Results 20,521-20,540 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan

Garda Stations. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome what the Minister has said in respect of the building programme. In the specific context of the reordering of the Garda divisions along county boundaries, that will give rise to a situation where specific Garda stations in parts of the country where the jurisdictional changes will impact will require specific targeted upgrading, which is not included on the list as mentioned by the...

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I put it to the Minister that this has been a most disappointing campaign on the part of the Government. The Garda reserve process has resulted in failure. It was the brainchild of a former Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Michael McDowell who is on record as stating that the Government target would see figures in the order of 900 reservists by 2006. The programme for...

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: There are fewer than 14,000 gardaí now.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: There are still fewer than 14,000 now.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: That commitment still has not been fulfilled.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: There are fewer than 14,000 gardaí.

Garda Reserve Force. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: No, there are fewer.

Recidivism Rate. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes committed every year for the past five years by offenders on bail; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21110/08]

Recidivism Rate. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: What exactly is the problem here? We have had a difficulty with our bail laws for many years and the House has attempted on a number of occasions to address this matter as it gives rise to significant public concern. We had the 1984 Act and 12 years later we had a bail referendum, following which we had the Bail Act. In 2006 and 2007 we had further criminal justice Acts. I have not seen...

Crime Prevention. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I put it to the Minister that he should not underestimate the importance of a canine unit for each Garda division. He should ensure that sufficient resources are made available to allow not only for the training of the dogs for each Garda division but for the location of a dog unit in the headquarters of every Garda division throughout the country. The case for this is overwhelming and must...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: On the Order of Business and the manner in which we order our business in the House, there are only three full weeks and one half week left before the summer recess. In the justice area, 48 Bills are promised and due, many of which are mentioned, on a daily basis, on the Order of Business over a wide range of issues, from the covert surveillance Bill to the criminal justice (cybercrime) Bill...

Order of Business. (28 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I ask the Taoiseach to ensure that spokespersons are notified by the Whip's office of the priority list.

Court Procedures. (27 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome my constituency colleague, Deputy John Moloney, to the Dáil Chamber in his ministerial capacity and I wish him well in health and happiness in that role. I wish to address the current situation regarding outstanding warrants and court orders, committal applications and other applications, be they bench warrants or otherwise, that have gone unenforced. I do not have the exact...

Written Answers — Unemployment Levels: Unemployment Levels (27 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 143: To ask the Taoiseach the numbers unemployed in both County Carlow and County Kilkenny; the way these figures have varied for each year since 1995 for unemployment numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20633/08]

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (27 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Transport the status of funding for the Thomastown relief road; when it is hoped to commence works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20627/08]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (27 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 298: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is proposed to purchase additional lands for industrial development in the Carlow town area following the decision of a new business announced for the town taking up all of the lands in the existing business park; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20631/08]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (27 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 299: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of existing Industrial Development Authority supported jobs in both County Carlow and County Kilkenny; the way these figures have varied for each year since 1995; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20632/08]

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (27 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 351: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the proposed amalgamation of secondary schools in New Ross town, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20622/08]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (27 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 399: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the renovation of Glenmore Garda Station in County Kilkenny; when works are scheduled to be finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20629/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (27 May 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 400: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is proposed to create a new Garda district within the new Carlow/Kilkenny Division in the south Kilkenny-Ferrybank area to deal with areas formerly attached to the Waterford and Clonmel districts which will now be included in the new Carlow-Kilkenny division; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20630/08]