Results 141-160 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Dóchas Pre-Budget Submission: Discussion (11 Jun 2024)
Charles Flanagan: In that regard, I thank the witnesses for coming in and for sharing with us their priorities. We were very keen to hear from them before the summer recess as in recent years we were very keen as an all-party committee to put together a report from this committee directly to the Minister of Finance in advance of the budget negotiations which will take place throughout late summer into the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (11 Jun 2024)
Charles Flanagan: 765.To ask the Minister for Health the circumstances in which puberty blockers can be currently administered to children; and whether, in the light of the recent publication of an expert report (details supplied), it is envisaged that any practical or legislative changes are envisaged [25038/24]
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Business of Select Committee (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: I have not received any apologies. I remind members of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that we should not comment on, criticise, or make charges against any person or entity outside the House or an official, either by name or in such a way as to make them in any way identifiable. Any member acting in substitution for a member of the committee should formally notify...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, and amendments Nos. 18 to 22, inclusive, are related. It should be noted that amendment No. 3 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 2, amendment No. 5 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 4, amendment No. 20 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 19 and amendment No. 22 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 21. In accordance with the...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: After Deputy Carthy has made his comment.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: It is my understanding that the Bill was published before there was any commentary from the Department on the pre-legislative scrutiny report.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: We can do that. We have 22 amendments. We also have limited time, which perhaps we should not have. In that context, I felt that the making of statements at the outset was probably going to impact on the time available for us to discuss the substantive amendments. Then, with Deputy Carthy having made some comments, I believed that the Tánaiste should come in-----
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: It can be circulated before the end of this meeting, if there are issues in it. I am satisfied that a number of changes were made to the Bill. However, there were issues included in the pre-legislative scrutiny report which were of great import and were the subject of substantive discussion at this committee, where agreement was reached. These were contained in the report but it did not...
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Deputy Stanton wishes to comment before the Tánaiste responds.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Is the Tánaiste is referring to the timescale for the proposed passage of this Bill and the wider issue of the consequences of the judgment on Government policy?
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: The Tánaiste may have said earlier that he would be willing to reflect upon and look at what appears to be the broadbrush wording of section 2A(1)(g)(ii). Did the Tánaiste say that he would have another look at that?
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: The point Deputies Carthy and Howlin are making is that "public agitation" that the Tánaiste is repeating is not equivalent to commentary.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Where do we stand? Does Deputy Cronin wish to contribute at this stage?
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related and will be discussed together.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Amendments Nos. 9 and 14 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Amendments Nos. 10 to 13, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Before inviting the Minister to respond, I ask Deputy Howlin speak on amendment. No. 12.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: That is accepted and noted.
- Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)
Charles Flanagan: Amendments Nos. 15 to 17, inclusive are related. Amendments Nos. 16 and 17 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 15. Amendments Nos. 15 to 17, inclusive, will be discussed together.