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

Charles Flanagan: There was no locked gate.

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

Charles Flanagan: That is not true.

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

Charles Flanagan: I will hand over to Deputy Stanton but I will say to Deputy Danny Healy-Rae that we will continue to work hard with local management, stakeholders, non-governmental organisations and, in particular, with the HSE and public health to ensure that every possible support continues to be given to the residents in Cahersiveen and other centres in this time of difficulty and challenge.

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

Charles Flanagan: That will continue.

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

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the serious challenge that is direct provision in particular in the context of the current public health situation but I assure all Deputies that improvements are being carried out on a daily basis to ensure the comforts of all of those involved. There are actually 69 residents in Cahersiveen. There is capacity for 150. Anybody who has tested positive was given the...

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.

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

Charles Flanagan: That is not true at all. That is not right. We did not say that.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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.

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...

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.