Results 241-253 of 253 for garda speaker:Roderic O'Gorman

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (20 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...fire that almost completely destroyed the Moria camp on the island of Lesbos.  My officials are liaising with the European Commission on the detail of this additional commitment under the IRPP, and together with members of An Garda Síochána will travel to Greece in the coming weeks to make the arrangements for their safe passage to Ireland.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection (20 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...Education Support Services to align provision to maximise supports for children at risk of educational disadvantage. Children First outlines the Joint Working Protocol between Tusla and An Garda Síochána. Each agency manages the responsibility within its brief and their joint efforts are designed to ensure that the protection and welfare of children receives priority...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Direct Provision System (20 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) provides accommodation to suspected victims of trafficking who are in the International Protection process. Where requested by the HSE or An Garda Síochána, IPAS also provides accommodation to suspected victims of trafficking who are not in the protection process for a period of reflection and rest. My Department will now...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...to see that report delivered. Senators will be aware that the report will then have to go through a process of examination by the Attorney General. I believe I will also be able to refer it to the Garda, a matter on which questions have been asked a number of times. Following a decision of the Cabinet, the report will be released. An extension is based on a request from the commission,...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...under section 38 of the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 must be met. The Office of the Attorney General must go through the report, as will my Department. There is an option to refer to the Garda Commissioner if necessary. It will then be brought to the Government, which will agree on publication.For my part, having had so many contacts since I took up this role from people who...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency (22 Sep 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: .... The Irish Times recently reported that the Kerry area of Tusla the Child and Family Agency had under reported referrals of suspected physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect to An Garda Siochana. This underreporting was identified by the Kerry area manager, who shared the finding with HIQA inspectors. The inspectors were satisfied with the proposed actions to address...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Substance Misuse (8 Sep 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...the court can then order the substance in question to be forfeited and destroyed (or otherwise dealt with in such manner as the court thinks fit). In addition, section 74 empowers members of An Garda Síochána to seize any substance in the possession of a child in a public place that they have reasonable cause to believe is being inhaled by that child in a manner likely to...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Safety (30 Jun 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: The statutory bodies with primary responsibility for child welfare and protection are Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, and An Garda Síochána. Both have distinct functions, powers and methods of working. Tusla has a statutory duty under the Child Care Act 1991 to promote the welfare of children who are not receiving adequate care and protection. If Tusla suspects that a crime...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...for women and families fleeing domestic and gender-based violence during the Covid-19 crisis. It is also important to acknowledge the work of the Minister, his Department and especially An Garda Síochána during this period. I welcome the priority response An Garda has rolled out in the context of Operation Faoiseamh and the awareness raising undertaken through the Still Here...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: ..., some of which are international in their reach. The past number of weeks have given us some unsettling reminders of the influence and threat many of these gangs still generate. Early in June, a garda in Dundalk had his home set on fire. The garda was at home with his pregnant wife and two young children at the time. This is the third incident of arson at a garda's home in Dundalk in...

Death of Garda Colm Horkan: Expressions of Sympathy (24 Jun 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: I join the other Members in paying tribute to Detective Garda Colm Horkan. His death reminds us that members of An Garda Síochána put themselves at considerable risk every day to keep our communities safe. It is particularly poignant to note that three other gardaí from Detective Garda Horkan's graduating class - Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, Garda Eoin Fitzgerald and Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (9 Jun 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: 224. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures taken to date to achieve strategic priority 3, outcome 5, of the An Garda Síochána Diversity and Integration Strategy 2019-2021 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10010/20]

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (4 Jun 2020)

Roderic O'Gorman: I was pleased to hear the Minister specifically reference the work of gardaí in Blanchardstown during the Covid-19 crisis. I would also like to pay tribute to them, particularly the support they have given to voluntary and sporting groups in the area in the context of Fingal's Community Call scheme. Under the current regulations, recruitment to An Garda Síochána is limited...