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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Exactly; that is my point.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am not dictated to by "Today with Sean O'Rourke".

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: This is more about by-electioneering than anything else.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: This is about the by-election, as Deputy Micheál Martin is well aware.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Is this relevant?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: No.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I do. I find it staggering that Senators are in such a lather over this issue. I am merely putting non-laypersons in this jurisdiction on the same footing as non-laypersons from outside the jurisdiction. It is perfectly normal. I do not see any circumstances in which we should be constrained from appointing a person who practised here as a barrister and who was for a period a layperson,...

Seanad: Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to have the opportunity to make a statement to the House on the matter of supports for international protection applicants. We had a thoughtful and respectful debate on this issue in the other House on 13 November. I am sure today will be the same.I simply want to reflect on the fact that the international humanitarian laws which we are bound by as proud and active members of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Money Laundering (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have consulted with An Garda Síochána in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy. I am informed that it is not possible to provide the information requested.  Detected incidents of money laundering are recorded in various ways by An Garda Síochána.  I have been advised by the Garda authorities that to examine all detected incidents associated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The resources provided by Government to An Garda Síochána have reached record levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion and this is due to increase further to an unprecedented €1.88 billion for 2020.  The capital budget for An Garda Síochána has also been significantly increased - a total of €92 million was provided this year,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Status Applications (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, for reasons of maintaining full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State.   An applicant for such protection status, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm that the correspondence referred to by the Deputy was received in my Department on 17 October 2019. As the correspondence in question relates to a legal action, I understand that the Office of the Chief State Solicitor will respond directly on the matter.  The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that the Deputy's question relates to correspondence received by my Department in October 2019. I can confirm to the Deputy that a response will issue shortly in that regard.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (27 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: It will not be possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy when it has been collated.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I only disagree with one issue in the Deputy's submission. This is not a Garda scheme; this is a community scheme and it is important that it remains such a scheme. I am happy that the law is clear in this issue and the practice is that the majority of local authorities have also taken on board their role in the scheme. I want to ensure that all interested groups in both rural and urban...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I too wish to acknowledge the importance that many communities attach to CCTV and the sense of security it can bring. The key point is that these are community CCTV schemes, not Garda CCTV schemes. An Garda Síochána previously indicated to my Department that it uses CCTV in almost every criminal investigation, during major public events and sporting occasions, in the investigation...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I readily accept that communities have an entitlement to feel safe and secure. I visited the area during the summer and have been in contact with people in the area since then. I spoke to the Minister, Deputy Bruton, this morning. Currently there are 116 gardaí assigned to the Coolock area, together with 17 Garda staff. The Garda is enjoying record levels of resources under this...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Taoiseach and I will be in Templemore on Friday next to oversee the graduation of a further 200 gardaí.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: If Members of the House listen to the news on a daily basis, they will hear the results of what is a relentless pursuit on the part of An Garda Síochána of those involved in organised crime and criminal activity. That will continue in the Coolock area, in the north inner city and in Darndale.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will be aware that a number of Departments are involved in action on this matter. I again confirm progress in my Department on the setting up of the judicial council, which I expect to be complete by the end of this year in a few weeks. Allied to that is the action on the part of the Garda, in conjunction with the insurance industry, to deal with the issue of fraudulent and...