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Seanad: Criminal Records (Exchange of Information) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to express my appreciation to Senators for supporting the Bill.

Seanad: Civil Law (Costs in Probate Matters) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: On Committee Stage I accepted the amendment proposed by Senator McDowell.I indicated my intention to consult further with the Office of the Attorney General and arising from those consultations, I am proposing the amendment as currently constructed. The effect of this amendment will be to confirm that it would continue to be open to a court to order costs in favour of an unsuccessful party...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I would be very open to the suggestion made by Deputy McDonald but I believe it would be very unfair to the process if we were to pre-empt what is a very important review and study undertaken by Ms Norah Gibbons, whom I met in recent weeks. Deputy McDonald or any other Deputy should feel free to make a submission. I expect to have a report in March of next year. I assure the House,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: This is a disgrace.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It is nonsense.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There has already been progress on this issue. I acknowledge the interest on the part of Deputy Eugene Murphy and others. Only yesterday evening in the presence of the Chief Justice, I formally launched and signed the order for the coming into effect of the Judicial Council. A part of the council’s component is the personal injuries guidelines committee which will assist Deputy...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am not sure what the point was.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is that in terms of the Garda Síochána?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: There is ongoing continuing professional development regarding that. I acknowledge the importance of the reforms - in excess of 150 - in the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland report which are proceeding apace. I would be happy to engage with the Deputy bilaterally on any specific point upon which he would require further clarification.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Government approved the plan earlier in the week. I am satisfied that the Garda Commissioner will now commence implementing the scheme. A sum of €6.5 million has been made available. It was always going to be a targeted scheme designed to proceed along the lines as envisaged in the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. It is expected that real progress...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Legal Aid Board provides legal advice and aid under the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996-2017. The Board delivers these services through directly employed solicitors in its network of law centres around the country and private solicitors from its private practitioner panels. Applicants for legal aid must meet the financial eligibility criteria under...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service Data (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Legal Aid Board provides legal advice and aid under the Civil Legal Aid Act 1995 and the Civil Legal Aid Regulations 1996-2017. The Board delivers these services through directly employed solicitors in its network of law centres around the country and private solicitors from its private practitioner panels. There is no requirement for an applicant to cite individual sections of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As set out in my responses to Parliamentary Question 105 of 3 October and Parliamentary Question 276 of 12 November, the data requested is not maintained by the Department of Justice and Equality. I requested the information concerned from the Courts Service and they undertook to contact the Deputy directly if any further information was available. I have since consulted further with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have requested a report from the Garda authorities in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy directly once I receive it.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Services Regulation (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The issue of claims harvesting, whereby people involved in accidents are pursued by on-line and other entities for commercial gain and encouraged or induced to lodge insurance injury claims, is one which is increasingly complex to govern. Spurred on by advances in business technology and electronic media, those who operate harvesting entities in contravention of the law...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, and this includes the provision of information on the courts system. I have requested information from the Courts Service in relation to this matter and the Courts Service has stated it will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, and this includes the provision of information on the courts system. I have requested information from the Courts Service in relation to this matter and the Courts Service has stated it will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Fines Data (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions, which include the provision of information on the courts system.  In order to be of assistance to the Deputy, however, I have had enquiries made with the Courts Service. On foot of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bench Warrants (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Bench warrants are most commonly issued by the District Court after a person has failed to appear in court. I am informed by the Courts Service that, since the commencement of the Fines (Payment and Recovery) Act 2014 on 11 January 2016, Judges have also issued bench warrants for people who fail to attend hearings on foot of being issued with a Fines Enforcement Notice. I am informed by the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (18 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I regret that it was not possible to compile the information requested in the time available. I will write directly to the Deputy very shortly.