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

Charles Flanagan: It is not the colour I object to but to the intent behind the emblem.

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

Charles Flanagan: I have asked that the Ceann Comhairle make a report on the matter tomorrow for the benefit of the House.

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

Charles Flanagan: I want to record my objection to the wearing of Easter lilies or any other offensive emblems or flag-waving from Sinn Féin Members.

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]

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 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 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 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 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: 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]

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: 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]

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...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Generation (9 Jul 2013)

Charles Flanagan: 358. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if a comprehensive economic and technical analysis of all costs and subsidies has been or will be undertaken in respect of the export of electricity to Britain generated by means of wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33127/13]

Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Charles Flanagan: I understand the Government has considered the various reports from the Constitutional Convention, which has been operating successfully since January. Will there be an opportunity before the summer recess to consider the content of those reports?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (10 Jul 2013)

Charles Flanagan: Will the meeting last a couple of hours?

Report of the Convention on the Constitution: Statements (18 Jul 2013)

Charles Flanagan: It is appropriate that we are engaging in this timely debate halfway through the year and on the final day of the current Dáil session. It is important that we should evaluate the work done to date by the convention. I am pleased the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will be present for the entire debate. The convention, of which I am a member, has been a...