Results 41-60 of 82 for garda speaker:Alan Dillon

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (9 May 2023)

Alan Dillon: The recurrent issue of an inadequate Garda presence in our rural region is one we cannot overlook any longer. The programme for Government explicitly mentions the priority given to visible policing in both urban and rural communities, recognising its centrality to our social contract with citizens and its vital role in maintaining the safety and security of our communities. We saw a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...he will outline current and planned legislation to protect local shops and convenience store who are subjected to retail crime and theft; if he will outline measures he intends implementing following Garda figures released which reported thefts from shops had increased by 41% over the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15385/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: ...crime. When owners report these offences, the perpetrators are released. It is sometimes the case that, within hours, they have returned to the scene of the crime to taunt their victims again. Garda figures show that thefts from shops have increased by 41% in the past 12 months. What legislative changes can be planned to protect the staff and owners of local shops and convenience...

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

Alan Dillon: 514. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his Department will consider supporting the purchase and delivery of a property marking machine in collaboration with An Garda Síochána to each local authority across the country, to help cut down on property theft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9989/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 515. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of property thefts recorded by An Garda Síochána in County Mayo in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9994/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: 516. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of property thefts recorded by An Garda Síochána across the country in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9995/23]

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Alan Dillon: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill, which contains new and enhanced powers for An Garda Síochána to operate recording devices and robust safeguards for such recording. An Garda Síochána plays such a vital role in all our communities and in society. Its members are those on the front lines who protect us every day, keep our people safe and serve our...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...St. Alban's in Hertfordshire, England while visiting his relatives in Mayo. I met Joe many times in London when playing football. He was a fantastic fellow. He was Mayo GAA to the core. The Garda opened a murder inquiry into Joe's death after post mortem results showed he suffered a blunt trauma to his head. He was found lying on the ground outside a house in Swinford on 12 August...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Oct 2022)

Alan Dillon: 30. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the mental and emotional supports that are available to members of An Garda Síochána who, in the course of their duties, are faced with tragic and violent situations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52423/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Jul 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...will provide details on the level of consultation within her Department and the Future of Policing in Ireland Commission’s members on proposed changes to the terms and conditions of employment for An Garda Síochána staff in uniform at any rank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38830/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (14 Jul 2022)

Alan Dillon: .... To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a rationale as proposed within the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021 to convert all civil servant An Garda Síochána staff to direct AGS employees (public servants) under a chief superintendent; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38831/22]

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

Alan Dillon: 52. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the new divisional policing model currently been piloted within the Mayo Garda division; and if she will provide a breakdown of the allocation of 338 Garda members and civilian staff within functional areas, including community engagement, crime, performance assurance and business services....

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

Alan Dillon: 71. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a list of active Garda stations within the Mayo Garda division, including opening and closing hours for each station. [35922/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: 12. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline her ongoing support to the Garda Síochána Inspectorate; the mechanisms for monitoring and appraising its performance; when she expects the An Garda Síochána strategy statement 2022-2024 to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26132/22]

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 May 2022)

Alan Dillon: I welcome this important legislation. It is timely. When speaking on this Bill we should remember that we are talking about the men and women of An Garda Síochána who protect and serve us all. That is very significant. The Bill provides for a major reform of the compensation scheme that is currently in operation. I compliment the work undertaken by the Minister, Deputy...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 24 - Justice
Vote 21 - Prisons (28 Apr 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...'s 2020 spending review of the performance targets in policing, and to the Department of Justice’s evaluation in light of the level of management information currently being received from An Garda Síochána regarding the value of money for policing. What oversight does the Department of Justice have of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's report on design and...

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 24 - Justice
Vote 21 - Prisons (28 Apr 2022)

Alan Dillon: I thank Mr. O'Sullivan for his briefing. On the mechanisms in place for the Department, if An Garda Síochána does not meet its performance indicators, what type of procedures are in place, or how is that being dealt with?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 24 - Justice
Vote 21 - Prisons (28 Apr 2022)

Alan Dillon: I refer to setting 2021 or 2022 performance indicators. I welcome the additional expenditure allocated to Garda resources and to administrative staff. What are the Department's priorities regarding the allocation of resources as we move forward? As we move into a new policing model, where does the Department see challenges?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...Public Expenditure and Reform spending review of 2020 in regard to the performance indicators in policing. The review made several findings and recommendations that could be utilised in helping An Garda Síochána design and implement quality performance indicators in line with best international practices. How does An Garda Síochána set its performance indicators?

Public Accounts Committee: 2020 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Alan Dillon: ...financial elements but I mean the operational element as to the investigations of crimes, such as domestic violence or cybercrime, and the convictions as a result of those investigations. How does An Garda Síochána conduct its yearly evaluation on meeting these key metrics? Are these data presented to senior management? I seek an understanding of this in order that we can get...