Results 61-80 of 612 for garda speaker:David Stanton

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Overtime (17 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...at this time and throughout the year, in addition to the community personnel, who do such good work. The Deputy is correct in what he says. As the Deputies will be aware, the allocation of all Garda resources, including personnel, is solely a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister has no direct role in this regard. However, I can assure the Deputies...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Rights (8 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...Government’s framework for tackling barriers to integration and promoting intercultural awareness. It includes actions to combat racism, including strengthening our laws against hate crime; actions by An Garda Síochána to address the under-reporting of racist crime; a commitment from Local Authorities on the early removal of racist graffiti; and Government funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms and Ammunition Security (3 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...allow them to outline any concerns.  I have asked my officials to consider the matters raised and to consult with the Office of the Attorney General, where relevant. The NARGC has also been advised to contact An Garda Síochána for clarification on their guidelines on the Statutory Instrument.

Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...impact which violent crime, particularly attacks of a random nature, has on victims and families. The Fianna Fáil Deputies who have spoken described that very well. At an operational level, the Garda Síochána proactively targets public disorder and anti-social behaviour, including knife-related crime, through the strategic deployment of Garda resources. Unfortunately,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Second Stage (2 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ..., a person could have his or her supervision transferred to Ireland. The person could return to the State, carry on working and living with family, and be subject to supervision, monitored by An Garda Síochána. If a person fails to comply with the supervision measures, the Garda Síochána can enforce the order endorsing the supervision decision through the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (2 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...lottery permit or licence must be obtained in accordance with the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. Lottery licences are issued by the District Court under the Act, with lottery permits being issued by An Garda Síochána. At present there is no legislative provision for a special distinction for commercial bingo operators whether under the current Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 or...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Family Reunification Policy (1 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...intention. Irish travel documents are normally issued only to people physically and legally present within the State and who, by definition, have had face-to-face contact with immigration and-or Garda authorities. The checks and balances arising from this requirement assist the State to satisfy itself that travel documents issue legitimately. However, exceptions are sometimes made for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (1 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...is renewable until there is a final decision on their protection application.  Eligible applicants have access to all sectors of employment, with the exception of the Civil and Public Service, An Garda Síochána, and the Irish Defence Forces.  I am advised by the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) of my Department that as of 26 September 2019,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Employment (1 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...provide a wide access to both employment and self-employment in almost all sectors and categories of employment. There are a small number of exceptions, such as the Irish Civil and Public Service, An Garda Siochana and the Irish Defence Forces, due to their eligibility requirement of long-term residence or citizenship in the State. I am advised by the Immigration Service of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (1 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: The Garda Youth Diversion Programme is a statutory programme under Part 4 of the Children Act 2001, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006, which focuses on preventing criminal behaviour as well as diversion from the criminal justice system and rehabilitation of children between 10 and 18 years of age. The programme is an essential part of Government strategy to help tackle youth crime,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (1 Oct 2019)

David Stanton: ...seeks to support the work of local authorities and other relevant bodies in undertaking refugee resettlement and integration initiatives. It includes representatives from a number of Government Departments,  An Garda Síochána, the HSE, Tusla the Irish Red Cross and the UNHCR.   In addition, the Community Sponsorship Programme for the resettlement of...

Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

David Stanton: ...It has also been subject to several rounds of consultation, particularly in conjunction with our national central authority that will operate the ECRIS system, namely, the national vetting bureau of An Garda Síochána. I am pleased that we arrived at a point where the Bill received Government approval and was published on 31 July. Given that our non-transposition of the relevant...

Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

David Stanton: ..., each EU state is responsible for establishing a central authority for operating the information flow relating to criminal records within their state. The national vetting bureau, NVB, of An Garda Síochána has been designated as the central authority for Ireland. Pending legislation, the NVB exchanges this information with other member states on an administrative basis and in...

Seanad: Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Sep 2019)

David Stanton: ...would find genuine artistic, literary, political, scientific or academic value in the statements. Upon conviction, a person is subject to a fine not exceeding €25,000. Section 37 provides powers for the Garda Síochána to enter premises and seize blasphemous statements following a conviction under section 36. The Government previously signalled its intention that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (18 Sep 2019)

David Stanton: ...behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, who sends his apologies, I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I remind the House that, by law, the deployment of Garda resources is solely the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister is assured, however, that the distribution of Garda resources is constantly...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (18 Sep 2019)

David Stanton: ...some very interesting work and examining different approaches and initiatives in this area. At the heart of the concerns expressed today is the relationship between communities and their local gardaí and the Garda resources required in each division to provide an effective policing service. Clearly, Garda visibility is also very important and the Government remains committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (18 Sep 2019)

David Stanton: ...a labour market access permission already have a very broad and generous access to employment and self-employment. Eligible applicants have access to all sectors of employment, with the exception of the Civil and Public Service, An Garda Síochána, the Irish Defence Forces and Embassies or consulates accredited to the State. The exclusion of these employments is largely due to...

Seanad: Parole Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jul 2019)

David Stanton: ...the variation of a parole order. This section provides that the board can vary a parole order of its own motion or by an application by the parolee, the Probation Service, the Prison Service, An Garda Síochána, the Minister or any person that the board considers appropriate. A variation will generally be to the conditions attaching to a parole order but it can also be to the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

David Stanton: ...is being done. Section 18 lists the offences and lays out the punishments. There are consequences if people break the law in this area. Enforcement is a matter for the enforcement authority, the Garda and others. The amendments proposed relate to the maximum stakes and prices which can be played for on a gaming machine at a licensed amusement arcade under the terms of Part III of the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2019)

David Stanton: .... Gaming machines are only allowed in licensed gaming arcades here. To return to what Deputy Fitzpatrick said, we must ensure our enforcement measures are robust. I encourage the Revenue Commissioners and the Garda to be extra vigilant in removing machines from unlicensed locations. Gaming machines have been available in licensed gaming arcades in the State since the 1956 Act was...