Results 181-200 of 612 for garda speaker:David Stanton

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (20 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: I thank the Senator for raising the matter. I assure him that the Government is committed to the pilot scheme to reopen the six Garda stations, both urban and rural, to determine possible positive impacts of such openings on criminal activity, with special emphasis on burglaries, theft and public order. This is going to happen. The Garda Commissioner's final report on the matter recommends...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (19 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware, Section 44 of the Children Act 2001 provides for the appointment of a Committee to monitor the effectiveness of the Garda Diversion Programme. The Committee is comprised of four members, two civilian members and two Garda Members. As set out under Section 44, the Committee is required to provide a report on the Programme to the Garda Commissioner annually, and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (19 Sep 2018)

David Stanton: The statutory framework relating to young offenders and the Garda Diversion Programme is set out in the Children Act 2001. The operation of the Garda Diversion Programme is supported by the nationwide network of Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs). There are now 105 of these projects in place nationally. GYDPs are funded by the Irish Youth Justice Service (IYJS) and each project is managed...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Proposed Legislation (12 Jul 2018)

David Stanton: ...which is threatening, abusive or insulting and intended or likely to stir up hatred. The offences under the Act carry penalties of up to two years imprisonment or a fine of up to €25,400. An Garda Síochána has put in place a number of measures dedicated to combating hate crimes. The Garda Racial Intercultural and Diversity Office, GRIDO, has responsibility for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Proposed Legislation (12 Jul 2018)

David Stanton: ...and voluntary organisations to support local programmes to educate the public on issues such as immigration, integration and anti-racism. This awareness work dovetails with the role of An Garda Síochána's ethnic liaison officers who work with minority communities at local level to encourage tolerance, respect and understanding within communities and help to prevent hate crime....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights (11 Jul 2018)

David Stanton: ...working groups tasked with working collaboratively to integrate the duty into existing policies and structures. In an effort to promote and maintain best practice in the areas of equality, human rights and non-discrimination, members of An Garda Síochána are provided with a range of training programmes in these areas. This aims to ensure that no element of stereotyping or...

Pathway to Redress for Victims of Convicted Child Sexual Abusers: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2018)

David Stanton: ...of child sexual abuse. Our child protection system must be continually improved and monitored. I am glad to say that significant improvements have been made in recent years. In this regard, arrangements for Garda vetting of new teaching and non-teaching school staff were introduced in 2006 on a non-statutory basis. Garda vetting was placed on a statutory footing with the commencement...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (3 Jul 2018)

David Stanton: ...by an Inter-Agency Working Group chaired by the relevant local authority and with members from relevant agencies such as the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Tusla, An Garda Síochána, the Education and Welfare Service, the Education and Training Board and the IRPP. Once a family is resettled in a community, an implementing partner procured by the local...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: ...a person's liberty. For that reason, the Government is not in a position to support the Bill. As the Minister noted earlier, Operation Thor is a concrete example of how investing in Garda resources, including an overtime allocation of almost €100 million announced in budget 2018, has impacted on crime. Following the implementation of the winter phase of Operation Thor, there...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (27 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: ...from an applicant by an issuing person, including the names and addresses of two referees who may be contacted to attest to the applicant's character, under Section 4(3) of the Act. I am advised by An Garda Síochána that it is important to ensure that referees have an adequate knowledge of the applicant. In that regard, regular contact, whether...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (14 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: ...in this House, I have already provided details of actions that are in train in this regard. As the Deputy is aware, a number of issues which impact on the effective administration of the Garda Diversion Programme were identified following the completion, in June 2017, of an examination by the Garda Professional Services Unit (GPSU). The Garda authorities subsequently initiated a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (14 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 110, 111 and 112 together. The operation of the Garda Diversion Programme is monitored by a Committee established under Section 44 of the Children Act 2001, whose annual reports are laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. These reports provide a breakdown of categories of referrals to the Garda Diversion Programme. The information requested by the Deputy...

Death of Shane O'Farrell: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: ...each of the 56 allegations or concerns put to it.. The report on the criminal investigation, published in recent days, addresses each issue in turn. While it found no evidence of criminal behaviour by gardaí, it did identify a number of potential breaches of the Garda disciplinary code. GSOC is completing its report on the disciplinary issues identified in its examination of all...

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: ...'s charter ensuring that accountability. Organisations such as GSOC are called upon when situations demand a strong, robust and unquestionable response. When the organisation in question is An Garda Síochána, the Minister believes that we have to be particularly strong in our response. GSOC fulfils that role admirably. The public demands a police service that is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (12 Jun 2018)

David Stanton: The full year running costs of a Garda Youth Diversion Project will vary between projects and is dependent on several factors including location, catchment area and the number of participants. The most recently established GYDPs which were set up in 2015, were allocated a maximum annual budget of €125,000 each. This included any costs that may be associated with the establishment of...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: ...official business. He sends his apologies. He and I thank Deputy Cassells for raising this matter in the House. The Deputy will be aware that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works. The Minister for Justice and Equality has no direct role in these...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Divisional Headquarters (31 May 2018)

David Stanton: .... I can sense his passion for how strongly he feels on the issue. I assure the Deputy that significant efforts are being made to enhance the working environment generally for members of An Garda Síochána and unprecedented investment has been committed under the capital plan 2016-21 to upgrade Garda premises. The Garda station building and refurbishment programme is an...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (29 May 2018)

David Stanton: Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities. With regard to the deployment of Garda personnel, a distribution model is used which takes into account all relevant factors, including population, crime trends and the policing needs of each individual division. It is the responsibility of the divisional...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (29 May 2018)

David Stanton: ...meant to be here but was delayed at the last minute. I am speaking on his behalf. He is very grateful to the Deputy for raising this matter. He points out at the outset that the distribution of gardaí is exclusively the statutory responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and the Minister has no direct role in the matter. As the Deputy will be aware, Rathcoole Garda station forms...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (15 May 2018)

David Stanton: I take it the Deputy is referring to the proposal in relation to a Call for proposals with respect to the future provision of Garda Youth Diversion Project (GYDP) services. I am very conscious that GYDPs deliver valuable services for young people who have committed a crime or may be at risk of offending as well as providing important support for An Garda Síochána at local...