Results 61-80 of 81 for garda speaker:Seán Canney

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (13 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that matters relating to custody in Garda Stations is an operational matter and should be referred to the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (8 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The Garda Station in question is located in a leased premises. The Office of Public Works is currently engaged in discussions with the Landlord regarding the extent of necessary works to be carried out on the property.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the following 37 former Garda stations have been sold since 2011 with a total value of €2,895,100 raised for the Exchequer. Garda Stations Cavan Finea former Garda station Cavan Tullyvin former Garda station Clare Carrigaholt former Garda station Clare Labasheeda former Garda station Cork Inchigeela former Garda station...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Expenditure (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The full annual cost of security and maintenance on closed Garda stations in 2015 was €172,468.33. A breakdown of this figure on a county by county basis is not readily available in the time available.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Expenditure (6 Dec 2016)

Seán Canney: The monthly rental costs incurred in respect of the accommodation provided to An Garda Síochána in Harcourt Square have not varied since 2011 and amount to €411,129 per month. There is no provision for rental penalties under the terms of the leases for the Harcourt Square complex.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (22 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Sergeant's House, Old Garda Station## (formerly RIC Barrack), is being retained for State use for the purpose of meeting future accommodation needs and, therefore, it will not be possible to facilitate the Clare 22nd Battalion Association.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (2 Nov 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the property in Enfield was purchased at the behest of An Garda Síochána in 2007 to address their operational requirements. The OPW are entering discussions with An Garda Síochána to review the operational necessity for this building. The outcome of these discussions will determine the future use of the facility....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Service Code of Conduct (27 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: ...say that codes do not exist within the wider public sector. For example, many public bodies in the education sector and the health sector have codes of conduct and I understand that the code of ethics for An Garda Síochána is currently being prepared. In addition, directors and other senior public officials in the public sector are subject to obligations under the ethics Acts...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Flood Risk Management (19 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: ...for co-ordinating the response to severe weather. The response to all emergencies is appropriately locally led in the first instance through the three designated principal response agencies of An Garda Síochána, local authorities and the Health Service Executive which respond to assist citizens in need and manage consequences at local level. Specific guidance for responding to...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Refurbishment (6 Oct 2016)

Seán Canney: The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently engaging with the Landlord of this leased property with regard to An Garda Síochána requirements at Ramelton.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Properties (14 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: The Commissioners of Public Works own and lease the following three properties in County Kildare that are currently not in use. 1. Former Garda Station, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. The property is State-owned and under consideration for disposal. 2. Former Community Welfare Service Office, Newbridge. This leased property became surplus to requirements following the introduction of the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the summary position regarding the seven former Garda stations, which are all in State ownership, is as follows: Former Garda Station County Status 1. Ballintubber Roscommon Future use under consideration 2. Ballyforan Roscommon Future use under consideration 3. Ballymoe Galway Future use under consideration 4. Cootehall...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (5 Jul 2016)

Seán Canney: I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that no formal proposal has been received from a child care group for the use of Shanagolden Garda Station. The stated policy in relation to closed Garda Stations, including Shanagolden former Garda Station, is to identify if the property is required/suitable for State use by the Public Sector. If no other State use is identified, the...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: ...that the Office of Public Works has a key role to play in the delivery of services which are not directly funded by the OPW Vote, yet consume resources in their delivery. For example, the OPW manages a comprehensive Garda building programme and in 2015, the Government launched a capital investment plan for An Garda Síochána for 2016-21 which involves the major refurbishment of...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: ...to be of strategic importance when the opportunity arises. We have made the following acquisitions: Enterprise House, Benamore Business Park, Roscrea, Caltra carpark in Sligo, Bailieborough new Garda station, a house adjoining our property in Clontuskert, County Roscommon, and property for Garda stations in Talavera, County Tipperary and Dunlavin County Wicklow. Sometimes one buys a...

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: It is my understanding that the OPW are in discussion with the Garda Síochána on all eventualities that may arise. Let me assure the Deputy that all eventualities are being examined right now.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: Rent is being paid under the existing lease, and should the Garda headquarters be required to leave that rent money is still available. The OPW is looking at the all options; perhaps some of the units could be houses in existing available space where there would be no need to pay rent.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (22 Jun 2016)

Seán Canney: ...could be discussing a hypothetical scenario depending on the outcome of the court case. All contingency plans are being addressed at the moment in close co-operation with the highest level of the Garda and the Office of Public Works to see what they will be. If there is any costing involved with that, it will come to the fore as well.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Closures (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure. Of the 139 Garda stations 36 of the properties have been sold or are sale agreed. A further 49 are currently being assessed for future use. One such option which will form part of this analysis will be disposal.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Station Expenditure (31 May 2016)

Seán Canney: The current annual rent being paid for the accommodation provided to An Garda Siochana in Harcourt Square is €4,933,550 per annum.