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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: We expect that it will be published early in the new year.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It does not sound unreasonable to me. I would be happy to engage with the Deputy, seek a report from the Prison Service and see how we can meet the concerns of Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to be here for the conclusion of this debate. I acknowledge the contribution of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, earlier when I was in the Seanad. As was mentioned earlier, I very much welcome the research published today by Dr. Johnny Connolly of the University of Limerick, UL. I wish to assure the House, as it was mentioned earlier today by Deputies...

Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (11 Dec 2019)

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

Blasphemy (Abolition of Offences and Related Matters) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Bill before us this evening does not vary from the general scheme as published. Section 1 is an avoidance of doubt provision, sections 2 and 3 remove reference to "blasphemous" in section 7 of the Censorship of Films Act 1923, section 4 is as is. It repeals sections 36 and 37 of the 2009 Act. Section 5 is a standard citation and commencement provision. I am not sure of the extent...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second time." I am pleased to be here today to present the Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 to this House. The purpose of the Bill is to consolidate and simplify the law relating to perjury and related offences and for that purpose to update certain penalties. The Members of this House will be aware that this Bill was initiated in the Seanad just...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy is confused. In fact, he is confused most of the time. He should talk to his colleague about it.

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy is confused.

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy does not raise it when I am here. Does he raise it when I am not here?

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I again affirm that the Government is committed to passing this Bill, which I introduced in the House today. I welcome the support of Members and hope the Bill passes all Stages in this House. Deputy Troy asked me a question but is engaged otherwise when the answer is being given. He seems to be the master of the soundbite on this issue. I again thank Senator Ó Céidigh for moving...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Domestic Violence: Statements (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I very much welcome this opportunity to discuss with Members this important but profoundly disturbing topic. Domestic violence is a scourge on our society. While it is not always immediately visible or spoken about by victims, the fact is that it affects people from all walks of life in all age groups. Last week, my Department was involved in a conference organised by the National...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is important to be clear that under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner has responsibility for management of An Garda Síochána and for the allocation and efficient use of Garda resources. This includes responsibility for personnel matters and the distribution of personnel across the various Garda Divisions. I have requested a report from...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion, increasing to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Garda authorities that the number of times an on-duty Garda vehicle has been involved in an accident while on duty in 2019 up to and including 30 November is 496. The following table provided to me by the Garda authorities provides a breakdown of the different incidents involving on-duty Garda vehicles in 2019. The table includes information on ramming incidents and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received in my Department from the person referred to by the Deputy on 28 March 2019. Applications are processed, in the chronological order in which they are received, with a view to establishing whether the applicants meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation. The application will be submitted to me for decision...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda College (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 as amended, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for management and control of An Garda Síochána, including responsibility for personnel matters and by arranging for the recruitment, training and appointment of its members. The Commissioner has indicated that there will be four attestations in 2020, most likely on the following dates: 21...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Advertising Expenditure (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 166 and 167 together. My Department engages in public information campaigns, where appropriate, in order to draw attention to important issues in the Justice and Equality sector. The main awareness campaign the Department runs aims to target domestic, sexual and gender based violence. The 'No Excuses' campaign is a high impact media campaign designed...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am happy to abide by the time-honoured and oft-tested wording that is included in section 4 of the Bill, which places a particular emphasis on the fact that expenses are to be sanctioned and monitored, if appropriate, by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: This is ground that has been well covered in both Houses, but in particular in this House during the past year and a half.The amendment in which the Senator is seeking to make provision to the effect that the Public Appointment Service and the commission to uphold judicial independence provides for certain restrictions on the motivation of persons seeking to be appointed as lay members of the...