Results 141-160 of 767 for drugs speaker:Michael McDowell

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...allocated to the Waterford/ Kilkenny Division during that period. In addition, the Division's resources are further augmented by a number of Garda National Units such as the Garda National Drugs Unit, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and other specialised units, all of which have had increased resources to provide a comprehensive policing...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...that the best possible service is provided to the public. I should also say that each Garda Division's resources are further augmented by a number of Garda National Units such as the Garda National Drugs Unit, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and other specialised units, all of which have had increased resources to provide a comprehensive...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 Jan 2007)

Michael McDowell: ...Garda personnel allocated to the Cork North Division during that period. In addition, the Division's resources are further augmented by a number of Garda National Units such as the Garda National Drugs Unit, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and other specialised units, all of which have had increased resources to provide a comprehensive...

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...are granted bail. I strongly contend that the practice is wrong and must be addressed. A misleading account was given to the Irish public today about the provisions of section 15A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 on the minimum mandatory sentence. It is not the case that a plea of guilty entitles one to a discount and it is emphatically stated in the Act that being a drug addict is not...

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are people who know their brothers and sisters are dealing in drugs and that lock-ups in apartment blocks and cars in garages are being used in the trade.

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: There are people who are purchasing drugs. We have to be realistic. Everybody who is in possession of information of this kind has a bounden duty to bring it to the attention of the Garda Síochána. I support the comments made today by the Archbishop of Dublin that the community shares the moral duty to help the Garda in this battle.

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: Deputy Gregory is aware that the number of gardaí assigned to drugs squads has risen dramatically and now stands at 328.

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...from our midst. It is a cruel irony that some of what has been happening in recent days may stem in part from the successes which the force has had in disrupting organised criminal activity in drugs and guns. It would be perverse, however, if that fact were to lead to any lessening by the Garda Síochána of its efforts in that regard. That cannot and will not be allowed to happen. We...

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: A number of Deputies have asked if the current policy is failing and I wish to put some facts before the House in this regard. Operation Anvil has seen 20,000 searches for drugs with €14 million worth of drugs recovered. Some 562 firearms were also recovered, separate to the recent amnesty. This operation is constantly chipping away at the edifices of drug barons and their gangs and has...

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...people. The protection and vindication of the rights of the people is not entirely to do with due process. It is about preventing people from usurping the authority of the State by engaging in drug crime and gangland activities. The Judiciary must uphold the laws of the land laid down in this House.

Gangland Crime. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: It is not acceptable that 23 out of 24 serious drug criminals are at liberty after being granted bail.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: We must press ahead with the business of the House and I hope there will be unanimity today in sending a message to the Garda Síochána that we support the extension of the provisions on drug trafficking and that we support the extension of time of detention for questioning.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: There is no promised legislation in the area. I am reviewing currently the bail procedures and it is my intention to ask the President of the High Court to have a special bail list for firearms and drugs offences, so that a uniform approach to bail issues for those offenders can be maintained as much as possible.

Order of Business. (14 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Bovine Diseases (Levies) Regulations 2006 — back from committee; No. 25, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 order — back from committee; No. 26, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (13 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...interests, can consult, discuss and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the area including the levels and patterns of anti-social behaviour such as the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (13 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by An Garda Síochána that the following table shows the statistics for arrests, proceedings commenced and convictions recorded for drug offences in Carlow/Kildare Garda Division for the years 2001 to 2005. Arrests, proceedings commenced and convictions for drug related offences in the Carlow/Kildare Garda Division from 2001 to 2005. Year Arrests Proceedings Commenced...

Seanad: Garda Reform: Statements (13 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...to fighting crime. Regarding matters happening today, on which I do not wish to dwell, I have assured the Commissioner that I will provide any resources necessary to the fight against gangland and drug related crime in Ireland. I have the backing of the Taoiseach and the Government regarding that assurance. I refer to those inquiries that have looked at allegations of wrongdoing by...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (12 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...of criminal elements in Limerick City and this is evident from the results that have been achieved during 2006. In excess of 70 firearms and ammunition have been seized and quantities of drugs including cocaine, heroin, cannabis resin and ecstasy have been recovered. Local Garda management and personnel have the full support and confidence of the law abiding citizens of Limerick and will...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (12 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...the number of Garda personnel allocated to the Division during that period. The Tipperary Division's resources are further augmented by a number of Garda National Units such as the Garda National Drugs Unit, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and other specialised units, all of which have had increased resources to provide a comprehensive...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (7 Dec 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...of this year, the most recent full quarter. I believe that Operation Anvil has contributed significantly to this and also to the increase in that quarter of detections of offences of possession of drugs for sale or supply and of cultivation, manufacture or importation of drugs, which are closely associated with many murders using firearms. The most recent figures available to me show that...