Results 61-80 of 1,113 for garda speaker:Stephen Donnelly

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Staff (16 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...of State at the Department of Health. The salary for civilian drivers is €741.26 PPC per week since 1st February 2022. The drivers work on a week on/week off basis. In January 2022 two Garda drivers were assigned by an Garda Síochána to provide these services for the Minister for Health and will replace the services of two of the civilian drivers currently employed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...in University Hospital Waterford. There are currently no plans to increase the number of SATUs. One of the functions of SATUs is the collection of forensic evidence, which is then provided to the Gardaí for processing by Forensic Science Ireland at Garda Headquarters. My colleague, the Minister for Justice. is responsible for this area.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...be harassed or intimated, or worse, in providing these services. We are not going to stand for that. A view has been expressed to me through the avenue of legal opinion, and it is also held by An Garda Síochána, that additional powers are not required. The current powers are sufficient. It is not a view I agree with and not one that I have accepted. It is not the view of...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...so anyone can have an input and have his or her voice heard through that strand. I reiterate that it is important that, where women are being intimidated, or feel threatened, they contact the Garda. In some cases they may not do so. These are situations where women are going through incredibly difficult situations, they are under intense pressure and it is not an obvious thing. They...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...that if it were easy to do, Senator Conway's party would have done it in the previous Dáil, during the term of the previous Government, but it did not. One of the reasons it did not was that An Garda Síochána said it did not need this measure and had very strong advice stating that it was not necessary, would not be constitutional, would not survive a challenge and so...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (8 Feb 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...of Social Services in relation to reports of alleged sexual abuse. In respect of the attached reports, HIQA found that there were six situations over the period in question where a referral to An Garda Síochána would have been appropriate but where the provider had not made such a referral. HIQA subsequently referred these allegations to An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Stephen Donnelly: ...the 33rdDáilas published by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform there were two civilian drivers employed by the Department in respect of the Minister for Health in 2020 and 2021. No Garda drivers were assigned to the Minister for Health during that period. The salary for civilian drivers is €733.92 PPC per week since 1st October 2021. The drivers work on a week...

Seanad: Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...Covid-19) Act 2020, the Health (Amendment) Act 2020 and Part 2 of the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021, respectively. The Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020 provides An Garda Síochána with statutory enforcement powers in relation to licensed premises and registered clubs and to ensure adherence to public health measures in premises where alcohol is sold...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (9 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...in full. To date, the HSE has informed me of its intention to publish only the Executive Summary. I will continue to engage with the HSE and its Board on the matter. The HSE informs me that An Garda Síochána has requested it not to publish any report at this time, and until it has completed its process. ?I am awaiting an update from the HSE in this regard. It is important to...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (3 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...Powers)(Covid-19) Act 2020, the Health (Amendment) Act 2020 and Part 2 of the Health (Amendment)(No. 2) Act 2021, respectively. The Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers)(Covid-19) Act 2020 provides An Garda Síochána with statutory enforcement powers in relation to licensed premises and registered clubs, to ensure strict adherence to public health measures on premises where...

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Health): Statements (1 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...result. This will be in effect from midnight on 3 December 2021. Air and sea carriers will be required to carry out pre-boarding checks for compliance, supplemented by border management unit and Garda National Immigration Bureau spot-checks on arrivals at ports and airports. This measure will apply for a minimum period of two weeks and will be kept under review with a view to removal as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (1 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...is aware of reports of some protests which have caused distress to those accessing and providing services.   The Department of Health is in regular contact with the HSE and liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to services. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a notice to all Garda stations raising awareness about the issue. It directed that any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (23 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...of Agriculture, Food and Marine, the Private Security Authority, the Schools Inspectorate of the Department of Education, Tusla, the City and County Managers Association, Fáilte Ireland, and An Garda Síochána. The Forum has agreed that there will be a renewed focus on compliance activities, including inspections, over the period ahead, both for businesses that are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (16 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: This matter is currently being investigated by the Department of Health and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer and officials are awaiting material from An Garda Siochana to determine if such certificates exist so we determine how any such certificate was issued and signed. Under SI 318/2020 the European Union (EU Digital Covid Certificates) Regulations 2021, it is an...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...to curtail rights in this area. Given the delicate balance that needs to be struck, my officials are currently drafting legislative proposals and consulting other Government Departments and An Garda Síochána to find the best way to provide for safe access. I want this to be expedited and I have made this clear to my officials. I have also had discussions on the matter with the...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...for fixed payment notices in respect of certain alleged offences under the aforementioned Act. The Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020 provides additional enforcement powers to An Garda Síochána to address breaches of the relevant Covid-19 regulations by any business or service selling or supplying intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises. I...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...about enforcement data, I will ask the Department to provide all Members of the Seanad with the latest information on enforcement data. It is all available online. The enforcement data is published on garda.ie. I believe the latest data there is up to about mid-October, but I will ask the Department for a full report on that for the Seanad. As regards fake Covid certificates, it is a...

Extension of Part 3 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (2 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...notices in respect of certain alleged offences under the aforementioned Act. The third Act, the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020, provides additional enforcement powers to An Garda Síochána to address breaches of the relevant Covid-19 regulations by businesses or services selling or supplying intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (2 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...privacy. However, we are aware of reports of some protests which have caused distress to those accessing and providing services. My Department is in regular contact with the HSE and has liaised with An Garda Síochána on safe access to services. The Garda National Protective Services Bureau issued a notice to all Garda stations raising awareness about the issue. It directed that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (2 Nov 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: ...report are promptly and appropriately actioned by the HSE. Actions are being taken to seek assurances requested by me and will be reported to me once concluded. The HSE has informed me that An Garda Síochána has requested it not to publish the report at this time. I will continue to engage with the HSE and its Board on this matter in the weeks ahead.