Results 1,221-1,240 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan
- Gaming and Lotteries Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Why can the Minister not give the House his opinion?
- Gaming and Lotteries Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)
Charles Flanagan: He should go ahead. He is the Minster for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
- Gaming and Lotteries Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)
Charles Flanagan: The Minister stated that some months ago.
- Gaming and Lotteries Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Clearly the Minister has a problem. He will not tell us his opinions.
- Proposed Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Does the Minister envisage introducing legislation to amend the Domestic Violence Act 1996, with particular reference to cohabiting couples, or will he include a provision in the civil partnership Bill that will extend to such couples the redress available to others under the Act to which I refer?
- Proposed Legislation. (18 Dec 2008)
Charles Flanagan: I echo the sentiments expressed by the Minister. I wish the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, who I compliment on the courtesy and patience he has shown, those opposite and Deputy Rabbitte a happy and peaceful Christmas. I look forward to renewing hostilities as early as possible.
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (18 Dec 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 26: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the work of the Equality Authority since its inception; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47132/08]
- Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (18 Dec 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 279: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when it is proposed to sanction the upgrade of water and sewerage facilities at Durrow, County Laois, in view of inadequate facilities serving the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47255/08]
- Business of Dáil (20 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: The chickens are coming home to roost.
- Business of Dáil (20 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: After the event. This is a parliament.
- Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: I am dissatisfied with the manner in which the debate is being conducted.
- Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: The vast majority of Members wish to make a contribution but most of them have been denied because of the procedures forced through the House earlier. The major shortcoming is we are debating under a shadow of ignorance because we do not know the facts and, as a result, we must exercise great caution, as legislators, in the manner in which we deal with this issue. I do not wish to use my...
- Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: The Minister will see developments over the next few months. There has been a massive failure of government and legislation and a breach of criminal law, which has not been addressed. Why has the Minister not cleaned out the banks? Why has he not demanded the resignations not only of the top brass in every bank, but also their board members? Anglo Irish Bank is not a normal bank, as it is...
- Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: That presents the Minister and his colleagues with a conflict of interest because the chickens in the Galway tent are firmly coming home to roost. AIB and Bank of Ireland are somewhat culpable. The chief executive officer of Bank of Ireland stated yesterday that he will retire next June. What kind of cloud cuckoo land is the man living on? He should retire immediately. What will happen...
- Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Surely that runs contrary to the commitment given by both banks to engage actively in the process of recapitalisation since last autumn, which has not happened. I was informed by the chairman of AIB that efforts were being made. Why did the bank not dispose of its US assets? It did not happen because it is waiting for the Minister to act. What is the Minister doing in conjunction with the...
- EU Treaties. (27 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the discussions he has had with the Presidency of the EU since 1 January 2009 with respect to the possibility of a second referendum on the Lisbon treaty here. [1871/09]
- Order of Business (27 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: There are 25 challenges before the courts.
- Order of Business (27 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: They have not even replied to correspondence. People are being treated in a disgraceful manner.
- Order of Business (27 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Members of this House will be obliged to tune in to television to find out what is happening.
- Order of Business (27 Jan 2009)
Charles Flanagan: We have provided several solutions to the Government.