Results 19,561-19,580 of 21,096 for speaker:Charles Flanagan

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (28 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a non-Irish national who has been living here for 11 years and whose parent has a right of residency and has Irish born siblings is entitled to an Irish passport; the criteria used to assess such eligibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16613/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her views on altering the day for payment of unemployment benefits at post offices from a Friday, having regard to the large volume of people attending post offices at the same time, resulting in inconvenience and delay for those persons receiving benefit; and if the matter of another day might be discussed. [16623/09]

Order of Business (28 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, had something to say about that last week.

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Protection of Debtors) Bill 2009: First Stage (23 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Central Bank Act 1942; to provide for the issuing of licenses to conduct debt collection activities; to provide that the undue harassment of debtors or the making of false representations to debtors shall be a criminal offence and to provide for connected matters.

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Protection of Debtors) Bill 2009: First Stage (23 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Haulage Licensing. (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I agree with the points raised by Deputies Costello and O'Dowd. It appears the documentation released by the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, leaves no doubt that members of the Garda Síochána misled officials of his Department regarding the granting of a licence to the individual in question. Equally disturbing is the ease with which the officials of the Department of Transport...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 242: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of refuge places for victims of domestic violence here annually for the past five years; the location of these places; and the funding allocated to each centre annually for the past five years. [15472/09]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made on mandating the Health Service Executive to ensure sexual assault treatment centres are established in all regions, with on-call staffing; and the number of sexual assault centres nationwide. [15473/09]

Written Answers — Missing Persons: Missing Persons (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has received a report from the Garda Inspectorate regarding the need to establish a dedicated missing persons unit, including a response network similar to the amber alert in the USA. [15509/09]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the opening hours of all Garda stations here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15302/09]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 398: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that he followed tendering guidelines when dealing with construction companies in relation to building projects at prisons here since 2003 to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15303/09]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to use the additional capacity of An Garda Síochána to target communities experiencing significant anti social behaviour and crime; and if he will provide a practical example of same. [15487/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made on his proposal to introduce a right for the State to recover from the perpetrators of crime the amount paid out by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board in respect of that crime. [15469/09]

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding his proposal to ensure that accused persons who can afford to defend themselves do not obtain legal aid by requiring those seeking legal aid to complete a statutory declaration prior to attending court. [15470/09]

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects to establish a domestic violence prevention office for victims of domestic abuse; when he plans to set up the domestic violence fund; and the approximate amount to be placed in the fund. [15471/09]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 411: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to legislate for a new offence of supplying and administering date rape drugs. [15474/09]

Written Answers — Human Trafficking: Human Trafficking (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 412: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress regarding his proposal to bring in tougher penalties for trafficking, ensuring greater prosecution of traffickers and to improve support services for their victims, particularly for those who are the victims of sexual exploitation. [15475/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to provide legislation for the forfeiture of all material gains from the production, sale and distribution of illegal pornography. [15476/09]

Written Answers — Prisoner Releases: Prisoner Releases (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 414: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will ensure that all sexual offenders are assessed before their release from prison to identify the level of supervision and regulation needed. [15477/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 415: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he will introduce a sexual offences Bill which will consolidate and modernise all criminal law in the area of sexual offences. [15478/09]