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Seanad: Transport Matters: Statements (4 Apr 2019)

Michael McDowell: ...width of this Chamber, let alone its length. I can only describe it by saying that if a truck went down it there would be a major crisis. This is proposed as the relief route for traffic going into the city. These are just two instances. Looking at the route running past my gate I began to wonder if this could actually be sustained. It does not involve taking any of my property from...

Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Mar 2017)

Michael McDowell: Indeed, I forgot about that. If the Minister is actually saying this is the justification for this, how will anybody control it? I come back to the point about the provision on cutting, grubbing and destroying being a nationwide operation as section 8(2) stands. There is not the mechanism, machinery, resources or capacity on the part of any wildlife agency or conservation body to do...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (27 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...at the Garda College and Garda Headquarters. Senior Management Development Course Title Garda Executive Leadership Programme Sergeants' Development Programme — Human Rights Input Inspectors' Development Programme — Human Rights & Diversity Awareness Input Cultural Diversity Awareness Training Cultural Diversity Awareness Train the Trainer Course Course Title First Steps...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (22 Mar 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management is aware of the ongoing public order and anti social behaviour problems being experienced by residents in the area referred to. Some of the incidents reported to the Garda authorities related to a number of derelict buildings being left insecure by their owners. The Garda authorities have advised the owners of these buildings...

Garda Training. (22 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: The Garda Síochána has a range of facilities available to it for firearms training and plans are well under way for the provision of dedicated and improved facilities for the force. Currently the Garda makes use of military ranges; the Garda specialist training units have access to 12 of these ranges countrywide. In addition, the Garda Síochána last year procured three virtual firearms...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is actively policed by Gardaí from Coolock Garda station. There are regular foot, mobile and mountain bike patrols carried out by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area. These patrols are supplemented by the District Detective Unit, as well as the Divisional...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (13 Feb 2007)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is actively policed by Gardaí from Coolock Garda station. There are regular foot, mobile and mountain bike patrols carried out by uniform and plain clothes Gardaí with a view to ensuring a concentrated and visible presence in the area. These patrols are supplemented by the District Detective Unit, as well as the Divisional...

Written Answers — Garda Transport: Garda Transport (14 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Mountain Bike Unit (GMBU) was established in June, 2001. It commenced in two locations, Tallaght and Raheny. Eleven bikes were initially issued to each location. I have been further informed that, at present, there are 180 mountain bikes in use throughout the country. Plans are now in place to further increase the numbers in the...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (7 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: I share the concerns expressed about anti-social behaviour and its effects on communities. In many anti-social incidents, vulnerable people, often the elderly, are subjected to serious nuisance and forms of harassment which cause significant and persistent distress to the those concerned, and interfere fundamentally with their capacity to enjoy quiet and peaceful lives. Often such people...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (1 Nov 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...— 15% crimes less per 1,000 of the population. I am determined that disturbing trends will be addressed as they are identified and, despite an increasing population, we should continue to enjoy relatively low crime rates. High on the Government's list of policing priorities for 2006, which have been incorporated into the Garda Síochána Policing Plan for the year, is the continued...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (3 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there is one Sergeant and eight Gardaí currently allocated to Blanchardstown Drug Unit which also covers the sub-districts of Finglas and Cabra. Enforcement of drug legislation is a matter for all members of An Garda Síochána and the District Drug Unit is supplemented by uniformed and plain-clothes units in the District and the Divisional...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (28 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that the personnel strength (all ranks) of An Garda Síochána increased to a record 12,762 on Friday, 8 September, 2006, following the attestation of 249 new members. This compares with a total strength of 10,702 (all ranks) as at 30 June, 1997 and represents an...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (27 Sep 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is policed by Gardaí at Clontarf Garda station. Additional patrols are provided by Divisional Units, including the Traffic Corps, Mountain Bike, Drug Unit, the Divisional Task Force and the District and Divisional Detective Units. Gardaí attached to the Community Policing Unit are assigned to this area and have a good...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (6 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: Mountain Bike Units are engaged in mainstream policing, in conjunction with the Community Policing Units, concentrating on areas such as parks and laneways, which are more easily accessed by such transport and supplement beat and other mobile patrols. The Mountain Bike Units have been very successful in tackling anti-social disorderly behaviour in local parks and estates. They work well in...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (5 Jul 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that an operation to target drug dealing within Dublin's north inner city has been extended by local Garda management to include the specific area referred to by the Deputy. This operation includes both uniformed and plain clothes Gardaí. Since the start of this operation, three people have been arrested for the possession of drugs for sale or...

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (8 Jun 2006)

Michael McDowell: In recent years there has been a renewed focus on the State's response to youth crime and youth justice issues. In October 2004, a project team was established within my Department to examine the youth justice system and make recommendations for any improvements necessary. The project team's recommendations were approved by Government last December. The recommendations included the...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...,213 members are at garda rank and 648 members are at a supervisory rank. While a majority of these are uniform personnel, a number are employed on plain clothes duty. Garda personnel are divided into four separate working units, with three working and one resting on any given day. Garda management states that the availability of Garda personnel for patrolling changes on a daily basis and...

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (29 Nov 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources, including personnel, that in 2004 two mountain bikes were allocated to the Bridewell Garda station for use by the community policing unit. However, due to wear and tear, both bikes became unavailable for use in July 2005. However, there are currently ten bicycles allocated within the...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (25 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities, who are responsible for the detailed allocation of resources including personnel, that six mountain bikes are allocated within the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council area and three sergeants and 12 gardaí are trained and equipped to use them. Mountain bike units are engaged in mainstream policing in conjunction with the community policing...

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (12 Oct 2005)

Michael McDowell: ...Garda station in County Kildare is as set out in the accompanying table. Station 12/10/2005 Naas 81 Clane 5 Kill 3 Celbridge 18 Maynooth 15 Kildare 27 Newbridge 32 Robertstown 3 Kilcullen 3 Carbury 2 Monasterevin 3 Rathangan 3 Athy 18 Castledermot 2 Ballytore 1 Leixlip 26 Kilcock 5 Total 247 For security and operational reasons it...