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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (27 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Ireland's first statutory National Adaptation Framework (NAF) was published in January 2018 and sets out the national strategy to reduce the vulnerability of the country to the negative effects of climate change and to avail of any positive impacts. Under the NAF, a number of Government Departments are required to prepare sectorial adaptation plans in relation to a priority area that they are...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My job as Minister for Justice and Equality is twofold. First, it is to ensure that our legislation is updated and conforms to international best practice and, second, it is to ensure adequate resources for the appropriate agencies, in this case An Garda Síochána. I assure Deputy Broughan that an unprecedented level of funding, to the order of €1.7 billion, is available to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I remind the Deputy that, following his appointment, one of the Taoiseach's first acts was to appoint for the first time a specifically designated Minister for rural affairs with an appropriate budget. I acknowledge the recent announcement by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Ring, of unprecedented funding under the town and village renewal scheme. I do not have the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: However, I would be happy to request that an appropriate note be sent to the Deputy at the earliest opportunity. I assure the burghers of Rostellan that every effort will be made to deal with the issue raised.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can confirm that every consideration is being given to this matter in the context of what is a whole-of-Government approach involving a number of Departments and a review group led by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, under the chairmanship of the Minister of that Department, Deputy Bruton, and comprised of officials from the Departments of Education and...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Before asking the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Griffin, to respond I would like to comment. I was expecting Deputy Pearse Doherty to blame the Government for the lack of success on the part of the Irish soccer team or the departure of Mr. Martin O'Neill, who I wish well.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Howlin has raised an important question-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ----that in the context of the minority Government is one frequently faced by Departments in respect of the constitutional position of Parliament vis-à-visGovernment. I assure Deputy Howlin that every resolution and motion passed, and every Bill introduced in this House is taken seriously. However, this presents Government with challenges in terms of following through in a way that is...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy raised two issues. First, I acknowledge her welcome for the SAVI 2 report. I assure the Deputy that this is a major piece of work, which will take a number of years to produce. I will not second-guess the Central Statistics Office, CSO, in the context of the timeframe.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can assure the Deputy and the House that this will be the most comprehensive piece of work ever undertaken in this area and that sufficient resources will be made available to allow the survey take place. I acknowledge the welcome and support of the advocacy groups for this review. I assure them that I will continue to engage with them. On the second issue, I again assure Deputy...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Grealish not just for his question but also his expressed acknowledgement that progress is being made on this matter. I assure the Deputy and the House that the Government will continue to make progress on what is a particular challenge. It is a challenge that faces us as we come into the winter season. I assure the House and Deputy Grealish that the primary focus of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The announcement yesterday of 550 extra home care packages is proof of the determination on the part of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, and the Minister to ensure this issue is adequately dealt with. I am assured that these initiatives will provide older people with the type of care they need, which is the type of care requested by Deputy Grealish. I am very keen to ensure it is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Bríd Smith for her strong support of Irish Water.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It is the first time that I have heard it and I welcome it. I admit that I have not read the report to which she referred, nor have I seen it. I am not, therefore, in a position to offer any commentary on it. I would be pleased to make early contact with my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, to address the three questions that the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I assure Deputy Smith that there is no back door process or secret arrangement under way. Any discussions of an important nature will take place in the course of due process. There will be an adequate consultation process. There is a timeframe, as mentioned by the Deputy, within which all of the arrangements can be managed if there is the will on the part of everybody involved.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I, too, acknowledge the hard work that has been undertaken by Irish Water workers engaging in what is a vital public service. I also acknowledge the challenges being undertaken by Irish Water in recent times in view of the changes by way of legislation introduced in the House. We still have a great challenge to ensure that our water services are improving in accordance with our commitments...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: There is also a long-term need to ensure a proper and adequate water supply of world-class standard in our Project Ireland 2040 proposals. I encourage Deputy Smith to continue to engage. I assure her and other Deputies of the active engagement on the part of the Minister and his officials.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The answer to the Deputy's question is "Yes". We will ensure every effort is made to deal with the issue, which I acknowledge is a challenge. I acknowledge the importance of the issues raised by the Deputy. Improving all aspects of CAMHS nationally is a priority for the Government and the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, in particular. An additional €84 million will be provided...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Pearse Doherty is not the only one who engages with parents and constituents on this issue.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do so on a regular basis in my constituency engagements, as do all of my colleagues on this side of the House. I acknowledge the importance of the issues raised and a determination on the part of the Government to deal with the matter in a satisfactory way. I also acknowledge the dedicated and designated functions of the Minister of State with particular responsibility for this area,...