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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (25 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: 530. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the position further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 13 February 2014 in respect of which the member of the public wishes to clarify that the question related to the function and role of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission rather than an individual complaint; in this context the question does not relate to an...

An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Whether it be in the Judiciary or the House, a perception of bias in the adjudication of decisions, no matter how unfounded, is corrosive. We need to change the situation in this country where people rightfully believe we are not all treated equally. Whether a judge was corrupt, that judges were chosen to make certain decisions in a certain political direction is wrong. I apply the same to...

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: On a point of order, I spoke on this Bill earlier today, as did two other Members of the Technical Group and I have since been following the debate from my office. I understand there is a sense of urgency among Government Deputies that more Opposition Members come to the House. If the Chair could facilitate us by providing a potential list of speakers, Members would be able to plan their...

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: I spoke earlier.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Does the Acting Chair not realise that as there are twice as many Government Deputies as Opposition Deputies, it is inevitable there will be more Government speaking time?

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Please do not manipulate that reality. I am going back to my office to work. I apologise for doing that.

Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: When a railroad is built and someone suggests that a service be developed the first thing the people who want rail ask is, when was the last time any of these things made a profit. Apart from tolled roads, when did a road last make a profit? No one ever asks that question. The road from Castlerea to Galway has never made a profit. It is not possible. On the basis of what many people say...

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Yes.

Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Is it a hangover from British rule in this country that one is not a whistleblower but a snitch? That is how one is classified if one blows the whistle. That is how this State has classified Maurice McCabe and John Wilson. The clinician who blew the whistle on the One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest standard of care in the psychiatric institution in Galway is classified as a snitch....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: The Minister stated we needed to get back to a space where people had full confidence in GSOC. How can they do so if he has described what GSOC did as unfortunate and when he has criticised it in numerous ways?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Since becoming Minister, does he believe the public has more or less confidence in the Garda?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Regarding the so-called StingRay technology, the Minister stated-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Yes. The Minister stated that, according to his information, one could purchase it for in and around €5,000. From where did he get that information? I have been doing my damnedest to see if I can purchase one for that amount, but I cannot find anything for less than €25,000.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: My final question is on the basis of a rather alarming meeting I held in my office with a prominent journalist approximately 17 months ago. It has been asked whether the Minister sanctioned surveillance of GSOC. Has he sanctioned the surveillance of any journalist, be it in his job as Minister for Justice and Equality or his other job as Minister for Defence? Has he put any politician...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: I will tell the Chairman why it is related. The journalist also suggested-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: We will leave at that then.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: I will, indeed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: The journalist also suggested - actually, he said "definitely" - he was under surveillance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: That is from where I was coming.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions: Security and Surveillance Issues: Minister for Justice and Equality (19 Feb 2014)

Luke Flanagan: Will the Minister answer my question?