit will be established to tackle fraudulent insurance claims arising from the report by the Cost of Insurance Working Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45570/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (19 Sep 2019)

Brendan Smith: .... They are decent and honourable people who do an honest day of work. They want to be assured that no threats will be made to enterprises or colleagues going about their daily work. I know An Garda Síochána, with limited resourcing - that is, unfortunately, always the way - is working assiduously in the Border region to deal with criminality, whether it arises from people...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (19 Sep 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...tolerated in our area of County Cavan and the neighbouring area of County Fermanagh. I appeal to anybody who has any information about the attack or the previous serious incidents to speak to An Garda Síochána or the Police Service of Northern Ireland, PSNI. The thugs, who are obviously dangerous criminals, must be brought to justice without delay. It is the latest in a...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Sep 2019)

Brendan Smith: 217. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when new accommodation will be provided at a Garda station (details supplied); the timescale for the provision of new modern and adequate accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36404/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (6 Sep 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the need to provide additional staffing resources to the Border region in 2020 in view of the adverse impacts of Brexit and the unique policing demands on Garda Border divisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36541/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Brexit, the Good Friday-Belfast Agreement and the Environment: Discussion (4 Jul 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...industry on an all-Ireland basis could be damaged if difficulties arise due to illegal dumping and such deplorable behaviour that, unfortunately, has affected parts of the country in the past. An Garda Síochána, the Revenue Commissioners, the Environmental Protection Agency and various local authorities along the Border, and their counterparts in Northern Ireland, have worked to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Retention of Defence Forces Personnel: Discussion with Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (30 May 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...as forthcoming as it was possible for him to be. Obviously, he did not enter into the political realm, something we fully understand, but he was very forthcoming. As Commandant King is aware, the Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for An Garda Síochána, whereas the Chief of Staff is not the Accounting Officer for the Defence Forces. Has that matter ever been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Retention of Defence Forces Personnel: Discussion with Representative Association of Commissioned Officers (30 May 2019)

Brendan Smith: -----from the late 1960s until the late 1990s. I recall very well the enormous contribution of members of the Permanent Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána and the Reserve Defence Force in dealing with the dangers that confronted our society. Of course, the great work our Defence Forces have been doing for decades overseas has enhanced our international reputation. It has also...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (26 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: 145. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Bawnboy Garda station, County Cavan will reopen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9714/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Costs (14 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...advocacy and representative organisations concerned about the cost of insurance for motorists, businesses, householders, sporting clubs, voluntary organisations and so on, is the establishment of a Garda insurance fraud unit. Many people have made well-based proposals and arguments that give the very strong message that this would be the single most effective deterrent to fraudulent...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Brexit Issues (13 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...of a former military installation (details supplied) pending resolution of the terms of the British exit from the European Union and a full appraisal of the security requirements of the Army and An Garda Síochána in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7386/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Forces: Discussion (7 Feb 2019)

Brendan Smith: ...recognised enough. In addition, the Reserve Defence Force was a very good training ground for young people who may have been vulnerable at the time. I know many members of the FCA, members of An Garda Síochána and members of the Permanent Defence Force who at times identified young people who may have been vulnerable, who may not have completed their education or who were not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Policing (17 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 113. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans in relation to the provision of additional resources to An Garda Síochána for community policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2288/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (17 Jan 2019)

Brendan Smith: 114. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if additional resources will be provided to An Garda Síochána to deal with the increasing problems due to the widespread availability of illicit drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2289/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 282. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda trainees that will be recruited to the Garda College in Templemore in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53352/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Promotions (18 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 283. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay in promoting members of An Garda Síochána on promotion lists to the rank of sergeant and inspector, respectively, in view of a number of critical reports on the force highlighting the urgent requirement to enhance governance and operational supervision as highlighted in recent reports...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 68. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the reopening of Bawnboy Garda Station, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52574/18]