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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (3 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), written representations have been submitted on behalf of the person concerned. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences Data (3 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 to 122, inclusive, together. I have requested a report from An Garda Síochána in relation to the statistics sought by the Deputy and I will be in contact with the Deputy directly on receipt of these reports.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Not wishing to delay or even confuse proceedings, but I need clarification from the Chair as to where we are.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to make a point of order. I have no wish to delay proceedings but I am seeking clarity from you, Acting Chairman. My understanding is that we had moved on. In fact, the last I heard from the Chair was that the Bill would be sent to the Seanad. I thought we had agreement on that. I now hear Deputy McGrath speaking about amendments.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: A wrap-up and speaking on amendments are two different things. I have no wish to split hairs.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: The evaluation will be in June.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 7:In page 23, after line 34, to insert the following:“Amendment of section 6 of Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 26. Section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 is amended by— (a) the substitution of the following definition for the definition of "criminal conduct":" 'criminal...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 3:In page 17, lines 17 and 18, to delete "offered, given or agreed to be given, accepted, obtained or agreed to be accepted" and substitute "accepted or obtained".

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 4:In page 17, lines 29 and 30, to delete "offered, given or agreed to be given, accepted, obtained or agreed to be accepted" and substitute "accepted or obtained".

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 5:In page 18, lines 2 and 3, to delete "offered, given or agreed to be given, accepted, obtained or agreed to be accepted" and substitute "accepted or obtained".

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 6:In page 23, to delete lines 10 to 20 and substitute the following:“Amendment of Criminal Justice Act 1994 23. The Criminal Justice Act 1994 is amended— (a) in the definition of “realisable property” in section 3(1), by the substitution of the following for all the words from “but does not include property” to the end of that...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 2:In page 17, lines 8 and 9, to delete “offered, given or agreed to be given, accepted, obtained or agreed to be accepted” and substitute “accepted or obtained”. Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, deal with the forfeiture penalty under section 17, which appears four times. Each of the amendments seeks to do the same thing to each subsection in...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to point out to Deputy Mattie McGrath that had I known that this simple amendment tabled in response to pleas from Deputies O'Callaghan and Ó Laoghaire would generate a discussion on local authorities and the abolition of town councils, I probably would have left it to one side and carried on. I thank the Deputies for their contributions. It would not be reasonable or fair of me...

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I should not be surprised. Had I known that Deputy McGrath was going to-----

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I will not rise to the provocation of Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Order for Report Stage (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, line 25, after “body” to insert “(including a member of a local authority)”. This is an amendment to paragraph (j) of the definition of "Irish official" in section 2 of the Bill. This amendment is to provide explicitly that members of a local authority are included in that paragraph. Concerns were raised on Committee Stage about...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased to be back in the Seanad for what I hope will be the concluding Stages of one of the most important pieces of legislation this House or these Houses will enact this year. In anticipation of a concluding debate on the 24 amendments in six groups, I acknowledge the participation, leadership and involvement of the former Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality,...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: It helps to allay the uncertainty in the mind of Senator Norris.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I join the Chair in welcoming our visitors from New Zealand. They are very welcome to Ireland and to our Upper House. I had the opportunity of visiting New Zealand before Christmas, just after the general election there, and was very pleased that I was able to arrange a bilateral meeting with Mr. Andrew Little, the Minister for Justice, on his first day in office. I would be grateful if...