Results 1-20 of 74 for garda speaker:Norma Foley

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health and Safety (23 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...for the new mains water pipework, the contractor’s digger operative and assistant discovered what they believed to be an explosive embedded in the rock. All works were stopped immediately and An Garda Síochána were called to investigate. The area was fully cordoned off until the authorities arrived to investigate. As a precaution, the school was closed to await the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (16 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...professional counselling;• to relocate residence temporarily or permanently; • to obtain an order from a court under the Domestic Violence Act 2018; • to seek advice or assistance from a legal practitioner; the Garda Síochána or obtain any other relevant services. Domestic Violence Leave can also be availed where a teacher or SNA is providing support to a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Road Safety (16 Apr 2024)

Norma Foley: ...education programme at all levels: preschool, primary, post-primary, third level, and in the wider community.This work is in collaboration with a number of organisations including my Department, an Garda Síochána, the Health and Safety Authority and the Higher Education Authority. As part of this important work, the RSA has developed a range of tailored material that teachers...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

Norma Foley: I can confirm to the Deputy that my department has had the need to contact An Garda Síochána in relation to the threats listed above, during the period of 2020 to date.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Inquiries (20 Mar 2024)

Norma Foley: ...process, along with other information that is being gathered across the Scoping Inquiry’s workstreams as set out in its Terms of Reference. This includes substantial engagement with religious orders, An Garda Síochána, a number of Government Departments and Tusla. The Scoping Inquiry has also commissioned expert reports on child protection systems and frameworks, and on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Discipline (20 Mar 2024)

Norma Foley: ...of Behaviour Guidelines for Schools to ensure that schools have sufficient tools to address bullying issues as they arise. The updated 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.

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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Feb 2024)

Norma Foley: ...not been appointed to the service. The appointment of a school bus escort is the responsibility of the school who have advised that they are in the final stages of the recruitment process which includes Garda Vetting through the National Vetting Bureau.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 Feb 2024)

Norma Foley: ...professional counselling;• to relocate residence temporarily or permanently;• to obtain an order from a court under the Domestic Violence Act 2018;• to seek advice or assistance from a legal practitioner; the Garda Síochána or obtain any other relevant services. Domestic Violence Leave can also be availed where a teacher or SNA is providing support to a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Norma Foley: I can confirm to the Deputy that I have the services of Garda drivers to assist me in carrying out my ministerial duties; the assignment of their working hours is a matter for An Garda Síochána to manage.In accordance with the terms of the Guidelines for Ministerial Appointments for the 33rd Dáil, Josepha Madigan T.D. Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion at my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (17 Jan 2024)

Norma Foley: ...education programme in pre-school, primary, post-primary, third level and in the community. This has been done in partnership with many organisations including the Department of Education, An Garda Síochána, the Health & Safety Authority and the Higher Education Authority. As part of this, the RSA has developed a range of material that teachers can use to educate school...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Education Policy (30 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ..., including the school community. I recognise in particular Deputy Gannon's personal engagement with me. On the wider issues the Deputy has raised, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and the Garda Commissioner have already highlighted a variety of initiatives that have been taken throughout the capital, including an increase in Garda presence and the type of supports that are being made...

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: Domestic Violence (30 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ...professional counselling; • to relocate residence temporarily or permanently; • to obtain an order from a court under the Domestic Violence Act 2018; • to seek advice or assistance from a legal practitioner; the Garda Síochána or obtain any other relevant services. Domestic Violence Leave can also be availed where a teacher or SNA is providing support to a...

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.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (14 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ...process, along with other information that is being gathered across the Scoping Inquiry’s workstreams as set out in its Terms of Reference. This includes substantial engagement with religious orders, An Garda Síochána, a number of Government Departments and Tusla. The Scoping Inquiry has also commissioned expert reports on child protection systems and frameworks, on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (10 Oct 2023)

Norma Foley: ...As of the 9th October, four mainstream and two Special Educational Needs transport services remain to be sourced in Wicklow. Three of these services are at the final stages of procurement which includes Garda vetting and vehicle/document checks and/or the school employing a school transport escort. Bus Éireann have reported that once these checks have been finalised a date of...

Seanad: Senior Cycle Reform: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Norma Foley: ...in passing. It is just an observation. Finally, on that point, it would not be unique to school community staff. In the interests of fairness it would have to impact others, whether it is members of An Garda Síochána, those in healthcare or whatever. Notwithstanding all of that, we are prepared to look at everything, but we have to be mindful of where we stand with it as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (21 Sep 2023)

Norma Foley: ...or suspected in a school it must be reported promptly to the Department. The Department’s standard policy is to ensure that an investigation is undertaken and that the matter is referred to An Garda Síochána where appropriate. Where a case is reported to An Garda Síochána it is a matter for An Garda Síochána to evaluate and progress as appropriate. In a...