Results 21-40 of 612 for garda speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

David Stanton: 62. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No.112 of 29 March 2022, when the recruitment competition for the Garda Reserve will be launched; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26136/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 112. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve; the number of female and male members respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16086/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (8 Feb 2022)

David Stanton: 551. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Scott service medals awarded to members of An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2016 to 2021; the criteria for recommendation for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5880/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of An Garda Síochána and the Garda Reserve; her Department’s plans to further increase the strength of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57949/21]

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

David Stanton: ...must intervene early. Collaboration between agencies is hugely important. Schools can often identify children who are really impacted by trauma and troubles. The youth agencies are out there, as are the Garda and the health service. They all need to work together and collaborate at a very early stage and right up along the way. We were very anxious that this would happen, and I am...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

David Stanton: ...because they brought policing right down to the ground. The people in the community, the public representatives from county councils, Deputies and community leaders all came together with the Garda and the local authority officials to discuss the issues that were pertinent in that close local area. Those local authorities changed and we had municipal districts. Now in County Cork we...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Mental Health Services (16 Sep 2021)

David Stanton: ...It will be done on a phased basis. I know there are problems in the centre and that the building is not fit for purpose, but there is no immediate danger to anybody. It is just next door to the Garda station. The fire station is only a couple of hundred yards away. There is no danger to anybody. I want a pause. There has been some communication with families and residents this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Sep 2021)

David Stanton: 536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve by rank; the establishment of the Garda Reserve by rank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43306/21]

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2021)

David Stanton: ...were working all day in personal protective equipment on very long shifts. That is extremely challenging. We all have to appreciate the work they did. We must also appreciate the work of the Garda in respect of meeting people on the streets and roads and dealing with people in a civilised, disciplined and co-operative way to try to curtail the spread of the virus. We must also...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

David Stanton: ...about whether drive-in cinemas are allowed at the moment. To me, drive-in cinemas are quite safe. One sits in one's car looking at the big screen and not interacting with anyone. However, the Garda has interpreted them as not being possible under the current restrictions. We need to have a debate about how we move forward from here and open up the economy, especially under the various...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Waiver of Pre-Legislative Scrutiny (20 Apr 2021)

David Stanton: ...in towns and cities across the country. It is deplorable they are doing that and shocking that they are not being pulled up on it. It appears that it requires a complaint to be made to the Garda and the Garda must then investigate, which seems to be very convoluted. I appeal to the larger multiples to stop selling this stock because they are impacting in a negative way. If people get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2021 (2 Feb 2021)

David Stanton: ..., books and information can be stored in people's homes. Will the witnesses speak to that? There is an issue with ComReg having the main powers in this as well. It was mentioned that a garda would be on secondment but would other officials have some form of warrant cards or identification? This came up previously when I dealt with a copyright Bill and people were going to premises...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2021 (2 Feb 2021)

David Stanton: On the issue of inspections without notice taking place in people's homes, will the authority come from a senior Garda officer or a court? I am not saying these types of inspection should not happen. However, to ensure it works properly, how will it be managed?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (10 Dec 2020)

David Stanton: 42. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the proposals being considered to increase diversity within the ranks of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41571/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (20 Oct 2020)

David Stanton: 532. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to amend the upper age limit for new recruits to An Garda Síochána in view of the increased recruitment drive announced in budget 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31490/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: ...of a death, for example if the death occurs in a hospital or other setting. All deaths and serious incidents that occur within accommodation centres provided by my Department are referred to the Gardaí as a matter of course and the Gardaí in turn refer all deaths to the local Coroner’s office. As is the case with all Gardaí/Coroner matters, IPAS is not privy to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: ...the supports provided by the State, and to ensure that any residents affected by the death are assisted in accessing services that can support them. All deaths and serious incidents that occur within accommodation centres provided by my Department are referred to the Gardaí as a matter of course and the Gardaí in turn refer all deaths to the local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: The Deputy will appreciate that any investigations into alleged assaults are a matter for An Garda Síochána and it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment on the matter. More generally, following a number of issues raised in relation to this emergency accommodation premises, officials from the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (16 Jun 2020)

David Stanton: All deaths and serious incidents that occur within accommodation centres provided by my Department are referred to the Gardaí as a matter of course and the Gardaí in turn refer all deaths to the local Coroner’s office. It is primarily a matter for An Garda Síochána to notify the next of kin of the death of a person if required. As is the case with all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Licence Applications (27 May 2020)

David Stanton: The Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 provides for the regulation of gaming and lottery activity either under permit from An Garda Síochána or under licence from the District Court. The occasions of gaming and lottery activities which require a permit from An Garda Síochána are set out in sections 6, 7 and 27. Licences to operate lotteries are granted by the District Court....