Results 21-40 of 74 for garda speaker:Norma Foley

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pay (20 Jun 2023)

Norma Foley: ...need for and signposting to appropriate services. The significant work in preparing for this project will be done by my Department, which will manage and provide for all matters relating to Garda Vetting, payments, governance and related training. As this is a pilot project, the NEPS psychologists will work very closely with the schools concerned. What is required by schools is to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Programmes (13 Jun 2023)

Norma Foley: ...education programme in pre-school, primary, post-primary, third level and in the community. This has been done in partnership with many organisations including the Department of Education, An Garda Síochána, the Health & Safety Authority and the Higher Education Authority. As part of this, the RSA has developed a range of material that teachers can use to educate school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (25 Apr 2023)

Norma Foley: ...of children in any setting is a heinous crime and every effort should be made to bring the perpetrator to justice through the courts system. All reports of alleged abuse should be reported to the Gardaí. My Department takes child protection very seriously and considers that the protection and welfare of children is a fundamental responsibility of all involved in the care and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (18 Apr 2023)

Norma Foley: ...education programme in pre-school, primary, post-primary, third level and in the community. This has been done in partnership with many organisations including the Department of Education, An Garda Síochána, the Health & Safety Authority and the Higher Education Authority. As part of this, the RSA has developed a range of material that teachers can use to educate school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 Feb 2023)

Norma Foley: ...child is attending is the employer of the school bus escort. The school management authority employ the escort in accordance with the relevant employment legislation. Part of the recruitment process includes Garda vetting through the National Vetting Bureau. Once a school bus escort has been sourced and vetting has been completed, the school authorities should liaise with their local...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (31 Jan 2023)

Norma Foley: ...employed.  All appointments must be subject to compliance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016 and with relevant Department Circulars in relation to Garda vetting. Outside limited and exceptional circumstances permitted under Ministerial regulations, an unregistered person employed in place of a teacher in a recognised school cannot be...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Jan 2023)

Norma Foley: ...of an employee to undertake relevant work with children or vulnerable adults. The relevant diocesan office or school management body continues to act as a conduit for schools for the purposes of Garda vetting of persons other than registered teachers who are employed, contracted, permitted or placed to undertake relevant work or activities by the school and in the case of ETB schools,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (18 Jan 2023)

Norma Foley: ...to allegations of child sexual abuse are retained.  Consideration of any further steps which may required is ongoing. As the Deputy may also be aware, the Sexual Crime Management Unit at the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) is co-ordinating the Garda investigation into the allegations.  

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Staff (29 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...Guidelines for Ministerial Appointments for the 33rd Dáil, I have two civilian drivers to assist me in carrying out my ministerial duties. These civilian drivers are due to be replaced by official Garda drivers, but at present they are still employed by my Department.

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

Norma Foley: ...abuse in this country. It is also crucial that any steps taken by the Government, in consultation with survivors, do not in any way impact negatively on the ongoing or future investigations by An Garda Síochána. Sexual abuse is a criminal act and it is of the utmost importance that any crimes that have been committed are fully and effectively investigated by An Garda...

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

Norma Foley: ...sexual abuse of children. I have been informed that since the broadcast of the documentary "Blackrock Boys" on 6 November last and as of 22 November last, 32 contacts have been received by An Garda Síochána regarding sexual abuse at six schools run by the Spiritan Education Trust: Blackrock College, Willow Park, Rockwell College, St. Mary's College, St. Michael's College and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Child Abuse (24 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...any other person is a repugnant act. It is also a criminal act. In the first instance, it is, therefore, critical that crimes that have been committed are fully and thoroughly investigated by An Garda Síochána, and that process must not be compromised. I have met with a number of survivors in recent days and will continue to do so. I appreciate how bravely so many have openly...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh – Priority Questions: Child Abuse (24 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...the voice of the survivors. It is for that reason I am currently engaging with them. He is also correct that, as I have outlined, we have to be clear that there will be no impact, rightly, on the Garda inquiry, which must continue. This is an absolute priority, and I am happy to work across the House and with everybody to ensure we get the best possible outcome in respect of the type...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2022)

Norma Foley: Again, on behalf of the Minister for Justice, I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. The Minister would like to reassure him that Garda numbers have increased substantially in recent years, from 12,943 Garda members and 1,999 Garda staff in 2016 to 14,283 Garda members and 3,117 Garda staff at the end of August this year. This is an increase in gardaí of more than 10%. There has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (11 Oct 2022)

Norma Foley: I thank Deputy McGrath for raising the issue. I am responding on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee. The Deputy will appreciate that under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes the allocation of Garda resources. The Minister for Justice...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Sep 2022)

Norma Foley: ...re-vetting request is not complied with, registration may not be renewed. The relevant diocesan office or school management body continues to act as a conduit for schools for the purposes of Garda vetting of persons other than registered teachers who are employed, contracted, permitted or placed to undertake relevant work or activities by the school and in the case of ETB schools, the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (29 Jun 2022)

Norma Foley: ...by end Q1 2023. This framework will then guide the NCCA’s work in developing a specification for each curriculum area. It will be the 2025/26 school year before these are introduced to schools -Other programmes, such as the Garda Schools Programme deal with issues relating to substance misuse, including alcohol. This is a joint Department of Education and An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Norma Foley: ...Manager will first consider if the complaint may constitute a criminal offence. If the HR Manager considers that there is a possibility that a criminal offence has occurred, the complaint will be referred to the Garda Síochána as soon as possible. If an incident of sexual harassment or assault involving a member of the public were to take place in the Department's offices, it...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse (24 May 2022)

Norma Foley: ...abuse of children in any setting is a heinous crime and every effort should be made to bring the perpetrator to justice through the courts system.  All reports of abuse should be reported to the Gardaí who will investigate each reported abuse.   There is no time limit on the investigation of cases of historical abuse.  I wish to reassure the Deputy that my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Crime Prevention (12 May 2022)

Norma Foley: ...in the P-Tech and City Connects pilot initiatives. Where a school has concerns in relation to the use of their premises for anti-social behaviour and drug dealing they should be brought to the attention of the local Garda Crime Prevention Officer who will prepare a report on a visit to the school. The information in this report outlining recommended security measures should be...