Results 21-40 of 48 for garda speaker:Duncan Smith

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Accidents (15 Sep 2022)

Duncan Smith: 275. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the service level agreement that is in place between the An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority regarding the provision of data on fatal road collisions. [45221/22]

Protection of Accident Victims from Non-Consensual Recording of Images Bill 2022: First Stage (14 Jul 2022)

Duncan Smith: ...there is a serious accident and victims are dead, dying, seriously injured or in a state of nervous shock. That is then filmed by passers-by and shared on social media. We have all heard that the Garda, very quickly after an accident, is having to appeal to the public saying there is an accident on such-and-such a road and please do not share images of it. I do not even have to go into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Duncan Smith: ...for Justice and Equality the justification for not proceeding with the See Something, Say Something text alert initiative for Donabate, County Dublin in 2021, which had been processed and approved by Garda authorities at district level and Fingal County Council (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25790/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Duncan Smith: ...the service they provide. The threat that they will not be able to do it for much longer is very real. We are talking about postmasters and postmistresses who are in towns that have already lost Garda stations and local banks and it is really only post offices that are left providing services in terms of facilities with a trusted harp above the door. I believe we will endorse what...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (5 Apr 2022)

Duncan Smith: 215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has contacted the Minister for Justice about Garda vetting delays for new workers in Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17905/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Apr 2022)

Duncan Smith: 606. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if extra resources have been provided to the Garda vetting unit of An Garda Síochána in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17902/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Apr 2022)

Duncan Smith: 607. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current turnaround time for an average Garda vetting application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17903/22]

Flexible and Remote Work: Motion [Private Members] (9 Mar 2022)

Duncan Smith: ...job in the centre of their local towns and villages. This might be done through hot-desking or short-term lets of industrial and retail units in towns. The repurposing of buildings such as old Garda stations or credit unions are also options because much of the necessary infrastructure for modern work is already in place. This would help to regenerate towns and villages as money would...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (17 Nov 2021)

Duncan Smith: ...To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a public services card was not accepted as photographic identification for a person (details supplied) when applying for Garda vetting given that the person has never had a passport or driving licence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56326/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2021)

Duncan Smith: 702. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new gardaí allocated to the Kildare Garda division in each of the past three years; the number allocated by station in the county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50961/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Missing Persons (8 Jul 2021)

Duncan Smith: ...that are not contained in any database. There is an awful lot of work to do to find the truth for these families. We need an unidentified remains unit. Great work is being done by FSI, and the Garda missing persons unit is doing its work. However, we need some expertise to join that up and it needs to be resourced by the State. It would not require huge resources, but it is needed.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (22 Apr 2021)

Duncan Smith: 118. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a report on the official reopening and manning of the refurbished Rush Garda station; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20919/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Garda Vetting (24 Mar 2021)

Duncan Smith: 1292. To ask the Minister for Health if volunteers carrying out duties for an organisation (details supplied) are required to be vetted for Garda clearance prior to taking up their volunteering role. [15348/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Duncan Smith: 1856. To ask the Minister for Health when members of An Garda Síochána working on the front line can expect to receive the vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15695/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (16 Feb 2021)

Duncan Smith: ..., anti-social behaviour and crime occurs regularly on the Dublin commuter lines. What impact is it having and what measures are in place to tackle it? What communications are there with the Garda? Has consideration been given to having a transport police service or any such provision?

Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...operating on diminished budgets because of the difficulty in fundraising during the pandemic. This is why it was most welcome when the Minister mentioned the funding in the budget. The fact An Garda Síochána has been undertaking Operation Faoiseamh since April has offered some comfort to victims. Since the beginning of the operation, the Garda has seen a 25% increase in...

Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2020)

Duncan Smith: ...that this disproportionately affects working-class communities. Again it is working-class communities that suffer from the actions of a reckless minority. Any powers that could be given should be given to the Garda. I know its members have huge difficulties in that they cannot go into a public park in a squad car and chase after them. We know this. The motion does not speak to that....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Anti-Social Behaviour (12 Nov 2020)

Duncan Smith: Based on my discussions with the Garda, I am confident that it is dealing with this group as best it can. We cannot remain silent over the actions of a very small minority when the actions of the vast majority, who have suffered so much throughout 2020, are so compliant. If they are asked to cocoon and stay at home, they are doing that. The people required to take public transport provide...

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

Duncan Smith: ..., organised events and costume events, do a great job in terms of reducing the number of illegal bonfires and other activities leading up to Hallowe'en. That is now all being undone. Other Deputies referred to community Garda resources, which we have discussed in previous debates and will discuss again. The proof will be in the pudding in five weeks in the budget. We will see how much...

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Covid-19: Human Rights and Civil Liberty Considerations (9 Sep 2020)

Duncan Smith: On the issue of the Garda and seeking more disaggregated data, will Ms Gibney comment further on the commission's work on trying to get those data, why they are needed and the impact that not getting the data is having on the commission's ability to report effectively on the actions of An Garda Síochána.