Helen McEntee

2022 - 9 - 30

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All recommendations from report on cancelled 999 calls will be ... (thejournal.ie)

The report found that there were issues where call takers did not properly assess the vulnerability of some callers.

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McEntee 'certain' Gardaí take sexual violence seriously in light of ... (Irish Examiner)

Ms McEntee said it was "disappointing" that so many of the cancelled 999 calls related to domestic violence, given what she said was the "level of work being ...

To be honest I really want to go through it in as much detail as possible. "I am certain [it is being taken seriously] because the Garda Commissioner himself has from the very outset of his term, prioritised domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. "There were numerous instances, not just the one.

'Greater training' needed for 999 call takers - McEntee (RTE.ie)

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said it is important that anyone who needs help from gardaí should still call 999.

However, she said: "What we have done since signing up to the Istanbul Convention enabling us to ratify it, we have a Domestic Violence Act. Minister McEntee said it is hugely upsetting that a child who took the time to ring 999 would not have their call followed through. She added: "Ireland is leading in many of the ways when it comes to training, when it comes to education, when it comes to preventive measures, and that is what we are trying to ensure is that others will follow, others will sign up to the Convention, but others will make the changes that they need, and that includes us. She said the intention and focus of the meeting is to try to make sure that this, as an issue, stays on the agenda of the Council of Europe. "The very fact that this report has been done, the gardaí themselves have done a huge amount of work in looking into how we can change this and improve the system and as I have said anything that is needed from my department or otherwise will be provided to make sure this system improves." Minister McEntee said there is a need to make sure there is a "clear mechanism" where the Policing Authority can listen to records and make sure things are done properly.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee says changes have to be made ... (Buzz.ie)

A report published this week found there were "substantial shortcomings" when it came to answering 999 calls.

Within the report, it was concluded that there were multiple incidents of "substantial shortcomings" when it came to answering the emergency calls. "I need to make sure as Minister that this report and every single recommendation in it is implemented, that the Gardaí do everything they can to improve the structure and that we continuously monitor to make sure things don't happen again." "But I can promise you that I will do everything on my part and use the recommendations in this report and will be acted on. [Newstalk Breakfast, ](https://www.newstalk.com/uncategorized/mcentee-cant-guarantee-999-calls-wont-be-cancelled-again-1387831)Minister McEntee said she has "confidence that people will be responded to and that they will be treated appropriately." [READ NEXT - Energy crisis: Dáil delays switching on heat to 'show leadership'](https://www.buzz.ie/news/politics/dail-heating-cutbacks-energy-crisis-28111254) [READ NEXT - Budget 2023: Everything you need to know as cost-of-living plan is unveiled](https://www.buzz.ie/news/politics/budget-2023-everything-cost-living-28094552) [Helen McEntee](https://www.buzz.ie/news/politics/maternity-leave-tds-senators-councillors-27348174) has said that while she cannot guarantee the possibility that some 999 calls may be cancelled again, it is important that anyone who is in need of help from Gardaí calls 999.

McEntee says changes being made to avoid repeat of unanswered ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said that changes have to be made to ensure that there is not a repeat of the problem with 999 calls going ...

“I believe the tide is turning” she said of the garda force response to domestic violence. Greater training was needed and that was being provided, she said. The work to improve the service has begun, she said.

McEntee 'can't guarantee' 999 calls won't be cancelled again (Newstalk)

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said that, while she has confidence domestic violence victims will be dealt with appropriately, she cannot guarantee ...

We'll leave them to it'", the Minister said. "I need to make sure as Minister that this reports and every single recommendation in it implemented, that the Gardaí do everything they can to improve the structure and that we continuously monitor to make sure things don't happen again." Despite the findings, Minister McEntee said that going forward she has "confidence that people will be responded to and that they will be treated appropriately".

Action under way to avoid further cancellation of emergency calls ... (Kildare Now)

Everything will be done to ensure emergency calls are not incorrectly cancelled again, the Minister for Justice has vowed. Helen McEntee said work is under ...

“I really want to go through (the report) in as much detail as possible,” she said. “I want people to have confidence in the system, they should have confidence in the system and we just need to improve that confidence as well.” “The report is worrying.