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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I refer the Deputy to my response to his Parliamentary Question No. 118 of 7 December 2017. I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the situation remains unchanged. After full consideration of this case, in correspondence, dated 26 September 2017, INIS wrote to the person concerned offering them temporary and limited immigration...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a letter issued to the person concerned on 17 January 2018 confirming that the application for a residence card pursuant to the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 has been approved. I am further advised that the person concerned has been granted permission to remain in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that from the limited details provided it is not possible to identify the person concerned and therefore its not possible to adequately respond to this question. It would appear that the person in question may never have had permission to remain in the State. If it is the case that the person in...

Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to this debate, for their support for the Bill and for facilitating its passage in the manner in which they have done. It is important and pleasing to me that we are at one in our objective of seeing the best possible candidate appointed to lead An Garda Síochána. As I said, I do not have any specific preference, nor does the...

Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (21 Feb 2018)

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

Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present to the House the Public Service (Superannuation) Amendment Bill. I wish to thank Deputies for facilitating this Bill, the agreement that we would make progress and, in that regard, facilitate the taking of all Stages this evening. It is a short Bill, the sole purpose of which is to ensure that the same age limits...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Aidan McAnespie (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: On this, the 30th anniversary of the tragedy, I offer my condolences and those of my Government colleagues to the McAnespie family and in particular to Aidan McAnespie's elderly father. It was a tragedy for his family and for the wider community. Dealing with the legacy of the Troubles on this island is a difficult and complex task without any immediate or easy solutions. The Deputy will...

Topical Issue Debate: Death of Aidan McAnespie (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for raising this matter on this poignant day, the 30th anniversary of the killing of Aidan McAnespie. Deputy Ó Caoláin recalls being a Sinn Féin councillor at the time. I was a Member of this House on that day and what happened was a devastating tragedy for Aidan McAnespie, his family and the entire community in Aughnacloy and beyond, even...

Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I accept that this is an important issue in the context of domestic violence legislation and the Government's policy of zero tolerance. I do not have a date for the opening of the centre in the Deputy's constituency but I have taken careful note of the point she has made and am happy to communicate with her before nightfall.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter of importance on what is the most poignant day, the 30th anniversary of the killing of Aidan McAnespie, a 24 year old man from County Tyrone who was fatally shot as he walked through the British Army checkpoint at Aughnacloy on this day on 21 February 1988. What happened on that day 30 years ago was a devastating tragedy for the McAnespie family...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I would be happy to arrange such a meeting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I will be back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the committee for the invitation to attend. I agree with Deputy Naughten's comment that it is without precedent to have four Cabinet Ministers attending an Oireachtas committee meeting. This serves to underline the importance of the subject matter and it also acknowledges the importance of this committee, its influence and authority on this most important issue. My Department deals...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Before I deal with the issue of resources, the Office for Internet Safety, which is under my Department, has an important role, one which may well change in the event that a digital safety office is established with a digital safety officer. This is the type of discussion taking place across a range of Departments and it is one that will be very much informed by the open policy debate that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Chair. My apologies for-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: As Members will be aware, EU law takes precedence in these issues. If the Chair will allow, I will briefly give a little background or the processing involved in arriving at a digital age of consent. The issue is more than just age. It is the manner in which social media are being addressed by service providers themselves. There is also the role of parents and, of course, the rights, or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Yes, I think we can do more and I believe we should explore it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: My Department is dealing with that through the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. I agree there must be some urgency in this regard and work is being progressed on the matter. I expect there will be legislation in the not-too-distant future. It is a complex area that is rapidly evolving and developing. I agree that our laws must be updated and there is work ongoing in that regard to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I very much value any submission that the committee might make on any matter. I see reference to this committee on the particular issue of age of consent. There is much expert view on the matter but I would not like Senator Noone to think one body of experts is right and another is wrong. Deciding whether to have a cut-off of 16, 15 or 14 is difficult. We are anxious to achieve a balance....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Cybersecurity for Children and Young Adults: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the importance of the Department of Justice and Equality as a key partner on this issue, with particular reference to ensuring that the criminal law is in a position to respond to the ever-evolving landscape or cyberscape, and ensuring that I liaise on a regular basis with the Garda Síochána. I want to thank the committee for this opportunity and look forward to my...