Results 121-140 of 1,002 for garda speaker:Simon Coveney

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: My security arrangements are handled by An Garda Síochána. As the Deputy will appreciate, it would not be appropriate to comment on such security arrangements which are kept under ongoing review by An Garda Síochána. My Department also has four Civilian Drivers, who are each paid a salary of €38,296 p.a. Total mileage claimed in respect of official travel of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...members and their immediate family with the provision of information and advice on areas including stress management, counselling and referral options.    I would also, however, once again ask anyone with allegations or evidence of abuse to confidentially contact the Garda National Protective Services Bureau on gnpsb@garda.ie or to call 01-6663423. As Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...and European fisheries legislation. As part of the detention process the FV was instructed to proceed to a designated port, under escort from the ship, where she was subsequently handed over to An Garda Síochána. Other FVs that might have been in the area were not instructed to proceed to a port as they were not detained for alleged breaches of Irish and European fisheries...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (9 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: The Department of Justice and Equality 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. I am satisfied that there is ongoing...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (8 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...the threats posed by terrorism, paramilitarism and the associated criminality. We paid tribute to the ongoing high levels of cooperation between the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Security Services and An Garda Síochána which are central to effectively combatting these threats. The Conference provided a timely opportunity to engage with Secretary of State Lewis on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...completed the online process. The Passport Service provides instructions on how to correctly complete these forms on the Department's website (www.dfa.ie/passports/how-to-get-your-application-witnessed/ ). In addition to this, the Passport Service maintains a close working relationship with An Garda Síochána and regularly offers training and guidance to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Nov 2021)

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 ware that there has also been correspondence between him and an Garda Síochána. His correspondence continues to be assessed for appropriate reply. The Secretary General of the Department has met twice with the named individual.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Cybersecurity Policy (25 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...Department is the national response authority for cyber security incidents. But, of course, response to cyber threats is a whole-of-Government challenge with inputs in the security domain from An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. The primary responsibility of the Defence Forces relates to the defence and security of their own networks and systems. However, as in any...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (18 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...complete these forms on the Department's website (www.dfa.ie/passports/how-to-get-your-application-witnessed/ ). 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.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: x (18 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...Department is the national response authority for cyber security incidents. But, of course, response to cyber threats is a whole-of-Government challenge with inputs in the security domain from An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. The primary responsibility of the Defence Forces relates to the defence and security of their own networks and systems. However, as in any...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Civil Defence (18 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: Civil Defence is a volunteer based organisation that supports the Principal Response Agencies (i.e. An Garda Síochána , the HSE and local authorities), government departments and state agencies during national, regional and local emergency and non-emergency events. From 17 March 2020 to 31 October 2021 Civil Defence volunteers completed 9,184 COVID-19 related taskings while...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (18 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...immediately by the Military Police. Where allegations of criminal incidents among serving members are brought to the attention of the Military Police, they are traditionally passed to An Garda Síochána for their consideration and investigation, who have the lawful authority, skills and resources to investigate such matters. As the Deputy will be aware, I met recently with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland (18 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: Primary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Minister for Justice 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 Forces in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Naval Service (18 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...It is the maritime component of the Defence Forces and is tasked with a variety of roles in support of a broad range of departments and agencies with responsibilities in the maritime domain. For example, An Garda Síochána, Revenue, Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and various other Government Departments in line with Memoranda of Understanding and Service Level Agreements. ...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...house. I have considerable sympathy for this issue. Both dogs in my house are rescue dogs. One of them, which I got through the DSPCA, was taken from the boot of a car in Dublin Port by the Garda. I am very familiar with this issue. I was the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine when we introduced the animal welfare legislation, which is substantial legislation. I will speak...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...Mr. Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE, and the HSE board on this matter, including last week regarding the publication of the report. The Minister of State also wrote to the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner last week regarding any communications they may have received about the case, as well as reminding them of the importance of publication. We, in the Government, are more...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...is no ongoing risk to service users and that the national governance and accountability structures to oversee implementation of the recommendations arising from the report are in place. Local gardaí wrote to the HSE on Thursday, 4 November, requesting that the HSE continue to maintain the agreement not to publish the detailed executive summary until it completes its process....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...of their protected disclosure confidential in the appropriate way, and we will continue to do so. Sometimes it results in the setting up of an investigation. Sometimes we refer a file to An Garda Síochána. Sometimes we ask a senior counsel to make recommendations in advising us how to proceed. There are different ways of responding to a protected disclosure but we need to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...relates to personal employment matters, the appointment of an external reviewer or the transfer of information to appropriate statutory authorities that have powers of investigation, that is to say, An Garda Síochána or others. The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 provides for independent mechanisms whereby claims of penalisation for making a disclosure can be adjudicated. In...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 which transposed the EU working time directive into Irish law. The Government is committed to amending this Act and to bringing the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána within the scope of its provisions, where appropriate. Responsibility for preparing an appropriate legislative framework lies with the Department of...