Results 1-20 of 50 for garda reserve speaker:David Stanton

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

David Stanton: ...has been established in the inner city, instead of joint policing committees, JPCs. These partnerships are meant to work with business, education, the voluntary sector, the HSE, Tusla, the Garda, local authorities and councillors. There have been three pilots, one of which is in the inner city. Have Mr. Dunne or Mr. O'Driscoll any interaction with that? Do they know about it? I ask...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

David Stanton: 75. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 29 of 25 May 2023, to provide an update on the recruitment campaign for the Garda Reserve; when she expects new reservists to be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54722/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 May 2023)

David Stanton: 29. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if a target exists for the number of persons to be recruited into the Garda Reserve; when recruiting will commence; the budget for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25235/23]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

David Stanton: The Minister spoke earlier about the ongoing work to build stronger and safer communities and his plans to recruit extra gardaí and increase the number of gardaí, which are very welcome. The visible presence of gardaí in uniform on our streets is very important for our communities. Many men and women would like to serve in the Garda Reserve. Can the Minister tell me when...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

David Stanton: ..., which the Minister of State has not addressed although it was the main point I made. One issue I recognise in the Minister of State's response is the pathway to full membership. The reserve strategy acknowledges this when it states that the Garda Reserve provides an opportunity to experience a career in policing and may encourage some individuals to pursue a full-time career as a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

David Stanton: ...and business owners the fear of crime reduces significantly within such neighbourhoods. Lowering fear of crime enhances the well-being of residents and business owners. This is where the Garda Reserve has a huge role to play. On 19 October 2021, the Garda Reserve Strategy 2021-2025 was published. I congratulate the Commissioner and his team for producing a strategy with measurable...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2022)

David Stanton: 556. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of time typically taken to train a member of the Garda Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57706/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Antisocial Behaviour (20 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: ...district. That is not the case now. They are only at county level, which brings them away from the local aspect. I asked the Minister to have another look at the earlier question about the Garda Reserve. It is very disappointing that that might not happen until this time next year. It should happen early next year, not later.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Garda Reserve (20 Oct 2022)

David Stanton: The Minister of State said there would be recruitment next year. When next year will that be? Will it be in January, February, March or December? What does he envisage will be the strength of the Garda Reserve over time? What is the target in that regard?

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

David Stanton: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve; the gender breakdown of the Garda Reserve; the situation with regard to recruitment to the Garda Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52356/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2022)

David Stanton: I agree with my colleague that we need gardaí on the beat, out on the street and visible. A lot of them are tied up with paperwork and filing reports and so forth. What is the situation with respect to the other branch of the Garda that has not been mentioned, namely, the Garda Reserve? I understand there are moves afoot to recruit members to it. What are the plans there and when...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 May 2022)

David Stanton: 62. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No.112 of 29 March 2022, when the recruitment competition for the Garda Reserve will be launched; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26136/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 112. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve; the number of female and male members respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16086/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Nov 2021)

David Stanton: 145. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of An Garda Síochána and the Garda Reserve; her Department’s plans to further increase the strength of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57949/21]

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

David Stanton: ...because they brought policing right down to the ground. The people in the community, the public representatives from county councils, Deputies and community leaders all came together with the Garda and the local authority officials to discuss the issues that were pertinent in that close local area. Those local authorities changed and we had municipal districts. Now in County Cork we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Sep 2021)

David Stanton: 536. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve by rank; the establishment of the Garda Reserve by rank; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43306/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (18 Sep 2019)

David Stanton: ...behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, who sends his apologies, I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I remind the House that, by law, the deployment of Garda resources is solely the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Minister is assured, however, that the distribution of Garda resources is constantly...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (28 May 2019)

David Stanton: ...the concerns of Deputy Broughan, as we all do and all Members of this House are horrified by the shocking disregard for life displayed by the persons who carry out these abhorrent crimes. The Garda strength of the DMR north central and west regions on 30 April 2019, the latest date for which figures are readily available, was 692 and 715, respectively. There are also 34 Garda reserves...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Feb 2019)

David Stanton: .... He asked me to stand in for him because he was unsure whether he would be able to make it and did not wish to delay proceedings. He has asked me to reiterate to the House that the deployment of Garda resources, including personnel, to specific areas is solely the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and his management team. I imagine the Deputy appreciates this and that we can all...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (12 Feb 2019)

David Stanton: ...issue and I thank him for raising it. I apologise for the Minister for Justice and Equality who cannot be here this evening. I wish to reiterate for the House yet again that the deployment of Garda resources, including personnel, to specific areas, as the Deputy will appreciate, is solely the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner and his management team. The Commissioner has...