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Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (13 Jan 2011)

Dermot Ahern: ...2011. The names and place of residence of the Peace Commissioners appointed are as follows: Name: County Date Appointed Laurence Butler Jnr. Dublin 25/11/10 Margaret Mullally Kerry 25/11/10 Pat Griffin Kerry 26/11/10 Garrett Greene Clare 26/11/10 John Murphy Cork 26/11/10 Daragh Long Dublin 26/11/10 Richard Tierney Kilkenny 26/11/10 Breda English Kilkenny 26/11/10 Patsy...

Written Answers — Criminal Justice System: Criminal Justice System (14 Dec 2010)

Dermot Ahern: ...from human error and others occurred because of the lack of systematic procedures to pick up on these errors when they occurred. As I outlined to the House on 7 December 2010, I appointed Mr. Pat Folan, a former Director General of the immigration services, to oversee the implementation of the recommendations put forward by Judge Reilly. Significant changes have since been introduced to...

Handling of Criminal Matter in Longford: Statements (10 Dec 2010)

Dermot Ahern: The circumstances of this case are extremely tragic and I have extended my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Marie Keegan and her family on the very sad death of Noel, their husband and father, who was a retired member of the Defence Forces and highly respected in his community. I can assure the House that from the moment this case came to light it has been treated with the utmost gravity by me, my...

Handling of Criminal Matter in Longford: Statements (10 Dec 2010)

Dermot Ahern: I thank the Deputies for their expressions of sympathy in regard to this appalling event. When I first became aware of it, I was appalled at the way in which the system failed the Keegan family. I thank the Deputies, particularly Deputy Ó Snodaigh, who acknowledged publicly and privately the way in which this was dealt with by me once I became aware of the facts at the time in question. I...

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2010)

Dermot Ahern: ..., but I understand they are being kept under significant review by the Garda. As a result of the firm view the Government reached in its discussions in relation to this matter, the Minister, Deputy Pat Carey, the Minister for Health and Children and I met on a regular basis over the last couple of months, as did our officials, to see how we might deal with this once and for all, learning...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (13 May 2010)

Dermot Ahern: In February 2008 the Garda Commissioner established a group to review training and development for garda and civilian staff in the Garda Síochána. The review group, chaired by Mr Pat McLoughlin, formerly a member of the Senior Management of the Health Service Executive, carried out an extensive analysis of the training needs of the organisation and consulted widely with staff across all...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (25 Mar 2010)

Dermot Ahern: ...and 45 together. In February 2008 the Garda Commissioner established a group to review training and development for garda and civilian staff in the Garda Síochána. The review group, chaired by Mr Pat McLoughlin, formerly of the Health Service Executive, carried out an extensive analysis of the training needs of the organisation and consulted widely with staff across all ranks and grades....

Written Answers — Prison Visiting Committees: Prison Visiting Committees (11 Nov 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ...Anne Turley 12.06.2008 Tim Long Shelton Abbey 20.12.2005 Ms. Oonagh Doyle 02.03.2006 John Murphy 18.01.2007 Cllr Fergus McDonnell 07.05.2008 Fergus Nestor 24.06.2008 John Kierans St. Patrick's Institution 01.05.2007 Mr Francis O'Brien 01.05.2007 Mary Reid 02.05.2007 Yvonne Ní Mhurchú 03.05.2007 Gerard Walsh 14.04.2008 John Grant Training Unit 29.11.2005 Christopher...

Freedom of Information. (28 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ...provide replies to freedom of information requests but the commissioner had huge problems with what I was doing. On her first day in office, the Information Commissioner during an interview on the Pat Kenny show found fault with what I was doing at the time, which was putting all the FOI requests made of the Department on the Internet as replies became available. I was stymied to a...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (1 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ...later this summer with the full deployment of the three multinational battalions. There are currently nearly 2000 troops from eighteen different EU Member States on the ground in Chad. Lt. General Pat Nash, Operation Commander of EUFOR, who is based at the Operation Headquarters in Mont Valerien near Paris, visited Chad from 7-11 April. Following that visit he has reported to the EU...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (17 Apr 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ...advice and external examination and appraisal of projects and programmes, as part of the overall approval mechanisms in Irish Aid. 12,350 Perform Services Not Applicable Hunter McGill Participation in the Projects Appraisal and Evaluation Group (PAEG) Meetings 10,888 Perform Services Not Applicable Imelda Torres Lopez Programme Consultant in Central America 3,049 Perform Services Not...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (6 Feb 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ...civilians in danger, particularly refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, and protect UN personnel. The nomination of Lieutenant General Pat Nash for the position of Operation Commander of EUFOR was approved by Dáil Éireann on 9 October. The Dáil gave its approval for Irish participation in the mission on 28 November. As part of the...

Barron Reports: Statements (Resumed) (31 Jan 2008)

Dermot Ahern: ...most during my political career are those touched by the awful events we have been discussing today. I have been moved by their embodiment of the power of the human spirit, by their bravery, their patience and their capacity to forgive. They are in some cases taking the difficult, but important, step of engaging with neighbours, breaking a silence which may, for whatever reason, have...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (19 Dec 2007)

Dermot Ahern: ...(PAEG) Bernard McLoughlin 5,525 Provision of technical expertise for private sector development in Africa Kevin Moore 114,494 Provision of Technical Support for Education for All June 05- Dec 06 Patrick D. Murphy 8,774 Gender action planning and support to policy implementation. Una Murray 7,519 Civil Society Fund and Micro Projects Fund Una Murray 3,721 Irish Aid Centre, Content...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (28 Nov 2007)

Dermot Ahern: ...(PAEG) Bernard McLoughlin 5,525 Provision of technical expertise for private sector development in Africa Kevin Moore 80,753 Provision of Technical Support for Education for All June 05-Dec 06 Patrick D. Murphy 8,774 Gender action planning and support to policy implementation. Una Murray 7,519 Civil Society Fund and Micro Projects Fund Una Murray 3,721 Irish Aid Centre, Content...

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (27 Nov 2007)

Dermot Ahern: ...Union on 15 October, in accordance with the mandate set out in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1778 of 25 September. The Joint Action included the appointment of Lieutenant General Pat Nash of the Defence Forces as Operation Commander. The Government on 2 October agreed to the nomination of General Nash for the position. The nomination of General Nash, and support staff, was...

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (23 Oct 2007)

Dermot Ahern: ...security and humanitarian situation obtaining in both eastern Chad and northern-eastern CAR, as well as the broader regional dimension arising from the Darfur crisis. As Deputies are aware, Lt Gen Pat Nash has been appointed Operations Commander of the mission. Officers from the Defence Forces returned last week from a reconnaissance visit to the mission area, and will make recommendations...

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (3 Jul 2007)

Dermot Ahern: ...between loyalist paramilitaries and the security forces. The announcement that there will be no further prosecutions does not address the serious underlying issues arising from the murder of Pat Finucane in 1989, or allay the widely-held concerns regarding this case. Indeed, the findings only add weight to the family's case for a full and independent inquiry into the murder. This remains...

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (21 Mar 2007)

Dermot Ahern: ...to highlight our concerns about, and the need for early legislation on the undocumented Irish in the United States, and to brief our hosts on the peace process and on the Irish economy. We participated in the traditional Speaker's lunch, on the same day, which was also attended by President Bush. In advance of the lunch, we had a private meeting with the Speaker which, in addition to...

Leaders' Questions (14 Feb 2007)

Dermot Ahern: 60-plus Pat. You would not answer on Saturday.