Results 21-32 of 32 for fraud speaker:Terence Flanagan

Social Welfare (Amnesty) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (18 Jan 2013)

Terence Flanagan: Undoubtedly the problem of social welfare fraud is a huge issue in Ireland as shown by recent figures provided by the Minister for Social Protection and the Department, which set a target of reviewing 985,000 individual welfare claims last year with the aim of achieving €645 million in control savings. We know that at the end of July more than €400 million in control savings...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud Cost (18 Sep 2012)

Terence Flanagan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is on course to target benefit fraud to the value of €625 million in 2012; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38974/12]

European Arrest Warrant (Application to Third Countries and Amendment) and Extradition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jun 2012)

Terence Flanagan: ...states, of whom 26 have so far been returned to the State. The arrest warrants were sought in respect of many serious crimes, such as sexual offences, murder, grievous bodily harm, drug offences, fraud and organised crime. In general, the most common charges cited by EU member states applying for the extradition of foreign nationals living in Ireland are theft, assault and robbery....

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Terence Flanagan: ...the pension arrangements of former ESB employees who have moved to Gaslink or EirGrid. These changes are being included in primary legislation in case of future court cases. With regard to energy fraud and energy theft, at present the Commission for Energy Regulation does not have the power to investigate or enter premises to check out various matters. Under the Bill, authorised officers...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (14 Sep 2011)

Terence Flanagan: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will deal with a matter (details supplied) regarding social protection fraud; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23100/11]

Spent Convictions Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jun 2011)

Terence Flanagan: ..., in particular people working in the Health Service Executive dealing with children, who have committed an offence relating to children to have their convictions in that regard spent. Insurance fraud has been a big problem here in the past. It is only right that there be utmost disclosure on insurance proposal forms when a person has been involved in insurance fraud. The Law Reform...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (29 Mar 2011)

Terence Flanagan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will deal with a matter regarding social welfare fraud (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5889/11]

Social Welfare Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Terence Flanagan: ...in other ways. The Minister for Social and Family Affairs has failed the people by deciding to make these miserable cuts. It is a shame that not enough has been done to deal with social welfare fraud. The Minister of State said it was not as much as 10% of the welfare budget, but there is a clear perception that at least one in every ten people is defrauding the taxpayer. That must be...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (31 Mar 2009)

Terence Flanagan: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the additional tough measures being taken to deal with welfare fraud; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13384/09]

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2007)

Terence Flanagan: ...this long overdue measure of ownership can be taken into consideration in a consumer friendly way. Section 47 of the Bill represents an important change. Similarly in light of recent examples of fraud and questionable practices the new protections for purchasers as laid down in section 57 are significant. The contractual position relating to the conduct of public auction awaits new...

Passports Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Oct 2007)

Terence Flanagan: ...in 1924. New legislation on passports is required primarily due to heightened awareness about passport security. We do not want organised criminals to get their hands on passports to be used for fraudulent purposes. Many Hollywood films show the results of identity and passport theft and it is important we address the problem. Biometric chips are capable of holding different types of...

Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Oct 2007)

Terence Flanagan: ...its obligations in a new regulatory environment. The Bill will help to reform the law relating to charities in order to ensure accountability and to protect against abuse of charitable status and fraud. We are all aware of many charities that are household names. However, there are many other charities which I am not sure are even legal. Adopting the Bill will enhance public trust and...