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Written Answers — Vocational Education and Training: Vocational Education and Training (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is appropriate to monitor the spending of an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 4 in view of the fact that its operations are almost entirely funded by the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10610/09]

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: There will be a date. That is well put.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: No date.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: May I remind the Tánaiste that the recession has caused grievous problems for the financial situation of a sizeable group of vulnerable people whose funds are lodged in court and they can neither access nor manage them. Following a Law Reform Commission report on vulnerable adults, legislation was promised in this area. Will the Tánaiste address this matter urgently with the Minister for...

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It is a most important issue. I have been refused by your office, a Cheann Comhairle, an opportunity to raise this matter in the Dáil.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The situation could be resolved if the promised legislation, the mental capacity Bill, were introduced as a matter of urgency. Will the Tánaiste ensure it is expedited at the earliest opportunity?

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: This Bill should not be delayed for another year. The legislation has already been drafted by the Law Reform Commission. It is no big deal for the legislative process but a huge one for those involved who have no control over their funds which have been dissipated due to the manner of their investments.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It should not take another year.

Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: This is March. The Bill could be passed in a matter of weeks.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I thought the Chair might advise Deputy Rabbitte to seek another vehicle in which to raise this matter.

Order of Business (11 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Regarding the banking crisis, I am sure the Taoiseach will accept great damage has been inflicted on this country's international reputation in banking matters. Why, therefore, is there such a delay in transposing and implementing the third EU directive on money laundering? Ireland is one of the last EU member states to bring forward domestic legislation in this area. It has been long...

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (10 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he proposes to take, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works, to alleviate the suffering and hardship caused to farmers in the Shannon Callows region of County Offaly, who have suffered loss and damage due to extensive flooding in this area for most of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9886/09]

Written Answers — Citizenship Application: Citizenship Application (10 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 259: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for Irish citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Laois; the expected date of approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9530/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (5 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action she proposed to take arising from the High Court's 2007 ruling that the State is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7705/09]

Written Answers — Schools Buildings Projects: Schools Buildings Projects (5 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed extension to a school (details supplied) in County Laois in view of the recent announcement in respect of schools proceeding to tender and construction; if it is envisaged that further announcements will be made in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9360/09]

Appointment of Chairperson to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (5 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I join the Minister in extending my condolences and those of the Fine Gael Party to the family of the late Mr. Justice Haugh, the former chairperson of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, his passing in January being the reason we are approving this appointment this afternoon. Mr. Justice Haugh had a distinguished career, the final phase of which involved his chairmanship of the Garda...

Appointment of Chairperson to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion (5 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: The common link is Tallaght.

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (4 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of prosecutions that took place in each of the years 2004 to 2008 in respect of shops, off-licences and other such premises selling alcohol to persons aged under 18 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9112/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (4 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the recommendations of the Kopp report on the State Forensic Laboratory that have been implemented to date and which remain to be implemented; the number of additional personnel who have been appointed to the State Forensic Laboratory since the publication of the Kopp report; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (4 Mar 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí appointed to the Garda National Drugs Unit in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9114/09]