Results 21-40 of 74 for garda speaker:Norma Foley

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Discipline (9 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...months. As I explained in my response to your Parliamentary Question No. 521, the revised Code of Behaviour guidelines will include updated information for schools relating to behaviour matters which include the involvement of an Garda Síochána. It is expected that these new guidelines will be published by TESS in the coming months. In relation to your query regarding the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Child Abuse (24 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...any other person is a repugnant act. It is also a criminal act. In the first instance, it is, therefore, critical that crimes that have been committed are fully and thoroughly investigated by An Garda Síochána, and that process must not be compromised. I have met with a number of survivors in recent days and will continue to do so. I appreciate how bravely so many have openly...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health and Safety (16 Jun 2021)

Norma Foley: ...of Children in their care, this would also apply to staff or parents using the school or its grounds. The safety issues mentioned by the school should be brought to the attention of the local Garda Crime Prevention Officer who should be invited to visit the school and prepare a report. The information in this report should be assessed by the school authority to determine what follow...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Consultations (17 Feb 2021)

Norma Foley: ...during the school day. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth have convened an Inter-Departmental Group, which includes representatives from my Department, Tusla and An Garda Síochána, to explore the feasibility of the introduction of a programme in Ireland similar to Operation Encompass in England and Wales. My officials will continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Norma Foley: ...Manager will first consider if the complaint may constitute a criminal offence. If the HR Manager considers that there is a possibility that a criminal offence has occurred, the complaint will be referred to the Garda Síochána as soon as possible. If an incident of sexual harassment or assault involving a member of the public were to take place in the Department's offices, it...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (21 Sep 2021)

Norma Foley: ...Council Act 2001-2015 and the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016. All applicants for registration must submit a completed application form, supporting documentation and complete the Garda vetting process. Applicants are advised that during peak processing periods registration may take 6-10 weeks, and processing timeframes are published on their website. The teacher in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (9 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: .... All applicants for registration are required to submit a completed application form including supporting documentation (e.g. qualification transcripts, Character Reference Forms) and complete the Garda vetting process via the Council. All applicants are advised of both phone and email contact information for the Council. The Teaching Council has informed my official that they will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (24 Mar 2021)

Norma Foley: ...the Council a teacher must submit a fully completed application form, provide supporting documentation (e.g. qualification transcripts, module descriptors, Character Reference etc.) and complete the Garda Vetting process. Only completed applications can be finalised and registration granted. Where an application is incomplete the Council engages with the teacher regarding the missing...

Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2021: Referral to Select Committee (17 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: ...to the following Select Committees, as appropriate, pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(b) and 215(3), which shall report back to the Dáil by no later than 7th December, 2021:— Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate) — Select Committee on Justice. Vote 22 — Courts Service(Supplementary Estimate) — Select Committee on Justice. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff (8 Sep 2020)

Norma Foley: ...circular 36/2020 and 51/2019 and in compliance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 in accordance to the relevant Department’s circulars in relation to Garda vetting. When advertising for vacancies the school can create an internal panel of suitable applicants from which future vacancies including cover SNA vacancies may be filled...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (24 Mar 2021)

Norma Foley: ...Teaching Council registers teachers in line with the requirements set out in the Teaching Council Act 2001-2015 and the Teaching Council (Registration) Regulations 2016. The Character Reference and Garda Vetting are two of the key requirements of the “fit and proper person” assessment process under the legislation. The Teaching Council assure me that where individuals...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Staff (30 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ...allowance here. Notwithstanding this, we look at everything, and we are open to looking at everything. It will, however, have an impact on other aspects of society, whether this is in healthcare, An Garda Síochána or whatever the case might be.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Crime Prevention (1 Jul 2021)

Norma Foley: ...to cyber threats remains a whole-of-Government challenge, with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment taking the lead role and with inputs in the security domain from An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. Ireland’s NCSC, which is located in the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment provides a range of cyber security...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Child Abuse (24 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...the voice of the survivors. It is for that reason I am currently engaging with them. He is also correct that, as I have outlined, we have to be clear that there will be no impact, rightly, on the Garda inquiry, which must continue. This is an absolute priority, and I am happy to work across the House and with everybody to ensure we get the best possible outcome in respect of the type...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Bodies (5 Mar 2024)

Norma Foley: ...guidance of Barnardos. A full risk assessment was also performed on the Science Blast programme. In addition, all adults/staff attending Science Blast are subject to strict rules of attendance and Garda Vetting, as required by law. In addition to the consent form the RDS put parents on notice that unrelated, third-party media will be present so that parents can make a fully informed...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Staff (30 Jul 2020)

Norma Foley: ...that there may be issues with the turnaround times for vetting. However, many teachers in the system are already vetted. Should there be a requirement for new vetting, we have discussed with the Garda National Vetting Bureau having an extremely quick vetting process for same, but most people in the education sector have already been vetted.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (19 Oct 2021)

Norma Foley: ...2016. All applicants for registration are required to submit a completed application form including supporting documentation (e.g. qualification transcripts, Character Reference Forms) and complete the Garda vetting process via the Council.  All applicants are advised that they should allow 6-8 weeks to process applications from receipt of a full application and a checklist is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ...final stages of procurement in relation to sourcing a contractor to operate the service referred to by the Deputy to facilitate all 3 pupils, once all final checks are completed and are in order, which include garda vetting and document checks, the service will commence in the coming days. Bus Eireann will contact the families directly with once all details have been confirmed.

Abuse at Certain Educational Institutions: Statements (24 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...abuse in this country. It is also crucial that any steps taken by the Government, in consultation with survivors, do not in any way impact negatively on the ongoing or future investigations by An Garda Síochána. Sexual abuse is a criminal act and it is of the utmost importance that any crimes that have been committed are fully and effectively investigated by An Garda...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Dec 2020)

Norma Foley: ...and students to reinforce the importance of the safety control measures in place in schools to minimise the risk of spread of infection. These measures are observed by all students. Contacting An Garda Síochána to establish the travel arrangements of students and staff is not considered appropriate.