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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Controls (26 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the individual circumstances of a person refused permission to enter the State. However, the general position in relation to refusal of permission to enter the State is as follows. There are a total of twelve grounds on which an immigration officer may refuse to give a permission to enter the State and these are set out in Section 4(3) of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (26 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The development phase of a project, which is under the responsibility of An Garda Síochána and delivered in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, is due to commence at Dublin Airport in September, 2017. This involves the refurbishment and fit-out of an existing facility to provide a Garda Station, office accommodation and detention facilities. I am informed that the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (26 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am assured that the resolution of this matter is a priority for An Garda Síochána, and a number of steps are being taken to ensure that the persons affected are contacted and a satisfactory outcome achieved. An intensive process of checking and verification, in conjunction with the courts, is ongoing in this regard. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as of 19 July...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I can inform the Deputy that there are currently no staff of my Department suspended from work on full pay.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Budgets (26 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: There was a gross underspend in my Departments Vote of €11.1 million at the end of June 2017 relating to a number of areas, including payroll due to the filling of certain posts taking longer than anticipated. Expenditure across the overall Justice Vote Group, consisting of eight Votes, will continue to be carefully monitored and managed for the remainder of the year with the objective...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures Data (26 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: As the Deputy may be aware, Section 22 of the Protected Disclosure Act 2014 requires each public body to publish an annual report setting out the number of protected disclosures received in the preceding year and any action taken. This report must not result in persons making disclosures being identifiable. Reports in respect of 2016 and 2015 are available on my Department’s website....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (26 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that there are no actuaries working under the aegis of my Department.

Seanad: Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (19 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to come back to the Seanad to present the Independent Reporting Commission Bill. It is being brought forward to give effect to one among a number of commitments arising under the Stormont agreement and implementation plan, known as the Fresh Start agreement. Senators will recall that in September 2015 the Irish and British Governments convened a talks process in Northern...

Seanad: Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (19 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge and thank the Senators Ardagh, Ó Donnghaile, Conway, Black and Bacik for their contributions. I very much welcome the broad support that has been expressed in the House for the Bill and for the objectives and work of the independent reporting commission. I acknowledge that traditionally there has been cross-party support in the Seanad for measures that have been brought...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to be in the Seanad to deal with this short but nevertheless important Bill in the names of Senators Lawless, Boyhan, Craughwell and McDowell. There are a number of Government amendments to it. As Senators will be aware, the Bill, as published, provides for a number of amendments to section 2 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 1927 which, incidentally, was introduced and piloted...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I was very pleased on behalf of the Government to facilitate the passage of the legislation by offering the co-operation of the Government to Senator Lawless on the Bill, which was debated in the House earlier in the year. A number of issues were raised by Seanadóirí in the course of the debate. It is not my intention to address them because we will have a further opportunity to do...

Seanad: Mediation Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to introduce the Mediation Bill 2017. I look forward to our discussion of its provisions and support from all sides of the House for its early enactment. Its general objective is to promote mediation as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings, thereby reducing legal costs, speeding up the resolution of disputes and...

Seanad: Mediation Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senators Ardagh, Ó Donnghaile, Ruane, Conway, Burke, Bacik, Craughwell, Boyhan and Mullen for their contributions. I acknowledge the broad welcome of Seanadóirí of all parties and none for this Bill. I hope we can advance it. Notwithstanding the beckoning summer vacation, I hope we might be in a position to conclude the debate before the end of the week.I hope that...

Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the contributions of Deputies on the various Stages of this Bill. I also acknowledge the co-operation across party lines on the passing of this important legislation and the prioritisation of this matter by the Business Committee, notwithstanding the busy Dáil schedule in recent weeks. I am pleased that this important Bill will pass all Stages in the House and I look...

Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Now.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I cannot accept amendment No. 28 in the name of my colleague, Deputy Madigan. It is appropriate where a court, under section 16, has invited parties to consider the use of mediation and the parties have accepted that invitation that the mediator should be required to provide a factual statement on the outcome of the mediation process to the court. On Committee Stage, I agreed to reflect...

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 29:In page 16, line 35, to delete “proceedings,” and substitute “proceedings, and”.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 30:In page 16, to delete line 38 and substitute “settlement.”.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I move amendment No. 31:In page 17, to delete lines 1 and 2.

Mediation Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (13 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I and the Government appreciate the constructive engagement on this Bill, which has received detailed consideration in the House. This legislation is part of the Government's strategy to promote mediation as an effective alternative to adversarial and often lengthy and expensive court proceedings. Apart from more effective outcomes and reduced recourse to the courts, it will also help to...