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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Rehabilitation Programmes (16 Dec 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...phone detectors, examination and monitoring of mail, close supervision of all visits, metal detectors, the setting up of the Operational Support Group (OSG) and the introduction of drug detection dogs. There are a number of mechanisms available to Governors to manage behaviour which may undermine the prison regime and good order. These include: - Actively managing breaches of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (5 Jul 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Such monitoring ensures that optimum use is made of Garda resources and the best possible Garda service is provided to the general public. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Units have a national remit and are based in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and the Southern Region. There are currently nineteen dogs attached to the Garda Dog Unit, comprising...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (13 Jan 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ... Year Refurbishing buildings/upgrading equipment € 2012 Roof works €1,125.36 2012 Creation of New Office €7,200.44 2011 Major Upgrade Works €352,000.00 2012 Cell Upgrade Works €5,915.62 2013 Works to Shower Area €11,250.97 2013 Kitchen Area Fit out and rewiring €21,690.99 2015 Roof works €68,722.57 2015 Remedial works to dog...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2015
Vote 20: An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary) (2 Dec 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...hoping, and it has begun to happen, that members of the public with information on the trafficking of prohibited items will make that known. There is an increasing number of passive and active dogs which are operational in all prisons. There are five active dog teams in operation. That initiative has been strengthened in recent times. There are also initiatives around the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (20 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ..., prisoner exercise area, etc); - Conference facilities; - Training facilities; - Scenes of crime room; - Property and Exhibit Store; - Incident rooms; - Welfare facilities; - Vehicle testing garage; - Dog pound; - Firing range; - Regional Support Unit accommodation; - Facilities for the Regional Assistant Commissioner and his team; and - Plant, and associated ancillary...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (1 Oct 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...that there are currently twelve vehicles allocated to the Unit, including three new vehicles allocated in 2014. As it is the policy of An Garda Síochána to only use marked vans for the Garda Dog Unit there are no plans to purchase unmarked vans for this Unit. I am further advised by the Garda Authorities that the current fleet of vans allocated to the Dog Unit meets all of their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (14 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Decisions in relation to the provision and deployment of Garda resources, including specialist units like the Garda Mounted Unit and Garda Dog Unit, are matters for the Garda Commissioner in the context of agreed policing plans and priorities. Accordingly I have asked the Garda Commissioner to provide the estimate sought by the Deputy and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs in Prisons (19 May 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ..., enhanced CCTV monitoring, the stricter control of visits and the use of targeted and random cell searches on a daily basis. As well as this the introduction of passive and active drug detection dogs and the installation of airport style security including scanners and x-ray machines has helped efforts to tackle the problem. Random searches of cells and their occupants have uncovered...

Other Questions: Drugs in Prisons (19 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: Key components of the new drive will include an increase in the number of drug detection dog teams. Training in this regard is ongoing and all teams will be fully operational by the end of May. The introduction of a standardised screening procedure across the prison estate will ensure a consistent response to this issue in all of our institutions. The confidential telephone line to which I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Security (27 Jan 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...to have all training complete and to have passive teams fully operational by the end of May 2015. Having assessed the position in relation to the use of and the need for conflict resolution dogs, the Irish Prison Service made a decision to remove these animals from service. This decision was based on animal welfare issues associated with this specific type of dog and also due to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Powers (25 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...required varies depending on the offences at issue. The relevant provisions include: - Road Traffic Act 1961 - section 106, as amended. - Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 - section 26, as amended. - Control of Dogs Act 1986 - section 26. - Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 - section 9. - Video Recordings Act 1989 - section 25, as amended. - Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (25 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...regard, the use of Garda resources as an educational and preventive measure is considered a worthwhile use of Garda resources. In relation to the Garda Operational Support Unit Resources which consists of four specialist units namely, the Garda Air Support Unit, Garda Dog Unit, Garda Mounted Unit and Garda Water Unit, these Units receive a considerable number of requests to visit schools...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (11 Nov 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Garda authorities that one dog was withdrawn from the Garda Dog Unit in 2013. There are currently two dogs undergoing training, both of which will be operational in the near future, subject to successful completion of training.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Data (24 Sep 2014)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Security Group (OSG) have made it more difficult for prisoners to engage in illegal activities while in prison. These initiatives include the introduction of passive and active drug detection dogs and the installation of airport style security including scanners and x-ray machines. Core functions of this group include gathering and collating intelligence information on criminal gang...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: National Lottery Funding Disbursement (18 Jul 2013)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...€3,000 19th/36th Scout Unit Dublin €2,000 3 Estates Youth Club, Templemore 3,000 34th Wexford Davidstown Scouts €10,000 5th Westmeath (Shamone) Scout Troop €2,000 Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland €5,000 Ballinrobe Community Playgroup €15,000 Ballybunion Youth Café €5,000 Bessborough Centre Creche €5,000 Brothers Pearse...

Seanad: National Paediatric Hospital: Statements (17 Nov 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...conditions and the very difficult circumstances with which they have struggled. It is clear there is a need for rationalisation. It is a shame that the development of this project has been so dogged by controversy and continues to be, even in recent weeks and despite the progress which the Minister outlined and the current state of the project.

Seanad: National Paediatric Hospital: Statements (17 Nov 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...bringing a sick child to hospital so the number of car parking spaces is critical if people are to feel safe when travelling to the hospital and are able to get there quickly. The project has been dogged by controversy with regard to the site and access to it, with regard to the process and funding and with regard to a number of other issues. I accept the Minister's bona fides on her wish...

Seanad: National Paediatric Hospital: Statements (17 Nov 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...standards. There is no question that parents will go to the ends of the earth to obtain the correct treatment for their children. It is unfortunate, therefore, that such a worthy project has been dogged by concerns. I thank the Minister for her clarification of governance issues and look forward to hearing further details on the outstanding question of funding.

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 Oct 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...the budget right and delivering services for our citizens. Budgetary and efficiency issues underlie the agreement. Ireland has been very slow with public sector reform. The debate has been dogged by the perception that it is an attack on public servants. I worked in the frontline as a social worker for many years. I saw at first hand, as many other Members have seen, the key work done...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (14 Jul 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...a man who embraced hard work which was very evident in his personal efforts when he went to study at night in UCD. Many Members of the House will also fondly remember his love of the horses and dogs. He certainly got great enjoyment from his pastimes and interests and was an enthusiastic member of the Oireachtas racing syndicate. To his wife, Peggy;his children, David, Michael and...