Results 81-100 of 240 for garda speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...between the European Commission and my Department, either before or since the court case. Deputy Catherine Murphy raised allegations made regarding certain board members. This is a matter for An Garda Síochána. I am advised that An Garda Síochána wrote to the chair of the MCIB on 21 June 2021 to confirm that a thorough examination of certain allegations made had been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Data (24 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: While my Department is responsible for the drafting of disabled parking regulations, the enforcement of these regulations is a matter for An Garda Síochána, local authority traffic wardens and, in the case of prosecution for non-payment, the Courts Service. I cannot meet the Deputy's request as my Department does not hold the information concerned.

Seanad: Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 Air Accident: Statements (18 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...SAR plan as a whole and covers all three SAR domains: maritime, aeronautical and land based. Its membership includes senior managers from the three SAR co-ordinators, the Coast Guard, the IAA and An Garda Síochána and their respective Departments, as well as senior representatives from supporting Departments and agencies. It meets at least three times per year and has an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disability Services (18 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...installation and enforcement of disabled bays in private car parks such as those attached to shopping centres and other commercial premises is the responsibility of the car park's owner. Neither An Garda Síochána nor local authority traffic wardens have the legal powers to issue Fixed Charge Notices (FCNs) on private property.

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...to make regulations for the use of e-scooters and for the minimum safety and environmental standards they should meet. Other amendments extend the road traffic offences and the powers of An Garda Síochána to allow them to enforce road traffic law in respect of these vehicles. Once the Bill has been approved by Government, the regulations specifically governing e-scooters will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: Following the completion of the pilot, a review of the overall system was undertaken, and in 2019, An Garda Síochána confirmed acceptance of the review recommendations and that the pilot installation could be confirmed as permanent. However, it was necessary to retender the technical and operational parts of the project, as the original installation was a pilot project only. Under...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I hear the Deputy's concerns. There is no legislative barrier to this. The Department does the legislation and it is up to the agencies - the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, An Garda Síochána and the local authorities - to roll out these projects. I take her points on accessibility on public transport. We have increased Garda resources in this budget. The Deputy...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Road Traffic Offences (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., including cameras, may be used to provide evidence in regard to offences under a number of the provisions of the Road Traffic Acts. The enforcement of road traffic law is a matter for the Garda Síochána, with some powers provided for local authorities in respect of parking controls. The installation of cameras for traffic management is a matter for the relevant road...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is important to note that An Garda Síochána engages extensively with transport operators and that a range of regional and local operations have been put in place to address incidents and issues that have arisen at specific locations. There is ongoing communication between An Garda Síochána and the respective control centres and access to good-quality CCTV can assist...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: To add to my earlier response, An Garda Síochána established regional quick-response hubs at Portlaoise and Thurles to support our intercity services in order to address incidents of antisocial behaviour on board our services, and this has had a significant impact in reducing antisocial behaviour and increasing compliance. The Minister, Deputy Humphreys, while standing in for the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Transport (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...and staff, including arrangements to deal with antisocial behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. The NTA is also engaged with public transport operators regarding the issue of antisocial behaviour. My Department has engaged regularly with the NTA and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Antisocial Behaviour (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with anti-social behaviour, are important matters that, first and foremost, must be managed by every public transport company, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, where appropriate. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is also engaged with public transport operators regarding the issue of anti-social behaviour. My...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Offences (4 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department has a large suite of legislation which provides an Garda Síochána with the powers it needs to deal with the dangers of underage and/or unlicensed drivers. Under road traffic legislation, it is illegal to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle if under the prescribed minimum age for that category of vehicle. Different age categories apply to different types of...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...transport network. The safety and security of passengers and staff, including arrangements to deal with antisocial behaviour, are matters, first and foremost, for individual public transport companies and An Garda Síochána. For example, I would like to highlight the approach of larnród Éireann. It has been working extensively with An Garda Síochána, its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (21 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...is committed to tackling domestic, sexual and gender based violence in all its forms, and to supporting victims of this heinous crime. My Department provides funding to support the work of An Garda Síochána to combat such violence. It also provides funding to promote and assist the development of specific support services for victims of crime within the criminal justice...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sex Offenders Notification Requirements (21 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Deputy is aware, An Garda Síochána has responsibility for monitoring persons convicted of sexual offences who are subject to Part 2 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau, which falls under the remit of Assistant Commissioner, Organised & Serious Crime has a dedicated unit, the Sex Offender Management and Intelligence Unit...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (21 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., which was published on 19 October 2021, includes provisions to deal with this problem.  New powers will allow for regulations to ban particular types of vehicle from particular places, and the Garda will be empowered to seize the vehicles either on the spot or at the place where they are kept.  In addition, the offence of dangerous driving will be amended so that it will apply...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (20 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...supports and funding of civil society organisations providing frontline services to identify where gaps exist and how to bridge them. This piece of work will be completed shortly.  The Deputy will also be interested to know that An Garda Síochána currently has 28 Victim Service Offices, one in each operational Garda Division. These offices ensure victims of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (20 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...intervention programmes and it will support a number of front line activities. As part of this, an additional €1.1m will be used to put in place a legal advice and legal aid service in court for victims of sexual violence and €1 million is being provided to the Garda vote to refurbish and upgrade the Divisional Protective Service Units. This will allow us to better support...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (13 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...support those who are victims of it, it is also important to note the significance of the recent sentences for human trafficking handed down by the Courts and to acknowledge the dedication of An Garda Síochána in investigating and tackling this hideous crime. Human trafficking cases are complex and it can be challenging to secure convictions, for a range of reasons including...