Results 61-80 of 453 for garda speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (6 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...the submission of support documentation in relation to certain claims under the non-productive capital investment action of AEOS. The Department's Investigations Division were involved and the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigations was consulted.  These investigations have been concluded.  All applications under the scheme that were held for payment pending the above...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: ...for the designation by each Local Authority, via byelaws that are appropriate to the respective functional areas, of control areas in which horses cannot be kept without a licence.  Members of An Garda Síochána have also been assigned powers commensurate with those of Authorised Officers under the Act. Officials of my Department regularly assist the Local Authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Illegal Dumping (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Creed: ...dumping and other antisocial activities. I would remind the Deputy that any person who commits an offence under these bye-laws is liable to a fine and/or imprisonment and these bye-laws may be enforced by a member of the Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: ...by South Dublin County Council to directly address equine issues within the greater Dublin area. I welcome this initiative and my Department will work closely with our partners in Local Authorities, Welfare Groups and An Garda Siochána to achieve its aims. The Deputy may be assured that this level of monitoring, enforcement and education will remain in place in the future, both...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (7 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: ...the movement of livestock, including sheep, into the state. If the Deputy has any specific examples of the illegal movement of lambs into the state, he should bring these examples to the attention of my Department and An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (17 Oct 2017)

Michael Creed: ...authorised officers to seize and re-home animals where the owner’s capacity to care for their animals is being overwhelmed. The provisions of the Act are enforced by Authorised officers of my Department, An Garda Siochana, officers of Customs & Excise and authorised officers of ISPCA and DSPCA, along with individual officers of the Turf Club. This approach provides a large...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Oct 2017)

Michael Creed: ...may be banned by the courts from keeping animals, or indeed have the numbers of animals they may keep restricted. The provisions of the Act are enforced by authorised officers of my Department, An Garda Siochana, officers of Customs and Excise and authorised officers of ISPCA and DSPCA, along with individual officers of the Turf Club and Bord na gCon. This approach provides a large cross...

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Michael Creed: ...a combination of my Department, voluntary and charitable bodies working as designated officers under the legislation, as well as local authorities, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Garda Síochána. The law, by and large, is fit for purpose and there have been a substantial number of prosecutions both at a central level by my Department but also along the line...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (3 Oct 2017)

Michael Creed: ...or destruction of vegetation, with certain strict exemption, from 1 March to 31st of August. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. While cognisant of the wide-ranging impacts of wildfires, there are two aspects which fall within the remit of my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Livestock Issues (26 Sep 2017)

Michael Creed: ...of identification or trade requirements is established, such cases may be prosecuted, provided the evidence is considered sufficient to sustain a conviction. My Department works closely with An Garda Síochána and with the corresponding authorities in Northern Ireland in an effort to combat farm-animal related crime. I want to assure the Deputy that should evidence of illegal...

Seanad: Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (24 May 2017)

Michael Creed: ...proven that this was not done by the farmers themselves. Nobody here or in my Department should have any truck with anyone who breaks the law. However, there is a burden of proof. It is right that Garda inquiries are ongoing in respect of high-profile cases in which extraordinary damage was done to property, homes, flora and fauna. I hope those inquiries can be concluded. Anyone who...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (18 May 2017)

Michael Creed: ...46 of the Wildlife Act, 2000) to burn from 1st March to 31st August in any year, any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated.  Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).  My Department has no role in regard to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (2 May 2017)

Michael Creed: ...operation in March 2014. The Act puts clear obligations on owners regarding the need to look after animals under their care. My Department's officials are assisted in enforcement of the Act by An Garda Síochána, the Customs and Excise service, the NPWS together with authorised officers of the ISPCA, the DSPCA and the Turf Club. The number of prosecutions initiated under the Act...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (6 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: ...are authorised officers under the Animal Health and Welfare Act (2013) and their responsibilities include  the enforcement of animal welfare legislation provided for under the Act. Members of the Garda Síochána together with officers of Customs and Excise are also designated as authorised officers under the Act. Veterinary inspectors employed by the Local Authorities can...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (4 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: The incident mentioned is the subject of an ongoing investigation by An Garda Síochána who have assured my Department that, if it can be established a crime has been committed, every effort will be made in holding the offender(s) to account.  Incidents of animal cruelty are totally unacceptable and my Department devotes considerable resources to protecting...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (4 Apr 2017)

Michael Creed: ...March to 31st August in any year, any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. My Department has no role in regard to prosecutions.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (23 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: ...and advised the complainant in writing of this view. They also advised the person alleging the offences that a number of allegations appear, of their nature, to involve matters for consideration by the Garda Síochána. My understanding is that the Garda Síochána were subsequently contacted. I am satisfied that my Department examined the allegation to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (21 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: ...pending completion of the remedial works and receipt of a Declaration of Completion. As investigations of damage to property by fire and any prosecutions arising from such damage are matters for An Garda Síochána, it is inappropriate for me to respond to that reference in the details supplied.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Investigations (21 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: ...an investigation under my Department’s legislation but advised the person alleging the offences that a number of allegations appear, of their nature, to involve matters for consideration by the Garda Síochána. My understanding is that the Garda Síochána were subsequently contacted.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fire Safety (21 Feb 2017)

Michael Creed: ...published by my Department. As well as the production of the Code, a number of training courses, seminars and demonstration events have taken place, in conjunction with local farming associations, Gardaí, Emergency Services and Local Authorities. The Forest Service also issues Forest Fire Risk Warnings periodically during the main wildfire risk season from February through to...