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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Senator referring to profound constitutional issues?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On a technical point, it must be said in the first instance that, whatever about the merits or otherwise of amendment 86(f), I have no doubt that it would sit better if it were closer to section 11(8), to which it more appropriately relates. I am happy to have a look at it in that context. I have listened to Senator McDowell and I am somewhat concerned about the motive for the amendment....

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is perfectly reasonable to question the motivation of the Senator in any amendment. However, I go back to the import of what Senator McDowell has said as far as particular positions are concerned.I will look at the issue between now and Report Stage and draft an amendment more appropriate to section 11. If the aim of the amendment - this goes to the motivation of Senator McDowell - is to...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: -----that is producing the finest cream to such an extent that before all of the milk is produced, it kicks over the bucket. I am willing to go along with him as far as an individual position is concerned, but I will not contemplate an amendment that would offer a blanket exemption across the board for serving members of the Judiciary. I regret that he commenced his contribution by saying...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is the Senator sure?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would certainly be looking at the High Court or courts that might be regarded as the higher courts.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As I have indicated, I am prepared to reflect on the matter in the light of what Senator McDowell said, with a view towards tabling an appropriate amendment on Report Stage to section 11 or thereabouts.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: That is not necessarily the case. There must be a vacancy.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It cannot be filled without a process.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: No. There must be a process.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am introducing a process here. That is what it is all about, not the "ad hocery" or the tap on the shoulder practice that the Senator has been supporting.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is "ad hocery".

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I assure the Deputy and the House that the Government takes gun crime particularly seriously. I keep in regular contact with An Garda Síochána, which enjoys the full support of this House. That is evidenced by record investment of in excess of €1.7 billion in the force. I assure the Deputy that we keep our legislative programme under review. In the event of there being...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I broadly share the view of the Deputy. It is an urgent and important matter. I assure him of every effort on the part of the Government and, in particular, my Department, which convened a group of interested stakeholders across a range of Departments and local authorities. I acknowledge receipt of the report and I assure him that it is gaining full attention. I expect to be in a position...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am very keen to ensure progress is reported on this long-outstanding issue in order to provide the O'Farrell family and the community with answers. There is an extensive debate on a motion this afternoon in the Upper House. I would be happy to deal with the matter more comprehensively by way of a Commencement debate attached to the motion. I assure Deputy Breathnach that the scoping...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would be happy to engage on a bilateral basis with the Deputy. There appears to be a form of misinterpretation or misunderstanding as to the operation of the scheme. A number of conditions that must be complied with have been laid down in legislation. I am not sure if the Deputy is adverting to any particular scheme. I suggest he may be but a number of applications have been...

National Children's Hospital: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is predictable from Deputy Barry.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together. My Department has not commissioned any reports from the firms detailed in the period in question. On the matter of consultants contracted to perform work, following a competitive tender process, EY was engaged to assist in the delivery of the Annual Audit Work Programme, working with the Internal Audit Unit under the direction of the Head...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The statutory conditions for naturalisation set out in the Irish Nationality & Citizenship Act 1956, as amended, require that an applicant have a period of 1 year's continuous residence in the State immediately before the date of application. In addition, an applicant must have four years residence in the State during the 8 years immediately preceding that period (in the case of an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...