Results 1-20 of 235 for garda speaker:Anne Rabbitte

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (29 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: ...towards IP applicants. The Department also encourages those with information on any suspected criminal activity to report this to the appropriate authorities to be investigated. An Garda Síochána, which comes under the remit of the Department of Justice, is responsible for policing matters, and matters pertaining to assault and hate crime. Despite intensive efforts...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (30 Jan 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: ...and management. On the matter of non-compliance relating to Regulation 8: Protection, I am advised that at the time of inspection it was found that the provider was failing to implement its own Garda vetting policy in the centre. The issue relates to the renewal of Garda vetting, and also the review of Garda vetting outcomes when received, to ensure they do not contain information of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (25 Jan 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: ...those with disabilities, to determine if they are meeting the relevant National Standards I am advised that at the time of inspection it was found that the provider was failing to implement its own Garda vetting policy in the centre. The issue relates to the renewal of Garda vetting, and also the review of Garda vetting outcomes when received, to ensure they do not contain information of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: ...ensure that the contracted providers are appropriately qualified and that any assessments or interventions are provided in line with the appropriate standards, appropriate procurement procedures, Garda vetting and due diligence practice. In this regard, the HSE is currently finalising a tender process and Service Specification for the delivery of Assessment of Need from private providers.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (24 Oct 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: ...this Article is subject to the understanding that none of its obligations relating to equal treatment in employment and occupation shall apply to the admission into or service in any of the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service, the Fire Brigade, the Irish Coastguard, and the Ambulance Service. The rationale behind this reservation is to allow for the continued...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Enhanced Transport and Mobility Support Options for People with Disabilities: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (4 Oct 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: ...personal assistant, PA, support to enable a person to access that. We should be looking at that in the round and looking at everybody as an individual in order to meet their needs. The Deputy also spoke about Garda vetting. That is not an issue only we have a problem with; it is right across the board. She spoke about bus drivers and where the deficits are there. I would love to say it...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: ...create a more victim focused criminal justice system. Once qualified, intermediaries will have an essential role in assessing and supporting the communication needs of vulnerable witnesses and to advise An Garda Síochána, advocates, and the court on the steps needed to assist such witnesses to give their best evidence. The role of an intermediary is not to speak for people with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (16 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: ...that the HSE works, HIQA does its job and people who are working in services know the proper protocols, who to reach out to if something is inappropriate and how to link in with Tusla or An Garda Síochána and go up the chain within the HSE to be able to highlight possible red flags without fearing to speak out or that they will face repercussions. That is the reassurance I want....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Human Rights (22 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: ...Article is subject to the understanding that none of its obligations relating to equal treatment in employment and occupation shall apply to the admission into or service in any of the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service, the Fire Brigade, the Irish Coastguard, and the Ambulance Service. The rationale behind this reservation is to allow for the continued...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (18 Jan 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: ...assessments in recruitment to front line posts where there are particular requirements with regard to performance of duties. This arises in the case of operational roles in the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service, and the Emergency Services. The reservation is not intended to preclude recruitment of persons with disabilities into alternative and appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: ...Article is subject to the understanding that none of its obligations relating to equal treatment in employment and occupation shall apply to the admission into or service in any of the Defence Forces, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service, the Fire Brigade, the Irish Coastguard, and the Ambulance Service. The rationale behind this reservation is to allow for the continued...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy again for raising the issue. As I have already outlined, the Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs. We had an unprecedented allocation of more than €2.1 billion in budget 2023. Garda numbers are at the highest level with 14,283 members and 3,117 whole-time equivalent Garda staff nationwide as of 31 August....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: ...in the House today. Rural communities deserve to be, and to feel, safe. The Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland recognised that community safety is not solely the responsibility of An Garda Síochána or the Department of Justice but is a whole-of-Government responsibility. The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, whether they live in, work in or are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (2 Jun 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: ...so there remains a need for the closed, HSE funded, transport routes where the €4 return daily contribution charge is collected. Passengers receive a high-quality, door to door service, provided by Garda vetted drivers and bus assistants, with the shortest possible journey times incurred. This dedicated transport service is safe and fully accessible and focused on the needs of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equal Opportunities Employment (28 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: ...of leading by example in this regard, the Disability Act 2005 placed an obligation on all public bodies to promote and support the employment of people with disabilities (with the exception of the Garda, Defence Forces or prison officers). I am conscious that the State needs to continue work to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, both within the public...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Feb 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Absolutely. It is also important to say that if the matter is of a criminal nature, the family concerned also the right to An Garda Síochána. HIQA looks after care needs but there may be something else there. I will certainly take that on board.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Feb 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: ...important for staff working within that care facility to know there are other organisations from which they can seek support. It is not just the regulatory body, but the support could be from An Garda Síochána, Tusla or social workers. Sometimes that relationship is not understood. In the past, perhaps, we have looked on everything through the medical lens and seen everything...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: ...piece in regard to Brandon, it is incumbent upon me as Minister to call for an independent review, to look at issues through the lens of the social model and at how relationships work with Tusla, An Garda Síochána, social care and within the HSE such that people can be supported to do their jobs and they have confidence and trust in the system. I am working on that. I am...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Strategies (10 Feb 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: ...Senator has noted, the strategy contains a strategic objective, objective 3.4, to prioritise processing of children and young adult cases to minimise delays, including with regard to the role of Garda case managers. This will include specific actions on how the case manager role and other mechanisms can be used to reduce delays in bringing cases to court, to minimise the number of court...