Results 81-100 of 1,002 for garda speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: National Security Committee (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...General to the Government and is comprises senior level official representatives from the Departments of Justice, Defence, Foreign Affairs, Environment, Communications and Climate and of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. The Committee is concerned with ensuring that the Taoiseach and Government are briefed on cross-cutting national security issues. Having regard to the...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ..., at the various inductions stages.  For applicants who do not show for a stage of the induction process, the Defence Forces remain proactive in attempting to re-arrange times etc. - Not obtaining Garda security clearance The Defence Forces remain committed to optimising the number of personnel inducted in 2022 with the targeting of General Service Recruits, Cadets and Air Corps...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (4 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 Identity and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (26 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: ... consent of their guardians, the Passport Service requires certain forms to be witnessed. There are certain applications for applicants resident in Ireland that must be witnessed by a member of an Garda Síochána. These include: - All Passport Express applications - Section 9 Certificate of Identity - First time adult online...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...clarifies the purpose for which the DNA Military Police database system may be used. The amendment ensures the wording of this section is consistent with provisions elsewhere in legislation, in other words how the Garda does things. As provided for in the amendment, the DNA Military Police database system may be used for the following purposes: (a) the investigation and prosecution of an...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...the DNA Military Police database system may be compared with other DNA profiles entered into that system and onto the DNA database system established under the Act of 2014, in other words, the work of An Garda Síochána, primarily. This series of amendments clarifies the DNA profiles entered in the reference Military Police index of the DNA database established under this...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...will be prepared following consultation with the FSI. There is a similar provision in the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act under which a number of bodies, including An Garda Síochána, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and the director general of the Irish Prison Service are authorised to prepare codes of practice. This is a minor...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...already. It is a long Bill for a relatively straightforward concept and there is a lot in it. Much of that is about achieving consistency with what is already taking place, primarily within An Garda Síochána. To give the Deputy some reassurance, I have to sign off on the code of practice before it takes effect, which will give an opportunity for some consultation with the...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...matters, including issues relating to powers of arrest and detention, the appropriate checks, balances and oversight requirements and having regard to the equivalent legislation relating to An Garda Síochána, namely, the Criminal Justice Act 1984. In advance of any extension of the current military police powers of arrest and detention, detailed consideration will have to be...

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...be for the Minister for Defence to prosecute the offence, further to section 7 of the Defence Act 1954. However, the procurement of evidence on the organisations targeted by the Bill would be complex and risk straying into the remit of An Garda Síochána. Obviously, this provision will require further consideration and consultation with my colleague, the Minister for Justice....

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Traffic Management (5 Apr 2022)

Simon Coveney: In light of the reported concerns of An Garda Siochana in relation to potential impacts on traffic management arising from the intended building works, I have instructed my officials to engage further with the requestor to ascertain how best this matter can be resolved.

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

Simon Coveney: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Minister for Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Accordingly, responsibility for the security aspect of border control rests with An Garda Síochána, while the Revenue Commissioners also have responsibilities relating to their particular mandate. Among the roles assigned to the Defence...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (24 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...correctly. These materials will include information on correctly completing the Child Identity and Consent form. In addition to this, the Passport Service maintains a close working relationship with An Garda Síochána and regularly offers training and guidance to Gardaí on the correct completion of the required identity and consent forms. The Passport Service has...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (23 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ..., at the various induction stages. (For applicants who do not show for a stage of the induction process, the Defence Forces remain proactive in attempting to re-arrange times etc.) - Not obtaining Garda security clearance In addition, a number would also fail on meeting the eligibility requirements for competitions e.g. medical standards and fitness requirements. The Defence Forces remain...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (22 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...is part of my Department's role to be in contact with diplomatic missions on these and other issues, including with the Embassy of the Russian Federation. My Department also liaises closely with An Garda Síochána as required.

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

Simon Coveney: ...before the passport applicant’s birth with the following original documents: - Original national passport of the parent showing residency stamps for 3 of the previous 4 years before the child is born. Expired passports can be submitted. - Parent’s Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) card / Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card. - A summary statement, signed by parent...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (22 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...by him. Some of the issues raised by him are beyond my policy brief as Minister for Defence and this person has been so advised. I am aware that there has also been correspondence between him and an Garda Síochána. His correspondence continues to be assessed for appropriate reply. The Secretary General has met twice with the individual named.  Arising from his...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Air Corps (10 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...the Defence Forces report. The Air Corps operate a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft which provide military support to the Army and Naval Service, together with support for non-military air services such as Garda Air Support Unit, air ambulance, fisheries protection and the Ministerial Air Transport Service. The Air Corps has an existing fleet of eight (8) Pilatus PC-9 training...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

Simon Coveney: ..., or being unsuccessful, at the various inductions stages.  For applicants who do not show for a stage of the induction process, the Defence Forces remain proactive in attempting to re-arrange times etc. - Not obtaining Garda security clearance The Defence Forces remain committed to optimising the number of personnel inducted in 2022 with the targeting of General Service...