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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is ten years because it is deemed to be good practice in the circumstances. Not unusually they are in the public or private sector.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not think it is reasonable that at this Stage of the legislation we should be in a position to put figures on allowances or superannuation. I say to Senator Norris that it is entirely appropriate in similar legislation that these would be issues to be determined by the commission with the approval of the Minister and, of course, the involvement of the Minister for Public Expenditure and...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: This is a standard provision. There is nothing new. It is in accordance with many precedents in many pieces of legislation over the past number of years, including the Legal Services Regulation Act, the Property Services (Regulation) Act and the Human Rights and Equality Commission Act. I am not sure where the Senator is coming from.

Estimates for Public Services 2018: Leave to Introduce (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2018:—Vote 12 — Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 13 — Office of Public Works (Supplementary Estimate). Vote 27 — International Co-operation (Supplementary Estimate)....

Estimates for Public Services 2018: Referral to Select Committee (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move:That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December, 2018, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to the following Select Committees, as appropriate, pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(c) and 182(3), which shall report back to the Dáil by no later than 12th December:—Vote 12 —...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 to 147, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, it is the role of An Garda Síochána to investigate alleged offences, to gather whatever evidence may be available and to submit a report to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP, who is independent in the performance of her functions, then decides whether or not someone should...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has advised that Naas/North...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that, in line with the recommendation of the Effectiveness and Renewal Group (ERG) in its First Report in June 2018, my Department is now aligned around two pillars, Criminal Justice, and Civil Law and Equality respectively.  Ms. Oonagh McPhillips is the Deputy Secretary with responsibility for Criminal Justice and Ms. Oonagh Buckley has recently been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics.  However, it is my understanding that the CSO are not currently producing statistics on crimes with a discriminatory motive.  As outlined in the Policing Plan for 2018,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Home Repossessions Rate (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I regret that it has not been possible to compile the requested data within the limited time available. In the circumstances, I will communicate directly with the Deputy when available information has been assembled.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Cases (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the first-named person is a named party in a civil action initiated against the Minister for Justice and Equality, Ireland, the Attorney General and the Garda Commissioner, relating to matters which arose during his tenure as Garda Commissioner.  In accordance with section 48 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, on the recommendation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Policy (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Work is underway in my Department to address the recommendations relating to harmful communications online made in the Report on Cyber Security for Children and Young Adults published by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs in March 2018.  Harmful communications, particularly online, can cause significant damage to victims. I am aware that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate disciplinary matters including dismissal and suspension within An Garda Síochána are governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, and the Garda Síochána (Discipline Regulations, 2007). Section 11, Subsections 1 & 2, of the Garda Síochána Act provides for the removal from office by the Government of the Garda...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge what Senator Bacik has said. I would be interested in hearing from her on the matter in the discussion on the section or in the course of the amendments, whichever she deems most appropriate. On the matter of amendment No. 72, which was moved last night in the absence of Senator Bacik and to which she made brief reference, the amendment seeks to delete part of the amendment to...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Senator Norris is not at risk of losing his faculties.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not disagree.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I invite the Senator to make the point.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Has the Senator the definition from the 2015 Act?