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Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 166:In page 159, after line 29, to insert the following: “Amendment of 213.The is amended⁠—(a) in section 2, by the insertion of the following definition:“ ‘Data Protection Regulation’ means Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 167:In page 162, to delete lines 23 to 25.

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Fifth Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the co-operation of the House in respect of this important and complex legislation, which arises following four years of negotiation. The legislation will take effect across Europe from next week, on 25 May. We did have good opportunity to discuss it in some detail, acknowledging the principal objectives of the legislation to give further effect in national law to the articles...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet and this is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015. In total, in the period 2013 to 2017, almost €44 million has been invested in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Sittings (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. Furthermore, the scheduling of court cases and the allocation of Circuit Court business is a matter for the President of the Circuit Court and the presiding judge who are, under the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Compulsory Purchase Orders (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: 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 President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for the formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations. In addition, the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Last Saturday, 12 May, the Minister of State with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration, David Stanton TD, and I launched the first call for nominations under the Irish Humanitarian Admission Programme 2.  The scheme referred to by the Deputy is called the IHAP. I am pleased that the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP) has completed...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service Staff (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware the work being carried out by the Irish Prison Service, led by the Director General, Michael Donnellan, and his senior management team, speaks for itself.  I regularly meet the Director General, senior management and staff on my visits to prisons and at prisons related events.  The Director General is a member of my Department's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Government's Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 provides €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet, to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern, effective and fit-for-purpose fleet and this is in addition to the investment of almost €30 million in the period 2013 to 2015. In total, in the period 2013 to 2017, almost €44 million has been invested in...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senators Boyhan, Norris and Ó Donnghaile for their comments. As has been said, the amendment relates to section 17 of the Bill to provide for a right of election for an accused to be tried summarily. It is a similar approach to that which is being taken in section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1951 and section 53 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, but...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Where is he?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge what Senator Boyhan said in reply to my submission of defence on the amendment. I certainly mean no disrespect to Senator McDowell regarding the fact that he is not here. I want to dissociate myself from the comments of Senator Norris as to where Senator McDowell might be. However, I acknowledge what Senator Boyhan said. I would be pleased to go along with his suggestion...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would be very happy to invite the Senator to any further meetings that I arrange in Roscommon requiring my presence.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The last time I was in Roscommon at official functions, of which there are many, I also missed the Senator, but I had the pleasure of the company of his daughter who had a very successful year as cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council. I wish her well for the remainder of her term. My colleague, Senator O'Mahony, has been in contact with me also regarding some Garda stations in the west,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senators Boyhan and Norris for coming back to this issue, which was referred to at an earlier Stage. The amendment relates to the provision in section 17(4)(c) where a court in imposing a sentence on a person for an offence under the Act may make an order which will in essence prohibit that person from seeking to hold or occupy any office, position or employment as an Irish official...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am happy to reflect further along the lines Senator Boyhan indicates. However, I am very much constrained by the Constitution. I am not of the view that this is a matter that should be put to the people by way of an early constitutional referendum. The programme for Government includes a full schedule of referendums and I would rather not introduce a new one into the public arena at this...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I will make two final points very briefly. I do not want a misunderstanding to emanate from the House today. I state again that what we have under the Bill is a penalty of forfeiture of office. It will be possible for the courts to order that someone forfeit his or her seat in Parliament as a result or consequence of wrongdoing.That is, again, a consequence of the legislation we are...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Order for Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (17 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, line 7, to delete “through committees of” and substitute “by”. I do not intend to spend much time on this group of amendments as all of the Government amendments address some unfinished drafting business from Committee Stage. They all relate to the removal from the Bill of references to the relevant committee structure. On...