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Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: On the matter of legislation, I should like to ask the Tánaiste-----

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Having regard to the fact that President Sarkozy was seen entering the dressing room, I am sure it would be appropriate for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to take action in that regard. Earlier this year the House enacted legislation to facilitate the appointment of a Legal Services Ombudsman. The Bill passed all Stages in this House and in the Seanad. Will the Tánaiste say whether...

Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I do not think the Ceann Comhairle is living in the real world. The benefits of being in the Chair have affected him within the past three weeks if he believes the local HSE will provide an answer.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy regarding the issue of the taking of Armenians by Turkish forces in 1919; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41860/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 118: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his policy on the Israel and Palestine conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41861/09]

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: From the Seanad (18 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: While I do not intend to detain the House, I thank the Minister of State for his detailed explanation and clarification on the amendments. This issue was discussed on Committee Stage and I am pleased the Minister of State has introduced an element of clarification to what was a somewhat uncertain provision on the role and function of the holding officer or the manner in which powers were...

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: From the Seanad (18 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister of State misunderstood my point when I mentioned the issue of the prison van. A prisoner or a detainee could not be described as being in transit if he or she is being detained in a van because no other room or safe unit is available. It is not a question of being in transit because the van is stationary. The detainee is in the van is not because he or she is being transferred...

Written Answers — Prison Committals: Prison Committals (12 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons imprisoned for non-payment of a civil debt or fine in the first quarter, second quarter, third quarter and fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter, second quarter, and third quarter of 2009 Central Statistics Office's timeframes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41093/09]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (12 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons prosecuted and convicted under Section 11 of the Non-Fatal Offences against the Person Act 1997 in each of the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41094/09]

Smart Economy. (12 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 86: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps she is taking to support the smart economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40924/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (11 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans to review the habitual residency condition rules in view of the recent decisions of the appeals office concerning cases by asylum seekers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40626/09]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (10 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the garda manpower in each division following the reorganisation of the Garda divisions in 2009 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40301/09]

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (10 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 128 on 13 October 2009, if his attention has been drawn to a report compiled by independent consultants specifically outlining on a country by country basis the extent of illicit cigarette trade in the European Union; if he has information on the way Ireland compares with other EU Member States on this...

Written Answers — Tobacco Smuggling: Tobacco Smuggling (10 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of checks that have taken place by customs officers in retail stores for verifying the legitimacy of their cigarette stock in each of the years 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40588/09]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that citizens of the Republic of Mauritius may visit 27 EU countries, including the UK and Ireland, without applying for and being granted a visa; if he will make a statement on the position regarding same and the proposals and changes to the current regime. [40505/09]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (10 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 355: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed new fire station building for Rathdowney, County Laois; and if he will make a statement to include the timeframe for the construction of the building. [39978/09]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (10 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will investigate a matter of alleged discrimination in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40016/09]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (10 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will investigate a matter of alleged discrimination in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40017/09]

Order of Business. (4 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Notwithstanding the large volume of work in the justice area, what is the current situation on legislation to reform the system of wards of court? The intention is to replace the current Office of the Wards of Court with a body that will safeguard in a transparent way the rights of persons who are not in a position to make decisions for themselves and whose capacity is in doubt.

Tiger Kidnappings. (4 Nov 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform about the nature of the review he has sought on the matter of tiger kidnappings. Yesterday's event is the latest in what is an appalling ordeal for families to be put through. The sharp rise in tiger kidnappings in recent times is evidence of manifest failure in the criminal justice system. The most recent CSO statistics show...