Results 1-20 of 23 for troy speaker:Charles Flanagan

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I have some good news for Deputy Troy.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Later this afternoon we will officially launch the terms and conditions of the Judicial Council Act. I can also inform Deputy Troy that the personal injury guidelines committee-designate has met on a number of occasions. After this evening it will be officially-----

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...affirm that the Government is committed to passing this Bill, which I introduced in the House today. I welcome the support of Members and hope the Bill passes all Stages in this House. Deputy Troy asked me a question but is engaged otherwise when the answer is being given. He seems to be the master of the soundbite on this issue. I again thank Senator Ó Céidigh for moving this...

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy is confused. In fact, he is confused most of the time. He should talk to his colleague about it.

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy is confused.

Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2019)

Charles Flanagan: Deputy Troy does not raise it when I am here. Does he raise it when I am not here?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am very pleased that this Bill will be enacted. I spoke to Senator Ó Céidigh last week, and I appeal to Deputy Troy that, when the matter comes before the House in the next few weeks, we can rely on his full co-operation to ease its passage through the House at the earliest opportunity. I expect that with the-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh (Atógáil) - Questions on Promised Legislation (Resumed) (7 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I expect that with the co-operation of Deputy Troy, we can have this Bill on the Statute Book by the end of this term.

Financial Resolution No. 3: Stamp Duties - Section 126AA Bank Levy (8 Oct 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...That reduces the debate to the area of the stamp duty increase of 1.5% and the banking levy. I will respond first to the comments of Deputy MacSharry, who was ably assisted by Deputies Smith, Troy, Tóibín, Fitzmaurice and Danny Healy-Rae in respect of the stamp duty increase. I assure the Deputies that all of the current reliefs that are in existence for agricultural land...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...with the Judiciary. Yes, there are different viewpoints, but the Bill can in no sense be interpreted as an attack on the Judiciary, nor could it possibly be intended to be such. Deputies Willie O'Dea, Éamon Ó Cuív, Robert Troy and others made the point that the office of Chief Justice was at the pinnacle of the judicial arm of the State and ought not to be overlooked in...

Topical Issue Debate: Child Care Costs (8 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...way in my Department. The issue of early childhood education will be a priority not only for my Department but for the whole Government as part of its programme for the remainder of its term. Deputy Troy has agreed with me that quality is important, that progress has been made over the years on infrastructure and that we need to examine standards and personnel in the provision of...

Topical Issue Debate: Child Care Costs (8 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...made during the past 15 years in the development of child care services. Opportunities to further develop the child care sector have been limited because of the prevailing budgetary situation, as Deputy Troy and others will accept. However, the progress made since 2010 represents a clear commitment to improving access to high-quality child care. While we have a distance to travel, we...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...sensitive matters to be fully considered. I urge people to buy into this process and look forward to this important objective being advanced following due consideration. As I indicated to Deputy Troy, these are complex, difficult and sensitive personal issues, which have legal implications that go to the heart of the Constitution. I accept that the process has been under way for some...

Other Questions: Adoption Legislation (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: I accept what Deputy Troy has said. However, I again advise him as to the complexity involved and I do not make this point lightly. Earlier, I referred to the Supreme Court case and if Members will indulge me, I must state the advice from the Attorney General indicates that any right to know one's own identity, such as was found in a legal judgment in the case I mentioned earlier, flows...

Other Questions: Early Child Care Education (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: I agree with Deputy Troy that the object of the exercise must be to ensure a level of quality. The Deputy speaks of consistency, and there needs to be an element of balance. He is aware a panel of more than 50 training providers has been approved to deliver the training programmes following the completion of the expression of interest process. More than 2, 200 staff have already applied....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Care Services Regulation (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...been made on the quality agenda. Anybody engaged in the service, both service providers and consumers of the service, will testify to improvements over a wide range of areas. I accept what Deputy Troy is saying in so far as the publication of the regulations is concerned. However, the Department is continuing to build on the actions to date and we are anxious at all times to ensure that...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: As I have said before both here and elsewhere, I am anxious that we can forge a historic all-party consensus on this most sensitive issue. I will undertake to keep Deputy Troy, his party and others involved in the process, not only in a consultative role but also in a participative one. I believe that is important and I welcome Deputy Troy's acknowledgement of what has taken place to date....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to acknowledge Deputy Ó Caoláin's constructive contribution to this matter on behalf of his party. I also acknowledge his written submission. As I told Deputy Troy, I intend to proceed with the process of consultation which I have found to be both informative and engaging. Deputy Ó Caoláin will be aware that the Government has undertaken to establish a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: Again, I express my appreciation to Deputy Troy for the manner in which he has approached this entire issue. I undertake to keep him, on behalf of his party, fully informed of developments. On the cost issue, there are a number of matters to be considered, not least the direct financial and staffing requirement of the commission of investigation. Once the commission of investigation is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (1 Jul 2014)

Charles Flanagan: ...investigation. It is my intention to continue to remain in contact with the Deputy and other spokespersons to seek the widest possible consensus on these matters. In this regard, I thank Deputy Troy for his engagement on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party. I had at least one meeting with the Deputy and I invited him today to engage with me further on ongoing developments. I thank...