Results 101-120 of 237 for garda speaker:Anne Rabbitte

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (5 Dec 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 241. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when the process will begin for selecting and appointing a Garda inspector to Gort Garda station as part of the Loughrea district Garda division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51684/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (5 Dec 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 242. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for the extra allocation of personnel for the Galway division of An Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51685/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (5 Dec 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 244. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in County Galway as of 1 November 2017; the number of community gardaí in the division; and the number of Garda Reserve and new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [51647/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (5 Dec 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 245. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in Galway as of 1 November 2017; the number of community gardaí in the division; and the number of Garda Reserve and new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [51648/17]

Other Questions: Foster Care Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: ...out the other day, it made for very worrying reading. It found that a number of key recommendations made in the previous report had still not been addressed, least of all the recommendation on Garda vetting. It also found that a number of families who were fostering children in care had not been subjected to Garda vetting. That is a huge issue. We have to drill deep to find out why...

Rural Crime: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: ...text alert scheme annually. It is seeking to reduce the text alert charge, which was 33 cent, to 7 cent. As a small group, it worries about not being able to raise funds. An invaluable service that works in tandem with the Garda could be lost. In the Galway division, 108 community text alert groups have been established, but they are working on a shoestring contribution of...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 137. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Office of Public Works refurbishment plan for Ballinasloe Garda station; the reason it took so long for the tender to be advertised; when it is expected the tender process will conclude; when it is expected the works will commence; the length of time it is expected the works will take; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (14 Nov 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 138. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the refurbishment plan for Ballinasloe Garda station; the reason it took so long for the tender to be advertised; when the tender process will conclude; when the works will commence; the length of time the works will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48052/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I note that An Garda Síochána believes that personal responsibility must also be supported by parents, teachers and responsible entities. Does the assistant commissioner have any views on how personal responsibility can be fostered among these groups, particularly in light of the lowering of the age bracket to 13? What recommendations would An Garda Síochána make to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Has the Garda enough personnel on the ground to deliver that? Theoretically it sounds good but are there personnel on the ground in these 28 divisional units to mirror the service that is going on in HQ?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Also in the presentation reference was made to various legislative measures. I am concerned that some of them seem dated. Do they allow the Garda to do its job? I refer particularly to the Child Trafficking and Pornography Acts 1998 to 2004 and the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: Last week Dr. Geoffrey Shannon gave the committee an excellent report on this area. What is Mr. O'Driscoll's view on the establishment of a digital safety commissioner? Does the Garda regard its role as being the digital safety commissioner at this time?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: ...downloaded, it allowed the user to be tracked anonymously on Snapchat and allowed people to post faceless comments about him or her. When an app like that becomes available, what is the role of An Garda Síochána in informing the public and making us aware? What is its role in telling parents that the app is red-flagged and not really suitable and in asking parents if their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank both groups for their presentations. I will start as I started with the representatives from An Garda Síochána earlier by asking the Office for Internet Safety how many people work in the office.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: I have one last question for Ms Leahy. I am just going through my notes here. Earlier when we had representatives from An Garda Síochána, I asked whether they believed the legislation was strong enough for them to do their job. One of the representatives said the legislation is good but we need to incorporate wording on mobile phones. Is the Department working on that? Who is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: ...when an issue emerges, there has to be somebody equipped to respond. It is important it involves both primary and post-primary pupils because those going online are getting younger. Earlier, An Garda Síochána spoke about rolling out a programme with transition year pupils which is to be commended. They can engage with the first-year pupils as they come into the school. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Services: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: ...piece of work. It is real. It references children who have been removed repeatedly under section 12 and repeatedly placed back in the family home with no follow-up and no connection between An Garda Síochána and Tusla. The Minister should forget about asking Tusla to do an independent review. We know it does not have the staff. I ask the Minister to ask Dr. Shannon to finish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Foster Care Services: Discussion (12 Jul 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: ...question. Why would the Minister have gone down that route? I know it is public procurement and so on but in the best interest of the children, why would we not have finished what we know An Garda Síochána started? Why would we not have continued the piece of work that was live? Why are we going down the route of putting it out to tender? I am sorry if I am being pointed on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (12 Jul 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: 32. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in each Garda station in County Galway as of 30 June 2017; and the number of new recruits assigned to the division since recruitment resumed in 2014. [32859/17]

Priority Questions: Departmental Reports (4 Jul 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: ...on page 50 of Dr. Geoffrey Shannon's report? Do we have a timeline in that regard? Reference was made to 23 social care workers possibly being required to work in strategic divisions within An Garda Síochána. Do we have a timeline in that regard? Time is of the essence. If we do not put timelines in place, we will encounter problems. Dr. Shannon has invited himself...