Results 12,301-12,320 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gender Balance (16 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to these boards is set out in the following table. The National Strategy for Women and Girls 2017 - 2020 will provide renewed impetus for action to ensure that all State Boards achieve the 40% target for representation of women and men. Where the 40% target has been reached, Ministers and nominating bodies will be encouraged to move...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that from the limited information provided, it appears that the person concerned may never have had permission to remain in the State, and they should be aware that under Section 5 of the Immigration Act 2004 it is unlawful for a non-national to be in the State other than in accordance with the terms of...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (16 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that an application for family reunification was received in December 2016 in respect of the person concerned. The application is currently being processed. Applications for family reunification are dealt with in strict chronological order to ensure fairness to all applicants. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: From the limited information provided, it appears that the person concerned currently has no permission to remain in the State, and they should be aware that under section 5 of the Immigration Act 2004 it is unlawful for a non-national to be in the State other than in accordance with the terms of any permission given by the Minister for Justice and Equality. As the person in question does not...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the person concerned was granted permission to reside in this State on Stamp 4 EUFam conditions for a period of 5 years on 16 July 2013 on the basis of their marriage to an EU citizen. I understand that INIS wrote to the person concerned on 30 May 2017 in relation...
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (16 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the application for the Reactivation of Employment Permit Permission for the person concerned remains under consideration. To allow full consideration of the circumstances of this case, INIS inform me that they have had to write to the person concerned on at least...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Referral to Select Committee (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I move:That the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 be referred to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I thank the Deputies for their contributions all of which I regard as valuable in the context of this debate. It is an important Bill. I acknowledge the broad support in the House for the provisions contained therein. I welcome what I see as a shared determination to bring forward robust legislation in this area. Nobody wants to see any corrupt activities go unpunished. As such we need...
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: It is expanding its footprint.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I never opened my mouth.
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to introduce the Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017 to the House. The Bill is significant legislation which consolidates seven anti-corruption Acts from as far back as 1889 and running right up to 2010. It introduces a range of new offences which modernise our anti-corruption code. The Bill is a central...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: Work in that regard is well under way. I expect to ask for pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill during the start of the next term or close thereto.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: This matter is under consideration. I will not be in a position to publish draft heads of a Bill this side of the end of the year. However, I am happy to communicate directly with the Deputy as to where we are with it.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: I very much share the deep sense of loss that has been felt by the families and the community in north Dublin for a long period - in fact, 36 years - since one of the most horrific incidents in the history of our State occurred, namely, the Stardust fire. I acknowledge the publication last week of the third report on this tragedy, which was presented by me to Government and given to the...
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: The Deputy made it clear at the weekend.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: It did not suit Deputy Kelly's agenda.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: It did not suit Deputy Kelly's agenda.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: Absolutely. There is a tribunal here.
- Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)
Charles Flanagan: On a point of order, a Cheann Comhairle-----