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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...I do not make any apologies for a requirement that, in the event of persons wishing to make an application, they would do so in a way that is transparent, fair and befits the job at hand. A mere tap on the shoulder in the lobby of the Four Courts is not a sufficient means by which the seriousness of the position could be dealt with.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I am introducing a process here. That is what it is all about, not the "ad hocery" or the tap on the shoulder practice that the Senator has been supporting.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...to be considered for appointment to the court would do so through the channel that is the format expressed in the Bill. I am not minded to go outside that process, be it a word in the ear, a tap on the shoulder or an informal communications channel. I am not minded, therefore, to accept the amendment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2019)

Charles Flanagan: I fundamentally disagree with Senator McDowell, who wishes to perpetuate the tap-on-the-shoulder system, which is far from transparent. It has given rise to the need for a legislative change in other jurisdictions and was behind this reform process in 2014, when a consultation process was undertaken. We are moving to regularise the system relating to the appointment of judges. It happens...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...Service. Yes, I will continue to do that, and I would prefer to do so through channels I would regard as being accepted channels, and perhaps even formal channels, rather than an opportunity for a tap on the shoulder or a word in the ear, should Senators McDowell or Bacik, or anybody in this House, engage in professional activities in the Four Courts or outside of this House. There has...

Northern Ireland: Statements (15 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...North-South relations. We spoke about close ties, economic co-operation and shared services, which will result in a dividend for all the people on this island. In recent times, we have already tapped into this potential in terms of joint trade missions, shared health services, joint applications for EU funding, joined up policies in agriculture, animal health and other areas, tourism...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...Affairs and General Affairs Councils discussed it. Ongoing political instability and dysfunction as demonstrated by the boycott of parliament by the opposition since December 2012 and the wire-tapping scandal have been a cause for concern, and violent clashes in May between police and an alleged terrorist group brought the overall situation to international attention. Talks between the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (19 May 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...of wider political instability, which has been of concern for some time. The difficulties caused by the ongoing boycott of Parliament by the opposition since late 2012 were further compounded by the recent wire-tapping scandal, with the opposition accusing the main government party of engaging in an illegal surveillance programme of over 20,000 people. Ireland supports calls for a prompt...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Update on EU Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (11 Mar 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...sending countries. Historically, we are a country of emigration that has only become a country of immigration in our very recent past. We are confident that our experience, particularly our experience in engaging with communities and individuals of Irish origin abroad, can help us to make a meaningful contribution to tapping the positive potential of migration. I wish to avail of the...

Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Charles Flanagan: ...statement of anxiety from no less a figure than the Director of Public Prosecutions. It is also important that the Garda national surveillance unit, which I understand will run the new bugging and tapping operation, is properly resourced. The Garda Commissioner is on record as saying that this legislation will not require the establishment or introduction of a new Garda unit and that the...