Results 20,301-20,320 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan

Garda Equipment. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Does the Minister accept newspaper reports from the early summer which claimed key evidence in murder trials was left piled on top of lockers in Garda stations because of the absence of secure units? This is wholly unacceptable for the criminal justice system. Is the Minister confirming that the divisional property stores are still confined to the two pilot project locations? If that is...

Garda Equipment. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It is neither feasible nor fair of the Minister to put the entire onus of this matter on the Garda Síochána when he speaks of proposed improvements. He knows Garda improvements are dependent on Garda resources which, in turn, are dependent on the Minister and the manner in which he makes them available. With the economic downturn, will the Minister confirm the €260 million promised for...

Internet Gambling. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It is unacceptable for the Minister to hide behind the absence of an all-party Dáil committee on this issue. Urgent action is needed. The Minister stated he does not have figures with regard to gambling in Ireland. Will he accept what was stated by Betfair, one of the busiest Internet gambling companies, that Ireland is the third largest market in the world for Internet gambling? Will the...

Internet Gambling. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: This is the first time since the Minister took office that he has sought any form of consensus. It does not suit him.

Internet Gambling. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: That was a generation ago. This is a history lesson.

Internet Gambling. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: The stakes are high if this Minister is looking for consensus.

Garda Operations. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome the fact that the Minister has moved to distance himself from the comments made by his Government colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy McGuinness, in another outburst of some importance. The Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, should proceed with the setting up of a stand-alone missing persons unit, which has proved successful in...

Garda Operations. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Worry does not excuse an outburst.

Garda Deployment. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It is with some reluctance that I raise this issue, which is occurring in a town some distance from my constituency, but I raise it because of its seriousness. It is totally unacceptable that, in a very small area of Waterford city in recent times, 14 houses have been burnt down, two children have been shot and injured and a large cache of weapons has been uncovered and seized. People are...

Garda Reserve. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the operation of the Garda Reserve since its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32767/08]

Garda Reserve. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: While I did not hear the Minister give the figure, the number of Garda reservists is in the region of 300. I make the point in the context of the promise and commitment by the then Minister, Mr. McDowell, that there would be 900 Garda reservists in place by 2006. This Minister has been something of a failure. A sizeable town in my constituency, Portlaoise, my home town, has the benefit of...

Garda Reserve. (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: That is dreadful. Three in one large region is not a good benchmark.

Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: If the Minister wants to get value for money, he should start by looking at his own office.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (1 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the annual road worthiness test for public buses and HGVs is meeting required safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32640/08]

Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (1 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 68: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her attention has been drawn to delays in the registration of business names in the Companies Registration Office; if, having regard to the importance of such procedure, the situation will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32850/08]

Written Answers — Prison Staff: Prison Staff (1 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will seek a report from the Irish Prison Service on the transfer without reason or adequate explanation of a person (details supplied); and if he is satisfied that proper and accepted procedure and practice were adopted and followed. [33005/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Oct 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a building project at a school (details supplied) in County Laois ; the reason the project has not progressed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32846/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Sep 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 744: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the minimum and maximum number of Gardaí scheduled to be available to police the streets of Dublin on each Saturday night during the months of July, August and September 2008 based on currently arranged holiday leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29399/08]

Written Answers — Assaults on Gardaí: Assaults on Gardaí (24 Sep 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 745: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí on leave as of 10 July 2008, due to assaults carried out on them in the course of their duty; the proportion they form of the Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29400/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Sep 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 750: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of policing All Ireland finals in each of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and the scheduled cost in 2008; the contribution to the cost in pecuniary and percentage terms made by the Gaelic Athletic Association; if he is satisfied that sufficient contributions are made by the GAA to policing; and if he will make a...