Results 21-40 of 62 for garda speaker:Ossian Smyth

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Oct 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...and Ó Murchú raised the question of nuisance calls, scam texts and scam calls, and asked for an update in that regard. Last year, I convened a meeting of the mobile operators, the head of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, the head of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau and ComReg. We set up a task force to deal with the problem, which is widespread and increased...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (14 Jul 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...and update.  The NCSC has been operating at a heightened state of preparedness in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The NCSC continues to work closely with the Defence Forces and the Garda Síochána and is in frequent contact with operators of critical infrastructure and services to monitor for possible malicious cyber activity. In addition, the NCSC is in ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (14 Jul 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...on ComReg’s website at www.comreg.ie (ComReg Information Note 21/129). The investigation of fraudulent activity by criminals that might be carried out over telecoms networks is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the advice to the public remains focussed on the importance of being vigilant.  Several state bodies and agencies including the Revenue...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (7 Apr 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...programme in October to coincide with European Cyber Security Month. The NCSC will work with the EU cybersecurity agency ENISA, partner organisations across the Union, as well as national partners including the Garda Cyber Crime Bureau to deliver an impactful and informative campaign to raise awareness of cyber security in businesses, educational institutions and at home.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (24 Feb 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...are available on ComReg’s website at www.comreg.ie (ComReg Information Note 21/129). The investigation of fraudulent activity by criminals that might be carried out over telecoms networks is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the advice to the public remains focussed on the importance of being vigilant. 

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (9 Feb 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...inspections to ensure compliance with the regulations. These inspections have been included in the National Waste Enforcement Priorities for 2022 and the WERLAs are working closely with An Garda Síochána in investigating incidences of catalytic convertor theft in particular.My Department also participates in the National Metal Theft Forum, which was established in 2012 by An...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (25 Jan 2022)

Ossian Smyth: ...the capacity review, sponsoring implementation of the review, and reporting to the Minister/Government as necessary. In addition, my officials are in direct contact with relevant Departments and agencies including an Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces to progress key deliverables including the proposed legislation. 

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Ossian Smyth: ...of the Bill is required to ensure that it is possible to make payments in 2022 in respect of services that were funded from voted expenditure this year, including the jobseeker's allowance, disability allowance, non-contributory State pension, nurses' pay, Garda pay, teachers' pay, all other pay and pensions funded from voted money, and payments to suppliers of goods and services,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (15 Dec 2021)

Ossian Smyth: I thank the Deputy. I understand his frustration. I am informed a new Garda building and refurbishment programme 2022 to 2027 is being developed by Garda Síochána estates in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, OPW, and officials from the Department of Justice. I further understand An Garda Síochána has had an exploratory discussion with Dublin City Council on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (15 Dec 2021)

Ossian Smyth: On behalf of the Minister for Justice I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. Deputy Ó Ríordáin will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is, by law, responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources. The allocation of Garda resources is made in light of identified operational demand...

Seanad: Budget 2022: Statements (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Ossian Smyth: ...children and will remove the practice of deducting hours spent in preschool or school from the entitlement to subsidised hours under the scheme. Increased core current funding of over €140 million for the justice Vote group will provide for recruitment of an additional 800 trainee gardaí and 400 civilian staff in An Garda Síochána. The increased allocation will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (5 Oct 2021)

Ossian Smyth: ...left.  The notice also provides a phone number for consumers to contact and the Regulator also offers a text call back service and other facilities to assist consumers.   I understand that An Garda Siochána has also raised public awareness to warn phone users on the need to remain continually alert with respect to calls and text messages I...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (30 Sep 2021)

Ossian Smyth: ...left.  The notice also provides a phone number for consumers to contact and the Regulator also offers a text call back service and other facilities to assist consumers.   I understand that An Garda Siochána has also raised public awareness to warn phone users on the need to remain continually alert with respect to calls and text messages ...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Sep 2021)

Ossian Smyth: ...used quad bikes, scramblers and other vehicles, both on public and private land, we also agree that any legislation we introduce to deal with this issue must be robust and good enough to allow An Garda Síochána to deal safely and effectively with the problem. It also has to withstand any challenges that might arise in the courts. The issue has always been the difficulty with...

Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Quadbikes and Scramblers) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Sep 2021)

Ossian Smyth: .... We are not opposed to any measures which will successfully deal with the illegal use of such vehicles but officials in the Department of Transport, following consultation with the Department of Justice, An Garda Síochána and the Office of the Attorney General, are now finalising legislation which will comprehensively deal with the illegal use of quads and scramblers as part of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Ossian Smyth: ...the origins of this and exactly what happened. It is being compiled by an international security company, Mandiant. That will also provide information. At the same time, an investigation by An Garda Síochána is taking place. I am limited in what I can say. An Garda Síochána knows when the network was penetrated and how it happened. Much forensic information has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Ossian Smyth: The role of An Garda Síochána is clear. The members of the force carry out criminal investigations. This is another area where many crimes are now starting to occur and where it will be necessary for the Garda to operate in. My experience is that the members of the force are very skilled in this area. At least one garda is posted in the NCSC. The Garda carried out forensic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Ossian Smyth: ...people come and some people go is normal within any organisation. Having fresh people coming in is a good thing. Having the perspectives of people coming from the Army, the Defence Forces, or An Garda Síochána are all positive things that help out. The Chair also mentioned Windows 7 and the fact there are thousands of computers in the HSE that are still running Windows 7. If...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Ossian Smyth: .... A new transition year module on cybersecurity has been developed and is being piloted this year in order that students in their fourth year of secondary school will learn those skills. The Garda also provides information to the public on protecting themselves from a basic cyber-hygiene point of view and on learning how to protect themselves from that kind of attack. The Deputy is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cyber Security Centre Review: Discussion (22 Sep 2021)

Ossian Smyth: ...cybersecurity, rather than focusing on the NCSC all the time and then making comparisons with other countries which are counting other parts of their expenditure that are different from ours. The Garda and the Army are spending money. I would love to come back to the Chair with more information in order that a fair comparison can be made.