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Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (26 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: For the information of Members, I have an opening statement on a series of amendments with particular reference to health and social care professionals.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Acting Chair for her assistance and apologise to Deputies if there is a lack of clarity on my part. My contribution will relate to Parts 4 and 5, which will amend the Health Acts that make reference to health and social care professions, as well as the Mental Health Act 2001. In this emergency, additional healthcare staff will be required to cope with staff illness and an...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: It is important that the Ceann Comhairle, as guardian of Members' interests in this House, makes clear that what is being proposed is in order, is legal and in compliance with Standing Orders. I take exception to Deputy Catherine Murphy saying that there may be intended or unintended consequences. What we are doing today in this House is as a result of misrepresentation, innuendo and...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: What are the unintended consequences? Everything is a conspiracy according to the Deputy. There is a daily conspiracy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: There is a daily conspiracy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Has the Business Committee agreed that this matter be taken today?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: That is a very poor reflection on our parliamentary process. The Business Committee needs to have a look at itself and its relationship with the parties opposite.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Where stands the motion relating to the withdrawal of the Guerin report?

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Until when?

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I have asked my question for the day; I will not be asking any more. I express my deepest condolences to all who have lost loved ones in this horrific pandemic and wish a safe recovery to all those fighting the virus. I pay particular tribute to front-line workers throughout the sector, including gardaí and Garda staff, prison staff, courts officers and...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I have good news for Deputy Brendan Smith. I will not get a chance to respond.

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I have good news about rent supplement.

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: The answer to Deputy Heydon's question is "Yes". I assure him and the House that my Department is engaged in work for two sets of legislative change regarding personal insolvency. We are considering specific formal or procedural statutory requirements which are often difficult or impracticable in the context of compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. There are a small number of requirements...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I regret that I do not have much time to deal with the issues raised. I would be happy to prepare a note for Deputy Costello regarding the Data Protection Commissioner and demonstrate in real terms the increase in budget, staff, and other resources such as the headquarters, having regard to the point which the Deputy rightly makes about the importance of our Data Protection Commissioner. I...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In respect of the task force, as a long-standing Member of the House, Deputy Sherlock will be aware that these are operational issues for An Garda Síochána. I assure the Deputy and the House that, from my personal knowledge and my discussions and meetings with the Commissioner and his Garda team, every effort is being made on the part of An Garda Síochána to deal with the...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: On direct provision, I am conscious that the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, is present and I am anxious to facilitate his contribution in respect of Cahersiveen. The premises there was offered to my Department last September and assessed by senior officials at the time. In early March, during the early stages of the pandemic, it was deemed appropriate to move residents there from...

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Of course.

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I cannot account for the HSE but I can say that we found out about it from the Deputy's office.

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I will and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the guidance. Deputy Fitzpatrick raised a number of non-Covid-19 related matters, on which I am happy to give him an early reply, with particular reference to the armed support unit and Garda stations and resources in the Louth area. On Covid, Deputy Kenny raised the matter of PPE being deployed to Garda members. This is a matter of importance....

Covid-19 (Justice and Equality): Statements (13 May 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I want to join Deputy Fitzpatrick in offering my condolences to those who passed away in that particular nursing home. As Minister for Justice and Equality, I do not have a direct role but, of course, I would be happy to convey the views of Deputy Fitzpatrick to my Cabinet colleagues, and I will.