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Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Mar 2023)

Marc Ó Cathasaigh: ...into the lives of our citizens. I readily acknowledge that in this case the State is one of the most benign actors in those technologies. There has been discussion in this House in the context of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill of some of those potential technological advances, and I would have voiced some of my concerns during that debate, particularly in respect...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Budgets (2 Mar 2023)

Patrick O'Donovan: ...SPS) and official food controls as a consequence of Brexit. The works will comprise of the demolition of existing buildings and construction of new permanent buildings totalling circa 9,361 m2. These buildings include facilities such as An Garda Síochána Immigration facility, a Revenue Enforcement and Stopping Area, live animal inspection facilities for equine and domestic pets,...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...;. I should first say that a significant fire has broken out at Wexford General Hospital. Our thoughts are with everybody there and I hope there are no injuries. Parts of the hospital are being evacuated and the Garda has asked people to stay away. This group of amendments concerns the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 and primarily relates to how the annual imposition of a levy on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Feb 2023)

Simon Harris: As you will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. However, to be of assistance I sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána and have been advised that the table...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (28 Feb 2023)

Simon Harris: ...the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produces these statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and makes regular releases under reservation in relation to various crime statistics, including recorded and detected crime. The CSO continues to...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Feb 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Michael McNamara: ..., it does certainly suggest that political policing would be possible under the old statutory regime. I am glad to see that has changed to the extent that section 133 of the Bill now states: the Garda Commissioner shall keep the Authority fully informed of the following: (a) matters relevant to the functions of the Authority; (b) any other matters that, in the opinion of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (21 Feb 2023)

Eamon Ryan: ...2004, as amended, sets out the range of Special Speed Limits that may be applied through bye-laws. The current special speed limits are 120km/h, 100km/h, 80 km/h, 60km/h, 50km/h, 40km/h, 30km/h and 20km/h. The making of such bye-laws is a reserved function of the elected members of the council. Currently a Bill is passing through the Houses of the Oireachtas to update the provisions for...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (21 Feb 2023)

Seán Fleming: ...of governance and accountability from organisations in receipt of grants, in line with the Department of Public Expenditure requirements for organisations in receipt of Exchequer funding. It reserves the right to reduce grants, stop transfers prematurely or withhold future payments if contractual obligations are not met, if it emerges that the funds are not being used or have not been used...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Ms Liz O'Donnell (16 Feb 2023)

...and paramilitaries of different hues turned up to witness the finale. Senator Mitchell was eloquent as always. Apart from that, there were no speeches. Each representative had to say "Yes" or "No" to the agreement. Only Deputy Gerry Adams had to reserve his position pending internal party discussions. I remember looking at the late Martin McGuinness; he was smiling broadly and very...

Civil Defence Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Cathal Berry: .... They do fantastic work. As other colleagues have said, they are an integral part of the fabric of Irish society. They provide huge support for the three principal response agencies - the Garda, the HSE and local authorities - and for charitable and community organisations. This may be controversial, but perhaps the Civil Defence is modern and effective in what it does because it...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (14 Feb 2023)

Ivana Bacik: ...such payments. This begs the question as to whether this is a common practice and if it extends to other public utility company. What does the Taoiseach and Government propose to do about it? Is An Garda Síochána involved? Will there be an investigation into this practice and will the Government set up a confidential reporting line so that those who may have been asked to...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (14 Feb 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...battle group will further build on the Defence Forces impressive peacekeeping reputation and will enhance the Defence Forces’ capacity to work with other nations in a multinational environment. At home, the funding provision allows the Defence Forces to continue to provide essential support for An Garda Síochána, when requested, across various roles, such as explosive...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Central Statistics Office (8 Feb 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Catherine Connolly: 49. To ask the Taoiseach if it remains the case that the Central Statistics Office continues to publish crime statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána's PULSE system "under reservation"; the length of time the CSO has been dissatisfied with the quality of recorded crime data; and when it is expected that the crime data will be of a standard to enable its publication...

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Feb 2023)

Catherine Connolly: ...inside the House and people outside the House would have different viewpoints. I certainly have a very different viewpoint on this Bill. Let me also say that I have the greatest respect for the gardaí on the ground. Many is the time I have had little respect for the management, as with all institutions. That was not helped by my introduction to the Dáil in February or March...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (31 Jan 2023)

Michael McGrath: ...year and period when registered, the county, and the number assigned at registration, with these numbers generally being assigned in sequence. There is provision that, for a fee of €1,000, a vehicle owner may reserve a vehicle registration number, but this registration number must also comply with the prescribed format. The Regulations do not provide for personalised identification...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022: Department of Health (Resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Neasa Hourigan: No, that is a very comprehensive way of answering. I will outline my concern on involving the DPP. From our interaction with the Garda, we gathered that there is concern about the implementation of this law. I have a concern that, if it becomes an established standard within this legislation to involve the DPP where it is not really in the public interest actually to prosecute, and there...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (18 Jan 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: ...I, and the wider government, are committed to the advancement of rights under the UNCRPD, and progress in this area is a key focus of mine. At the time of ratification, Ireland entered three reservations to Articles 12, 14 and 27 of the Convention. The rationale behind the reservation to Article 27 of the Convention is to allow for the continued operation of appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (18 Jan 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...I, and the wider government, are committed to the advancement of rights under the UNCRPD, and progress in this area is a key focus of mine. At the time of ratification, Ireland entered three reservations, in relation to Articles 12, 14 and 27 of the Convention. As reported to the UN Committee in Ireland’s Initial State Report under the UNCRPD, under the declaration and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Jan 2023)

Simon Harris: ...Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. The CSO produce statistics using data recorded on An Garda Síochána’s PULSE system and make regular releases under reservation in relation to various crime statistics, including recorded and detected crime. The categorisation of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Jan 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Brendan Howlin: 1098. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will set out the establishment number and the current number in the Garda Reserve force; if the Garda Commissioner plans to recruit additional members during the course of 2023; if a review has taken place of the role and function of the Garda Reserve; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1017/23]