Results 21-40 of 251 for garda speaker:Roderic O'Gorman

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ministerial Staff (30 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: I can confirm that I have two Garda Protection Officers assigned to me as a Government Minister. As these are employees of An Garda Síochána, the Deputy may request further information about their working arrangements from the Minister for Justice. Minister of State Anne Rabbitte has two civilian drivers assigned to her. Both drivers are contracted to work on average not less...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ..., including the Deputy, in advance of the opening of Racket Hall accommodation centre. These briefing notes also issued to the Local Authority and the Local Development Company and An Garda Síochána. A number of Leads have been assigned nationally in relevant service areas to liaise with the CET to ensure that those Leads can provide timely information to services locally....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ..., including the Deputy, in advance of the opening of Racket Hall accommodation centre. These briefing notes also issued to the Local Authority and the Local Development Company and An Garda Síochána. A number of Leads have been assigned nationally in relevant service areas to liaise with the CET to ensure that those Leads can provide timely information to services locally....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...to take the issue of potential Child Sexual Exploitation very seriously and are committed to promoting safe and high quality practice in all areas of Alternative Care, including working with An Garda Síochána as required. In this regard, my Department and Tusla have undertaken a range of actions in relation to potential child sexual exploitation, including the following:I engaged...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (23 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...of those functions or the provision of public services to individuals. Sharing of personal data may also take place in response to a valid lawful request from another public body such as An Garda Síochána. My Department’s remit incorporates responsibility for child protection and welfare, prevention and early intervention, adoption, family supports, early learning and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...(IPAS) centres. Please note that this figure is subject to change as it is based on presence during the time of reporting. When a deportation order is issued, its enforcement is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...Service (IPAS) is informed when an application for International Protection has been determined by the Department of Justice. When a deportation order is issued, its enforcement is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (17 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...for ensuring that foster carers are vetted in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 and 2016. The Tusla Central Vetting Bureau facilitates Garda Vetting for foster carer applications to Tusla Fostering Services. Garda vetting is completed as part of the foster care assessment by the fostering social worker. It is updated one year post...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (17 Jan 2024)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and assistance for Ukrainian Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection. Sharing of personal data may also take place in response to a valid lawful request from another public body such as An Garda Síochána. Personal data is only shared by my Department where there is an appropriate legal basis to do so having regard to the circumstances of the data sharing. In the exercise of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Human Trafficking (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and my officials engaged with Tusla to follow up with the 21 people interviewed to ensure all issues highlighted were being actively followed up, including in respect of necessary reporting to An Garda Síochána. In September, I met with the Tusla Separated Children Seeking Asylum Team and An Garda Síochána to hear directly from them about ongoing efforts to trace...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...Tusla, the National Disability Authority, National Youth Council of Ireland, the National Educational Psychological Services, the Irish Association of Social Workers, Social Care Ireland, Barnardos, An Garda Síochána and the Irish Youth Justice Services. The Department was represented on the group by the Chief Social Worker and Social Work Specialist. A draft of the proposed...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ..., B&Bs, hostels, commercial self-catering accommodation and certain other repurposed settings.? My Department was in communication with HIQA in June of this year in relation to the matter of Garda Vetting in accommodation settings for BOTPs that are funded by my Department. Garda Vetting of employees is a matter for employers in these commercial settings to manage in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Human Trafficking (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...trafficked. If it is deemed folowing a social work assessment that the child is at risk of harm and should not be reunified with the stated guardian/parent, then, in accordance with Tusla and An Garda Síochána joint working protocol, Tusla notifies An Garda Síochána of suspected child abuse, indicating suspected trafficking. An Garda Síochána will determine if...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and prioritisation parameters contained in the Minister’s framework, which will include the priority on addressing the retention of social workers. Investigative procedures are a matter for An Garda Síochána whereas Tusla assess the circumstances of children within families and any potential risk arising for children.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (14 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...of Tusla. Once a referral is received by Tusla, the referral is screened and any necessary assessments are carried out by the Agency. Any matter that requires investigation, is a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Direct Provision System (12 Dec 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) have been damaged in protests including in Dublin during the recent unrest on 23 November 2023. This and other incidents of damage are a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Department is precluded from commenting or providing detailed information as it may prejudice any consequent investigations or court cases.

Special Report by the Ombudsman for Children on Direct Provision: Motion (30 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...continues a programme of child protection briefings to management and staff in all IPAS accommodation centres. The main focus of these briefings is on reporting child welfare and protection concerns to Tusla and An Garda Síochána. IPAS engages with centre managers on all child safeguarding procedures. A revised IPAS child safeguarding statement was deemed compliant by the...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: .... What transpired following those horrific events rightly appalled our entire country. Throughout Thursday and the weekend, my Department remained in close contact with centre managers and An Garda Síochána to ensure the safety of all those resident in international protection, IP, accommodation and I want to thank gardaí and the Minister, Deputy McEntee, for acting so...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (23 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...with 14,567 children and young people aged between 5 and 26. Children and young people shared their experiences of specific services such as the child care system, adoption regulation, direct provision, and the Garda Youth Diversion Projects. In March 2023 my Department supported the Department of Education, in establishing a dedicated unit, the Student Participation Unit, to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (21 Nov 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...Act, with the best interests of the child as the overriding principle. -- Introduction of a duty to cooperate between relevant bodies, such as Tusla, Government Departments, the Health Service Executive (HSE) and An Garda Síochána (AGS). This cooperation will include the sharing of information between relevant bodies and Tusla, and with each other, in accordance with the law and...