Results 61-80 of 1,002 for garda speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...for several months to increase the resources that can process complex applications, such as first time child applications. Over the past number of weeks the Passport Service has worked with An Garda Síochána to develop a system for verifying Garda witnesses on passport applications in cases where the Garda signature cannot be verified. This new system assists in reducing the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...including sexual harassment or assault occurring on the property of my Department will be examined within this code. If the member of the public alleges any breach of the law, they may contact An Garda Siochána directly. The Civil Service code of Standards and Behaviour is widely available on the internet. The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...or assault involving a member of the public they will seek the support of their line manager and if necessary, the relevant support service. If the nature of the incident is unlawful, An Garda Siochána can be contacted directly by the employee affected. The only State body under the aegis of my Department is the Army Pensions Board and the only staff post is the secretary to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 128 together. There are certain passport applications for applicants resident in Ireland that require forms to be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. These applications include: - All Passport Express applications - Section 9 Certificate of Identity - First time adult online applications - Identity Verification Form - First...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: There are certain passport applications for applicants resident in Ireland that require forms to be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. These applications include: - All Passport Express applications - Section 9 Certificate of Identity - First time adult online applications - Identity Verification Form - First time child online applications - Child Passport Identity and...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Justice and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces in the White Paper on Defence is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP), which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. Defence Forces personnel acting in an armed...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (31 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...cannot be investigated by me or my officials, particularly where it is alleged that criminal offences of a sexual nature have been committed against children. They are best investigated by an Garda Síochána. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Senior Counsel has been appointed by me to conduct an independent assessment of the specific actions taken by the Department of Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (25 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: There are certain passport applications for applicants resident in Ireland that require forms to be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. These applications include: - All Passport Express applications - Section 9 Certificate of Identity - First time adult online applications - Identity Verification Form - First time child online applications - Child...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 342, 351 and 352 together. There are certain passport applications for applicants resident in Ireland that require forms to be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. These applications include: - All Passport Express applications - Section 9 Certificate of Identity - First time adult online applications - Identity Verification Form ...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: There are increases in the Air Corps and in the Army also. There will be increased civilization within the Defence Forces, as there has been quite successfully in An Garda Síochána, for example,.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...to see how that is being done, where certain specialties can be brought in either on contract or by bringing people in to fit into the Defence Force structures as civilians, just as we have seen in Garda stations, for example, with An Garda Síochána. We need to have an open mind on all of this. We need to work with the Chief of Staff, with his team, with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: In terms of cyber security, at national level, the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications has the lead role with inputs in the security domain from An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. The National Cyber Security Centre, which is part of the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, is the primary authority responsible for cyber security in...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ..., retains overall responsibility for cyber security at a national level but, of course, the response to cyber threats is a whole-of-Government challenge with inputs in the security domain from An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. I would also note that An Garda Síochána has the role of investigating and prosecuting cybercrime. The primary role of the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...’s third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. Networks and contacts have also been established which facilitate the sharing of best practice across Public and NGO Sector including, An Garda Síochána. These outward facing activities and engagement are in addition to the internal working groups and policy initiatives relating to recruitment and retention. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: There are certain passport applications for applicants resident in Ireland that require forms to be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. These applications include: - All Passport Express applications - Section 9 Certificate of Identity - First time adult online applications - Identity Verification Form - First time child online applications - Child Passport...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...Management, primary responsibility for responding to emergencies, including security events, rests with the three designated principal response agencies, namely, the relevant Local Authority, An Garda Síochána, and the Health Service Executive. The Defence Forces provide the fullest possible assistance to the appropriate Lead Department in the event of an emergency situation in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (11 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: There are certain passport applications for applicants resident in Ireland that require forms to be witnessed by a member of An Garda Síochána. These applications include: - All Passport Express applications - Section 9 Certificate of Identity - First time adult online applications - Identity Verification Form - First time child online applications - Child Passport...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...their passport application. We are trying to keep those interruptions to a minimum, where possible. There is an issue with improving the verification process between the Passport Office and Garda stations. It is a particular issue in rural communities where Garda stations are not open for many hours a day. That is an issue the Department discussed today because a number of people...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...service. In addition, the service is running its own recruitment competition for temporary clerical officers with a view to assigning additional staff. Interviews have concluded and candidates are currently undergoing Garda vetting. Following the clearance process, the service will appoint 150 temporary clerical officers and will see staffing numbers increase to more than 900. This...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: Generally, the security co-operation discussion revolves around the co-operation between the Police Service of Northern Ireland, PSNI, and An Garda Síochána. If there are cases, and the Deputy has mentioned some to me in the past, of individuals in prison or awaiting trial that he would like me to raise with the Secretary of State to get an answer, I am happy to do that for him....