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Order of Business. (18 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: On legislation, it is to be regretted the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has left the Tánaiste's side, having been there for the last 35 minutes, as he could have prompted her. The Minister has promised a revised version of the Thornton Hall project in an attempt to deal with the crisis within the prison system. I understand this will require fresh legislation because the...

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (18 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of unfilled non-consultant hospital doctor posts in hospitals here; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that Irish hospitals face a shortage of doctors because new visa arrangements are discouraging non-EU doctors from coming here; if she will make changes to the visa requirements to address these concerns; and if...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the purchase by the Office of Public Works of a site in Portlaoise, County Laois for the purpose of the construction of a new Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20099/10]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 358: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce amending legislation on the matter of the age restrictions as pertaining to An Garda Síochána, with particular reference to recruitment and retirement ages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20473/10]

Written Answers — Temporary Release of Prisoners: Temporary Release of Prisoners (18 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons currently on temporary release from prison; the offences for which those persons currently on temporary release were convicted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20507/10]

Written Answers — Temporary Release of Prisoners: Temporary Release of Prisoners (18 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons who were given early release from prison in the past 24 months; the offences for which these persons given early release were convicted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20508/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (19 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will expect to receive a redundancy payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20788/10]

Fines Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: That gives rise to greater clarity and I accept what the Minister said.

Fines Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have any objection to this amendment but wish to make two points on it. It appears to be a fairly standard provision referring to the service documents. If it is so standard, why was it omitted in the first instance? There is a bigger issue here in regard to the service of documents, in particular the time honoured service of documents by registered post. We have experienced a...

Fines Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: This was debated extensively in the Seanad and I accept what the Minister has said.

Fines Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I support these amendments because I accept the principle of the Minister's objectives in terms of the appointment, operation and day-to-day engagement of the receiver. However, I am anxious that the message should go from this House that whatever expenses are incurred by way of professional fees, travel expenses and so on must be kept to a minimum. We are dealing with people who, for one...

Fines Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister referred to electronic publication on the Internet. Will the information be published in national or local newspapers? What form of publication is it intended to use?

Fines Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to acknowledge what the Minister has done. It is a very important Bill and I acknowledge the manner in which he has put the Bill through the House. I am sure it will be signed by the President soon. There is a real need for this Bill. The Minister somewhat downplayed the figures when he said that a mere 1% of prisoners at any one time are in jail for defaulting on fines. That...

Fines Bill 2009: From the Seanad (20 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: That would make it 40 people at any one time. The reality is that 3,500 people were imprisoned last year for the non-payment of fines. That is a lot of people. I know that fewer than 200 of those were imprisoned for non-payment of civil debt, but it is quite preposterous that so many people should be in jail for non-violent offences. It has given rise to a serious overcrowding problem in...

Requests to Move Adjournment of Dáil Under Standing Order 32 (25 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: I hereby give notice, pursuant to Standing Order 32, to raise the following matter of urgent national importance, namely, the refusal by the Minister for Health and Children, the HSE national office, the appropriate HSE regional office and this House to disclose details of plans and proposals to significantly alter the medical service delivery plans in the midlands, comprising the counties of...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (25 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he is satisfied with the method of recording and calculating fraud control savings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21657/10]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (25 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Question 423: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the concern surrounding the proposed amalgamation of two schools (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21345/10]

Leaders' Questions. (26 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: A record of the cause of death is never private.

Ethics in Public Office (26 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: Was there ever a breach?

Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 May 2010)

Charles Flanagan: As an elected representative of the people of Laois-Offaly and a colleague of Senator Kieran Phelan, I wish to join with the Taoiseach is offering our condolences to his wife, Mary, his family and his brother, Brendan who is currently a member of Laois County Council. Like Deputy Fleming, I served with the late Senator Phelan as a member of Laois County Council and indeed on a number of...