Results 181-200 of 240 for garda speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Co-operation (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. I can inform the Deputy that An Garda Síochána engages extensively with other police forces in relation to monitoring the travel arrangements of convicted sex offenders to and from the jurisdiction, particularly in respect of those countries with similar legislation to the Sex Offenders Act 2001. Under section 10(3) of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Safety Partnerships (2 Jun 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of people who are vulnerable or at risk, and the safety of communities, a “whole of government” responsibility, 2. Strengthen and consolidate independent, external oversight of An Garda Síochána, 3. Enhance the internal governance of An Garda Síochána and the role of the Garda Commissioner as CEO, and 4. Improve the independent oversight of our...

Seanad: Search and Rescue System: Motion (28 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...contract is significant and has been utilised to supplement a wide range of aviation needs beyond purely maritime search and rescue, including assisting the HSE, the National Ambulance Service, the island communities, An Garda Síochána for land SAR incidents and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the fire services in context of major emergency needs. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to speak on a topic of concern for many public representatives, both local and national, and for people from the Galway area, as outlined by the Deputy. I spoke this afternoon to members of An Garda Síochána in Galway about the recent event in Salthill and events that may be planned for this weekend or other future dates. I also have spoken to the Galway city manager about this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (27 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I reiterate that I spoke to the senior members of An Garda Síochána in Galway and they have assured me that there is a dedicated policing plan in place for this weekend and for any future events. They are monitoring social media and will be deploying extra Garda resources in the Salthill area or indeed any area where that deployment is needed. If anyone has concerns, the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (25 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...guilty in court of a sexual offence automatically becomes subject to the registration / notification requirements of Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. The sex offender is obliged to notify the Gardaí of their name and address for a period and any change in address must be notified within a specified time. The 2001 Act also provides for the monitoring and supervision of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...number of recommendations to reverse this trend and work towards the EU's Vision Zero target for 2050.  The Strategy has been developed by the Department and the Road Safety Authority, in consultation with an Garda Siochana, the Department of Justice and Equality, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the local authorities and other stakeholders.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...is no legal requirement for a sign to be in place when there is a speed camera present. The operation of the speed-camera system, including the location of speed cameras, is entirely a matter for the Garda Síochána, in conjunction with the contracted operator. My Department has no role in this.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Browne TD, and Ministers of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler TD and Frank Feighan TD. The meeting was also attended by high level officials from the Department of Justice, the Probation Service, An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service, the Department of Health and the HSE, the Central Mental Hospital, the Department of Housing and the Department of Children,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of this heinous crime – which is the most important thing – but also on our international reputation. Currently, when suspected victims of human trafficking are encountered by, or referred to, An Garda Síochána, they are provided with a wide range of services by both the Government and NGOs through the NRM. It is widely accepted that having the Gardaí as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (18 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...worked with coroners and other stakeholders including the Faculty of Pathology of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, the then Department of Health and Children, the Office of the Attorney General, An Garda Síochána and the Samaritans to form a Rules Committee. The Report of the Coroners Rules Committee, published in 2003 proposed new rules for the work of the coroner and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (6 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...where it is deemed appropriate. To prescribe an offence as one attracting penalty points would involve primary legislation. The offence of parking dangerously is already a penalty point offence, and an Garda Siochana may opt to use this offence to penalise drivers who have parked in such a way as to cause a danger to other road users, including pedestrians, wheelchair users, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 191 together. Officials in my Department have ongoing engagement with An Garda Síochána with regard to the enforcement of the road traffic laws throughout Ireland, including breaches of bus lane restrictions. While I can confirm that bus lane enforcement was among the issues raised with my Department by Dublin City Council in 2020, no...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (5 May 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects. However, as the Deputy will be aware, enforcement of all road traffic legislation is a matter for An Garda Siochana. I can confirm that my Department has ongoing engagement with An Garda Síochána in relation to the enforcement of the road traffic laws throughout Ireland, including...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...between private aircraft and/or commercial aircraft. The Border Management Unit (BMU) in the Department of Justice is operationally responsible for immigration duties at Dublin Airport and the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) is operationally responsible for immigration duties at all other ports and airports in the State. The Government continues to advise against...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Proposed Legislation (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...regulate for the use/misuse and the standards for different types of powered personal transporters through the introduction of regulations. Furthermore, the existing offences and powers of An Garda Síochána in road traffic legislation concerning careless/dangerous driving, driving under the influence of an intoxicant, driving an unroadworthy vehicle. etc. can also then be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...declaration and agree the terms of a Communications Protocol. The members of the Steering Group include representatives nominated from the following: Department of Health/HSE, Department of Justice/An Garda Siochána, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and Irish Aviation Authority. Aviation Expertise and a Financial & Economic Consultant are also available. A...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Military Aircraft (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) Orders, 1973 and 1989, was granted for the flight in question. Enforcement of COVID-19 Regulations are a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau, who undertake checks on arriving passengers at Shannon Airport to ensure they are in compliance. I have forwarded the other elements of your question to Shannon...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., but a permit to allow a person to drive while learning. There will be no exceptions to the current laws in force around learner drivers. An unaccompanied learner driver who is stopped by An Garda Síochána may face penalty points, a fixed charge, seizure of the vehicle and possible prosecution.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (31 Mar 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...road or in a public place, regardless of the level of use anticipated. Enforcement of Road Traffic Regulations, including the validity of a roadworthiness certificate, is the responsibility of An Garda Siochana.