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Spent Convictions Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, for presenting this short but, nevertheless, important piece of legislation which has the broad support of the Fine Gael Party. In July 2007, the Law Reform Commission published the report on spent convictions which included a draft Bill in the document. At that time, the then Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It is a reality.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: This House is being treated as a nuisance.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: This is not the usual.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Standing Orders may be clear but the Tánaiste was not.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: You would not co-operate with Dublin Castle when you were asked.

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (17 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason he gave a 10% increase in fares to Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46457/08]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (17 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of An Garda Síochána firearms stolen, reported stolen, missing or otherwise unaccounted for in each of the years 2004 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46725/08]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community Gardaí currently assigned in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46728/08]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (17 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces firearms stolen, reported stolen, missing or otherwise unaccounted for in each of the years 2004 to date in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46726/08]

Leaders' Questions. (17 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Hopefully it will be his last morning.

Written Answers — Pharmacy Services: Pharmacy Services (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the additional penalty the High Court judgment (details supplied) will have on the taxpayer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45627/08]

Written Answers — Legal Aid Service: Legal Aid Service (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of money granted under the criminal legal aid scheme each year for the past six years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46006/08]

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It was a good try, though.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: This day last week in response to the 43rd brutal murder in the State since the beginning of the year, the Ceann Comhairle facilitated the asking of questions to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in the House as to initiatives the Government might introduce to stop the spiral of killing and stem the tide of crime. Since then, there have been two further brutal murders and a...

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: On promised legislation, there have been two further brutal murders, one in this city and another in County Galway, since last week. In an unprecedented development, a hapless Minister of State——

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: ——was taken hostage.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: It was more appropriate to a South American tinpot democracy than a modern democratic state.

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: On promised legislation, this is a serious matter. On 23 September, the Chief Whip——

Order of Business (16 Dec 2008)

Charles Flanagan: ——published the list of legislation to be published and enacted before the end of the session. The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform's section includes the criminal justice (forensic sampling evidence) Bill, the criminal justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, the criminal justice (money laundering) Bill and the sale of alcohol Bill. Why has none of this legislation been...