Results 361-380 of 383 for garda speaker:Dara Calleary

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Dara Calleary: This is in the context of the criminal justice Bill, to strengthen the protection for serving gardaí who are on the beat, protecting communities.

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (12 Apr 2011)

Dara Calleary: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the verdict delivered on 4 February 2011 in the case concerning the death of Garda Robbie McCallion, RIP; his views on same; and, in view of that verdict, if he will consider changing the laws to give stronger protections to members of An Garda Síochána while on duty. [7348/11]

Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Apr 2011)

Dara Calleary: ...has responsibilities in that regard, be they direct employees or agents. An Post cannot absolve itself of the responsibility to protect these people, particularly in these times and when rural gardaí are not as plentiful as they were previously. Urgent clarification is required about the commitment in the programme for Government which states that the universal postal service provider...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (16 Dec 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...of Social and Family Affairs, the Revenue Commissioners, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Competition Authority, the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the Garda Commissioner. After the full hearing, the High Court quashed the report. The Minister appealed this judgement and it was reversed by the Supreme Court. Following on the successful appeal to...

Seanad: Croke Park Agreement: Statements (15 Dec 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...job. We are perhaps being too low key about early successes. I want to highlight for Members a few tangible changes that have been happening in many work places across the public service. In the Garda Síochána, revised rosters have been agreed in the specialised detective units and the traffic corps. They will allow the gardaí involved to be deployed more efficiently to meet demands...

Seanad: Croke Park Agreement: Statements (15 Dec 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...the majority to accept that change must happen and over the medium term their working arrangements will improve. I have already mentioned the changes that have been made to certain rosters in the Garda Síochána. I have been advised that the changes made suited staff better in terms of their work arrangements, as well as working better in terms of management of the staff resources. We...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (9 Nov 2010)

Dara Calleary: The renewed programme for Government sets out that the application of the Freedom of Information Act will be expanded to include certain administrative matters in the Garda Síochána. The freedom of information central policy unit in the Department of Finance and the Department of Justice and Law Reform have set up a working group that is examining the various issues and challenges relating...

Reform of Structures of Government: Motion (9 Nov 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...Government websites to inform the public of the workings of Government and State institutions, by expanding the Freedom of Information Acts to include specific administrative matters in An Garda Síochána, and by legislating to prevent employers in the public and private sectors from retaliating against employees who, in the public interest, disclose misconduct; — recognises that...

Private Members' Business. (2 Nov 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...bank and the asset recovery bank; — the recapitalisation of AIB and Bank of Ireland and the other financial institutions experiencing difficulties; — the extensive inquiries under way by An Garda Síochána and the Director of Corporate Enforcement; that these inquiries are proceeding in an efficient manner; that the Garda have adequate resources to carry out their work and have no...

Seanad: Whistleblowing in the Financial Sector: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...has served us well in placing whistleblower protections on the Statute Book to be used effectively in a number of areas. Examples include the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; the Garda Síochána Act 2005 and the more recent Labour Services (Amendment) Act 2009. Senators will be familiar with the whistleblower provisions in sections 222 and 223 of the National Asset Management...

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (11 May 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...the relevant documentation to the Immigration Authorities they will now be facilitated with a the appropriate endorsement. In the specific case raided by the Deputy, the person concerned may attend Garda National Immigration Bureau headquarters at Burgh Quay, or his local Immigration Officer, to ascertain his eligibility to obtain a the appropriate endorsement which may then entitle him to...

Seanad: Garda Stations (4 Mar 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...for the Office of Public Works, Deputy Martin Mansergh, is away on Government business. I am aware from the record of the House that Senator Keaveney has been very active with regard to Carndonagh Garda station. The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by the Garda Síochána. This programme is brought forward in...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (28 Jan 2010)

Dara Calleary: ...in question at the address supplied on the RP 50 form submitted to my Department. It appears that the cheque was intercepted and cashed by someone other than the payee. I understand that the Garda was asked by the claimant to investigate the matter and that the investigation is ongoing. The position is that, in issuing the cheque to the claimant at the address supplied, my Department...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (8 Dec 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...has endorsed this approach by including whistleblowing provisions when passing a range of diverse legislation including the following: The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; The Garda Síochána Act 2005; The Employment Permits Act 2006; The Health Act 2007; The Communications Regulation (Amendment) Act 2007; The Consumer Protection Act 2007; The Chemicals Act 2008; The Charities...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (1 Dec 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...to the Department by the individual's former employer. I understand that the cheque in this instance has been cashed other than by the addressee and that the individual has been in contact with the Gardai in the matter which is the appropriate course of action. Pending the outcome of the Garda investigation, my Department is not in a position to take any further action at this point.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (24 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...applications from those persons wishing to undertake FÁS-funded training schemes that involve access to children and/or vulnerable adults FÁS passes the details of all applicants to the Gardaí for vetting purposes. Individuals who have lived outside the Island of Ireland for a period of 6 months or more within the last 3 years are not eligible for these programmes as there may be...

Seanad: Election Management System (17 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...respect of certain categories of persons who are entered in the register of electors. The Electoral Act 1992 provides for postal voting by wholetime members of the Defence Forces, members of the Garda Síochána and Irish diplomats serving abroad and their spouses. Subsequent legislation enacted by the Oireachtas has extended postal voting to other categories. The Electoral (Amendment)...

Seanad: Labour Services (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Nov 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...protection from civil liability to employees of FÁS who make a bona fide report of offences being committed under any enactment or any serious wrongdoing being committed in respect of FÁS to the Garda Síochána or a member of the board. It also provides protection to employees who report contraventions to the Minister of directions given by the Minister. This section of the Bill...

Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (21 Oct 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...of joint investigations by the three parties, or a combination of the parties. The focus of NERA in such investigations or inspections is on checking for breaches of employment law, while the Garda National Immigration Bureau may also participate. To date, such joint inspections are only undertaken where there is suspected serious non-compliance or where the employer is refusing to...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (22 Sep 2009)

Dara Calleary: ...of the inspector to be circulated to certain bodies. These certain bodies are those as listed in the interlocutory order made by the High Court on 22 April 2005 and are as follows – (i) the Garda National Immigration Bureau (ii) the Competition Authority (iii) the Director of Corporate Enforcement (iv) the Garda Fraud Squad (v) the Revenue Commissioners All of the parties already...