Written Answers Nos. 292-311
292. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda vehicles written off by insurers or irreparably damaged following instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49063/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.
|
Year |
Write Offs |
|
2019 |
4 |
|
2020 |
5 |
|
2021 |
2 |
|
At 3 October 2022 |
1 |
296. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice the breakdown of the make and model of Garda vehicles involved in instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49067/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can assure the Deputy that I strongly condemn any assault on, or action that causes harm to, serving members of An Garda Síochána or any action that causes damage to Garda resources or public property. An Garda Síochána perform a vital function in providing safety and security to our communities and should be applauded and supported for their service, not subject to assault or harm in the execution of their duties.
As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I am advised, however, that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review to ensure their optimum use in light of identified operational needs and emerging crime trends.
As the Deputy will be aware it is the policy of An Garda Síochána not to make public comment in respect of policing operations or provide details of equipment used to aid Garda operations.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that there were a range of Garda vehicles involved in instances of ramming of Garda vehicles in 2019, 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022. The specific make and model is considered operationally sensitive and therefore the Deputy will appreciate that I am unable to provide a full breakdown of the information requested.
297. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice if all her Department’s buildings have recycling arrangements in place; if not, the steps that are being taken to ensure that the recycling of workplace waste is facilitated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49554/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraRecycling facilities are available in all buildings occupied by my Department.
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department established a Green Team in 2019 and as part of our obligations under the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate, we are working with our Green Team to reduce waste, increase recycling and drive sustainability in our offices.
298. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) has been waiting so long for an assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48664/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and 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.
The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with the unprecedented allocation provided in Budget 2023 of €2.14 billion.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that at 31 August 2022, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 441 Garda members assigned to Kildare Division which represents an increase of 11% since end December 2019.
The table below which has been provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of Garda members assigned to Kildare Division at 31 August 2022, the latest date for which figures are available.
|
31 August 2022 |
District |
Station |
GD |
SG |
IN |
SU |
CS |
AC |
Total |
|
KILDARE DIVISION |
KILDARE |
ATHY |
29 |
5 |
34 |
||||
|
CASTLEDERMOT |
1 |
1 |
2 |
||||||
|
KILDARE |
47 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
55 |
||||
|
MONASTEREVIN |
4 |
1 |
5 |
||||||
|
NEWBRIDGE |
44 |
10 |
1 |
55 |
|||||
|
RATHANGAN |
2 |
2 |
|||||||
|
TOTAL |
127 |
23 |
2 |
1 |
153 |
||||
|
LEIXLIP |
CARBURY |
4 |
1 |
5 |
|||||
|
CELBRIDGE |
10 |
2 |
12 |
||||||
|
KILCOCK |
4 |
1 |
5 |
||||||
|
LEIXLIP |
71 |
11 |
4 |
1 |
87 |
||||
|
MAYNOOTH |
8 |
1 |
9 |
||||||
|
TOTAL |
97 |
16 |
4 |
1 |
118 |
||||
|
NAAS |
CLANE |
10 |
3 |
13 |
|||||
|
KILCULLEN |
8 |
1 |
9 |
||||||
|
NAAS |
111 |
23 |
6 |
1 |
141 |
||||
|
ROBERTSTOWN |
7 |
7 |
|||||||
|
TOTAL |
136 |
27 |
6 |
1 |
170 |
||||
|
KILDARE Total |
360 |
66 |
12 |
3 |
441 |
I am advised by the Garda authorities that since the reopening of the Garda College a total of 177 Probationer Gardaí have been assigned to Kildare Division. The table below sets out the allocation of these Probationer Gardaí by station.
|
Kildare Divison - Probationers by Training Station |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
Station Totals |
|
KILDARE |
0 |
10 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
35 |
|
LEIXLIP |
5 |
5 |
10 |
10 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
41 |
|
NAAS |
5 |
5 |
24 |
12 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
63 |
|
NEWBRIDGE |
5 |
0 |
8 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
26 |
|
CELBRIDGE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
ATHY |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
CLANE |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
KILCOCK |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
MAYNOOTH |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
Total |
15 |
20 |
47 |
30 |
17 |
23 |
7 |
18 |
177 |
*The above information is based upon operational data which has been provided by An Garda Síochána and may be liable to change.
I understand that it is a matter for the Divisional Chief Superintendent to determine the optimum distribution of duties among the personnel available to them, having regard to the profile of each area within the Division and its specific needs.
In the interests of transparency, further detailed information in relation to Garda numbers can be found on my Department’s website. This information is updated every month with the latest data provided by An Garda Síochána, and includes the number of Gardaí by station across the whole country.
The information can be found at the following link:
www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/An_Garda_Siochana_facts_and_figures
299. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the east central Cork children's disability network team in tabular form. [48681/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra300. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the central Cork children's disability network team in tabular form. [48682/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra301. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the northeast Cork children's disability network team in tabular form. [48683/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra302. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the south Cork city children's disability network team in tabular form. [48684/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra303. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the northwest Cork city children's disability network team in tabular form. [48685/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra304. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the north Cork city, Blarney Cork city children's disability in tabular form. [48686/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra305. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the west central, Cork city, Blarney Cork city children's disability network team in tabular form. [48687/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra306. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the southeast Cork city children's disability network team in tabular form. [48688/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra307. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the east Cork city children's disability network team in tabular form [48689/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra308. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the Carrigaline children's disability network team in tabular form. [48690/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra309. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in the Kinsale, Bandon children's disability network team in tabular form. [48691/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 299 to 309, inclusive, together.
As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
310. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the caseload and headcount of staff and children awaiting intervention in each individual children's disability network team in each CHO in tabular form. [48692/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
311. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health the current waiting list times at the lymphoedema specialist clinic in County Clare; if consideration will be given to increasing staffing at the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48725/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
