Results 101-120 of 251 for garda speaker:Roderic O'Gorman

Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...-time employee and a fixed-term employee and references, in relation to an employer, to an employee shall be construed as references to an employee employed by that employer; and for the purposes of this Part, a person holding office under, or in the service of, the State (including a member of the Garda Síochána or the Defence Forces or a civil servant within the meaning of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (30 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...every effort is being made to provide beneficiaries of temporary protection with pledged accommodation that is suitable for their needs. Once a pledge has passed through the inspection process and Garda vetting (where applicable), NGO Implementing Partners and Local Authorities will match Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) to suitable pledges. Since the beginning of the pledge...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Abuse (29 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: The statutory bodies with primary responsibility for child welfare and protection are Tusla and An Garda Síochána. Both have distinct functions, powers and methods of working. Tusla has a statutory duty under the Child Care Act 1991 to promote the welfare of children who are not receiving adequate care and protection. In doing so, it relies heavily on individuals reporting concerns...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Asylum Seekers (29 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...to 82 centre managers. These will continue to be run, with more scheduled again in the coming months. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm that every official in my department is subject to Garda vetting and training on an ongoing basis. I would also like to reiterate that IPAS are fully compliant with vetting of staff working in IPAS accommodation centres. I trust...

Abuse at Certain Educational Institutions: Statements (24 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: .... Since commencement of the Children First Act and up until last December, Tusla had received more than 56,000 mandated reports, with the highest number of mandated reports being received from An Garda Síochána at almost 20,000 followed by teachers at almost 10,000. The second key element is that organisations classed as providers of relevant services under the Children First...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: .... Every effort is being made to provide beneficiaries of temporary protection with pledged accommodation that is suitable for their needs. Once a pledge has passed through the inspection process and Garda vetting (where applicable), NGO Implementing Partners and Local Authorities will match BOTPs to suitable pledges. Since the beginning of the pledge programme in April this year,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Bodies (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...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 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 initially be...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Asylum Seekers (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...inspections both by departmental officials and by the independent inspectorate company that I spoke about earlier. People working in international protection accommodation would require to be Garda vetted because many of these centres would have children present.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Asylum Seekers (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: My understanding is that all staff working in centres should be Garda vetted but I will come back to the Deputy on that because I do not want to say something on the record that I cannot 100% stand over. We do not know how many HIQA pilot inspections are planned to take place. Again, these pilot inspections are to give HIQA an understanding, once it rolls out the full scheme of inspections...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Asylum Seekers (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: There have been assaults in international protection centres and when there is an assault, my Department would be notified. Obviously, it is initially a matter for the Garda. If someone under the age of 18 is involved, either as a victim or a perpetrator, then Tusla would be involved as well. In terms of the question about child protection, again, it is my understanding that child...

Seanad: Review of Allegations of Sexual Abuse at St. John Ambulance: Motion (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...persons affected by the details contained within it. Tusla officials are liaising with St. John Ambulance to co-ordinate these supports and ensure that all relevant information is shared with Tusla and An Garda Síochána, as necessary. Tusla's child safeguarding statement compliance unit has reviewed St. John Ambulance's safeguarding statement and child protection policies to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Domestic Violence (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...intended to prevent a victim of domestic violence from losing employment – putting them at risk of falling into poverty - and will allow a victim to find alternative accommodation; 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...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...that every effort is being made to provide beneficiaries of temporary protection with pledged accommodation that is suitable for their needs. Once a pledge has passed through the inspection process and Garda vetting (where applicable), NGO Implementing Partners and Local Authorities will match BOTPs to suitable pledges. Since the beginning of the pledge programme in April this year, 10,991...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: Deputy, firstly I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm that every official in my Department is subject to Garda vetting and training on an ongoing basis. I would also like to reiterate that IPAS are fully compliant with vetting of staff working in IPAS accommodation centres. The following training was delivered to Centre Managers in the past two years and will be scheduled again...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Priorities (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...important matters. As a consequence of all of this ongoing work, the Government will need to give further consideration to the specific recommendation on the establishment of a Truth Commission. Investigation by An Garda Síochána Finally, I would note that An Garda Síochána is tasked with investigating all criminal offences reported to it and they have confirmed to my...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child Protection (17 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...to the outcome of an assessment, or on receipt of the information where there is an immediate and serious risk. Where an organisation believes a crime may have been committed, this should be reported to An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...of placing people in pledged accommodation does take time, but it is a complex process and needs to be conducted correctly for the safety and security of those fleeing. Vetting is a matter for An Garda Síochána and, where applicable, will be arranged by the Irish Red Cross. I have been assured that all persons who pledged accommodation have been contacted. Anyone who pledged...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...process of placing people in pledged accommodation does take time, but it is a complex process and needs to be conducted correctly for the safety and security of those fleeing. Vetting is a matter for An Garda Síochana and, where applicable, will be arranged by the Irish Red Cross.   I have been assured that all persons who pledged accommodation have been contacted....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Measures (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...it is an offence to conceal, destroy, mutilate, or falsify relevant records. This offence carries a penalty of up to 3 years in prison and/or a fine of up to €50,000. Offences shall be reported to An Garda Síochána for investigation. The Birth Information and Tracing Act also enables the Adoption Authority of Ireland to direct any person, body or organisation in...

Select Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Committee Stage (8 Nov 2022)

Roderic O'Gorman: ...professional counselling; (iv) relocate temporarily or permanently; (v) obtain an order under the Domestic Violence Act 2018; (vi) seek advice or assistance from a legal practitioner; (vii) seek assistance from the Garda Síochána. (2) When an employee takes domestic violence leave, he or she shall, as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter, by notice in the prescribed...