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Financial Resolution No. 3: Stamp Duties - Section 126AA Bank Levy (8 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...debates. I repeat, however, that it is the view of the Minister and his Department that there are several strong reasons not to increase the yield further and to ensure that it remains at the current €150 million yield. It is important we ensure that the full cost does not fall on consumers through higher interest rates on loans and higher banking fees. Those are outcomes that...

Financial Resolution No. 3: Stamp Duties - Section 126AA Bank Levy (8 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I move:(1) THAT section 126AA of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (No. 31 of 1999) be amended in subsection (6) by substituting “170 per cent” for “59 per cent”. (2) THAT paragraph (1) of this Resolution shall apply in relation to a statement to be delivered in accordance with section 126AA(2) of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 for the year 2019 and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...Road Safety Performance Index award, in recognition of the considerable progress made in terms of road safety. It should be noted that Ireland was the second safest EU member state in terms of road deaths per million inhabitants in 2018. However maintaining progress in road safety requires consistent ongoing attention and in the first instance it should be noted that up to 85% of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penalty Points System (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...their driving licence. I am aware of these media reports and welcome this opportunity to clarify the position in relation to the figures reported. In the first instance it should be noted that up to 85% of all road traffic fines are paid by motorists on receipt of the relevant Fixed Charge Notice issued by An Garda Síochána.  It is important to understand that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...Safety Council’s prestigious Road Safety Performance Index award, in recognition of the considerable progress made in terms of road safety. Ireland was the second safest EU member state in terms of road deaths per million inhabitants in 2018. However maintaining progress in road safety requires consistent ongoing attention and in the first instance it should be noted that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion.  Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021.  This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (3 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in Garda ICT, the Garda fleet and the Garda estate - in total, the Garda capital allocation has increased from €61 million to €92 million in 2019, which represents a 50% increase. In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...xed;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be mobile,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (17 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...xed;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be mobile,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...engagement, provide reassurance to citizens and to deter crime. An unprecedented €1.76 billion has been allocated to the Garda Vote for 2019, as well as capital investment amounting to €92 million this year. This significant investment is supporting progress towards achievement of the Government's plan for an overall Garda workforce of 21,000 personnel by 2021, comprising...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion.  Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drugs Seizures (6 Sep 2019)

Charles Flanagan: .... The continued disruption of the supply of all illicit drugs remains a priority for An Garda Síochána and the other state agencies tasked with responsibilities in this regard. Since its establishment in 2015, the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, which manages national and international drug trafficking and organised crime investigations, has continued to make...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (10 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...pleased to present the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2019. The purpose of this Bill is to amend the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Act 2015. The Magdalen restorative justice ex gratiascheme was established in 2013 on foot of the recommendations contained in the Magdalen commission report, otherwise known as the Quirke report....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (10 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...xed;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be mobile,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (10 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...xed;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be mobile,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (9 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion.  Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021.  This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Equipment (9 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion.  Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021.  This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (2 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...xed;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána can be mobile,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (26 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in Garda ICT, the Garda fleet and the Garda estate - in total, the Garda capital allocation has increased from €61 million to €92 million in 2019, which represents a 50% increase. In accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport Data (25 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...xed;ochána have reached unprecedented levels, with an allocation for 2019 of €1.76 billion. Very significant capital investment is also being made in An Garda Síochána, including a total of €46 million for investment in the Garda fleet between 2016 and 2021. This continuing investment is intended to ensure that An Garda Síochána has a modern,...