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Written Answers — Defence Forces White Paper: Defence Forces White Paper (4 Feb 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Defence if work has commenced on preparing the second White Paper on Defence; if the Defence Forces representative associations will be consulted during the preparatory phase; if they will be consulted on the draft White Paper before it is presented to Government for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3615/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Offices: Departmental Offices (4 Feb 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will make a statement on a matter (details supplied). [3644/09]

Garda Equipment. (3 Feb 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased the Ceann Comhairle consented to my application to have this matter discussed. I would like to send a message to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform that the Garda is trapped in a technological stone age with the failure to introduce a national digital radio scheme, which has been promised for more than ten years, and now serious shortcomings with the PULSE...

Social Welfare Benefits. (3 Feb 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the 115 people, promised in December 2008, have been fully deployed to social welfare offices to deal with the rising number of social welfare applicants; if they have been fully trained; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3277/09]

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Or the first anniversary of Deputy Power's intention to step down as Minister of State.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: We will get it from Vincent Browne.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It should be pointed out that the figure given by the Tánaiste on the cost of the increase in unemployment levels is at variance with the Taoiseach's figure.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: There is a difference of €500 million between the Tánaiste's figure and that given by the Taoiseach yesterday.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It is a large difference.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: On promised legislation, is the Tánaiste aware of the widespread discontent and public unease with sentencing in the criminal courts? What legislation is promised regarding the establishment of a judicial council? What legislation is promised with a view to the introduction of sentencing guidelines for judges in the criminal courts? Where is the legislation on victims' rights and the...

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: It has been there for two years.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: One year later.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Will the Government involve the social partners?

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of the probation service budget that is spent in relation to work in prisons; the average cost of the service's work in prisons and places of detention in 2007 and 2008; the ratio of prisoners per probation officer; the ratio of special category prisoner per probation officer; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of the 2008 and 2009 gross budget of the probation service; the percentage of this budget which provides capital and operating funding to a range of projects that support the work of the service in 2008 and the forecast for 2009; the number of projects this service supported in 2007 and 2008 and which will be...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he plans to re-open Harristown House in Roscommon; the reason for the closure; his views on the fact that the consultants only recommended a temporary closure of the house for six months to undertake strategic restructuring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2704/09]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the strength of An Garda Síochána at the end of 2008; the number of recruits in training at year end; when the first of these will graduate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2705/09]

The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: This debate is crucial in the context of democracy in this country. Unfortunately, this opportunity is being squandered. Rather than providing decisive leadership, the Government is giving headless chickens a run for their money. The Government's focus is on blaming the Opposition and the media, rather than taking action. Sitting back and letting nature take its course may have worked...

Criminal Prosecutions. (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach his views on reports that recent budgetary changes will result in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions being unable to process criminal cases in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40456/08]

Criminal Prosecutions. (28 Jan 2009)

Charles Flanagan: I remind the Taoiseach that the public statement made by the Director of Public Prosecutions last October was unprecedented. A chief prosecutor has never before had to resort to making public comment that so great was the cut inflicted on his office that he would find it impossible to deal with its day to day business. In response to Deputy Gilmore, the Taoiseach spoke about the bluntness of...