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- Prison Drug Treatment Services. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: In regard to sanctions on prisoners who continue to use drugs in prisons, will the Minister consider the concept of non-contact or screened visits?
- Garda Investigations. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: The Minister will be aware of the serious nature of the matter. I am sure his attention has also been drawn to the fact that his Slovak counterpart narrowly survived a motion of no confidence in the Parliament. The incident raises a number of serious questions for the Minister. I ask him to indicate to the House the timeline and terms of reference set out for the Garda investigation and...
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: The Minister will be aware of the fact that it is some months now since the appropriate legislation passed through both Houses of the Oireachtas. It was my expectation and that of the members of the public who have an interest in the matter that the appointment would have taken place smartly. What is the reason for the delay? I cannot understand how it could take almost a year to conclude...
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: This is an urgent matter. I ask the Minister to proceed with this appointment as quickly as possible.
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: There was an expectation-----
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: -----that an early appointment would be made.
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: The legislation was in the pipeline for many years.
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: We were assured the commencement order would issue-----
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: -----and that the ombudsman would be appointed.
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: This was to herald a new era.
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: That is all well known.
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: Not at all. The Minister is burning oil.
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: In fairness, the Ceann Comhairle was very anxious to curtail the questioning on this issue.
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: He tells me that he has no latitude-----
- Legal Services Ombudsman. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: When will the appointment be made?
- Proposed Legislation. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: What steps does the Minister propose to take? Members of families of wards of court are expressing concern at the handling of investments made by the courts for the benefit of wards. There is a veil of secrecy and little interaction between those responsible for the maintenance of the investments and the operation of the office and family members who have an interest. It is causing grave...
- Proposed Legislation. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: That is not the question I asked. Does the Minister accept there is public concern about this issue? What will he do about it?
- Proposed Legislation. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: Answer the question.
- Proposed Legislation. (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: The Minister's performance has been terrible today. He only comes into the House once every six weeks to answer questions.
- Written Answers — Prison Population: Prison Population (4 Feb 2010)
Charles Flanagan: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of inmates in each of the State prisons here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5693/10]