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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: -----as evidenced by the recent budget. I want it to be absolutely clear that the type of criminal behaviour we have seen in Drogheda has no place in a civilised society and will not be tolerated.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: An Garda Síochána has overcome similar challenges in the past and will do so again. Gardaí in Drogheda have put in place a policing operation to prevent, detect and mitigate against any further escalation of violence in the area. The operation will entail a number of high-visibility patrols. I am sure Deputies from the area will join me in wishing them well in their endeavours.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I assure the House that I am firmly committed to supporting An Garda Síochána and ensuring the organisation is appropriately resourced. Available resources have reached unprecedented levels with provision for 2018 standing at more than €1.6 billion, including an allocation of €95 million in respect of overtime. Further tangible progress is being made on achieving the...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Deployment (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I am aware of the impact that the type of criminal activity that took place in Drogheda last weekend can have on a community. I understand the concerns being expressed by the people of Drogheda and other areas of Louth which have been articulated to me on their behalf by Deputy O’Dowd on several occasions over the past few weeks. This type of criminal behaviour will not be...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I am very reluctant to interrupt the Senator and know that she will not allow me to do so.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: We have had these questions all the time and the Senator heard my replies.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: If she was not present, perhaps she should have been. She had the opportunity to read the transcript of Senator McDowell's contribution. She is merely repeating ad nauseammatters raised by Senator McDowell in her presence over a period of 38 hours. We have had 38 hours of debate on this Bill.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I will answer the questions, but the answers will be no different from those given to Senator McDowell. I mean no disrespect either to the Leas-Chathaoirleach or the Senator, or any other Senator, but we have had 38 hours of debate on this Bill.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: Yes and the Senator is aware of what was said during the debate.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: Exactly.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: Therefore, the Senator is aware of the position. She has taken the opportunity to read replies I gave 38 hours ago as though my position is going to change in some way. I can tell her that it is not.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: What purpose would be-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I am asking what is the purpose of reading a transcript of what I or other Senators said on previous occasions. The only reason for doing so is to delay the debate.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: The Senator had every opportunity to do so.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I am pointing out to the Leas-Chathaoirleach where we have been for 38 hours.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: The answer is "No". I sought advice on the matter from the Attorney General.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: The Senator spent the past 20 minutes quoting Senator McDowell.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I do not think it is in order to talk about later amendments.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I simply reminded the Chair.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2018)
Charles Flanagan: I would hope the Chair is chairing the session and I would-----