Results 41-60 of 555 for garda speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Crime Prevention (9 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...reported stolen to my Department over the last three years are 120 in 2022, 39 in 2021 and 98 in 2020. The theft of cattle is a criminal offence and all such incidents should be reported to An Garda Síochána by the relevant herd keeper for investigation. Where deemed appropriate and on request by An Garda Síochána my Department will assist the Gardaí in these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (9 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. My Department has addressed and resolved a number of animal welfare issues in recent years in both Cork City and County, working closely with An Garda Síochána and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and local authority officials. This joined up approach continues this year to tackle equine...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (8 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...(DCRD) and representatives of the County and City Managers Association (CCMA), including representatives of local authority dog wardens and local authority veterinary inspectors, and representatives of An Garda Síochána. The group includes three qualified veterinarians. A public consultation was carried out by DRCD on the subject of dog control in 2021. The results have been...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (7 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The burning of vegetation is controlled by the Wildlife Acts. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). My Department has no role in enforcement of this legislation. However, the Code of Best Practice for Prescribed Burning – Ireland was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (7 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...open to traffic is dangerous. The Roads Act 1993 requires anyone intending to hold, organise or promote a road race to give at least one month's notice in writing to the road authority and to the Garda Síochána. The road authority may then prohibit or impose conditions on such races. Anyone who contravenes the requirement to give, or such prohibition or conditions is guilty of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...sanctions for example through the issue of welfare notices Where appropriate, prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following investigations by authorised officers of my Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These officers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Prosecutions under the Animal Health and Act 2013 are pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These officers investigate matters relating to animal cruelty and neglect and, where...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (22 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and representatives of the County and City Managers Association (CCMA), including representatives of local authority dog wardens and local authority veterinary inspectors, and representatives of An Garda Síochána. The group includes three qualified veterinarians. It is within the remit of this working group to engage with subject matter experts as appropriate.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (14 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...in both Houses of the Oireachtas and came into operation on 6th March 2014. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine continues to enforce the law in this important area along with An Garda Síochána, the Customs service, and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (2 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...March to 31st August in any year, any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The (NPWS) is fully integrated in the Heritage Division of the Department of Housing, Local Government and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...equines underpinned by the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. The Act puts clear obligations on owners to look after animals under their care.  My Department continues to enforce the law in this important area, as do An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the ISPCA and DSPCA.  My Department also takes a preventive approach to equine welfare challenges by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to inform the Deputy that Garda drivers have not yet replaced my civilian drivers.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (22 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The matter raised by the Deputy relates to a former member of my Department’s staff who left the organisation to join An Garda Síochána as a civilian employee almost a decade ago. In line with Department of Public Expenditure & Reform Circular 7/2018 (and its precursors) - Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (22 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The matter in question is the subject of an ongoing investigation by my Department assisted by An Garda Síochána. As the investigation is ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment further at this point.

Creeslough, County Donegal: Statements (8 Nov 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...in their efforts. They risked their own lives to save those in Creeslough. The people of Donegal will never forget their heroism and commitment to their fellow people. Superintendent David Kelly and the Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces, chief ambulance officer, John Joe McGowan, and the first responders, consultant in emergency medicine, Mr. Gerry Lane, and Mr. Seán...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (6 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Allegations of criminal damage are appropriate for investigation by An Garda Síochána who have the necessary powers and skills to do so in accordance with the law. In relation to the case referred to by the Deputy, I understand that the matter was referred to An Garda Síochána and that such an investigation was undertaken at the time and has since concluded. I am not...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Sep 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and welfare and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century.  Prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  These...