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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Civil Defence: Discussion (7 Mar 2023)

Charles Flanagan: ...Wilson, does the Civil Defence have any contacts internationally with similar-type volunteer organisations? One area that does not strictly come under equipment but maybe it should, is the use of dogs. It is a kind of hybrid area. Are dogs being phased out, are they being encouraged, or what is the position there? It seems to me that the dog is a valuable tool but there are areas that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Russia's Foreign Policy and Security in Europe: Engagement with Ambassador of Russia (2 Feb 2022)

Charles Flanagan: ...hoopla is a political gimmick. It is a well calculated attempt. There are plenty of experts in the intelligence area in the US. The committee members might remember the old US movie "Wag the Dog". Perhaps the members have seen it. The story is about how to make up a conflict in Europe by manipulating the media, without any conflict, and just with certain technology of manipulation....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (20 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...to the laws and regulations of the State, including regarding revenue matters. social welfare matters and in relation to driving offences. It should also be noted that everyone’s case is different, for example, many applicants provide dog licences as an indication as to their adherence to the laws of the land, whereas others provide fishing licences and permits. An increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...currently being assessed in that regard, however it should be noted that this assessment process is ongoing and these horses have not at this stage been added to the Unit. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) and has a national remit. Dog units have also been established in...

Scouting Ireland: Statements: Drugs Dealing (5 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...such intimidation. It has been agreed that the effectiveness of this programme will be further enhanced through training, knowledge-sharing and awareness-raising. The use of detection dogs is also having a positive impact on tackling drug crime. The Garda dog unit, based in Kilmainham, in the DMR south central region, has a national remit. The Commissioner recently indicated to me...

Seanad: Crime: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...drug-related debt intimidation at community and local level. It has been agreed that the effectiveness of this programme will be further enhanced through training, knowledge-sharing and awareness-raising. The use of detection dogs is another area that has had a positive impact in tackling drug crimes in recent times. As Senators may know, the Garda dog unit, based in Kilmainham Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (15 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...for the Commissioner, in light of the availability of resources and his identified operational demands. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters.  I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, and has a national remit. I am pleased to confirm that dog units have also been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (19 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...;This represents the estimated cost for the purchase of the horses only and does not include other costs including those which would arise in relation to equipment, training or personnel. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) and has a national remit. I am pleased to confirm...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Apr 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Teaching an old dog new tricks-----

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (27 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The use of sniffer dogs, in relation to the search for missing persons, is a matter for An Garda Síochána. However, to be of assistance, I have sought a report into the matter. I will contact the Deputy directly on receipt of said report.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (26 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ..., - Divisional Roads Policing Unit, - Scenes of Crime Unit, - Divisional Drugs Unit, - Immigration Unit, - Custody Suite, - Public Office, - Towing Office, - PSV Applications Office, - PEMS Store, - Radio / Telecommunications Office, - Dog Kennels and Associated Offices, - PSV Garage. The Garda strength of the Galway Division from 2009 to 31 January 2019 as provided by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (26 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...Commissioner, in light of the availability of resources and his identified operational demands. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) and has a national remit. I am pleased to confirm that dog units have also been established...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...for the Commissioner, in light of the availability of resources and his identified operational demands. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters.  I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) and has a national remit. I am pleased to confirm that dog units have also been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (4 Dec 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...of resources for An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) and has a national remit. I am pleased to confirm that dog units have also been established in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (18 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...responsive on the roads and in the community to prevent and tackle crime. As the Deputy will appreciate, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda vehicles across the various Garda divisions, including Garda Dog Units are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in the light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources. As Minister, I have no...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (5 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...of resources for An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) and has a national remit. Dog units have also been established in the Southern Region based at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Discipline (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ..., the stricter control of visits and the use of targeted and random cell searches on a daily basis has reduced the availability of contraband. The introduction of passive and active drug detection dogs and the installation of airport style security including scanners and x-ray machines has also helped efforts to tackle the problem. Random searches of cells and their occupants have...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Procedures (12 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have recently been advised by the Victims Rights Alliance organisation that it is engaging with the Court House Dogs Foundation in the United States and also with some European colleagues working on behalf of victims to explore the possibility of securing funding from the European Commission to develop a pilot project on the use of courthouse facility dogs to support child victims of crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (17 Oct 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...Policing Plan is in place for Dublin Airport and has been developed with all security agencies operating at the Airport to deliver a co-ordinated response to security. I further understand that there are currently 23 dogs attached to the Garda Dog Unit, comprising general purpose (search), drugs and explosive detection dogs.  For security and operational reasons, An Garda...

Temporary Release of Prisoners (13 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: ...obviously it cannot be done. Will the Minister carry out an analysis over the summer of 2010 as to what persons are in prison due to immigration detention, mental health problems, non-payment of dog licences, television licences, civil debt and fines? Will he do this before he embarks on any further work on the prison building programme?