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Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: It is seven years too late.

Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: It was a warning about litigation. The Taoiseach is not in the picture.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to debate the following urgent matter: the anxiety, stress, worry and fear on the part of women in the midlands and their families arising from the breast cancer services provided at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise; and to facilitate an official response from the Minister for Health and Children.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: On a point of order, given that the Ceann Comhairle has ruled out the matter I raised under Standing Order 32, perhaps he will advise the House on the arrangements being made or contemplated to allow a debate on this important matter. In view of the fact that the Taoiseach does not seem to be aware of the full picture, perhaps he will allow the Minister for Health and Children to make a...

Order of Business (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to revert to the matter raised earlier by Deputy Gilmore relating to the lodging by the Taoiseach of the declaration, which is a requirement under law. I ask the Taoiseach to assist the House by outlining what constitutes a working day. I understand the 21 days referred to are, in effect, 21 working days. In view of the recent lavish increase bestowed on himself and his Ministers,...

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of people living in Northern Ireland holding Irish passports; the number of people in Northern Ireland who have opted to hold an Irish passport since the Belfast Agreement; the number of Irish passport holders living in the United Kingdom, excluding Northern Ireland who hold Irish passports; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being experienced by students attending VTOS courses with regard to travel and subsistence allowance; her views on an appropriate revision of rates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26879/07]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 437: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in relation to accommodation for asylum seekers recently acquired in County Laois, he will satisfy himself that all appropriate health, education and welfare concerns are being met; the intended numbers being accommodated; the maximum number that may be accommodated; the number of children involved; the schools in...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (6 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 457: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the situation with respect to applicants for Irish citizenship by descendents of Irish emigrants to Argentina, specifically persons (details supplied); if, having regard to the strong links between Ireland and Argentina that have been established in the instant case and in view of the...

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, having regard to the fact that the murder rate in the State is now the highest since the Civil War, he will outline the steps he proposes to take to deal with the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27353/07]

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I would like to comment on the statistics produced by the Minister in response to my question. The forces of law and order in the State appear to be losing the battle against so-called "gangland" or "organised" crime. The 21 fatal shootings in 2005 led to just two convictions. The 27 gun murders in 2006 led to just five prosecutions, with no convictions to date. There have been 17...

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I did not ask about that.

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Can I take——

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: In fairness——

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: In fairness to the House, the Minister made no reference to the points I made about legislation or the question I asked about the Taoiseach's comments on special courts.

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I would like it recorded.

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I would like it recorded that the Minister is clearly abdicating his responsibility to the House.

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I accept the Chair's ruling.

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: Time waits for no man.

Crime Levels (7 Nov 2007)

Charles Flanagan: I can suggest a couple.