Results 20,601-20,620 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: I apologise to Deputy O'Rourke if, for some reason, I stood in my place intending to speak before her.
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: It is just that I did not see her.
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: I was called upon by the Chair in any event. I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a contribution, however short, on these important matters. This is the fourth opportunity we have had since last October to discuss cancer services, particularly in the midlands, and cancer reports. We can dwell on the past but it is an exercise in futility. I agree with Deputy O'Rourke that we must...
- Private Rented Accommodation. (22 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions he has taken since the recently highlighted low and acceptable housing standards for private rental tenants in receipt of the rent supplement; the communication he has had with local authorities on the matter; the way he will ensure that such breaches of standards do not continue; and if he will...
- Written Answers — Rural Policing: Rural Policing (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the future of rural policing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14114/08]
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which firearms were used in respect of each year from 1998 to date in 2008; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases where convictions were secured; if he is satisfied with the level of detection and conviction in such cases; and if...
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in respect of adapting an existing ward at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin to provide isolation units for cystic fibrosis inpatients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14013/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of the 11 principal recommendations of a report (details supplied) that have been fully implemented to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14014/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the Health Service Executive operated drug treatment clinic at Portlaoise, County Laois is not fully operational despite the significant problem with heroin abuse in particular in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14473/08]
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 475: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the situation regarding a school (details supplied) in County Laois which has been awaiting a classroom extension for three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14550/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of an application for a new school (details supplied) in County Laois. [14551/08]
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a site will be selected by her Department for a new school (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14552/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the small school grant will be available to schools in the academic year 2008/2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14553/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 479: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when her Department will give final approval to a school building project (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14554/08]
- Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 551: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of cases of murder in which knives or sharp implements were used in respect of each year from 1998 to date in 2008; the number of such cases in which prosecutions for murder were initiated; the number of such cases where convictions were secured; if he is satisfied with the level of detection and conviction in...
- Departmental Funding. (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take following the recent report of the Garda audit committee, which documents the chronic underfunding of the Garda SÃochána. [14242/08]
- Departmental Funding. (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Not enough is being done to deal with the problem of crime in Dublin and in the country. The key to resolving it in the interim is to sufficiently resource the Garda. There are not sufficient resources and, in spite of the Minister's reply that increased resources have been granted, with which I do not have a difficulty, the omens are not good. Last year, a Supplementary Estimate of â¬25...
- Departmental Funding. (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: In spite of what the Minister says, the only benchmark or yardstick that can be used for serious crimes ranging from murder to common assault is statistics. One must contrast the resources available to the Garda with those available to criminal gangs. Last week it was reported a gang had bought 4 x 4 BMWs costing â¬200,000 and a 14 year old in Limerick had a bullet proof vest supplied by...
- Liquor Licensing Laws. (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he proposes to take in the context of the recent report of the alcohol advisory group. [14243/08]
- Liquor Licensing Laws. (17 Apr 2008)
Charles Flanagan: I welcome the fact that the Minister engaged in setting up the committee and I was pleased to have the opportunity to make a submission when the chairman and members of the group met with the all-party Dáil committee. I am somewhat surprised that the Minister is sticking to his stated aim of having legislation enacted by the summer. I would have thought that if he was looking for the type...