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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That was the decision of the House at 5 p.m.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: No, I did not say that. I did not say Senators should not be worried.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is important that I am quoted properly and accurately, as Senator Norris well knows.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have already said I will seek Government approval at the earliest opportunity to have the report published and I expect that on Thursday.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In the meantime I am in the hands of Senators. The Senators took a democratic decision early in the day to facilitate this debate and that is what has happened.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It was with full knowledge.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is true.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is what we are doing.

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the report by the influential Council of Europe body to which Deputy Howlin refers. The report will be submitted for assessment to the Government tomorrow, as is normal in these circumstances. I have read the report. Without pre-empting any decision of Government, it is my expectation that the report will be published in due course, perhaps as early as tomorrow afternoon....

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Kenny for raising this important issue. I have not yet seen the report but I have requested an early copy. Having heard some reports of the report, I believe that some aspects are disturbing. I would be very keen to act on any recommendations in the report as soon as possible, and conduct a review of the Prohibition on Incitement to Racial Religious or National Hatred Act,...

Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have any knowledge of the matter raised. I would be happy to hear from the Deputy if he has any specific issues. I remind him, however, that the courts are independent of these Houses.

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Commissioner Appointment (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I want to acknowledge the hurt, loss and sense of suffering on the part of all victims of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and on the island of Ireland over the years. I also want to acknowledge the broad welcome the appointment of Mr. Drew Harris as Garda Commissioner has received. This is the first occasion upon which the independent Policing Authority has recommended a candidate to...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Commissioner Appointment (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Neither I nor the Government will delay the appointment of Mr. Drew Harris. The appointment of a new Garda Commissioner is always significant, but it is particularly so with the appointment of Mr. Harris, the first person from outside the jurisdiction to be appointed to the position since the establishment of An Garda Síochána almost 100 years ago. The new Commissioner is a person...

Topical Issue Debate: Garda Commissioner Appointment (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I look forward to working with the incoming Commissioner. Our shared objective is ensuring the security of the State and the safety of the public. I am sure the Deputy and all other Members of the House will join me in wishing Mr. Drew Harris every success as Garda Commissioner and assuring him of our support at this challenging time as he takes up the position during what is an interesting...

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (4 Jul 2018)

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

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Report Stage (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On a point of order, a Cheann Comhairle, could I ask what amendments are under discussion?

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Report Stage (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: No. Thank you for the clarification, a Cheann Comhairle.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Emergency Accommodation Data (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The question of housing and provision of emergency housing is not within my remit as Minister for Justice and Equality. My Department does not have a role in this matter and records such as those referred to by the Deputy are not held or maintained by the Department of Justice and Equality. I am advised by the Garda authorities that neither are such records maintained by An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: In response to the Deputy's question, the Moriarty Tribunal made a number of recommendations which affected a number of Government Departments. As Minister for Finance I can only respond in relation to the recommendations made in relation to my own Department. The tribunal pointed out problems to be addressed in our system of financial regulation.  Poor supervision, an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel and Garda station opening hours, 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...