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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 87:In page 29, to delete lines 26 to 40, and in page 30, to delete lines 1 to 42 and substitute the following: “Appointment as Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal, and President of the High Court 42. (1) Where— (a) the judicial office of Chief Justice, President of the Court of Appeal or President of the High Court stands vacant, or (b) the...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I will make two points by way of reply. For the benefit of Deputies Clare Daly and Mick Wallace, the role of the Minister will be to call the group together. Under no circumstances will the Minister sit on the committee, participate in it or be in a position to exercise any influence over it. The Minister will be at arm's length from the deliberations of the committee. The role of the...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to respond to Deputy Ryan. In recent months, we have had a considerable amount of debate in this House and at the committee. This is the first time I have heard a Member of the House actually argue for Ministers to have a greater level of influence. I remind Deputy Eamon Ryan of the current appointments board which was specifically designed to ensure there would not be the type...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: While the Deputy says he is voting against the Government, his reasons for doing so are diametrically opposed to those of Deputies Mick Wallace and Clare Daly. I find his contribution quite extraordinary. He wants more ministerial involvement in the process.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I make the point in the context of the amendment in respect of the three most senior positions. We can contrast it with the situation across the public service. The Top Level Appointments Committee is charged with certain responsibilities in order to make the process attractive for individuals at the very highest level. That is important in this context. The senior appointments committee,...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 91:In page 31, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:“Statement of recommendation 43.The Commission shall, in respect of each person whose name it recommends to the Minister, provide to the Minister a statement setting out the reasons the Commission is of opinion that the person is suitable for appointment to the judicial office concerned.”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 94:In page 31, line 13, after “office” to insert the following:“and a reference, in either subsection, to the particular function is a reference to the function of the Commission of selecting and recommending persons in relation to that judicial office”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 96:In page 31, line 21, to delete “relevant committee” and substitute “Commission”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 97:In page 31, to delete lines 25 to 30.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 98:In page 32, line 5, to delete "relevant committee" and substitute "Commission".

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 99:In page 32, to delete lines 9 to 15.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 100:In page 34, to delete lines 22 and 23 and substitute the following:"(f) the objective that, consistent with the written statement most recently provided under section 50(7)to the Procedures Committee concerning the needs of the users of the courts in that regard, the membership of the judiciary should include persons with a proficiency in the Irish language,".

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 101:In page 34, line 26, to delete "or a relevant committee".

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 102:In page 35, between lines 15 and 16, to insert the following:"(7) The Commission shall consult with the Courts Service for the purpose of keeping under review the needs of the users of the courts with respect to proceedings being conducted in the Irish language and shall, from time to time, provide a written statement to the Procedures Committee of matters that the...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 103:In page 38, lines 11 and 12, to delete "a relevant committee of the Judicial Appointments Commission or".

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 104:In page 39, line 19, to delete "relevant committee" and substitute "Commission".

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be processed. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that there has been contact made with the Deputy by my officials seeking clarification in relation to this Question. A detailed response will issue when this clarification is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Law Reform Commission Recommendations (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can assure the Deputy that the Government recognises the importance of integrated actions across all relevant Departments to address online safety.  In March, Minister Naughten hosted an Open Policy Debate with a wide range of stakeholders to consider future actions in this area, including matters addressed in the Law Reform Commission Report.  On foot of this, all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Vetting for the purpose of employment with children or vulnerable adults is carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012-2016 and other relevant laws.  The primary purpose of these vetting arrangements is to enhance protection for children...