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- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: I will not be accepting this amendment as I detect some discord among the-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: ----- Opposition, which at best will lead to uncertainty. It will be, of course, expected of the new commission to operate in a timely manner and to fill the vacancies as required, which has been the position to date. That is certainly the expectation that will be incumbent on members of the commission. I do not think that there is need for such deadlines. I agree there is an element of...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: I am not accepting the amendment.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: I am.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: The only way to prove Senator Norris's bona fides is by a walk-through vote.
- Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: The Government remains firmly of the view that the best and only way to ensure an orderly withdrawal and to fully protect the Good Friday Agreement is for the UK to ratify the withdrawal agreement. While we sincerely hope the agreement will be accepted by the UK, we must take steps to ensure that, should discussions fail, Ireland is positioned to deal with the fallout from a no-deal Brexit...
- Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: That is not true.
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reports (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: The fatal shooting of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988 was a devastating tragedy for Aidan McAnespie’s family and for the people of Aughnacloy. Given the public disquiet following the shooting, the then Government commissioned a report into the circumstances that was carried out by then Garda Deputy Commissioner Crowley. Given the circumstances in which the Crowley report was...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Garda authorities that the attached table sets out the number of incidents recorded as unlawful gaming in the State. Examples of incidents recorded as unlawful gaming include: - The licensee of a public house is found to have a gaming machine in operation in his pub and therefore commits an offence under the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. - A Person is...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: A ferry service between the Irish port concerned and the port in Spain commenced operations on 9 May 2018. To date, twenty-six Albanian nationals have been intercepted at the Irish Port attempting to enter the State unlawfully. All twenty-six people were refused leave to land by Immigration Officers. Seventeen people were removed from the State in...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the receipt of a recommendation letter from the International Protection Office (IPO) should not be interpreted as a decision on the person’s international protection application. The IPO makes recommendations to the Minister for Justice and Equality, and due diligence must be...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, there has been unprecedented investment in An Garda Síochána in recent years, in support of the Government’s commitment to ensuring a strong and visible police presence throughout the country in order to maintain and strengthen community engagement and provide reassurance to citizens and deter crime. Decisions in relation to the...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: My memory does not need to be refreshed.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: On a point of order, I wish to remind the Chair that this has nothing to do with the amendment. Senator Norris appears to be reading from some legal textbook, but it has nothing to do with the amendment under discussion.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: It seems that this House is rudderless and lacking in any form of leadership. It disappoints me greatly.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: Rudderless.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: He has no intention of concluding.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: That is part of my-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: My point is not the reading; it is the straying from the amendment.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
Charles Flanagan: I am reflecting. I have been reflecting for the last nine months on the Seanad. I will continue to reflect. Thank you for encouraging me to do so.