Results 561-580 of 1,807 for garda speaker:Bernard Durkan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 505. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which An Garda Síochána has adequate resources to meet the challenges of organised criminal activity with particular reference to gun crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27403/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 471. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when Garda vetting will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26895/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 501. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of the Garda force in each of the past six years to date; the extent to which it is expected to restore numbers through the new recruitment programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27399/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Oversight (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 504. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which reform is envisaged for An Garda Síochána with particular reference to the need to ensure the restoration of morale and public confidence in the force notwithstanding the number of issues that have arisen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27402/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Confidential Recipient (24 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 506. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which provision remains in place for the reporting of alleged wrongdoing within An Garda Síochána with particular reference to the need to observe best practice in the interest of the force, transparency and public reassurance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27404/14]

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: ...forces throughout the world in recent years there have been numerous occasions where reform was required and this is no exception. This should not be taken as a blanket overall castigation of An Garda Síochána. It is hugely important that the general public, wherever it may be, has absolute confidence in its police force at all levels. At all times the general public needs to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting Applications (12 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 198. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when Garda vetting will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25204/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (10 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 446. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if and when an updated Garda National Immigration Bureau card will issue in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24688/14]

Order of Business (28 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: ...have all sections of the Charities Act 2009 been signed into law? Are there any outstanding items to be attended to and, if so, when is it likely to be concluded? My last question relates to the Garda Síochána compensation (malicious injuries) Bill, which has been promised for some time and is eagerly awaited in the obvious places.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 27. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which he expects the new Garda recruitment programme to address any deficiency in the strength of the force throughout urban and rural areas having particular regard to the need to ensure adequate policing while maintaining best international practice within the resources available; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 603. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the degree to which upgrade of IT remains available to An Garda Síochána with particular reference to the need to maintain a competitive advantage over the criminal world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19576/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 604. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which forensic technology available to An Garda Síochána remains comparable to that in other jurisdictions adjoining and throughout Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19577/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 610. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which An Garda Síochána continues to have available the necessary resources to identify, isolate and put out of business the various criminal gangs operating throughout this country who are based in this jurisdiction or overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19583/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 608. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of An Garda Síochána; the extent to which the numbers have fluctuated in each of the past seven years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19581/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 609. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of women members of An Garda Síochána, at all ranks at present; the degree to which the numbers have fluctuated over the past ten years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19582/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 612. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the extent to which the Garda transport fleet has been updated on an annual basis since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19585/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (30 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 620. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total strength of An Garda Síochána throughout County Kildare in each of the past seven years to date with particular reference to each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19593/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (15 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 144. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a response has been received from An Garda Síochána in the matter of issues raised with the Department of Justice and Equality in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17452/14]

Topical Issue Matters (9 Apr 2014)

Bernard Durkan: ...in County Laois can undertake training to improve their qualifications for working in child care; (12) Deputy Clare Daly - to discuss the terms of reference of the commission of investigation into An Garda Síochána into Garda recordings and related issues; (13) Deputy John Browne - the cut in Meitheal funding this year; (14) Deputy Derek Nolan - the need to address concerns about...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Bernard Durkan: ...keep the service going. That was a huge challenge. He has managed to rise to it with the support of his colleagues in government, and he continues to do so. I have never seen such politicisation of An Garda Síochána in my time in this House. Any time I witnessed politicisation in the past, I became alert and worried about where we were heading. If, as time unfolds, we...