Results 21-40 of 176 for garda speaker:Catherine Martin

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...to and including assault), harassment or sexual harassment are extremely serious, and it is policy that these are treated as such by Management and that criminal allegations will be reported to An Garda Síochána. Members of the public may use the Department’s formal complaints procedure to raise any concerns or complaints they may have, all which will be dealt with...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: A Safe and Respectful Working Environment in the Arts: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...being made, and I am hopeful I will be in a position to make an announcement on that issue in the summer. As for the matter of investigation of allegations of assault, sexual assault and rape, An Garda Síochána is the civil authority in the State for policing and investigation, and that should not change. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, has reported that every Garda division in...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: ..., especially during lengthy investigations. Amendment No. 198 is not substantially different to the present provision in the Bill enabling an authorised officer to be accompanied by a member of An Garda Síochána and anyone the officer considers appropriate. Accordingly, I am not accepting these amendments.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: To clarify, an coimisiúin will not have a role in the investigation or prosecution of individuals for offences specified in the criminal code. That is the role of An Garda Síochána. The role of an coimisiún is to implement a regulatory framework to minimise the availability of online content by which those offences listed in Schedule 3 of the 2009 Act, as inserted by...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (5 May 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...staff for vulnerability training.  This training has been developed with and is supported by the nightclub sector (Give Us The Night), the Vintners Associations, Restaurant Association of Ireland, the local authorities and also with the support of An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice. My Department is also finalising a new funding scheme for venues, which when...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Reports (1 Mar 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...in March. This training has been developed with and is supported by the nightclub sector (Give Us The Night), the Vintners Associations, Restaurant Association of Ireland, the local authorities and also with the support of An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice. Significant progress has been made with our partners in the local authority to develop the pilot...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Ministerial Staff (16 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: I wish to inform the Deputy that two civilian drivers have been appointed to me. The annualised salary for each driver is €36,823.95. As no Ministerial Garda drivers have been appointed, no costs arise.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Television Licence Fee (2 Feb 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...list. These cases were adjourned and most were heard in July 2021. Prosecution for non-payment of TV licences is a matter for the Courts Service. Where a fine is imposed, this is collected by An Garda Síochána. Statistics of fines imposed and non-payment of fines are not provided to An Post or my Department.

Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...in the night-time economy to identify issues around vulnerability management and violence against women. Hundreds of staff across 70 venues took part and training was delivered with the support of An Garda Síochána, vintners groups and practitioners in night culture, such as Give Us The Night. Whatever sphere of life violence enters through, it pierces the heart of every corner...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Culture Policy (20 Jan 2022)

Catherine Martin: ...establishing new "Night-Time Advisors" in six cities and towns to develop new Night-Time Economy opportunities.  My Department also recently worked with the nightclub sector (Give Us The Night), the vintners associations, An Garda Síochána and the local authorities to deliver on-line vulnerability training for nightclubs and bars as they plan for a full reopening. This...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Cyberbullying Issues (11 Nov 2021)

Catherine Martin: ...Commission will have the power to sanction non-compliant online services, including through financial sanctions of up to €20m or 10% of turnover. The Deputy may wish to note also that An Garda Síochána will remain the appropriate authority to investigate individual instances of criminal material online and refer alleged perpetrators for prosecution by the Director...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (15 Jul 2021)

Catherine Martin: ...feed into their assessment of risk in relation to a particular service or type of content. In addition, where the content may be criminal in nature, the appropriate point of contact would be An Garda Síochána. In these circumstances, it is considered that a systemic and risk based approach, with powers for the regulator to set standards, oversee and audit complaints...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Online Safety (15 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: ...and divert resources away from regulatory oversight; - referring complaints relating to individual items of content that are potentially criminal in nature to a civil regulator instead of An Garda Síochána would not be appropriate; and - it would incentivise regulated online services to refer matters to the regulator rather than to take responsibility for resolving the matter...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Programme (1 Jun 2021)

Catherine Martin: ...people, would overwhelm even the best resourced regulator - referring complaints relating to individual items of content that are potentially criminal in nature to a civil regulator instead of An Garda Síochána would not be appropriate. Among other things however, the Bill provides the Commission with the power to oblige designated online services to have effective...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Legislative Measures (15 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: ...and to update the offence of harassment in s. 10 of the 1997 Act. The HHCRO Bill is due to be enacted shortly and its provisions will then also come within scope of this Bill. In all cases, An Garda Síochána will remain the appropriate authority to investigate individual instances of criminal material online and refer alleged perpetrators for prosecution by the Director of...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (8 Dec 2020)

Catherine Martin: ..., Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Deborah Dignam, Department of Business, Enterprise, and Innovation - Anne Graham, National Transport Authority - Chief Superintendent McElgunn, An Garda Síochána - Paul Keely, Fáilte Ireland - Sunil Sharpe, Give us the Night - Seán Rainbird, Council of National Cultural Institutions (CNCI) - Maureen Keneally,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (12 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: ..., which is not considered a sporting activity within the interpretations of competitive or recreational sport as stated in the Sport Ireland Act 2015. In that regard, I understand that An Garda Síochána have clarified that recreational game shooting does not fall under any of the exemptions allowed for in the current regulations. They have also clarified that recreational...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (11 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: ..., which is not considered a sporting activity within the interpretations of competitive or recreational sport as stated in the Sport Ireland Act 2015. In that regard, I understand that An Garda Síochána have clarified that recreational game shooting does not fall under any of the exemptions allowed for in the current regulations. They have also clarified that recreational...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (5 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: ...activity by my Department or by Sport Ireland, the statutory agency responsible for the development of Irish sport. The control of firearms is a matter for the Minister for Justice and An Garda Siochana. All recreational shooters must comply with the guidance and regulations issued by the Department of Justice and An Garda Siochana. I understand that An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Meetings (4 Nov 2020)

Catherine Martin: ..., Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage - Deborah Dignam, Department of Business, Enterprise, and Innovation - Tim Gaston, National Transport Authority - Chief Superintendent McElgunn, An Garda Síochána - Paul Keely, Fáilte Ireland - Sunil Sharpe, Give us the Night - Catherine Griffin, Council of National Cultural Institutions (CNCI) - Seán...