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Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: He is in the hot seat.

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: On behalf of Fine Gael, I welcome the Courts and Court Officers Bill to the House. It will have the support of my party and I wish it speedy passage. I thank the Minister for introducing the Bill. The general theme of modernisation and increased efficiency can be seen as two threads that permeate the Bill and from this point of view it is very welcome. The Bill represents real progress in...

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Yes, I believe the Minister is on record as stating it is approximately €30 million.

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister can come back to me with the figures.

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: For the full year?

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: However, of that overtime, an amount in excess of €10 million has been expended on gardaí going to Criminal Courts and District Courts during their time off. It has been suggested that up to 1,400 gardaí per day spend their time in District Courts and Circuit Courts throughout the country. It is important that the law can be reformed to allow for a court sergeant in charge to engage in...

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: -----I have not come across his utterances.

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I remind the Minister that according to the McCarthy report the Government has the capacity to save €23.2 million in the area of "management of the courts and supporting the Judiciary". Leaving aside the Garda stations, to which we can return, with regard to managing the courts and their administration, the McCarthy report proposes reducing the numbers of county registrars from 26 to 15,...

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The debate on this Bill would provide an ideal opportunity for him to so do. Many of the McCarthy proposals resonate well with the spirit of this legislation and that is why the Minister's intentions might be clarified. In particular, efficiencies can be made in criminal legal aid. Time and again, we read in local and national newspapers about gangsters being brought before the courts,...

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Áras McDowell.

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister sounds like he owns the groups.

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It is consistent with the increase in crime.

Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: That does not look good. The Minister is asking the Commissioner to do his work for him.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount spent by him on consultancies in 2007, 2008 and to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31782/09]

Written Answers — Garda Reserve: Garda Reserve (23 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to introduce changes to the role, function and legislative base of Garda reservists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32709/09]

Gambling Legislation. (22 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Why has the Minister changed from the course of action contemplated by his predecessor who stated that the publication of any report would be accompanied by recommendations on the part of Government. I have not seen any recommendations on the part of the Minister. When will we see them?

Gambling Legislation. (22 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: That is not what I asked, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Gambling Legislation. (22 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: May I ask the question again?

Gambling Legislation. (22 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: May I ask the question again?

Gambling Legislation. (22 Sep 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister appointed a chairman-----