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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Feb 2024)

Simon Harris: ...'s, that Tusla has put in place a new internal compliance unit. The purpose of this unit is to enable it to examine evidence from providers of special emergency accommodation that their staff have Garda vetting and adequate qualifications. It is so important that we have that compliance structure within Tusla and that it is very much on top of this matter. That compliance unit itself...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Feb 2024)

Simon Harris: At the outset, I will call out and condemn what happened to the Deputy’s constituency office. I am thinking of her and her staff and would encourage anyone with information to come forward to the Garda in Offaly. It was an utterly despicable act that should be called out and condemned by all. I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. She has made a number of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (18 Jan 2024)

Simon Harris: ...employed across the public sector, Civil Service and semi-state organisations combined. Among the public sector employers currently employing apprentices, participating employers include An Garda Síochana, the HSE,the Irish Defence Forces, the Irish Naval Services and within the education sector. Among the semi-state organisations currently employing apprentices, participating...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Simon Harris: I have full confidence in my friend and colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee. I am proud of her and proud of her work. The Irish people wanted political leaders to stand united behind the gardaí, behind our Minister for Justice and against the thugs who set this city alight. The Minister wanted to park politics. She picked up the phone and offered that to the leader of the...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: ...Square last week, most particularly the young children impacted and their care worker. I commend the local heroes who stepped in. I thank everybody on the front line - the emergency services, the gardaí, the front-line workers and the fire brigade - for their swift response. This House needs to send a clear message that we stand united in the face of criminality because the eyes of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: -----and the largest Garda budget ever. These are the practical actions we are taking to build stronger, safer communities in Ireland.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: I have already outlined very clearly to the House that the Government is already taking action to do exactly what the Deputy is suggesting, namely, increasing Garda numbers. That can be seen in the steps the Minister for Justice has taken. What I said about Covid is a statement of fact. The Garda College closed at least twice, which caused disruption. The Garda college is now back open....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Minister has said, it will take time to catch up as a result of Covid, but catching up we are. This year will see between 700 and 800 new recruits go into the Garda College. The Deputy asked what we will do to protect the welfare, well-being and terms and conditions of gardaí. This week, the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform will...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: ...our zero-tolerance strategy will in time be seen as very significant, along with significant legislative reform to ensure we genuinely take a zero-tolerance approach to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. Garda recruitment is an absolute priority for the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and the Government. The Government is very much committed to building stronger safer communities and...

Seanad: Garda Reserve: Statements (31 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...matter. I thank Senator McDowell who sought this discussion. We have spoken about the issue and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to explore it. I express my gratitude to the members of the Garda Reserve for their commitment and dedication to community safety. The time volunteered by all reservists has been of huge benefit to their communities since the Garda Reserve was...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...debate does not think that spiking, in any way, shape or form, is legal. It is not. It is illegal. It is a criminal offence, and with that come sanctions. There are ongoing discussions with the Garda, particularly on how we build a deeper understanding of the prevalence of spiking and how we get and garner better data in this regard. I have also sought formal submissions from both An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 467 of 9 May 2023 refers to the ages of each horsebox vehicles currently within the Garda Mounted Unit. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I have again contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: 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 procurement, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda equipment. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The Government is however committed to ensuring An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand the Parliamentary Question No. 453 of 9 May 2023 refers to the number of vehicles seized by Gardaí for having no insurance within the Dublin Metropolitan Division in the years of 2021, 2022 and to-date in 2023. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...of Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs); and the total full-time equivalent of each child protection unit since 2019 to-date in 2023, in tabular form. As the Deputy is aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and controlling the administration and business of An Garda Síochána,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes responsibility for decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda personnel and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in these matters. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question 1041 of 18 April 2023 and follow up question 454 of 9 May 2023 refers to the number of Gardaí by rank attached to each divisional crime scenes unit as of 12 April 2023. As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 457 of 9 May 2023 refers to the number of each category of public order training courses provided to Gardaí within the Dublin metropolitan division in 2022 and to-date in 2023, in tabular form. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (30 May 2023)

Simon Harris: The Garda Strategy Statement is submitted to the Policing Authority under section 21 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), and the Authority approves the Statement with my consent as Minister. The Deputy will be aware that the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill will reform the current Garda oversight and governance structures. The Bill provides for the...