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Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 37:In page 10, line 25, to delete "or Deputy Garda Commissioner" and substitute ", Deputy Garda commissioner, Assistant Garda Commissioner, chief superintendent or superintendent".

Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: I move amendment No. 59:In page 12, line 7, after "of" to insert "Garda Commissioner, Deputy Garda Commissioner,".

Ramming of Garda Vehicles Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: ...not proven a good approach to law, as I will explain. The Bill seeks to introduce a mandatory scale of sentencing of up to ten years for the Judiciary to apply in the specific case of ramming a Garda vehicle. However, the current law provides for up to ten years' imprisonment for dangerous driving in addition to substantial fines. Given the circumstances of the case, it is for the...

International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (10 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: ...and recognise their input into this debate. They are part of the wider democratic process and it is a pity the submissions they made on this Bill were not used to strengthen the democratic legitimacy of our legislative process. As I stated recently on the Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015, I believe that, historically, the Department of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: ..., we will ask if the Department has any intention of revisiting the decision not to sign up to the agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Petition No. P00019/15 deals with an amendment to the Garda Síochána Act 2005 from Mr. Christopher Galligan. We corresponded with the Department of Justice and Equality, raising the request that the Act be amended. The Department has...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: What is the cost of recruiting 100 members of An Garda Síochána per annum - the cost of training and so on? The Department is recruiting 600 in 2016.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Minister will not be surprised to hear that I welcome the overspend as the Garda Inspectorate recommended significantly increased investment in ICT. In fact, it wants to have the PULSE system replaced. I know that will not happen immediately, but I hope it will in due course. Will the Minister outline in more detail the things in which the Department is investing? The computer crime...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The Chairman will remember that the committee visited the Air Corps at Baldonnel, but we also had a fascinating opportunity to look at the operation of the Garda helicopter and were made aware of what a substantial contribution those helicopters can play in combatting crime. It was an eye-opener. Is the Minister satisfied that there are enough helicopters to back up An Garda...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: The professionalism of the Garda unit that deals with that was clear to us, but I also got a sense that they needed additional resources. It was a couple of years ago, in fairness. I know it is an operational matter, but is the Minister satisfied that what she has just outlined to us is what is required? Has the Garda requested additional equipment, or is that a plan for the following...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: This links with subhead A2 on administration, which includes the maintenance of Garda premises. There was an underspend on capital building and Garda premises. The saving is approximately €4,000 per Garda station. Is the Minister considering reviewing the closure of Garda stations? While she might not open every one of the 139 Garda stations that have been closed, might she...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 87. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the optimal ratio between the number of members of An Garda Síochána and the population to ensure Ireland adheres to international best practice. [43101/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 88. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of new recruits to An Garda Síochána scheduled to complete their training in Templemore in County Tipperary in each year from 2015 to 2021. [43102/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 89. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the projected number of members of An Garda Síochána at the end of each of the years 2015 to 2021. [43103/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 90. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of recruits to An Garda Síochána that are taken into the training college in Templemore in County Tipperary in each year; and the maximum number of recruits the college can take in a year. [43104/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 91. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána stations that have been closed since March 2011. [43105/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 92. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the savings from closing Garda Síochána stations, by station; how she arrived at the savings as previously indicated in a reply to a parliamentary question. [43106/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (2 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of former Garda Síochána stations that have been disposed of and that will be disposed of by the end of 2015, and thereafter. [43107/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Independent Review Mechanism (1 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: ...are made to seek access to files. How can this be a review over which Members of these Houses can stand? To be clear, I have stated many times that the vast majority of the men and women of An Garda Síochána during the years have been of the highest standing, that is, they have been wonderful people who have served the State. However, a tiny minority have been a disgrace to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Independent Review Mechanism (1 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: ...for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the severe criticism of the resource and process limitations of the Independent Review Mechanism tasked with examining allegations of malpractice in An Garda Síochána; and if she is considering a new independent process or recourse for concerned citizens or families. [42497/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Closures (1 Dec 2015)

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 102. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will review the decision to close 139 Garda Síochána stations in recent years, given that the savings are only around €4,000 per station per year. [42458/15]