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Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the Ceann Comhairle's reply to Deputy Hayes. It is important that the Office of Ceann Comhairle is not perceived as partisan and politicised because of the manner in which he tours the country. Will the Taoiseach confirm that the privacy Bill which was closely associated with the Defamation Bill currently before the Seanad, has now been decoupled and will not appear before the...

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: In response to a public statement made by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, it appears that the Bill is not being proceeded with. Will the Taoiseach seek clarification from the Minister and inform the House as to what is the present position?

Order of Business (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Therefore, it is going ahead.

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the important matter of the forthcoming EU reform treaty. As with previous treaties, the reform treaty is a vitally important one for Ireland and must be comprehensively analysed and discussed both in this House and the public arena. It is regrettable that the matter is the subject of a Dáil debate only because the Opposition sought such an exchange of...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: We both seek a yes vote but perhaps it is due to political expediency that the wrong message is being sent to our European colleagues on behalf of the citizens of the State. Moving from being at the heart of the European Union to being on the periphery, cherry-picking aspects of new treaties and undermining the future of the Union by commenting darkly on qualified majority voting will not,...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Agreed. I ask the Minister to deal specifically with these issues before the end of this debate. Our citizens may not have recourse to the European Court of Justice in respect of certain justice and home affairs matters that may arise from time to time. It is essential that new EU measures are debated and scrutinised and that the best interests of the people are protected. In effect, the...

European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: He is enjoying it more now.

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in respect of providing a new Garda station for Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22541/07]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 189: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position of the proposed programme of flood alleviation at Portarlington; the role of the Office of Public Works therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23700/07]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the proposed new secondary schools in Portlaoise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23701/07]

Written Answers — Prison Building Programme: Prison Building Programme (16 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the proposed new detention centre at Kilworth, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23410/07]

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Some years have elapsed since an incident occurred involving a Circuit Court judge. It became known as the Curtin affair and took up much time of the House. A special committee established to examine the case showed up glaring shortcomings and inadequacies in our legislation and the relationship between the Judiciary and Legislature. It also gave rise to numerous promises of legislation,...

Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: The Taoiseach is offering.

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (17 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to a reduction in the Garda force at a town (details supplied) in County Laois. [24190/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (18 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received recommendations from the Road Safety Authority on road safety measures; the details of those recommendations; the legislative changes required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24370/07]

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (23 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need for an urgent and comprehensive Government response to the ongoing murders in the State which this year so far number 58, 17 of which have been ruthless and callous gangland killings.

Agrifood Industry: Motion (23 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Fine Gael has been campaigning for the introduction of comprehensive food labelling and the banning of substandard food imports at national and EU level for many years now. However, successive Fianna Fáil-led Governments have steadfastly looked the other way and made plain their disinterest in food consumers and the future of Irish farming. I have a number of questions for the Minister of...

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge what the Minister has said and I believe this legislation can be agreed upon. Fine Gael has no difficulty with the point involved. I accept what the Minister says and I hope the Bill can be passed this evening. This Bill is neither long nor complex. Its purpose is simply to rectify the incompatibility of the Prisons Act 2007 with the Criminal Justice Act 2007 in respect of...

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (23 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I accept and take great note of what the Leas-Cheann Comhairle states. The Ceann Comhairle has embarked upon a public relations exercise to amplify the role and functions of the Dáil. He has undertaken to go out onto the streets and bring people from the streets into the Dáil. The best action he could take to achieve his goals is to assist the House in the debating procedure and ensure,...