Results 141-160 of 612 for garda speaker:David Stanton

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (5 Feb 2019)

David Stanton: I share the Deputy’s concerns about the very serious issues outlined in the Garda Commissioner’s Interim Report on youth crime cases from 2010 – 2017. In that period almost 160,000 youth crime incidents were referred for consideration under the Garda Diversion Programme. Roughly one third of these incidents were deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the juvenile diversion...

Juvenile Crime: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: ...agree the counter motion such that we can be united on this matter. In the time available to me there are number of issues I would like to discuss. The motion refers to the implications for the Garda crime data of the failure to progress youth crime cases. The information provided in the Commissioner's interim report indicates that these cases would have been recorded as "Detected"...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: ...Commissioner acknowledged it would be necessary to examine the question further, which is where it lies at present. The authority has indicated that it will assess how the wider implications for Garda crime management and prosecution procedures should be addressed. The Department has already been in contact with the authority in this regard and will remain in close contact to monitor...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: The Garda authorities have taken a number of technical and organisational steps to prevent the recurrence of the failures outlined in the Garda review of cases from 2010 to 2017. I am advised that these measures have led to substantial improvements in case management. More work is under way within An Garda Síochána to verify the full details of the treatment of youth crime during...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I agree with the Deputy on this matter and thank him for raising it. It is very serious indeed. These issues arise from the Garda Commissioner's interim report on the handling of youth crime cases. As such, it was gardaí themselves who discovered the issues and sought to address them. The issues will be addressed through the implementation of the recommendations contained in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (30 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I share the Deputy’s concerns about the very serious issues outlined in the Garda Commissioner’s interim report on youth crime cases from 2010 to 2017. In that period, almost 160,000 youth crime incidents were referred for consideration under the Garda diversion programme. Roughly one third of these incidents were deemed unsuitable for inclusion in the juvenile diversion...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (30 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: ...to be finalised early in 2019. I am also advised that it is intended to commence a trial of the Greentown Programme approach, on a pilot basis, in one locality during 2019. In addition to this An Garda Síochána continue to confront drug-related crime utilising intelligence-led operations and multi-disciplinary approaches to target organised crime groups and individuals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (29 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: ...vulnerable and who may go on to commit other crimes. In the first instance, it is important to understand that the issues in question relate to youth crime cases deemed unsuitable for the Garda Diversion Programme. There are therefore no negative implications for the effectiveness of the Diversion Programme itself, which has operated successfully for many years, helping generations of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (24 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I might clarify at the outset that the issues highlighted in the recent Garda report on the management of youth crime are best addressed to the Department of Justice and Equality, where I have responsibility for Youth Justice, as Minister of State.  The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has responsibility in relation to the Oberstown Children Detention...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Justice Strategy (24 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: ...in the Children Act. The YJAP was coordinated by the Irish Youth Justice Service, supported by my Department, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Oberstown Children Detention Campus, An Garda Síochána, the Probation Service, the Irish Prison Service, Tusla and community stakeholders. I can inform the Deputy that I will be convening an expert Steering Group next...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (23 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy will be aware, the examination by the Policing Authority of Garda handling of Youth Crime has highlighted some disturbing issues. It is completely unacceptable that crimes were not properly pursued in many cases. This situation must be thoroughly addressed, not only for the victims and the proper administration of Justice, but also for the future welfare of children...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: ...the Dáil and sends his apologies. The Minister and I would like to thank the Senator for raising this matter today. The Senator will be aware that the resources provided by the Government to An Garda Síochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.76 billion for 2019. This represents an increase of more than 6% on the initial allocation for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (22 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: I again thank the Senator for raising this matter. On behalf of the Minister, I reiterate that while we understand that the Garda authorities do not currently propose a new station for the area to which the Senator refers, they have informed the Department of Justice and Equality that they are aware of the issues arising in the locality and that local management has put in place specific...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Juvenile Offenders (17 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: As the Deputy is aware, a number of issues relating to the treatment of youth crime cases were identified following the completion, in June 2017, of an examination of the Garda Diversion Programme by the Garda Professional Standards Unit (GPSU). Subsequently, An Garda Síochána initiated a detailed review of youth crime cases from 2010 – 2017. Importantly, the Policing...

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

David Stanton: ...is clear that this subject resonates very strongly with Members of the House. My colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, has highlighted some of the excellent work of An Garda Síochána in tackling rural crime, along with the huge unprecedented resources allocated to the Commissioner, €1.76 billion for this year alone; the ongoing recruitment and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, who sends his apologies for not being here, I thank the Senator for raising this matter. As he will appreciate, the allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister has no direct role in this matter. The Minister is informed by the Garda Commissioner that in regard to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: ...to determine the optimum distribution of duties among the personnel available to him or her having regard to the profile of the area and specific needs. Community policing is at the heart of An Garda Síochána and it has a proud record of engagement with communities to address their concerns and successfully tackle the type of anti-social behaviour referred to by the Senator....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: ...Deputy Flanagan, sends his apologies. The Cabinet is still in session and he is in attendance. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. As the Senator will appreciate, the allocation of all Garda resources, including personnel, is strictly a matter for the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister has no direct role in this regard. The Minister is informed by the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Deployment (18 Dec 2018)

David Stanton: The Minister assures the Senator that Garda management and the Commissioner keep the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities and that the needs of all divisions, including the Limerick division, are taken into consideration in the allocation of Garda resources. He is pleased to say that budget 2018 will support the continuation...

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

David Stanton: As the Deputy may be aware, there are currently two Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) operating in County Wicklow - the New Directions Project, in Bray and the Way Project, in Wicklow town. At present, there are some 105 GYDPs operating around the country, catering for approximately 4000 young people every year. In general, the location of projects is linked to local needs and the...