Results 21-40 of 1,126 for garda speaker:Stephen Donnelly

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Confidential Recipient (4 Mar 2014)

Stephen Donnelly: ...To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if, prior to his relieving from duty the confidential recipient, Mr. Oliver Connolly, he consulted with the Commissioner, the Ombudsman Commission, the Garda Síochána Inspectorate, the Garda Síochána Representative Associations and the trade unions or staff associations recognised as representing civilians; if he did, if he...

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)

Stephen Donnelly: Yesterday, the Taoiseach told Members that a group within An Garda Síochána, perhaps a secret group, has been bugging gardaí, Irish citizens and their lawyers for several decades. When I heard this, it sounded to me like the actions of the old Stasi in East Germany. As all Members are aware, the implications for cases before the courts and for existing sentences are unknown...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (13 Jul 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ...Joint Committee on Health met with DOH to consider the General Scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill 19th October 2022 Meeting with An Garda Síochána Safe Access Zones 7th November 2022 Meeting with An Garda Síochána Safe Access Zones 19th December 2022 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (6 Dec 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...the cancellation of registration, where providers fail to sustain improvements to residents’ safety. Since 2020, 10 referrals were made to the HSE National Safeguarding Office and two to An Garda Síochána in relation to safeguarding incidents in registered designated centres.  A further two situations are currently under review with a view to referral to An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (9 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...there has been a limited number of reports of protests or any other actions relating to termination of pregnancy. The Department of Health is in regular contact with the HSE and has liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to services. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a notice to all Garda stations raising awareness about the issue. It directed that...

Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023 (Bill 54 of 2023): Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: .... Many of us were involved in that referendum, but in fairness to Deputy Bacik, she has significant standing and history of advocacy and work over many years. The first amendment seeks to give An Garda Síochána the ability, other than in writing, to record warnings, that is, digitally and so forth. The advice I was given is that "in writing" covers all of that. Whether a...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Finance: Finance Bill 2013: Committee Stage (6 Mar 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: ...by 2015 it will amount to €150 per year and this amounts to €600 over four years. The cost of this to the parent, or whoever is funding it, in 2015 will be €600. Yesterday, I referred to a garda who did not have enough money to buy himself a decent dinner and he was eating a cheese toastie. I am sure most parents will do whatever they can to find the €600....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...of Social Services in relation to reports of alleged sexual abuse. In respect of the attached reports, HIQA found that there were six situations over the period in question where a referral to An Garda Síochána would have been appropriate but where the provider had not made such a referral. HIQA subsequently referred these allegations to An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (3 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...existing public order legislation in place to protect people accessing services, employees working in the service and local residents. The Department of Health has previously liaised with An Garda Síochána around safe access to termination of pregnancy services, and the Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a notice to all Garda Stations raising awareness about...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: .... However, I am aware of reports of some protests which have caused distress to those accessing and providing services.  The Department of Health is in regular contact with the HSE and has liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to services. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a notice to all Garda stations raising awareness about the issue. It...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Sep 2020)

Stephen Donnelly: ...a number of offences related to the passenger locator form. The role of the Passenger Locator Form contact centre is to refer people where an offence is suspected.However, it is a matter for An Garda Siochána to decide to pursue any non compliance with these requirements. Since 26 August, the Passenger Locator Form contact centre has referred 12 cases to An Garda Siochána for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (10 Mar 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...is existing public order legislation in place to protect people accessing services, employees working in the service and local residents. The Department of Health has previously liaised with An Garda Síochána around safe access to termination of pregnancy services, and the Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a notice to all Garda Stations raising awareness about the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (1 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...is aware of reports of some protests which have caused distress to those accessing and providing services.   The Department of Health is in regular contact with the HSE and liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to services. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a notice to all Garda stations raising awareness about the issue. It directed that any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (19 Oct 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...patient privacy. However, we are aware of reports of some protests which have caused distress to those accessing and providing services.   My Department is in regular contact with the HSE and has liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to services. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a notice to all Garda stations raising awareness about the...

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: ...there is so much waste which could be gone after first. The Minister keeps mentioning that 87% of the public sector earns less than €65,000 and will not be hit. Many of them will be hit. The Garda Representative Association has calculated that a garda on €35,000 will take a hit of several thousand euro because of the changes to premium payments.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 May 2013)

Stephen Donnelly: ...there is so much waste which could be gone after first. The Minister keeps mentioning that 87% of the public sector earns less than €65,000 and will not be hit. Many of them will be hit. The Garda Representative Association has calculated that a garda on €35,000 will take a hit of several thousand euro because of the changes to premium payments.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Forensic Science Ireland (24 May 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ...Following Rape and Sexual Assault. One of the services provided by Sexual Assault Treatment Units is examination and the collection of forensic evidence. This evidence can then be provided to the Gardaí for processing by Forensic Science Ireland at Garda Headquarters. This evidence can be securely stored in Sexual Assault Treatment Units for up to one year, providing people with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (13 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...normal part of the Irish healthcare system, as intended. Where problems do arise with protests outside healthcare services, there is existing public order legislation in place to protect people accessing services, staff and local residents.   The Department of Health has liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to services. The Garda National Protective Services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (13 Jul 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...part of the Irish healthcare system, as intended. Where problems do arise with protests outside healthcare services, there is existing public order legislation in place to protect people accessing services, staff and local residents. The Department of Health has liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to services. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a...

Leaders' Questions (26 Mar 2014)

Stephen Donnelly: ..., which is admirable. However, this issue is not about loyalty. This is about an incredibly difficult and important piece of work that must be done to drive long-term meaningful change in An Garda Síochána and to rebuild public trust that has been shattered in An Garda Síochána. The Minister, Deputy Shatter, was in the Chamber to make a statement earlier and there...