Results 101-120 of 240 for garda speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

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

Hildegarde Naughton: I understand that the Santa Martha Group, established in 2014, is a global partnership between the Roman Catholic Church and International Police forces, including An Garda Síochána, dedicated to eradicating human trafficking and modern day slavery. In Ireland, the Santa Martha Executive Working Group tasked the Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick to submit a report...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...who have lost someone close to them as a result of a homicide. These services provide important information and support such as emotional support, court accompaniment, and accompaniment to Garda interviews, to sexual assault treatment units and referral to other services. While services that provide support of victims of domestic and sexual violence receive funding under the Victims of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána on the matters raised by the Deputy. I will contact the Deputy directly when the requested information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ..., Minister Humphreys and I recently wrote to all Ministers asking how they can contribute to the strategy. We have also asked the same of all of the relevant agencies in the justice sector, including An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service. It is my intention to have a draft strategy ready for a further round of public consultation in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...delivery and planning, we are also offering multi-annual funding commitments to key NGOs we work with and where funding covers staff salaries. These funding grants cover accompaniment to court, to Garda interviews and to sexual assault treatment units and emotional support and counselling. Minister Harris and I have also agreed with NUIG Active* Consent to fund the creation of an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...service delivery and planning, we are also offering multi-annual funding commitments to key NGOs we work with and where funding covers staff salaries. These funding grants cover accompaniment to court, to Garda interviews and to sexual assault treatment units and emotional support and counselling. While the provision of counselling services is not directly under my remit and falls to Tusla...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Victim Support Services (12 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...more sustainable service delivery and planning, we are also offering multi-annual funding commitments to key NGOs we work with and where funding covers staff salaries. These funding grants cover accompaniment to court, to Garda interviews and to sexual assault treatment units and emotional support and counselling. We are also working with our NGO partners and others to map the journey...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Fines (7 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is currently working with both the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and An Garda Síochána in relation to such matters.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (7 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: This is an operational matter for An Garda Síochana and not under the remit of the Minister for Transport.

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...in every community and that people living in disadvantaged areas can experience a different reality. The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland report recommended that reform of An Garda Síochána be undertaken to free up experienced trained members of An Garda Síochána for front-line policing duties, where their expertise would be most utilised. The report...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (5 Oct 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...outline how this issue came about and to set out the work under way with Dublin City Council to resolve this issue. As stated by the Deputy, in February 2011, Dublin City Council took over from the Garda Carriage Office responsibility for the licensing of horse-drawn carriage operators and drivers. This was achieved through by-laws enacted under Part 19 of the Local Government Act 2001...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Fines (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: My Department is currently working with both the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and An Garda Síochána in relation to such offences.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (28 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...consideration of the impacts, including the potential for delays to buses and emergency services who currently have such access, and consultation with those affected, including such services, the Garda Síochána and relevant state agencies. ‎ The current bus lane network was created at considerable expense to the public with the express purpose of providing on-street...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (23 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: The prosecution of offences arising from breaches of road traffic law fall under the responsibility of An Garda Síochána, as, ultimately, would any decision to accept helmet camera footage as the basis for such a prosecution. Questions relating to law enforcement come primarily under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Justice. As Minister for Transport I have, however,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (23 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...for human trafficking in Ireland. In this regard it is important to highlight the significance of the recent convictions for human trafficking handed down by the Courts and to acknowledge the dedication of An Garda Síochána in investigating and tackling this hideous crime. It was concerning that one of the factors given weight in this latest report was the continued reliance on...

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

Hildegarde Naughton: ...The anti-social use of these vehicles is a menace to the public. Dealing with it involves a range of measures, including legislation and also community engagement, the latter of which involves the Garda Síochána and comes within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Justice. The forthcoming legislation will ensure that the Garda have the necessary powers to address this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...of an offence before a decision on bail is taken. Where an accused person is granted bail, the Act provides for stricter bail terms for repeat serious offenders, including the use of curfews and strengthens Garda powers to deal with breaches of bail. The information requested by the Deputy has been sought from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The tables attached provided by the CSO...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...support those who are victims of it, I think it is also important to highlight the significance of the recent convictions for human trafficking handed down by the Courts and to acknowledge the dedication of An Garda Síochána in investigating and tackling this hideous crime. An Garda Síochána has committed significant resources to the investigation and prosecution of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (21 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Humphreys and I recently wrote to all Ministers asking how they can contribute to the strategy. We will also be asking the same of all of the relevant agencies in the justice sector, including An Garda Síochána and the Courts Service. It is my intention to have a draft strategy ready for a further round of public consultation in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 Sep 2021)

Hildegarde Naughton: ...Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area. The making of such bye-laws is a reserved function of the elected members of the council. The enforcement of speed limits is a matter for an Garda Síochána. Special Speed Limits are speed limits that are specified in bye-laws prepared by Local Authority Engineers and made by (adopted by...