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Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Has the Minister requested an interim report?

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Charles Flanagan: We are not undermining it by asking what is happening.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Charles Flanagan: It speaks for itself.

Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Nor will there be.

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (25 Feb 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if new recruits are currently being accepted by the Garda Síochána; when the next phase of recruitment will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9865/10]

Civil Liability (Good Samaritans and Volunteers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (2 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I am delighted to be associated with this Bill in the name of my colleague, Deputy Timmins. The Bill reflects the twin objectives of reforming a harsh rule of law and recognising and protecting the good work of active citizens. I am disappointed by the response to the Bill by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and his junior colleague. It is clear that the only reason this...

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (2 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of primary school teachers convicted of committing sexual offences against pupils since 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10027/10]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (2 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 253: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of secondary school teachers convicted of committing sexual offences against pupils since 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10028/10]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí currently in service in each of the following divisions Sligo-Leitrim, Donegal, Cavan-Monaghan, and Louth in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10011/10]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (2 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 268: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he is taking to address white collar crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10026/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (2 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will arrange to meet the parties in relation to correspondence received from persons (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10241/10]

Fines Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages. (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Is there an amendment grouping list?

Fines Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages. (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: "(3) Commencing in 2014, the Minister shall, by regulations at five yearly intervals, reproduce the tables in this Act to update the monetary amounts in the Table with the rate of inflation identified in the Consumer Price Index from year to year.". We addressed this matter at some length on Committee Stage....

Fines Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages. (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I accept what the Minister has said.

Fines Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages. (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome what the Minister has said and I welcome what he has done in addressing the heart of the Bill. We must strike a balance between those who are unable, for one reason or another, to discharge the fine and those who are unwilling to pay and respond to the court. I accept the Minister's point that there are often difficulties. For example, it often appears that higher fines are...

Business of Dáil (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: To what does No. 20 on the Order Paper relate?

Business of Dáil (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: So it is not the dissolution of the Dáil.

Fines Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I was not aware of that.

Fines Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I agree with what the Minister has said. It is essential to have a provision for the debtor to apply to pay by instalment. That is a matter that will be adjudicated upon by the court, having regard to the circumstances. In view of what the Minister has said, it makes my amendment No. 57 redundant.

Fines Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (3 Mar 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome this amendment. I agree with the Minister with regard to every effort being made to ensure that money lawfully due to the Exchequer, following the imposition of fines after a court hearing and due process, is collected and that the law is seen to take its course. However, I am sure there are administrative consequences, in terms of an extra burden on the Courts Service. The...