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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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (6 Oct 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 are seized and handed into the care of the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or the relevant Local Authority as appropriate under Section 15 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of animals reported stolen or missing to An Garda Síochána in the Portlaoise Garda District,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (15 Sep 2020)

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; -...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (8 Sep 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...may also interest the Deputy to know that on the evening of 4 September 2020, as part of ongoing operations, Gardaí from the Mallow District Drugs Unit, assisted by Gardaí from Mallow and the Southern Region Dog Unit executed two search warrants at houses in Mallow town. During the course of the first search Gardaí seized a number of items, including 490 fireworks.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (28 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: ..., the handling of stolen property and the possession of stolen property. The offence of theft provided for by this legislation would, based on the broad nature of the offence, include the theft of dogs. A maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment is provided for in the case of offences of theft and handling of stolen property; while a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment is provided...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...such thefts to divisional level as to do so could allow for the identification of injured parties. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following are the approximate number of domestic dogs and/or pets reported stolen to An Garda Síochána in 2018, 2019 and up to 15 July 2020. Dog Theft Incidents Garda Regions 2018 2019 2020* ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am very conscious of the impact that anti-social behaviour and crime like dog thefts has on the quality of life for residents in local communities. Gardaí are working hard to tackle this, and all forms of criminality in our communities, to make them safer for all members of society. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda National Crime Prevention Unit coordinates a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (14 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following are the approximate number of dogs reported stolen in 2019 and to the 30th June 2020: Year 2019 2020 (to 30 June) Number of dogs stolen 205 76 I am further advised that these figures are approximate as they are based on descriptions given on the PULSE system. As the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Management (6 May 2015)

Helen McEntee: 199. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the person and-or body responsible for placing dog littering bins in Balrath Forest Park (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17422/15]