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Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 68:In page 21, to delete line 7.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 69:In page 21, line 10, to delete "a relevant committee,".

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 70:In page 21, to delete lines 25 to 28.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 71:In page 21, line 31, after “and” where it firstly occurs to insert "its".

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 72:In page 21, line 32, to delete "of each relevant committee".

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: This is the reintroduction of a similar amendment tabled by the Deputy which we discussed at some length on Committee Stage. Having considered the matter fully, I am not in a position to accept the amendment. First, it would remove the eligibility requirement that candidates be either a solicitor or a barrister. Second, it would remove the requirement of practical experience. There are...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 46:In page 15, line 4, to delete “7 members, 4 of whom shall be lay members” and substitute “9 members, 5 of whom shall be lay members”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 49:In page 15, line 15, to delete “7 members of the Commission” and substitute “9 members of the Commission”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 39:In page 14, line 1, after “finance,” to insert “or administration, including public administration,”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 41:In page 14, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following:“(g) board membership and corporate governance; and”.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 42:In page 14, to delete lines 3 to 8 and substitute the following:“(8) The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission shall nominate one of its members, being a lay person, to be the member of the Commission to whom section 10(1)(g) refers and the person, so nominated, shall accordingly be appointed by the Minister to be the member so referred to.”.

Fatal Road Traffic Collision in County Monaghan in 2011: Statements (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I understand it is being circulated. This is normal professional conduct and there were sufficient counsel on the panel to ensure the practicality of this. Whatever steps were necessary in this regard and in relation to this complaint were taken to ensure there was no conflict of interest. This has been explained to the family, to their solicitor and to this House in reply to a number of...

Fatal Road Traffic Collision in County Monaghan in 2011: Statements (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: While the criminal investigation has now concluded, there is still an investigation under way that could result in a recommendation for disciplinary action against one or more members of An Garda Síochána. That is a source of deep frustration and, indeed, upset for the O'Farrell family, but it remains the case that the GSOC disciplinary process must be completed before there is any...

Fatal Road Traffic Collision in County Monaghan in 2011: Statements (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It was much appreciated.

Fatal Road Traffic Collision in County Monaghan in 2011: Statements (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Shane O'Farrell's death was a tragedy and his loss has had a catastrophic impact on his family. Shane was just 23 years of age when he was killed while cycling in County Monaghan in 2011. He was taken from his family at a time when he held so much promise for the life he might have lived. I again offer my condolences and profound sympathy to Mrs. O'Farrell, Shane's sisters and their...

Questions on Promised Legislation (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As the case to which the Deputy refers is currently before the courts, I would be most reluctant to make any comment to the House on it. I am familiar with the situation of the case but it would be inappropriate of me to make a statement in the House at this point.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Ceremonies (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to by the Deputy, continues to be processed. As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service Administration (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that there has been contact made with the Deputy by my officials seeking clarification in relation to this Question. A detailed response will issue when this clarification is received.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Law Reform Commission Recommendations (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I can assure the Deputy that the Government recognises the importance of integrated actions across all relevant Departments to address online safety.  In March, Minister Naughten hosted an Open Policy Debate with a wide range of stakeholders to consider future actions in this area, including matters addressed in the Law Reform Commission Report.  On foot of this, all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting (31 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Vetting for the purpose of employment with children or vulnerable adults is carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau in accordance with the provisions of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012-2016 and other relevant laws.  The primary purpose of these vetting arrangements is to enhance protection for children...