Results 141-160 of 786 for garda speaker:Richard Bruton

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Investigations (19 Jul 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...resulted in a loss of €159,960 to FÁS. The report will not be published in line with normal protocols but redacted copies of the report have been issued under FOI. A copy of the report was given to the Garda Síochána. A Garda investigation was launched and a file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP decided not to proceed with a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (19 Jul 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...registered with the Teaching Council, except in the most urgent and exceptional cases. The Act of 2001 was amended in the Teaching Council (Amendment) Act 2015, to provide for, inter alia, the Garda vetting of teachers on a statutory basis, and how a complaint to the Council in relation to a registered teacher will be dealt with. The next step in the commencement schedule is Part...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (7 Jul 2016)

Richard Bruton: It is my understanding that such a selection would be made by the Garda Commissioner. Obviously, as it is a pilot, the lessons learned will be assessed in terms of the implications for the best interests of policing in our communities. I am not in a position to give a timeline but I will ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to convey that to the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2016)

Richard Bruton: I agree with Deputy Lowry. Entrants' pay is an issue across the public service and is not confined to the Garda. All new entrants took a reduction in pay. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has committed to establishing a public pay commission. One of the priority issues that it will examine is entrants' pay. This will provide a vehicle through which the matter can be...

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2016)

Richard Bruton: I thank the Deputy. There were a number of questions. I assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to the target of 15,000 gardaí, which is in the programme for Government. That means there will be accelerated recruitment to the Garda College. We recently provided additional funding to the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to supplement the original 2016...

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...The irregularities that were identified resulted in the audit. Of course, they will have to be investigated, and if further action needs to be taken by appropriate bodies such as the ODCE or the Garda, there must be due process for everyone involved in pursuing the steps that might follow from the findings of the audit. The House must respect that as well. There will be follow-up in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (8 Jun 2016)

Richard Bruton: ..., revised regulations were drawn up by the Teaching Council. The revised regulations also give effect to changes made in the Teaching Council (Amendment) Act 2015, such as the placing of the garda vetting of new teachers on a statutory footing. They provide for persons currently registered with the Council under Regulation 3 on the basis of holding a level 8 Montessori qualification...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (8 Jun 2016)

Richard Bruton: ..., revised regulations were drawn up by the Teaching Council. The revised regulations also give effect to changes made in the Teaching Council (Amendment) Act 2015, such as the placing of the Garda vetting of new teachers on a statutory footing. They provide for persons currently registered with the Council under Regulation 3 on the basis of holding a level 8 Montessori qualification and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (8 Jun 2016)

Richard Bruton: ..., revised regulations were drawn up by the Teaching Council. The revised regulations also give effect to changes made in the Teaching Council (Amendment) Act 2015, such as the placing of the garda vetting of new teachers on a statutory footing. They provide for persons currently registered with the Council under Regulation 3 on the basis of holding a level 8 Montessori qualification...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (2 Jun 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...by the Council as qualifying persons to teach in Ireland. The revised regulations will also give effect to changes made in the Teaching Council (Amendment) Act 2015, such as the placing of the garda vetting of new teachers on a statutory footing. Revised regulations have recently been approved by the Teaching Council and will shortly take effect. Further to significant stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (2 Jun 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...by the Council as qualifying persons to teach in Ireland. The revised regulations will also give effect to changes made in the Teaching Council (Amendment) Act 2015, such as the placing of the garda vetting of new teachers on a statutory footing. Revised regulations have recently been approved by the Teaching Council and will shortly take effect. Further to significant stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (31 May 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...by the Council as qualifying persons to teach in Ireland. The revised regulations will also give effect to changes made in the Teaching Council (Amendment) Act 2015, such as the placing of the garda vetting of new teachers on a statutory footing. Revised regulations have recently been approved by the Teaching Council and will shortly take effect. Further to significant stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (17 May 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...the policy that teachers should be fully qualified to teach. The revised regulations will also give effect to changes made in the Teaching Council (Amendment) Act 2015, such as the placing of the garda vetting of new teachers on a statutory footing. I expect that the revised regulations will be finalised by the Council and provided for my consent in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (17 May 2016)

Richard Bruton: .... 'Cycle Right' is an initiative of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, in association with Cycling Ireland and other interested parties such as the RSA, An Taisce Green Schools, An Garda Síochána, Cyclist.ie, Coaching Ireland and various Local Authorities and Local Area Sports Partnership. 'Cycle Right' is currently being piloted and existing providers have been...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Corporate Governance (14 Apr 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...recruitment of seven “Investigators” or professional forensic accountants. PAS has overseen the advertising and selection processes and, having concluded the interview process, is progressing the requisite Garda vetting with a view to assigning successful candidates to my Department for assignment in the ODCE as a priority. Once my Department receives individual letters of...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Departmental Investigations (26 Jan 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...was advised by ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises of Ireland Association, that irregularities in the use of funds allocated from the European Social Fund (ESF) had been notified to the Garda Fraud Squad. A file was referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) who decided that there were no grounds for action. In accordance with rules relating to use of all European...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: ...by the Government to deal with issues highlighted by the Guardian Report on illegal migrant workers on Irish fishing vessels. The WRC also participates in the North Atlantic Fisheries Project, led by An Garda Síochána, which has been established specifically to identify and support victims of trafficking within the marine sector. This project brings a comprehensive and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: State Claims Agency (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: ...injury, property damage and clinical negligence claims brought against certain State authorities including Government Ministers, the Attorney General, healthcare enterprises, the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, and prison governors amongst others. There are currently in the region of 129 delegated State authorities within the remit of the State Claims Agency. I have never...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Human Trafficking (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: ...the Guardian Report on illegal migrant workers on Irish fishing vessels. The Task Force had its first meeting on 5th November. The WRC also participates in the North Atlantic Fisheries Project, led by An Garda Síochána, which has been established specifically to identify and support victims of trafficking within the marine sector. This project brings a comprehensive and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Safety (10 Nov 2015)

Richard Bruton: ...by the Government to deal with issues highlighted by the Guardian Report on illegal migrant workers on Irish fishing vessels. The WRC also participates in the North Atlantic Fisheries Project, led by An Garda Síochána, which has been established specifically to identify and support victims of trafficking within the marine sector. This project brings a comprehensive and...