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Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2020 and ending on 29th June, 2021.

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: It is deeply regrettable that domestic abuse and sexual violence are so prevalent across society that we are discussing these issues in the Dáil. However, I very much welcome the fact that Deputies are here and that people are participating in seeking ways to combat these horrific crimes and to be briefed on the response across the justice sector, particularly during the pandemic where...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I am sure it is available through the usual channels.

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I apologise if it is not.

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: In the few moments available to me I want to address some of the issues that have been raised by Deputy Tully, and indeed Deputy Martin Kenny, in this slot. Both Deputies have echoed what has been a common grievance on the part of Deputies over the past few minutes, that is, in respect of the availability of refuge places which, I wish to acknowledge, is patchy in parts of the country and...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the importance of the information and assistance campaign undertaken through the national airwaves and at local level during the pandemic. I assure Deputy Farrell that funding will continue to be made available to ensure that information campaigns are evident and are heard. The other issue raised by Deputy Farrell, echoing the earlier contributions of many Deputies,...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: On the last point, which was raised by a number of Deputies, the offence of coercive control was introduced into our criminal law code fairly recently. While there has been just one conviction for this offence, there are a number of ongoing cases, particulars of which have been reported in the national media. During the course of the Covid emergency, the Garda informed me that its members...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I was the Opposition spokesperson at the time.

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Again, I acknowledge the work of my Department and, in particular, the work of my hard-working colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, in terms of national strategies. I do not disagree with what Deputy Howlin has said insofar as having an overarching Minister of State who would have responsibility for a number of Departments. I am thinking of housing and the matter of refuges,...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge shortcomings in the provision of appropriate refuge accommodation. This is the subject of a review being undertaken by Tusla. I expect that will take place in the course of the summer and early autumn. I acknowledge the provision for an audit in the programme for Government which, if agreed, will be the subject matter of an early debate in the House.

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputy for her contribution. Notwithstanding that we have been in an unprecedented pandemic for the past few months, I was pleased to liaise regularly with the Courts Service, which has a long association with my Department, and the Garda Síochána in order to ensure that the system responded where appropriate and necessary. For the benefit of the Deputy and in response...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: Services will be provided, particularly those providing psychological and psychiatric assistance for people with trauma.

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: On Garda resources, I acknowledge the tremendous work on the part of the Garda Síochána during the course of the emergency which, as the Deputy acknowledges, has been lauded by many of the non-governmental organisations and indeed by the population generally. As Minister for Justice and Equality, I have been pleased to preside over a situation where we have managed to invest record...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: I, too, acknowledge the work of the non-governmental organisations working alongside the statutory agencies in a collaborative manner. I have to say, however, that Tusla's funding of services is currently over €25 million this year. The work that was done by the organisations referred to by the Deputy - I would add in the Rape Crisis Network of Ireland and the Dublin Rape Crisis...

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Charles Flanagan: That is not a point of order.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Joint Committee (30 Sep 2020)

Charles Flanagan: We have a quorum and will commence in public session. I have an immediate difficulty to put to members, namely, that Deputies are required to be in the convention centre at or before 4.45 p.m. As such, I propose that we try to get as much of our business done as we can within the next 55 to 60 minutes. I apologise to the Senators but it would be neither fair nor feasible for the committee...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (30 Sep 2020)

Charles Flanagan: No. 9 is EU scrutiny under Schedule A. It is COM (2020) 234. It is proposed that this proposal, having been discussed, does not want any further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed. Schedule B is COMs (2020) 28, 51, 52, 195, 57, 357, 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 432 and 622. It is proposed that these proposals, having been noted, do not warrant any further scrutiny. Is that agreed? Agreed....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (6 Oct 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 727. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in counties Laois and Offaly who were granted home help hours in 2020; if numbers are above or below the national average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28699/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (6 Oct 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 728. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that CHO 8 is experiencing a long waiting time for approval and delivery of home help services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28700/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (7 Oct 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an emergency works application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29015/20]