Results 8,761-8,780 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (14 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use...
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: On a point of order, a Cheann Comhairle-----
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: Having regard to the fact that the Deputy asking the question made specific reference to me, I ask the Ceann Comhairle for protection in this House. I will not have my good name and my professional reputation traduced by Deputy Kelly inside or outside the House.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: My point of order is that if there are matters that are germane to the tribunal, that is the place for them. I ask Deputy Kelly to desist from engaging in a smear campaign against me both personally and professionally.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I have made it quite clear that I had no hand, act or part in this.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: The Deputy repeated it earlier.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: Yes, he did.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: The Deputy made it clear at the weekend.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: It did not suit Deputy Kelly's agenda.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: It did not suit Deputy Kelly's agenda.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: Absolutely. There is a tribunal here.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I very much share the deep sense of loss that has been felt by the families and the community in north Dublin for a long period - in fact, 36 years - since one of the most horrific incidents in the history of our State occurred, namely, the Stardust fire. I acknowledge the publication last week of the third report on this tragedy, which was presented by me to Government and given to the...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: This matter is under consideration. I will not be in a position to publish draft heads of a Bill this side of the end of the year. However, I am happy to communicate directly with the Deputy as to where we are with it.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: Work in that regard is well under way. I expect to ask for pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill during the start of the next term or close thereto.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to introduce the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 to the House. The Bill is significant legislation which consolidates seven anti-corruption Acts from as far back as 1889 and running right up to 2010. It introduces a range of new offences which modernise our anti-corruption code. The Bill is a central...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I never opened my mouth.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: It is expanding its footprint.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputies for their contributions all of which I regard as valuable in the context of this debate. It is an important Bill. I acknowledge the broad support in the House for the provisions contained therein. I welcome what I see as a shared determination to bring forward robust legislation in this area. Nobody wants to see any corrupt activities go unpunished. As such we need...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I move:That the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).