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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Emergency Planning (20 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy will understand that it is generally not the practice nor would it be prudent to disclose the detail of the security arrangements in place to respond the threat of a terrorist incident. To so do would plainly provide an advantage to those with ill intent. However, I want to assure the Deputy and the House that such a claim as that to which the Deputy refers is as unfortunate as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Correspondence (20 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I understand that correspondence was received from the person referred to by the Deputy. A response issued which explained that the Minister for Justice and Equality has no role in relation to the investigation of crime and that the Director of Public Prosecutions is independent in operation and function. He was advised that it was open to him to write to the Director of Public Prosecutions....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (20 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table: Department1 GSOC Garda Civilian2 An Garda Síochána Irish Prison Service Courts Service Policing Authority Valuation Office Ordnance Survey Ireland Legal Aid Board3 Property Registration Authority National Disability Authority IHREC Total Carlow 3 9 7 19 Cavan 6 16 13 5 40 Clare 30...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: He might want a few gardaí in it.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: It is not all west of the Shannon either.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Thomas Byrne should let Deputy Danny Healy-Rae speak. He should not interrupt.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: It is a tactic being used against Kerry.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: He does.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Did the Deputy bring the cameras with him?

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Did he bring the cameras with him?

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The record for making the most outrageous allegations.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am not tired at all.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: But it will not go to Westminster.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy should know by now that I do not take lectures from Sinn Féin.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: That is the same script the Deputy used last year.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Question Heading for question(s) 123 (1 Jun 2017)

Charles Flanagan: Department is responsible for two votes - Vote 28 (Foreign Affairs and Trade) and Vote 27 (International Cooperation) operating at 80 Missions abroad and at 10 locations on the island of Ireland providing a range of services to Irish citizens and working to ensure the promotion and protection of Ireland’s interests in the world.There are no bodies under the aegis of the Department. The...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (31 May 2017)

Charles Flanagan: While I have not had discussions with my Australian counterpart or Australian officials regarding the changes to Australia’s 457 visa changes, officials from my Department, both at headquarters and at Ireland’s Embassy in Canberra, are monitoring this closely and are in regular contact with their Australian counterparts on this matter. Officials at the Embassy met recently...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Ibrahim Halawa (30 May 2017)

Charles Flanagan: It is regrettable that Deputy Ryan does not acknowledge the fact that there has been an element of momentum in recent times in this case. The trial is proceeding. I regret, however, that it has not yet concluded. I assure the Deputy that the European Union has been a strong ally of Ireland on this matter. I refer to my representations to Federica Mogherini and her role, in particular, as...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Ibrahim Halawa (30 May 2017)

Charles Flanagan: It is my hope that we will be in a position to have EU monitoring. I assure the Deputy in the meantime, however, the Irish Government and our representative in Cairo continue to be actively engaged and to attend at each and every one of the hearings to date. While we await the conclusion of the trial, I assure the House that every effort is being made to secure the health and welfare of our...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Humanitarian Aid Provision (30 May 2017)

Charles Flanagan: The Government is strongly committed to responding to the unprecedented humanitarian needs in east Africa, in particular in the Horn of Africa. Conflict, drought, severe food insecurity and now famine are causing massive population displacements and suffering throughout the region. As a consequence, the humanitarian situation is continuing to deteriorate and 5 million people are classified...