Results 141-160 of 662 for garda speaker:James Browne

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: There can be all sorts of reasons for gardaí retiring earlier. We are in an exceptionally tight labour market at the moment. An Garda Síochána intends to start carrying out exit assessments to determine why individual gardaí may be leaving. The actual number compared with the overall force is still quite low. On the Cavan-Monaghan area, I assure the Deputy that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Immigration Policy (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the complexity of applications, whether it is a single or family application, the supporting documentation, the vetting process with An Garda Síochána, the possible need for the immigration service delivery function of the Department to seek further information and the resources available. Where an application is...

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

James Browne: I can advise the Deputy that I established the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) on a non-statutory basis, with representation from stakeholders, my Department and An Garda Síochána. The purpose of the FEC was to serve in an advisory capacity to me as Minister, providing guidance on a wide range of matters related to firearms licensing in the State. In line with its comprehensive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...this work. The vision of the Rural Safety Plan is for people and communities in rural Ireland to feel safe and be safe in their homes, their places of work, and their local environments. An Garda Síochána has also published a Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategy 2021-2024, which aims to provide a consistent approach to preventing and reducing crime to deliver on their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...good reason or lawful authority was increased from one to five years in an amendment introduced via the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...deepening of the services offered to young people by the Youth Diversion Projects, which are fully funded by my Department. These projects provide an invaluable support to complement the work of An Garda Síochána in addressing youth crime and protect local communities. Youth Diversion Projects not only divert young people away from crime, but also work to foster young...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...participate actively in repairing the harm done and find a positive way forward.  At present, restorative justice is delivered by the Probation Service both pre-sentence and post-sentence; by An Garda Síochána, within the Garda Youth Diversion Programme; and by Community-Based Organisations that receive referrals at specific points in the criminal justice process. ...

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

James Browne: ...974, 995 and 1070 together. I can advise the Deputies that I established the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) on a non-statutory basis with representation from stakeholders, my Department and An Garda Síochána. The purpose of the FEC was to serve in an advisory capacity to me as Minister, providing guidance on a wide range of matters related to firearms licensing in the State....

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

James Browne: ...Youth Justice Strategy, is to provide full geographic availability of youth diversion services throughout the State by end-2023. These projects provide an invaluable support to complement the work of An Garda Síochána in addressing youth crime and protect local communities. The table below sets out the details of new YDP participants for each year from 2019 to 2022. 2023...

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

James Browne: ...without good reason or lawful authority was increased from one to five years in an amendment introduced via the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, by law the investigation of any missing persons case is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in any individual Garda investigation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 13 April this year, there are 847 persons reported as missing recorded on the Garda PULSE database. This data is...

Taisceadán (Valuable Property Register) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...can be used to identify stolen property is undoubtedly valuable in assisting in the investigation of thefts, and in facilitating the recovery of property. This concern motivated the development of the An Garda Síochána property app, which was launched last year. It facilitates the recording of property, including photographs and any unique information associated with items....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

James Browne: On the issues raised by Deputies Nolan and O'Sullivan, the deployment of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner. However, record funding has been put in place for the recruitment this year of an additional 1,000 gardaí, many of them have already been recruited and have entered training. There are additional 400 civilian staff as well, which will release gardaí to carry...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was established in June 2022 on a non-statutory basis, with representation from stakeholders, my Department and An Garda Síochána. The purpose of the FEC was to serve in an advisory capacity to me as Minister, providing guidance on a wide range of matters related to firearms licensing in the State. In line with its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was established on a non-statutory basis, with representation from stakeholders, my Department and An Garda Síochána. The purpose of the FEC was to serve in an advisory capacity to me as Minister, providing guidance on a wide range of matters related to firearms licensing in the State. In line with its comprehensive terms of reference, which were...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I can advise the Deputy, the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was made up of five members: an independent Chairperson, a representative of An Garda Síochána, a representative of the Department of Justice, and two non-governmental Ordinary Members having experience of firearms. This structure was chosen to give balanced representation to both governmental and non-governmental...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Meetings (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...of course be subject to prior consultation with firearms stakeholders. I can further advise the Deputies the FEC was made up of five members: an independent Chairperson, a representative of An Garda Síochána, a representative of the Department of Justice, and two non-governmental Ordinary Members having experience of firearms. This structure was chosen to give balanced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...under the existing licensing system and their suitability for future licensing. I can advise the Deputy, the FEC was made up of five members: an independent Chairperson, a representative of An Garda Síochána, a representative of the Department of Justice, and two non-governmental Ordinary Members having experience of firearms. This structure was chosen to give balanced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Mar 2023)

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 any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. Having a microchipped animal means found or recovered animals can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Mar 2023)

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 any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources, including public awareness campaigns. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda...