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

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2022)

Norma Foley: I thank Deputy McGrath for raising the issue. I am responding on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee. The Deputy will appreciate that under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes the allocation of Garda resources. The Minister for Justice...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2022)

Norma Foley: Again, on behalf of the Minister for Justice, I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. The Minister would like to reassure him that Garda numbers have increased substantially in recent years, from 12,943 Garda members and 1,999 Garda staff in 2016 to 14,283 Garda members and 3,117 Garda staff at the end of August this year. This is an increase in gardaí of more than 10%. There has...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (18 Jan 2023)

Norma Foley: ...to allegations of child sexual abuse are retained.  Consideration of any further steps which may required is ongoing. As the Deputy may also be aware, the Sexual Crime Management Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) is co-ordinating the Garda investigation into the allegations.  

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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2021)

Norma Foley: The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 (the Vetting Act), which was commenced in April 2016, put in place statutory requirements for the Garda vetting of persons involved in working with children and vulnerable persons. The Vetting Act applies not just to schools but to any relevant organisation that employs, contracts, permits or places a person...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2021)

Norma Foley: The National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 (the Vetting Act), which was commenced in April 2016, put in place statutory requirements for the Garda vetting of persons involved in working with children and vulnerable persons. The Vetting Act applies not just to schools but to any relevant organisation that employs, contracts, permits or places a person...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (29 Jun 2022)

Norma Foley: ...by end Q1 2023. This framework will then guide the NCCA’s work in developing a specification for each curriculum area. It will be the 2025/26 school year before these are introduced to schools -Other programmes, such as the Garda Schools Programme deal with issues relating to substance misuse, including alcohol. This is a joint Department of Education and An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Sep 2022)

Norma Foley: ...re-vetting request is not complied with, registration may not be renewed. The relevant diocesan office or school management body continues to act as a conduit for schools for the purposes of Garda vetting of persons other than registered teachers who are employed, contracted, permitted or placed to undertake relevant work or activities by the school and in the case of ETB schools, the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Norma Foley: ...of an employee to undertake relevant work with children or vulnerable adults. The relevant diocesan office or school management body continues to act as a conduit for schools for the purposes of Garda vetting of persons other than registered teachers who are employed, contracted, permitted or placed to undertake relevant work or activities by the school and in the case of ETB schools,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Norma Foley: ...with the Ethics Acts, a copy of the contracts of employment of the drivers have been laid before the Oireachtas and can be viewed by the Deputy. Neither the Minister of State nor I have the services of Garda ministerial drivers. Maintenance and the cost of fuel associated with our use of our cars are met by us as the registered owners and we are entitled to claim travel expenses in...

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: Ministerial Staff (16 Feb 2022)

Norma Foley: I can confirm to the Deputy that neither Minister of State Madigan nor I have the services of Garda ministerial drivers. 

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: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...Guidelines for Ministerial Appointments for the 33rd Dáil, I have two civilian drivers to assist me in carrying out my ministerial duties. These civilian drivers are due to be replaced by official Garda drivers, but at present they are still employed by my Department.

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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (19 Jan 2022)

Norma Foley: ...process may take up to 6-8 weeks from receipt of complete application and depending on the time of year and taking into account peak processing periods. If all requirements are met, including Garda vetting, and fit and proper person requirements, the registration process may be completed in less than the 6-8 week timeframe outlined. This is clearly set...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Sports Facilities (21 Apr 2021)

Norma Foley: ...to school. The guidance provides that the use of external coaches or tutors is at the discretion of the board of management who can approve these visitors once they are satisfied that they are Garda vetted, adhere to public health advice, trained by their governing bodies with regard to COVID-19 and fully implement the schools COVID-19 response plan.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Extra Curricular Activities (24 Mar 2021)

Norma Foley: ...to school. The guidance provides that the use of an external coach or tutor is at the discretion of the board of management who can approve these visitors once they are satisfied that they are Garda vetted, adhere to public health advice, trained by their governing bodies with regard to COVID-19 and fully implement the schools COVID-19 response plan.

Supplementary Estimates for Public Services 2021: Leave to Introduce (17 Nov 2021)

Norma Foley: I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2021:— Vote 20 — Garda Síochána (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 22 — Courts Service(Supplementary Estimate). Vote 24 — Justice (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 26 — Education...

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...