Results 21-40 of 81 for garda speaker:Seán Canney

Road Traffic (All Terrain Vehicle and Scrambler Motor-cycle) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (8 May 2019)

Seán Canney: ..., as the Minister has acknowledged, but the problem here is not legislation. Even if it was, there are serious difficulties that mean we could not accept this Bill. Based on the opinion of a garda, gardaí already have the power to detain vehicles temporarily in many circumstance but we cannot legislate to confiscate and dispose of property based on an opinion. We cannot reasonably...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Illegal Dumping (24 Jan 2019)

Seán Canney: ...enforcement of large-scale illegal activity requiring multi-agency responses; identification of sites where illegal dumping occurs for enforcement; and creating regional multi-agency fora with An Garda Síochána in each of the six Garda regions. This will give a particular focus to the work of the regional lead local authorities for waste enforcement. I shall provide assistance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Seán Canney: I apologise to the Vice Chairman. I would like the witnesses to comment on funding. Earlier somebody mentioned the duplication of Garda vetting. The one thing, if nothing else, that we should take from the briefing made by the witnesses is that we take cognisance of the duplication of Garda vetting and resolve the matter. I know that when one has volunteers, but one can only afford to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Rural Transport Policy: National Transport Authority (28 Mar 2018)

Seán Canney: ...or enhancing the existing services by creating more bus stops. This involves applying for licences and the process has become highly protracted. In the past, they would get the approval of the Garda and then the licence would be approved by the Department. Now, the local authorities are involved and there is what we call a sign-off, which is a process that brings responsibility, caution...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Dec 2017)

Seán Canney: ...to give people the warning already highlighted. It happened to me once. I was bagged, as one might say, but I was fine because I had no drink taken. It is an unreal experience to be stopped by a garda and asked to blow into the breathalyser. It left me in a position where I was blowing into the bag and wondering when I had last taken a drink. I had not taken a drink for about two...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (1 Jun 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW purchased the lands at Clonmore on behalf of the Garda Training College in 2006 and let the lands for 2007 and 2008 through the services of an auctioneer. For the years 2009 to 2013 the Garda Training College took over the letting of the lands and continued to lease the lands to local farmers In 2014 the OPW, following discussions with the Garda Training College, took over the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (31 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastlewest Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021, launched in October 2015 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is currently progressing the delivery of all the projects listed in that plan. OPW has received a Brief of requirements for a District Headquarter Station in Newcastlewest from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Data (30 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The majority of property owned by the Office of Public Works, is occupied by central Government Departments and An Garda Síochána, who do not pay rent to the OPW. The OPW, however, does generate rental income from a mix of non-central Government, and private sector occupants. The projected income from these occupants in respect of rent and licences in 2017 is c. €4.2m....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (17 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The refurbishment and upgrade of Newcastlewest Garda Station is included in the Capital Investment Plan 2016-2021, launched in October 2015 for An Garda Síochána. The Office of Public Works is currently progressing the delivery of all the projects listed in that plan. OPW has received a Brief of requirements for a District Headquarter Station in Newcastlewest from An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (16 May 2017)

Seán Canney: In 1967 the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) acquired a parcel of land of approximately 23 acres, on behalf of the Garda Training College. In 1998 it was agreed to lease these lands to Garda College Sportsfield Co. Limited (GCS) for a period of 99 years. GCS sublet the golf course to a local group (Templemore Golf Club) and these tenants remain in place. Officials in my office are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (11 May 2017)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works is awaiting approval to the proposed works at Tubbercurry Garda Station, including confirmation of funding, from the Garda authorities.

Topical Issue Debate: Forest Fires (10 May 2017)

Seán Canney: ...any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated from 1 March to 31 August in any year. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. I assure the Deputies that the Government will continue to work closely with the emergency services, local...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (9 May 2017)

Seán Canney: As part of the Programme for a Partnership Government, the Policing Authority is currently overseeing a review of closed Garda stations. An Garda Síochána are currently carrying out this review. The outcome of this review may influence any decision that the Commissioners of Public Works reach with regard to the future use of this property and the Commissioners advise me that...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (2 May 2017)

Seán Canney: On foot of a request from An Garda Síochána (AGS), the Office of Public Works (OPW) has developed draft proposals for the internal refurbishment of Tubbercurry Garda Station and the construction of a new extension to the rear to provide additional office accommodation and other facilities for the Station party. These proposals were forwarded to AGS for review and a response is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (11 Apr 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW's Disposal Policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property including the former Garda station at Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim is to: 1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government Departments or the wider public sector. 2. If there is no other State use identified for a property, the OPW will then consider disposing of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (6 Apr 2017)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland own the following properties in the Templemore district. 1. The Garda Training College 2. Dromard House Estate, Clonmore 3. Templemore Golf Club 4. Bungalow at Tallavera 5. 7 Garda Houses in Templemore.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (6 Apr 2017)

Seán Canney: ...and the remainder in woodland. The rents received per annum are as follows: Rents received per annum Year Rent Rent received by 2007 €35162 OPW 2008 €4858 OPW 2009 - 2013 unknown Let by Garda Training College 2014 €27000 OPW 2015 €27000 OPW 2016 €30000 OPW

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (6 Apr 2017)

Seán Canney: The OPW purchased the lands at Clonmore on behalf of the Garda Training College in 2006 and let the lands for 2007 and 2008 through the services of an auctioneer. For the years 2009 to 2013 the Garda Training College took over the letting of the lands and continued to lease the lands to local farmers. In addition to this, OPW understands, the property was utilised for tactical training...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (4 Apr 2017)

Seán Canney: The reopening of closed Garda stations is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána and is currently subject to a review being carried out by An Garda Síochána. I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that it is not possible to cost the reopening of the former Garda station at Stepaside as no decision has been reached on whether the former Garda station at...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Mar 2017)

Seán Canney: The property referred to by the Deputy is in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland. Officials in my office are currently in discussions with An Garda Síochána regarding this property and once these discussion conclude plans will then be formulated for the property.