Results 441-460 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 815: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to accommodate the increased numbers of primary school children at a school (details supplied) in County Laois; if her Department has approved the building of the extension to the school; when the extension will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12410/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 835: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of homicides here involving the use of firearms from 1 June 1997 to date in 2008; the number of the homicides involving firearms committed during this period that have resulted in successful convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11343/08]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 836: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of homicides here involving knives or sharp implements from 1 June 1997 to date in 2008; the number of the homicides involving knives or sharp objects committed during this period that have resulted in successful convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11344/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 837: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in the context of Operation Anvil, he will confirm that there will be no restrictions on Garda overtime in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11345/08]

Written Answers — Garda Support Services: Garda Support Services (2 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 876: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the need for an independent confidential therapeutic support for all members of An Garda Síochána and their families, having regard to the high level of stress and trauma currently associated with membership of the Garda force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11795/08]

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I advise the Tánaiste to exercise great care, having regard to the seat from which he rises, in proposing the establishment of an all-party committee with an input on constituency boundaries. Any such committee would undoubtedly include a majority of Government Members. The terms of reference of any such committee must be carefully considered. This House should hesitate to go down that...

Order of Business (3 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It is because the Government does not give the answers.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of urgent national importance, namely, the continuous litany of gangland murders and atrocities of a criminal nature throughout the State, but particularly in the city of Limerick, and the need for an urgent, decisive and robust response from the Government.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: A Cheann Comhairle, I express my regret that once again a request under Standing Order 32 has not been deemed acceptable by you, having regard to the fact that, according to the Chair, these matters are not considered either urgent or important——

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: ——enough to facilitate debate. I refer to the matter of promised legislation, in particular No. 8 under the remit of criminal justice, as indicated by the Taoiseach a moment ago in response to Deputy Durkan. I ask the Taoiseach in regard to the criminal justice miscellaneous provisions Bill, which has been on the pink sheet for some time, to ensure that not only will this legislation...

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: ——bugging, monitoring and sitting on those who are involved in criminality to ensure we can bring those gang leaders and gang bosses to justice at the earliest opportunity.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It might be centuries before he is back.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: A red cent to a red face. Deputy Morgan withdrew from the Chamber.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress made in respect of providing a new Garda station for the town of Portlaoise; if he will confirm that a site has been purchased; when construction of a new building is expected to commence; when the new station is expected to be ready for use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12927/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she deems it appropriate that the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore which caters for the population of four counties, is only permitted to carry out four scheduled operations each week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12864/08]

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Yesterday Deputy O'Donnell sought the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 on a matter relating to the serious crime situation and the total breakdown of law and order, but the Ceann Comhairle did not consider it to be in order.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: The Government's response so far has amounted to interviews from the constituency given by the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, that are closer to reports from a war zone than a response to the issues involved.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Between pink sheets and white sheets, there is a total of 42 justice Bills. More legislation is promised by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform than by any other Department. Despite this, an independent committee appointed by the Government and the former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. McDowell, reported this morning for the first time that Garda resources...

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I ask you, a Cheann Comhairle, as well as the Taoiseach, to facilitate a debate in the House where the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform can present his appropriate plan of action, if any, to deal with this matter. I have submitted a private notice question to you for later in the afternoon. I beg your indulgence to allow these issues to be discussed.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Week after week, every Tuesday, we come up to this House——