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Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Having regard to the fact that the Deputy asking the question made specific reference to me, I ask the Ceann Comhairle for protection in this House. I will not have my good name and my professional reputation traduced by Deputy Kelly inside or outside the House.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: My point of order is that if there are matters that are germane to the tribunal, that is the place for them. I ask Deputy Kelly to desist from engaging in a smear campaign against me both personally and professionally.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I have made it quite clear that I had no hand, act or part in this.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy repeated it earlier.

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Yes, he did.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Acting Cathaoirleach and I am pleased to be here to discuss a number of Dáil amendments, most of them technical in nature. I note that the Acting Cathaoirleach has, for the purposes of this debate, divided the amendments into three groups: amendment No. 1 on its own; amendments Nos. 2 and 3 together; and amendments Nos. 4 to 10, inclusive, together. I take it that is...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the co-operation of Seanadóirí, particularly their engagement earlier in the debate. It is important that we re-emphasise the reasons this Bill was introduced. The courts award damages for personal injuries to try to ensure the injured party is put in the same position as he or she would have been in if he or she had not sustained the wrong for which he or she...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Amendment) Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Oftentimes it was not intended.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 130 together. As the Deputy will be aware, the severe economic crisis in Ireland led to the closure of the Garda College in Templemore in 2010 when a moratorium of Garda recruitment was also imposed by the then Government. The Government that came into power in 2011 had to first stabilise the public finances, bring the State to the position where...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Districts (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will be aware, the severe economic crisis in Ireland led to the closure of the Garda College in Templemore in 2010 when a moratorium of Garda recruitment was also imposed by the then Government. The Government that came into power in 2011 had to first stabilise the public finances, bring the State to the position where we could exit the bailout, and then steer the economy into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy will appreciate, it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for the distribution of resources, including personnel, among the various Garda Divisions and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. Garda management keeps this distribution of resources under continual review in the context of crime trends and policing priorities so as to ensure that the optimum use is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal, which has responsibility for the administration of the Scheme of Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted, is independent of my Department in the processing of individual applications under the Scheme.  However, to be of assistance to the Deputy I have had enquiries made with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Domestic Violence Bill 2017 is awaiting resumption of Committee Stage in the Seanad.  The Deputy will understand that it is not possible for me to predict the outcome of the legislative process with regard to this or any other Bill.  However, my aim is that the Bill will be enacted as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Tribunals of Inquiry (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: My Department has cooperated fully with the Disclosures Tribunal since its establishment. In that regard, I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has provided documents to the Tribunal in connection with its work.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (15 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended.  Every application for naturalisation is considered on its individual merits and in accordance with the provisions of the Act.  As the grant of naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Crime (14 Nov 2017)

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Topical Issue Debate: Rural Crime (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I will ensure we have more gardaí.

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Crime (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: May I continue uninterrupted? My target is to ensure the overall Garda workforce of 21,000 by 2021 is firmly on track. A further 800 new garda recruits will enter the Garda College next year. An extra 500 civilians will be recruited. I will be in Templemore before Christmas and I will witness the passing out of a further 200 Garda Síochána on top of the recently attested 188...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Crime (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I will ensure there is a complement of civilians recruited to fill critical skills gaps across the organisation and to facilitate the redeployment of gardaí from technical and administrative duties to front-line operational duties on the ground and on the streets, highways and byways of the country. In addition, I have plans to strengthen the Garda Reserve. I hope the Garda Reserve is...

Topical Issue Debate: Rural Crime (14 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: There are plans to strengthen the Garda Reserve with new reserves expected to commence training in early 2018. Deputy Smyth raised the very important issue of the Garda fleet. I agree with her and I am very pleased to note that over the past couple of years we have managed an additional 720 new Garda vehicles, some of which are evident on the roads, highways and byways of County Cavan and...