Results 19,061-19,080 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan
- Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: It cannot be taken until the motion is agreed.
- Criminal Prosecutions. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on whether it is necessary to introduce new legislation to facilitate prosecutions in view of the Garda investigation into the cover up of clerical child sexual abuse in 2002, referenced in the Murphy Commission Report, and the failure of investigators to refer a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions. [46445/09]
- Criminal Prosecutions. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: I welcome the comments made by the Minister in the immediate aftermath of the report's publication when he stated that nobody was above the law and appropriate investigations would take place with a view to criminal proceedings not only being issued but convictions being attained. In that context will the Minister outline to the House the difference between the current Garda investigation...
- Criminal Prosecutions. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: I join the Leas-Cheann Comhairle in his remarks. Among the pieces of legislation available to the prosecuting authorities is section 7 of the Criminal Law Act 1997, which deals specifically with impeding the prosecution of someone guilty of an offence. How many such prosecutions have been brought under that legislation since 1997? One of the few other options is the common law charge of...
- Criminal Prosecutions. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: That detracts from the Minister's statement following the publication of the report and, in effect, renders it almost meaningless.
- Criminal Prosecutions. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Not one file was sent to the DPP following the investigation in 2002.
- Criminal Prosecutions. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: I do not believe any prosecutions have been brought under that section.
- Crime Levels. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Question 3: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he has taken in recent months to decrease the likelihood of further tiger kidnappings. [46446/09]
- Crime Levels. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Members and the wider public will be aware of the emergence of a clear pattern. "Tiger" kidnappings are occurring on a more frequent basis and are becoming progressively more violent. A pattern is emerging whereby in the immediate aftermath of such an horrendous occurrence, the Minister has a meeting with either the Garda Commissioner or the chief executives of the financial institutions,...
- Crime Levels. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: I accept that.
- Crime Levels. (10 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: I refute what the Minister stated about the use of modern smart technology. Recently, the private security industry purchased high-level security vans from Denmark. One sees them around town with left-hand drives. The reason they are coming here is because they are outdated and outmoded. There is no need for high-level security vans if the appropriate technology and computer chip is...
- Budget Statement 2010 (9 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: All of it will go to the banks.
- Public Transport. (9 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: We are in anticipation.
- Budget Statement 2010 (9 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: It is one of the most leaked budgets.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (8 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the development of a new central mental hospital is still a priority in view of the financial difficulties facing the State; if a decision has been made on the location of the new central mental hospital; when this decision will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45615/09]
- Ministerial Travel. (8 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: It must have been a stretch limousine.
- Consultancy Reports. (8 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Is the Taoiseach saying we are responsible for counting the frogs?
- Consultancy Reports. (8 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: I have heard the Opposition blamed for many things but that is a new one.
- Written Answers — Exchequer Returns: Exchequer Returns (3 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact of the November Exchequer returns on the budgetary arithmetic for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44809/09]
- Written Answers — Banking Sector: Banking Sector (3 Dec 2009)
Charles Flanagan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the nationalised Anglo Irish Bank offering guarantees to a company (details supplied) during its recent examinership appearances before the courts. [40279/09]