Results 61-80 of 251 for garda speaker:Roderic O'Gorman

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (29 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...UCD study are alarming. In the first instance, my Department has requested a detailed report from Tusla in relation to the findings of the research, including the number of notifications to An Garda Siochana regarding suspected Child Sexual Exploitation of children in residential care and in particular of young girls in residential care. HIQA is authorised, under Section 69 of the Child...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Children in Care (28 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...urgently. I also note a number of key developments by Tusla in this area in recent years including the introduction of its child sexual exploitation procedure and its continuing close liaision with An Garda Síochána, including having a Principal social worker based permanently with Garda National Protective Bureau services. The study is an important piece of research into the...

LGBTQI+ Equality: Statements (20 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...harmful to the individuals who experience them. Despite the advances in our country in recent years, we know LGBTI+ people still face a threat of violence based on who they are. Statistics published by An Garda Síochána show there were 582 hate crimes and hate-related incidents recorded in 2022. Recent attacks on members of the LGBTI+ community have left many members feeling...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (20 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...people and parents.In terms of Emergency accommodation centres, the following services and supports are included in the contract for providers:All staff, employees or other Centre personnel must be Garda vetted in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012;The accommodation provider must comply with and implement the provisions of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Safety (13 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...should be reported to Tusla. Anyone can report a concern about a child to Tusla, and information on how to do so is available on the Tusla website. If a child is at immediate risk or in danger, An Garda Síochána (AGS) should be alerted without delay. Tusla acts urgently on notification of an immediate risk to a child. Children who are in a situation of immediate risk may...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Housing Provision (13 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ..., once established, will be for use by international protection applicants who are not accommodated initially. Matters in relation to anti-social behaviour or drug use remain a matter for An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (13 Jun 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: My Department has not received a briefing by the Minister for Justice, her Department, the Garda Commissioner or his staff concerning the specific matter the Deputy raises. Any live investigations are a matter for An Garda Síochána and as such we cannot comment on these matters.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (31 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...on all safeguarding matters. 6. The organisation are in the process of implementing a new records management system to ensure all active members are compliant with safeguarding policies. All Garda vetting and the required child protection training must be completed and up to date in order to be an active member of SJAI. Members who are non compliant will be stood down from all activities...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Asylum Seekers (30 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...and state persecution and repression as well. Peaceful protest for communities is a right that is guaranteed under our laws, but where any criminal activity takes place, that is a matter for An Garda Síochána. My Department actively engages with An Garda Síochána at local, regional and national level regarding issues related to the opening, closing or management of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Asylum Seekers (30 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...recent days, we have opened a number of new international protection locations across the country, some of which were opened during protests. I recognise the support. We work on the advice of An Garda Síochána. The safety of international protection applicants we are moving to a new site is our priority, and we will take the operational advice of An Garda Síochána in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (30 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...,546 child protection and welfare referrals. Tusla acts urgently on notification of an immediate risk to a child. Children who are in a situation of immediate risk may initially be dealt with by An Garda Síochána or by Tusla, but in the main both agencies work together in such cases. Tusla has an out of hours emergency number for An Garda Síochána which provides...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Human Trafficking (30 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...unaccompanied by an adult responsible for them. When a separated child seeking international protection or unaccompanied minor arrives at an Irish port, The International Protection Office, An Garda Síochána or the Border Management Unit contact Tusla, the Child and Family Agency to assess the child’s circumstances and determine whether the child requires services under...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (30 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...support provision by providing advance notice of relocations to various accommodation locations. This includes liaising with the Department of Social Protection, the Health Service Executive and An Garda Síochána. The cross-Government response is being supported by the Community Response Forum, a local authority-led programme providing assistance to those fleeing the war in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Abuse (25 May 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...should be reported to Tusla. Anyone can report a concern about a child to Tusla, and information on how to do so is available on the Tusla website. If a child is at immediate risk or in danger, An Garda Síochána (AGS) should be alerted without delay.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (18 Apr 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...appoint an expert to determine and convey the child’s views (known as a 'voice of the child report'). Any person who knows or suspects that a child is at risk of harm should report this to Tusla without delay and to An Garda Síochána if there is suspicion that a crime has been committed.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Social Welfare Code (18 Apr 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...are not related to them and whom Tusla may consult as to their suitability to take care of the child on behalf of the board, (iii) All necessary authorisations to enable Tusla to obtain a statement from the Garda Síochána as to whether any convictions have been recorded against them, or against other relevant members of their household, and (iv) Such other information as Tusla...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (18 Apr 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...is no unvetted member working with minors/cadets within the SJAI organisation. SJAI stated in their response document to the report that the organisation is using a new IT system to ensure that current Garda vetting is in place for each of its members and the relevant information is available to managers responsible for on- duty members. SJAI further assured officials that any adult member...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Child Protection (30 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...of St. John Ambulance most recently in March 2022, and the statement was deemed compliant. Child protection concerns relating to current members of the organisation should be referred to Tusla and An Garda Síochána. An assurance was given by St. John Ambulance to my officials that all known child protection concerns have been fully reported to Tusla. St. John Ambulance has...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (30 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...violence from losing employment – putting them at risk of falling into poverty - and will allow a victim to find alternative accommodation. It is also intended to enable them to seek help from An Garda Síochána or the Courts Service or to obtain help from support organisations. The leave can be taken immediately and flexibly, with no requirement for proof to be produced by...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Human Trafficking (30 Mar 2023)

Roderic O'Gorman: Statutory and operational responsibility for the delivery of child protection and welfare services is a matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. The International Protection Office, An Garda Síochána or the Border Management Unit contact Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, when separated children seeking international protection or unaccompanied minors arrive at an Irish port,...