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Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Has Deputy Cuffe seen it?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Would the Acting Chairman indicate the amount of time at my disposal?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to share time with Deputies D'Arcy and Terence Flanagan on the basis that we have 20 minutes between us. Is that correct?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Is all the time to be taken tonight?

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I do not have time to comment on Deputy Cuffe's contribution, however when he speaks about protection for the vulnerable party in a relationship he is undoubtedly talking about the Green Party. In such circumstances the vulnerable party does not deserve protection because week after week Deputy Cuffe comes here and overturns everything he and his colleagues said in the last Dáil. It is...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: These day-to-day, practical matters must be dealt with in a way that promotes justice and does not further discriminate or disadvantage. It has been said that this is a side issue, and a minority issue. However legislators have a solemn duty to legalise and protect minorities because it is the right thing to do. It has been said that public opinion is not in favour of dealing with this on...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: The numerous favourable soundbites from the Taoiseach over recent times are not in accordance with what we have heard tonight from the Government or with its amendment. Gays must be treated as full and equal citizens of this Republic. Why should legislators wait again for the courts to force us to legislate on this issue? Gay weddings have attracted much attention and coverage in other...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 109: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of people in receipt of the blind persons pension; the amount paid out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26189/07]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the action he proposes to take in respect of the recommendation of the Irish Human Rights Commission that those elderly persons who contributed to the social insurance scheme as self-employed persons expecting on retirement to receive an old age contributory pension but who were denied this benefit due to the fact that they did...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when it is intended that building work will commence on a new national school (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26136/07]

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 495: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the way the pre-budget 2008 outlook as published will impact on the functioning of An Garda Síochána, on Garda manpower, on Garda overtime and the number of individual operations that will carried out under Operation Anvil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26211/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (31 Oct 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 500: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will assist in the release of a report to a person (details supplied) in respect of an ongoing inquiry in his Department. [26254/07]

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: It is a year since legislation was introduced to establish a legal services ombudsman. The Bill was referred by the House last year to a committee. There are indications by the Government that the Bill is parked indefinitely so there is a degree of uncertainty about the matter. Will the Minister confirm that the legislation will be dealt with at the earliest opportunity, having regard to...

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Will it be passed in this session?

Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: This is the difficulty. I accept that the general election intervened but this legislation has already been published. It appears to be in limbo rather than sent to a committee. Can this be clarified? It was included on yesterday's Order Paper as a live Bill, as it were, but there appears to be uncertainty on the part of the Government about its status. The difficulty is that I do not...

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: And every Tuesday and Wednesday in the meantime.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Never.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: The Deputy is sitting in the place of the smaller party.

Civil Unions Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: It is a form of semi-detachment.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of all school building projects in County Laois including projected time-frames for completion of same. [26661/07]