Results 101-120 of 2,488 for long speaker:Charles Flanagan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (Resumed) (13 May 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...to deal with other outstanding issues. However, as stated, the session must conclude within two hours, having regard to the Covid restrictions under which we are operating. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ..., namely, a review of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories in respect of displacements and demolition of public and private buildings. We look forward to hearing from our guests. Along with the meeting this afternoon, we have scheduled further meetings on Thursday and on Tuesday of next week. The committee has also sought written submissions from a number of interested...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...the ambassador. I propose to take questions from Senator Joe O'Reilly and to then ask the witnesses to respond to the questions posed by Deputy Brady and Senator O'Reilly. Senator O'Reilly is a long-standing member of the parliamentary assembly, the Council of Europe and he is Leas-Chathaoirleach of our Upper House, the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and UN Security Council: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (4 May 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...we will hear the opening statement of the Minister for Foreign Affairs before going into a question and answer session with members of the committee. I remind both members and the Minister of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that we should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Myanmar: Discussion with Dr. Mary C. Murphy (27 Apr 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...in highlighting the issues and exhorting the international community to respond to the instability in Myanmar. The committee is being broadcast from the Dáil Chamber. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (20 Apr 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...was invited to forward views and did so to the Minister earlier in respect of the terms of reference. This was prior to the formal establishment of the commission. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise engage...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: European Defence Agency Project and Defence Forces Service in the UN: Motions (30 Mar 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...'s meeting is that we will hear opening remarks from the Minister for each matter referred, before opening it up to the floor for questions from members of the committee. I wish to remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in such a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Impact of Covid-19 on Gender Equality: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...Ms Muna Abbas, country director with Plan International, who joins us from Jordan. I begin with a brief word on our format in terms of privilege and process. Witnesses and guests are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Syrian Conflict: Engagement with Non-governmental Organisations (9 Mar 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...Mr. Niall O’Keeffe of Trócaire, Mr. Nasser Alheraki, Mr. Moutaz Adham and Dr. Rouba Mhaissen who are joining us from Syria, Lebanon and Turkey. On a housekeeping matter, I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Syrian Conflict: Engagement with Non-governmental Organisations (9 Mar 2021)

Charles Flanagan: I ask members to indicate if they wish to ask questions. I call Senator O'Reilly who is Deputy Speaker of our Upper House, the Seanad, and a long-standing member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines to Developing Countries: Discussion (9 Feb 2021)

Charles Flanagan: ...We will be joined later in the meeting by Dr. David Nabarro, the special envoy on Covid-19 for the World Health Organization, WHO. They are welcome to our engagement. I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Developments in Georgia: Engagement with Ambassador of Georgia (10 Dec 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...the opportunity to ask questions. What we could do is allocate five minutes to each member or just proceed as we have in the past, but asking members to address questions. We will see how we get along. Before proceeding to the business of the meeting, I remind members that mobile phones should be switched off completely or put on aeroplane mode for the duration of the meeting because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs (12 Nov 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...utterances. I ask that phones be put on aeroplane mode or turned off completely for the duration of the meeting as they cause interference with recording equipment. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2020
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised)
Vote 35 - Army Pensions (Revised)
Vote 36 - Defence (Revised) (22 Oct 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...questions to the Minister succinctly. Perhaps we could aim to conclude at 12.35 p.m. or 12.40 p.m. to allow us time to get to the convention centre. With regard to housekeeping, members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that we should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the Houses or an official either by name or in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (6 Oct 2020)

Charles Flanagan: 728. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that CHO 8 is experiencing a long waiting time for approval and delivery of home help services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28700/20]

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...the Deputy for her contribution. Notwithstanding that we have been in an unprecedented pandemic for the past few months, I was pleased to liaise regularly with the Courts Service, which has a long association with my Department, and the Garda Síochána in order to ensure that the system responded where appropriate and necessary. For the benefit of the Deputy and in response to...

Covid-19 (Measures to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence): Statements (24 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ..., Margaret Hutchinson, Anne O'Reilly, Bridget O'Reilly and Kathleen O'Driscoll, who spoke so powerfully last week following the conviction of their father for a catalogue of abuse against them over a long number of years. I believe there are questions to be answered. I expect that this will be done in due course by the appropriate agency. Over the time of my membership of this House,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...that all applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. However, the nature of the naturalisation process is such that, for a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. Queries in relation to the status of individual...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in the cases where the response is, in the Deputy's view, inadequate or too long awaited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Visiting Regulations (16 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...and in their preparation for life in the community after release from prison.  With this in mind, the Irish Prison Service continued to facilitate physical family visits to prisons for as long as it was safe to do so.  However I know that Deputies appreciate it was necessary in the interest of the health and welfare of our prison population to suspend physical...