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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports: Discussion (3 Jul 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I join the Chairman in extending a welcome to the members of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, GSOC, to our meeting. What we have heard from Commissioners O'Brien, Foley and FitzGerald is disturbing. What has been outlined for us is a culture of frustration, delay and indifference on the part of gardaí towards the commission. That is unsatisfactory. I will be brief...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Jul 2013)

Charles Flanagan: This is a most sensitive issue upon which public opinion is divided not only in this country, but around the world. The polarised nature of the debate is regrettable, much of which has been misleading and false. Public commentary and campaigners should stick to fact over fiction, accuracy over hype, what is in the Bill and no more. Last December, I referred to my duty as a legislator to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Parliamentary Questions Numbers (27 Jun 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 263. To ask the Minister for Health the number of parliamentary questions written and oral transferred by his Department to the Health Service Executive for reply to Deputies in each of the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013 [31333/13]

An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jun 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to share time with Deputy Pat Deering, although I will gladly take the five minutes allocated to him if he does not come to the House. I support this Bill to abolish the Seanad. It is significant legislation which will be put to the people for their ultimate ratification in the form of a direct democratic choice. Abolition of the Seanad is a difficult but necessary step. Of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (11 Jun 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 986. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the employment panel for physiotherapists here; if any recently graduated physiotherapists have been accommodated with employment in the health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27449/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (23 May 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the level of contribution a postgraduate student (details supplied) in County Laois received following their appeal to Student Universal Support Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24834/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (14 May 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 583. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Laois will receive orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22184/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Waiting Lists (14 May 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 584. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Laois will receive orthodontic treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22185/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (8 May 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 107. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be reached on an invalidity pension appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21595/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments (7 May 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 208. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will supply the names of furniture shops that received payments from those in receipt of the new accommodation grant scheme to purchase furniture and other household items; if there is a register of such shops and if she will make any such register available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21171/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Services Provision (7 May 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 364. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to the inter-country adoption costs, if she will request a copy of the report commissioned by the Adoption Authority of Ireland, in relation to a review of the fee schedule and costs being quoted by an Adoption Agency (details supplied), and if the result of the review will be published. [21463/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (30 Apr 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 442. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has already received, or if not, if he will request as a matter of urgency the report of the formal review by the Garda Serious Crime Review team in to a murder enquiry (details supplied) in 1985 in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20250/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Apr 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 277. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the delay with regard to a school building project in Edenderry, County Offaly; if he will ensure that every effort will be made to ensure that suitable accommodation is in place for the commencement of the school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18741/13]

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: Before my colleague Deputy Stanley begins, is it in order for Members, particularly Deputy Stanley, to wear emblems of the type that he is now sporting in the Chamber? It is not only himself but also his colleague, Deputy Colreavy. Some Members of this House may find the wearing of such emblems offensive.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: In that regard, will the Acting Chairman seek a report from the Ceann Comhairle in accordance with Standing Orders and the long-standing practice and procedures of this House?

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: May I ask that the report be laid before the House after the Order of Business in the morning? I object to the wearing of this emblem by Sinn Féin Deputies in the manner we now see.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I do not wish to cast any aspersions on my constituency colleague, but he is only carrying out orders. He was sent in here with the emblem.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I know the symbolism of the emblem worn by the Sinn Féin Deputies.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: Maybe the Deputy will comply with Standing Orders.

Topical Issue Debate: Property Taxation Application (26 Mar 2013)

Charles Flanagan: These are offensive emblems.