Results 1-17 of 17 for lottery speaker:Helen McEntee

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...and services provided by, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations, including the many charitable organisations in this country. In that regard, the Bill provides for a new type of licence that permits gaming, betting and lottery activities for fundraising for charitable or philanthropic purposes, including charities, sporting organisations and local sports clubs. Neither the...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...board as is the current position. The final Part, Part 9, contains five sections amending miscellaneous Acts in a number of important areas of civil law. It includes an amendment to the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 to substitute the word "licence" for "permit" in section 28(11). This will correct a textual error which will resolve an issue that appears to prevent prosecutions for...

Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (27 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: Technical amendments Nos. 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 and 23 correct cross-references to the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 to ensure an inspector of An Garda Síochána is the person to whom the application is deemed to have been made.

Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (27 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 13 are drafting changes. They amend the upper-case first letter of "Superintendent" to lower case to align this section with the Firearms Act 1925 and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. Amendment No. 3 substitutes "firearm certificate", which is the term used in section 5 of the Firearms Act 1925, for "firearms certificate". Amendment No. 6 is a change to...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (6 Apr 2022)

Helen McEntee: All of these amendments correct cross-references to the Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956. This is to ensure that an inspector of An Garda Síochána is the person to whom the application is deemed to have been made.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Helen McEntee: ..., given that there will be multiple superintendents in each division. In some cases, this will be replaced with references to "an inspector". The transfer of responsibilities is being made to ensure that the new structure does not have any impact on the delivery of the relevant services. The Bill makes this change in respect of gaming and lotteries in the context of the issue of fitness...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (25 Nov 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...term. On the issue of gambling reform, we recently published the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill, bringing us closer to the establishment of a Gambling Regulator. The Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 also came into effect in December 2020. We have introduced strong measures to tackle the cost of insurance, including bringing into operation new personal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (14 Jan 2021)

Helen McEntee: ...Provisions) Act 2020 to provide for greater digitisation in court proceedings; - Re-launched the No Excuses awareness campaign to highlight sexual harassment and violence; - Commenced the Gaming and Lotteries Act 2019; - Launched new strategy to help reduce recidivism by supporting employment options for people with past convictions, 'Working to Change - social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...of the necessary Rules of Court has concluded. Engagement with the Department of Social Protection in respect of deductions from social welfare payments is also continuing. Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 Act is not yet commenced. Due to be commenced on 1 December 2020. Parole Act 2019 Act is not yet commenced. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...This restriction would appear to preclude attendance at the type of drive-in bingo event as described. With regard to the current law, there is a prohibition under section 26 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 from holding a lottery without a valid lottery permit or licence. The current provisions applying to lotteries (draws, raffles, bingo, etc.) are sections 27 (Garda Permits)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (21 Jun 2017)

Helen McEntee: ...which aim to ‘develop and implement consistent multi-agency suicide prevention actions plans to enhance communities’ capacity to respond to suicidal behaviours’. In 2016 Good2Talk was awarded €18,000 under the National Lottery Grant Scheme. Good2Talk has made an application under the National Lottery Grant Scheme for 2017. Good2Talk has also been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (17 May 2017)

Helen McEntee: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. A list of the organisations including dementia specific organisations, that received National Lottery funding in each of the years from 2011 to 2016 is available on the Department of Health's website: .

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (22 Nov 2016)

Helen McEntee: Under the National Lottery Act (1986), the Department of Health operates a National Lottery Discretionary fund under which once-off grants are provided to organisations for the provision of health related services. The fund is aimed at community groups and voluntary organisations operating in Ireland providing health services to specific client groups (like people with mental health issues),...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (29 Sep 2016)

Helen McEntee: My Department earlier this year received an application from the organisation in question for Lottery funding. All Lottery applications are currently being processed. Each organisation will be notified once a decision has been made. With regard to any HSE funding, I am referring your question to the HSE for direct reply as this is a service issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charities Regulation (5 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: ...HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention funded Console €53,583 each month for the first six months of 2016. This funding was for their Counselling Services, Helpline and their Family Liaison Bereavement Service. In addition, lottery funding of €50,000 and €75,000 was provided to Console by the Department of Health in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Console also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (5 Jul 2016)

Helen McEntee: ...HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention funded Console €53,583 each month for the first six months of 2016. This funding was for their Counselling Services, Helpline and their Family Liaison Bereavement Service. In addition, lottery funding of €50,000 and €75,000 was provided to Console by the Department of Health in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Console also raises...

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Helen McEntee: ...farmers especially in County Meath and it will provide further relief for farmers. Unfortunately it is hard not to get caught out with the weather in Ireland. It is about as predictable as the national lottery numbers. I commend the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and his Department on their quick reaction to this problem. He has repeatedly said that any farmer who has had a problem in...