Results 181-200 of 662 for garda speaker:James Browne

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (24 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (18 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1069 and 1087 together. As previously advised in response to Parliamentary Question 483 on 6 December 2022, An Garda Síochána have informed my Department that it is not possible to collate the number of semi-automatic centre fire rifles for each of the years since 2015 to date. To do so would necessitate a manual trawl of PULSE which would take an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Jan 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. To be of assistance to the Deputy, I have contacted the Garda Authorities for the information requested and I...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...in reported thefts. I liaised with the Ministers for Justice and Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputies McEntee and McConalogue, on the issue at that time. Information for dog owners went out through the Garda, and there was targeted enforcement and ongoing patrols. The Garda reported a number of search and seizure successes through this period, as did customs and excise officers at...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Family Agency (15 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...I will not be discussing a specific case. However, I will answer the question that was posed, which sought to discuss with the Minister for Justice the technologies and methods used as part of the Garda vetting process. On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Humphreys, I thank the Deputy for raising this issue in the House today. The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Family Agency (15 Dec 2022)

James Browne: The Deputy asked a generic question. Again, on behalf of the Minister for Justice, I thank the Deputy for raising this issue today. I again emphasise that the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of the Garda vetting system. The Minister for Justice has no role in such matters and cannot direct An Garda Síochána in the operation of the vetting...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (14 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...this atrocity have never been held accountable for their crimes can only compound the sense of loss. As the Deputy will be aware, the bombing and murders were comprehensively investigated by An Garda Síochána at the time but there was insufficient evidence to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Garda authorities have continually confirmed that the investigation into the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Investigations (14 Dec 2022)

James Browne: I will certainly endeavour to ensure that the Department keeps the families updated regarding any developments I would expect to happen. I would expect that An Garda Síochána will do likewise. As the Deputy noted, a Garda liaison officer has been appointed. Of course, we think of all those who lost their lives in the immediate events of all these bombings where people were...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...services for victims of crime within the criminal justice system, and this includes victims of domestic and sexual crime. These services provide important information and support, such as emotional support, court accompaniment, accompaniment to Garda interviews or sexual assault treatment units, and referral to other services.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...can see the person's descent and can try to intervene at an early stage. Very often when someone has a gambling addiction the first the family and loved ones know about it is when the sheriff or Garda is at the door or, God forbid, something even worse has happened. Many people who have lived exemplary lives go off and do stupid things to feed this very serious addiction. The common...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...actively in repairing the harm done and to find a positive way forward.  It is founded on the principle of consent of the parties to the approach. Restorative justice is currently delivered by An Garda Síochána, within the Garda Youth Diversion Programme; by the Probation Service with youth and adult offending, pre and post-sentence; and by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...that drug dealing and drug-related intimidation has on communities across the country. Organised criminal activity, including drug dealing, represents a serious threat to community safety. An Garda Síochána continues to target those involved in the sale and supply of illegal drugs including through Operation Tara which has a strong focus on tackling street-level dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the arrangement of training of its members. I am informed that the allocation of training courses is on a divisional basis with Garda Members selected by local management. The Garda Driver Training Section provides a range of driving courses...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: The unprecedented €2.14 billion allocated to An Garda Síochána under Budget 2023 demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring that Gardaí have the resources necessary to carry out their vital service. This level of funding will provide a steady pipeline of new Gardaí in the coming year. While Garda numbers have continued to grow over recent years,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...and I am very aware of the damaging effect it can have on communities, particularly disadvantaged areas. It is vital that people are safe and feel safe and my Department is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána have the resources they need to achieve this and to working across Government on a multi agency approach to the underlying causes of crime.  The government are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...of almost €200,000 is being provided to eight community-based projects to work with young people involved in the anti-social use of scramblers and quad bikes and related crime.  I am advised by the Garda authorities that there were 178 incidents in 2021 and 80 in 2022 where a scrambler bike was seized or detained nationally.  I am advised that, over a 2 year...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy may appreciate, assault is not one crime but covers a broad range of offences up to and including murder. I have been advised by An Garda Síochána that consequently details on the number of knife assaults are not collated on the PULSE system, as the range of possible incidents is too broad.  The Deputy may be aware that I established and am pleased to chair the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the training of Garda members. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.  I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that they are aware of the Road Traffic and Roads...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...supporting victims of crime, and organisations that share the Department of Justice’s aim of advancing the safety of our people. Some of the objectives set out in the Plan, such as the launch of An Garda Síochána's new property recording app, have already been achieved. Others will be progressed through the lifetime of the Plan and beyond. I want to recognise the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...organisations that work with young people at risk of crime and anti-social behaviour in an effort to divert them from criminal behaviour towards better life outcomes. They are a key support to An Garda Síochána in the operation of the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme under the Children's Act 2001. Having visited many Youth Diversion Projects across the country...