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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 Jul 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...stalls and two stables) and Dublin Castle (two standing stalls) are occasionally utilised by the Garda Mounted Unit when on extended patrols in Dublin City Centre and the horses require rest or feeding. I am further advised that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a national remit under the direction and control of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...general public and visitors to the city centre. While the premises is not designated as a place of detention, it operates as a Garda Station with full services available to members of the public. I am informed that Garda Members of the Garda Mounted, Garda Dog Unit, Armed Support Unit and DMR Roads Policing Unit support Operation Citizen by way of high visibility beats and mobile...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (1 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in such matters. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the table below sets out the number of vehicles attached to Garda Dog Unit at 31 January 2021 and at 30 April 2023, the latest date for which figures are available. Date Cars Vans 4 x 4 Total ...

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

Helen McEntee: ...Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters. I am advised that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. I have also been informed that there are currently twenty nine dogs attached to the Garda Dog...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...administration of An Garda Síochána, which includes decisions on the deployment of personnel among the various Garda Divisions. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I am informed that the Garda Dog Unit (GDU) is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a National remit under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...assured, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed that the Garda Dog Unit (GDU) is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a National remit under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Jul 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...Central and South Central divisions, Operation Citizen is supported by resources from the wider Dublin Region, Garda Roads Policing Units, the Garda National Public Order Unit and Garda Operational Support Units (Mounted Unit and Dog Unit). The Garda authorities advise that there are in excess of 100 Gardaí patrolling Dublin city centre each weekend evening. Every Friday, Saturday...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (4 May 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...which I am informed that €12m has been allocated for investment in the Garda fleet, which will mean more high visibility policing in our towns and cities. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are currently 14 vehicles attached to the Garda Dog unit.  I am further informed that the tables below set out the number of vehicles allocated to and removed from the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (31 Mar 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...Central divisions, Operation Citizen is supported by resources from the wider Dublin Region, Garda Roads Policing Units, the Garda National Public Order Unit and Garda Operational Support Units (Mounted Unit and Dog Unit). I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are in excess of 100 Gardaí patrolling Dublin city centre each weekend evening. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday...

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

Helen McEntee: ...with the Divisional Drugs Unit at Henry Street Garda Station, to target individuals who are involved in the sale and supply of controlled drugs, with a particular focus on the sale of crack cocaine. Operation Copóg is supported by the Regional Dog Unit, District Crime units, Armed Support Unit and Regular Units. I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána...

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

Helen McEntee: ...also responsible for the deployment of An Garda Síochána throughout the State and, as Minister, I have no direct role in these independent functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit (GDU) is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region and has a national remit under the direction and control of Assistant Commissioner,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (17 Feb 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...and South Central divisions, Operation Citizen is supported by resources from the wider Dublin Region, Garda Roads Policing Units, the Garda National Public Order Unit and Garda Operational Support Units (Mounted Unit and Dog Unit). I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are in excess of 100 Gardaí patrolling Dublin city centre each weekend evening. Every Friday,...

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

Helen McEntee: ..., Operation Citizen is supported by resources from the wider Dublin Region, Garda Roads Policing Units, the Garda National Public Order Unit and Garda Operational Support Units (Mounted Unit and Dog Unit). I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are in excess of 100 Gardaí patrolling Dublin city centre each weekend evening. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 4pm,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. An Garda Síochána have informed me that in 2021 four dogs were purchased for the Garda Dog Unit. I am also informed that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, plans sanctioned in 2020 to further expand the Dog Unit were delayed, however it is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (21 Apr 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the Garda authorities that at 15 April 2021 there were nine vehicles attached to the Garda Dog Unit. I am further informed by the Garda authorities that one vehicle was removed from the Garda Dog Unit in 2020 and two vehicles have been removed from the unit so far...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (28 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...queried and wish to inform the Deputy of the following. PQ 445 of 20 January 2021 is worded as follows “To ask the Minister for Justice her plans to review the current legislation on the theft of dogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.” Consequently only statistics relating to the theft of ‘dogs’ as determined by the description provided on PULSE...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (20 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: I am very conscious of the huge distress that can be caused by the crime of dog theft and the strong emotional bonds that owners have with their pets. I can inform the Deputy that there is already comprehensive legislation in place to address such crimes of theft and fraud as well as related animal welfare offences, including: - The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; - Protection of Animals...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (15 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities, to ensure their optimum use. I am informed by the Garda authorities that at 9 December 2020 there were 7 vehicles attached to the National Dog Unit and 4 vehicles attached to the Regional Dog Unit. For the Deputy's information, the table below as provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of new...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (26 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...by Division. Operational Support Services consists of units that provide specialist support to Gardaí throughout the country. The units include the Mounted Support Unit, the Air Support Unit, the Dog Unit and the Water Unit. An Garda Síochána has been allocated an unprecedented budget of €1.952 billion for 2021. This level of funding is enabling sustained,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Gangland Crime (22 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...Crumlin area of south Dublin. The search was conducted by CAB in conjunction with Crumlin district personnel and support from the emergency response unit, the air support unit, the armed support unit and the customs dog unit. During the operation, two men were arrested and detained for money laundering offences and a significant amount of cash and property were seized. Also this week, a...