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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: As I have said before both here and elsewhere, I am anxious that we can forge a historic all-party consensus on this most sensitive issue. I will undertake to keep Deputy Troy, his party and others involved in the process, not only in a consultative role but also in a participative one. I believe that is important and I welcome Deputy Troy's acknowledgement of what has taken place to date....

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: As I have outlined to the House today, the Commission of Investigation into concerns relating to the Mother and Baby Homes will be statutory and independent and will operate under the Commission of Investigations Act, 2004. The process of developing detailed terms of reference for the Commission is being supported by a high level Cross Departmental Review Committee. I have received an...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: As I have just outlined to the House, the Commission of Investigation into the concerns relating to the Mother and Baby Homes will be statutory and independent and will operate under the Commission of Investigations Act, 2004. The process of developing detailed terms of reference for the Commission is being supported by a high level Cross Departmental Review Committee. The Report from the...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Commissions of Investigation (24 Jun 2014)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 695 and 696 together. The Government has undertaken to establish a Commission of Investigation into the issues relating to the recent revelations and public controversy on conditions in Mother and Baby Homes. I have also confirmed that the intended scope of this investigation will go beyond the home operated by the Sisters of Bon Secours in Tuam, Co. Galway...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (1 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...in lump sums under the Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex-gratia Scheme. In addition, qualifying applicants receive additional benefits under the Scheme which include an enhanced medical card from the HSE and 'top up' pension payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. I recently informed the House that I had carefully considered the Ombudsman's November...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: The Government has undertaken to establish a Commission of Investigation into concerns regarding conditions and related practices in Mother and Baby Homes. I have also publicly confirmed that the intended scope of this investigation will go beyond the home operated by the Sisters of Bon Secours in Tuam, Co. Galway and these announcements have been widely welcomed. I wish to acknowledge the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: The commission of investigation into concerns relating to mother and baby homes will be statutory and independent and will operate under the Commission of Investigations Act 2004. The process of developing detailed terms of reference for the commission is being supported by a high-level, cross-departmental review committee. The report from the review committee was submitted to Cabinet this...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Departmental Funding (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: As I have outlined to the House today, the Government is committed to establishing a Commission of Investigation into concerns relating to the Mother and Baby Homes. The process of developing detailed terms of reference for the Commission is being supported by a high level Cross Departmental Review Committee. I have received an initial report from the Review Committee in recent days. This...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Data (26 Jun 2014)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together. The Adoption Act 1952 provided a legal basis for adoption in Ireland and for the establishment of the Adoption Board. This brought order to what had been the system of ad-hoc arrangements in lieu of formal adoption procedures up to this point. All adoptions, which the Irish state has been involved in since 1952 have been carried out...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Services Provision (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is continuing work on the Adoption (Information and Tracing) Bill and I hope to be in a position to seek Government approval to publish the Heads of the Bill as soon as possible. While I am anxious to improve the legal basis for access to adoption records, proposals to Government have to reflect the constraints on the Legislature in providing such access if they are not to fall...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: The Government has undertaken to establish a Commission of Investigation into the disturbing revelations on conditions and related matters in Mother and Baby Homes. I have publicly confirmed that the intended scope of this investigation will go beyond the home operated by the Sisters of Bon Secours in Tuam, Co. Galway and will include the Bethany Homes. These announcements have been widely...

Civil Partnership Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2010)

Charles Flanagan: ...restrictive. I am concerned that the consequences will give rise to difficulty. It is interesting that this subsection was not included in the original heads of the Bill, published in 2007 and I wonder from where the Minister is coming. We agree that a person cannot be a qualified cohabitant if one or both persons is, or was at any time during the relationship, married to another person...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...to this matter on behalf of his party. I also acknowledge his written submission. As I told Deputy Troy, I intend to proceed with the process of consultation which I have found to be both informative and engaging. Deputy Ó Caoláin will be aware that the Government has undertaken to establish a commission of investigation into the concerns that have arisen about mother and...

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

Charles Flanagan: ...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 help...