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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have a difficulty with that. The Senator and I are around here a long time. I will not engage in any sharp practice, if that is what he is implying.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: That is what the Senator is entitled to do. Whatever about other amendments-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Whatever about my disposition as far as other amendments are concerned, I assure the Senator that I am keen to engage with him on these amendments. Given his experience and expertise, I am keen to listen on these amendments because they are of great importance in the context of the Bill. Whatever about anything I might have said on previous occasions about the length of the Bill or the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Investigations (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 to 147, inclusive, together. As the Deputy is aware, it is the role of An Garda Síochána to investigate alleged offences, to gather whatever evidence may be available and to submit a report to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The DPP, who is independent in the performance of her functions, then decides whether or not someone should...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has advised that Naas/North...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Court Accommodation Provision (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy is aware, under the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998 management of the courts, including the provision of accommodation for court sittings, is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions. However, in order to be of assistance to the Deputy, I have had enquiries made and the Courts Service has informed me that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Functions (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that, in line with the recommendation of the Effectiveness and Renewal Group (ERG) in its First Report in June 2018, my Department is now aligned around two pillars, Criminal Justice, and Civil Law and Equality respectively.  Ms. Oonagh McPhillips is the Deputy Secretary with responsibility for Criminal Justice and Ms. Oonagh Buckley has recently been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics.  However, it is my understanding that the CSO are not currently producing statistics on crimes with a discriminatory motive.  As outlined in the Policing Plan for 2018,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Home Repossessions Rate (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I regret that it has not been possible to compile the requested data within the limited time available. In the circumstances, I will communicate directly with the Deputy when available information has been assembled.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Legal Cases (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the first-named person is a named party in a civil action initiated against the Minister for Justice and Equality, Ireland, the Attorney General and the Garda Commissioner, relating to matters which arose during his tenure as Garda Commissioner.  In accordance with section 48 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, on the recommendation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cyber Security Policy (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Work is underway in my Department to address the recommendations relating to harmful communications online made in the Report on Cyber Security for Children and Young Adults published by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs in March 2018.  Harmful communications, particularly online, can cause significant damage to victims. I am aware that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Disciplinary Proceedings (21 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate disciplinary matters including dismissal and suspension within An Garda Síochána are governed by the Garda Síochána Act 2005, as amended, and the Garda Síochána (Discipline Regulations, 2007). Section 11, Subsections 1 & 2, of the Garda Síochána Act provides for the removal from office by the Government of the Garda...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I do not wish inconvenience on any of the Deputies. My understanding was I was to take the second matter. It was only when I saw the first matter had commenced and saw that Deputy Ó Cuív was here that I came to the Chamber rather hurriedly. I was not aware of any change. If I heard Deputy Ó Cuív correctly, he said he had not been invited to the official opening of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As he is the senior Deputy for the area, I did miss him on the occasion of the opening, which I think was on the last day of July, certainly the last weekend of July.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: While I did not issue the invitations, an invitation should, of course, have issued to the senior Deputy for the area. I am sorry that took place and I will certainly check it out because the Deputy should have been present. I know the Deputy would have made representations on the matter, which is important to his constituency and the people he represents. Deputy Ó Cuív will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Ó Cuív's opinion is never humble. I very much value his experience of many years representing the people of the west and the particular area to which this debate refers. I have listened very closely to what he said. I reject the Deputy's assertion that this is part of a grand plan to remove services from rural Ireland. My Government colleagues and I are committed to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The Taoiseach has outlined that the Attorney General is awaiting the formal notice under section 24 of the Coroners Act. On receipt of that notice, the Attorney General will give the matter due consideration and report to the Government on the outcome of that.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I still intend to have the matter before this House, business permitting, before the end of this year. It is important legislation and is receiving priority attention in my Department.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is liaising on an individual basis with either the women concerned or their representatives to ensure no undue hardship will be imposed.