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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Human Trafficking (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The identification and protection of victims of human trafficking, and especially child victims of trafficking, is a key priority of my Department's anti-trafficking strategy and of efforts by An Garda Síochána to combat trafficking and crimes against children. Ireland continues to have a relatively low level of child victims in comparison to other jurisdictions. Of the 64...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am not aware of the report about which the Deputy speaks, but I am happy to pass on his concerns to the Garda Commissioner who has unprecedented and record funding of €1.7 billion. I am not familiar with the situation regarding Garda numbers in Clonmel. I would be happy to take a parliamentary question from the Deputy. I am due to take oral questions in this Chamber tomorrow. In...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy is right. I anticipate the change will receive widespread support in the House. All parties are on record as having indicated that, which I very much welcome. My understanding is, however, that there are only three weeks left in the current session. It is, therefore, unlikely that the legislation will be published, debated and enacted by the recess. That said, it is a priority...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Senator is being mischievous.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: No.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The amendment in the name of Senator McDowell and others duplicates much of the general law and, indeed, the general obligation under employment equality law and good interview practice as well.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Yes.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: After almost an hour of listening to Senators sparring, for the reasons I have outlined I am not minded to accept the amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: If Senators are minded not to press this amendment, I will arrange to consult the parliamentary draftsperson with a view to facilitating any necessary change on Report Stage.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On that basis.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Amendment No. 98 is similar to earlier amendments. I already made reference to amendment No. 29 and we discussed these issues and all of the related provisions in respect of section 11, to which the Senators referred. I do not agree with the approach of the Senators on this matter, as I have stated on record. I do not intend to accept the Senator's amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I do not wish to be out of order, but the answer is "Yes", I can accept amendment No. 98a.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I will accept it on the proviso that it speaks for itself and does not warrant the Senators making a contribution on it. There is no need to speak on it at length.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: We are making progress.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I do not consider the amendment necessary because all recommendations under the Act must be based on merit, having regard to section 7(1). Having regard to what Senator Norris stated earlier regarding ensuring the language is not overly verbose or prescriptive, I do not see the necessity for the amendment and I am not minded to accept it.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As I indicated, I do not believe the amendment adds anything to the legislation. However, nor do I believe it detracts in any way from the important merit-based principle. In the circumstances and on reflection, I am prepared to accept the amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am not convinced of the necessity for this amendment and having listened to the Senators, I am even less convinced. Senator McDowell made specific reference to the higher courts. For the record, as of last week, the gender split was 50:50 in the Court of Appeal, and 55% male and 45% female in the Supreme Court. It is 57% male and 42% female in the Circuit Court, and 57% male and 43%...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am not minded to divide the House on this proposal.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am being accused of bluffing when I am just being generous.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Iam pleased to be here to introduce the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019. The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Act 2015. As Senators will be aware, the 2015 Act was enacted to provide certain health services to be made available without charge to successful applicants under the Magdalen Restorative...