Results 41-60 of 874 for garda speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I can however assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases under reservation in relation to various crime statistics. The CSO also continues to work with An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 224 together. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the recruitment, training and deployment of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. Since 2015,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and I will revert to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for all matters relating to recruitment and personnel within An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the records kept in relation to the number of members who leave the organisation on medical...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the management and administration of Garda business. This includes all operational policing matters and the management of the Garda PULSE system. As Minister I have no role in these independent matters. To be of assistance I have contacted the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) is a multi-agency statutory body established under the Criminal Assets Bureau Act, 1996. The Bureau has staff drawn from An Garda Síochána, the Office of the Revenue Commissioners (including Customs), the Department of Social Protection and my Department. The Bureau’s remit is to target the assets, wherever...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I can assure the Deputy that while the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for policing matters, the Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have the resources needed to keep our urban and rural communities safe over the Christmas period and at all times during the year. Budget 2023 provides funding of €2.14 billion for An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the recording of information on the Garda PULSE system. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. However, I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that there is no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). This includes all decisions related to the opening hours of individual Garda stations. As Minister I have no role in these independent functions. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). This includes all decisions related to the opening hours of individual Garda stations. As Minister I have no role in these independent functions. I am advised that An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the deployment of human resources. The table attached provides the number of Garda Staff by station as of 31 October 2022, the latest date for when figures are available. Information is operational and subject to change. For the Deputy's information, and in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...human trafficking – General Scheme published during the summer, full Bill to be published in the coming period - Introducing the landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill to overhaul of structures and oversight of the Gardaí – Bill to be debated in the Dáil early in the new year - Publishing Police Powers bill to improve effectiveness of police powers...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (14 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...venue for sports activities and organisations Galway Athenry Former commercial property Multi-purpose Hub Kerry Moyvane Former Garda Station Multi-purpose community space Kildare Monasterevin Former Bank of Ireland building Co-working enterprise hubs ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...help tackle human trafficking – General Scheme published during the summer, full Bill to be published in the coming period - Introducing the landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill to overhaul of structures and oversight of the Gardaí – Bill to be debated in the Dáil early in the new year - Publishing Police Powers bill to improve effectiveness of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...am very aware of the damaging effect it can have on communities, particularly disadvantaged areas. It is vital that people are safe and feel safe and my Department is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have the resources they need to achieve this and to working across Government on a multi-agency approach to the underlying causes of crime. The Government is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: ...processing times of applications will vary depending on the complexity of the application, whether it is a single or family application, the supporting documentation and the vetting process with An Garda Síochána (AGS). Applications where there is an existing deportation order will require additional processing. Each application received is assessed individually in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána. Regrettably this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy again once it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (13 Dec 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána. Regrettably this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy again once it is to hand.