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Appointment of Chairperson to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (5 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The common link is Tallaght.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (5 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action she proposed to take arising from the High Court's 2007 ruling that the State is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7705/09]

Written Answers — Schools Buildings Projects: Schools Buildings Projects (5 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed extension to a school (details supplied) in County Laois in view of the recent announcement in respect of schools proceeding to tender and construction; if it is envisaged that further announcements will be made in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9360/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he proposes to take, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, to alleviate the suffering and hardship caused to farmers in the Shannon Callows region of County Offaly, who have suffered loss and damage due to extensive flooding in this area for most of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9886/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Application: Citizenship Application (10 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for Irish citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; the expected date of approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9530/09]

Order of Business (11 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I thought the Chair might advise Deputy Rabbitte to seek another vehicle in which to raise this matter.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Regarding the banking crisis, I am sure the Taoiseach will accept great damage has been inflicted on this country's international reputation in banking matters. Why, therefore, is there such a delay in transposing and implementing the third EU directive on money laundering? Ireland is one of the last EU member states to bring forward domestic legislation in this area. It has been long...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: There will be a date. That is well put.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: No date.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: May I remind the Tánaiste that the recession has caused grievous problems for the financial situation of a sizeable group of vulnerable people whose funds are lodged in court and they can neither access nor manage them. Following a Law Reform Commission report on vulnerable adults, legislation was promised in this area. Will the Tánaiste address this matter urgently with the Minister for...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It is a most important issue. I have been refused by your office, a Cheann Comhairle, an opportunity to raise this matter in the Dáil.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The situation could be resolved if the promised legislation, the mental capacity Bill, were introduced as a matter of urgency. Will the Tánaiste ensure it is expedited at the earliest opportunity?

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: This Bill should not be delayed for another year. The legislation has already been drafted by the Law Reform Commission. It is no big deal for the legislative process but a huge one for those involved who have no control over their funds which have been dissipated due to the manner of their investments.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It should not take another year.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: This is March. The Bill could be passed in a matter of weeks.

School Accommodation. (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: A Cheann Comhairle, I am pleased that you are presiding over this debate, because I may have to call on you for clarification before I am finished. I have been raising this issue for many years. I came across a parliamentary question only this morning that I tabled on 21 February 2001, when the then Minister for Education and Science stated that it was his intention to make a decision on...

School Accommodation. (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Of course.

School Accommodation. (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I asked the Minister to come down and he did not.

School Accommodation. (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: That is a complete cop out.

School Accommodation. (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: More shanty.