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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Security Fund: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Government will not countenance the reintroduction of a hard border on the island of Ireland, so the application of any EU funding towards such an endeavour is not an issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Security Fund: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: By way of concluding remarks, unless there are further interventions, I point out that the purpose of the proposal is to assist member states of the European Union to intensify co-operation on a cross-border basis. This is done to ensure that we are prepared for terrorist attacks, engaged at a high level in the prevention of such and prepared for investigations of organised crime terrorist...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: International Security Fund: Motion (26 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Chairman saying the committee did not have sight of them in advance?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Garda budget is of the order of €1.6 billion. Out of that, less than €100 million is the bill for the overtime budget. The Garda Commissioner said in his initial public comment three weeks ago that he was going to look at the Garda budget. That is what he is doing. I keep in regular contact with him and with the Garda representative associations. I look forward to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is unlikely that item of legislation will be prepared in time for this term. I will keep Deputy Durkan fully informed of developments.

National Lottery (Protection Of Central Fund) Bill 2018: First Stage (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: No.

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Brussels.

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Members for their contributions. I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the plenary session of the House on this important issue following yesterday's committee deliberations. I understand, however, that it was the Labour Party that was quite vocal in ensuring the Dáil had an opportunity to debate the matter. I did not see its members at the committee meeting. We do...

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to reiterate the importance of member states working together on areas where co-operation enhances our individual efforts. I say so particularly in light of recent tragedies that have affected European citizens in several member states. That we in Ireland have not been the subject of a terrorist threat does not mean we are in some way immune. I acknowledge the work of the Garda and...

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The cynical laughter of Deputies Clare Daly and Wallace belies Ireland's position. Opting in now will lend weight to any policy positions we may take during the negotiation process.

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I note what Deputy Ó Laoghaire said in that regard. The negotiations are taking place and it is important that we have a seat at the table-----

Regulation establishing Internal Security Fund: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: -----in order to maximise our influence in the final shape of the regulations. It is important that we engage in the dialogue to allow us to maximise our influence and to confirm our commitment, as set out in the Lisbon treaty, to a Europe that stands for freedom, justice and security.

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (27 Sep 2018)

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

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to present this legislation, which deals with aspects of sentencing for sexual offences, to the House. I know that Deputies on all sides are interested in the Bill and I look forward to hearing their contributions. The Bill marks a further step in a programme of reforms to sexual offences...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Civil Legal Aid (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that, from 1 January 2018, a contribution is no longer required of persons granted legal aid in connection with proceedings where the sole remedy sought is an order pursuant to the Domestic Violence Act 1996.  Statutory Instrument 626 of 2017, which I signed in December 2017, gave effect to this.  Based on 2016 contribution figures, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Reviews (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware the Defamation Act 2009 codified and reformed Irish Defamation law. Section 5 of the 2009 Act requires my Department to undertake a review of the operation of the Act and this review is currently ongoing. The parameters of the review were published on the website of the Department of Justice and Equality as well as a call for submissions for a public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to remain in the State as an exceptional measure on an individual and personal basis on 13 July 2015. This permission is subject to a number of conditions including that the person concerned does not become a burden on the State and must be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can advise the Deputy that as per my reply to Parliamentary Question 442 for written answer on 7 September 2018, there are no prisoners on protection who are not on a form of restricted regime with the exception of one prisoner on Portlaoise Campus. A prisoner may, either at his/her own request or when the Governor considers it necessary, in so far as is practicable and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prisoner Discipline (27 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that I am satisfied that every effort is being taken by my officials in the Irish Prison Service to reduce the number of prisoners on restricted regimes. The Deputy will be aware that there are a number of serious gangland feuds occurring in Dublin and elsewhere leading to serious crimes being committed and persons being sentenced to imprisonment for committing...