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Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to make a point of order. I have no wish to delay proceedings but I am seeking clarity from you, Acting Chairman. My understanding is that we had moved on. In fact, the last I heard from the Chair was that the Bill would be sent to the Seanad. I thought we had agreement on that. I now hear Deputy McGrath speaking about amendments.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A wrap-up and speaking on amendments are two different things. I have no wish to split hairs.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The evaluation will be in June.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Not wishing to delay or even confuse proceedings, but I need clarification from the Chair as to where we are.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Roll of Practising Barristers is a new framework being set up and maintained for the first time by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority under Part 9 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015. As I have previously conveyed, the Regulatory Authority, which is independent in the performance of its functions, has stated that it is making the necessary detailed preparations and developing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Northern Ireland (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In the 2014 Stormont House Agreement the Government, the British Government and the parties in the Northern Ireland Executive reached agreement on a range of matters, including certain measures to address the legacy of troubles-related violence. While there remains an unfortunate delay in making progress with the implementation of this framework of measures due to the continued political...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the management of the Garda Vote is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner as the accounting officer for An Garda Síochána. Further, decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources including the awarding of contracts are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in light of his identified operational demands and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Staff (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for Brexit, Minister Coveney, has responsibility for coordinating the whole-of-Government response to Brexit. In this capacity, he is working closely with his colleagues across Government to address the many challenges resulting from Brexit. Within my own Department, a Working Group of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Property Valuations (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 107 and 108 together. As the Deputy is aware, when the State compulsorily acquires land for public purposes and there is a dispute between the vendor and the purchaser regarding the amount of compensation which should be paid, the vendor may apply to the Land Values Reference Committee (comprising the Chief Justice, the President of the High Court and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On 31 December 2016, the International Protection Act 2015 was commenced, providing for the introduction of a single application procedure for people seeking international protection in the State. The 2015 Act replaces the previous sequential application system with a single application process, for asylum, subsidiary protection and permission to remain in the State, bringing Ireland into...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased to be back in the Seanad for what I hope will be the concluding Stages of one of the most important pieces of legislation this House or these Houses will enact this year. In anticipation of a concluding debate on the 24 amendments in six groups, I acknowledge the participation, leadership and involvement of the former Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality,...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It helps to allay the uncertainty in the mind of Senator Norris.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I join the Chair in welcoming our visitors from New Zealand. They are very welcome to Ireland and to our Upper House. I had the opportunity of visiting New Zealand before Christmas, just after the general election there, and was very pleased that I was able to arrange a bilateral meeting with Mr. Andrew Little, the Minister for Justice, on his first day in office. I would be grateful if...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am happy as long as Senator Norris is happy.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is rare enough that he expresses happiness.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I will sit down lest I provoke the Senator into an unacceptable disposition.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: These amendments relate to the use of the term "intimate and committed relationship". They are Dáil amendments Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 18 and 19. Senators will recall that during the debate on the Bill in this House, concerns were raised about the use of the term "intimate and committed relationship" in the provisions that specify who may apply for orders under the Bill. The background to...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge what Senators have said. I agree with the point raised by Senator Higgins on behalf of everyone, that is, that this Bill is all the better because of the collaboration and debate. That is really what the essence of parliamentary scrutiny and parliamentary debate is all about. I welcome that.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Group 3 includes Dáil amendments Nos. 8 and 13. These relate to arrangements for out-of-hours sittings of the District Court in urgent cases. Senators will recall that a new section relating to out-of-hours barring orders was inserted on foot of an amendment tabled by Senators Black and Ruane on Committee Stage. That new section, which was section 10 in the Bill as passed by the...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senator Black for her remarks. I do not wish to delay the House but I do wish to record something of a response in respect of the disappointment that she expresses on the matter of electronic applications. There really is a difficulty there, although of course we will review it in light of ongoing and further developments, because this is an evolving body of law. The interests of...