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Seanad: Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Dec 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...I acknowledge that we all feel strongly about and I want in particular to welcome the broad support for the Bill, as evidenced by the contributions of Senators Conway-Walsh, Higgins, Conway, McFadden and Buttimer. Can I say to Senator Conway-Walsh that I am happy to keep the Senate informed as to the issue of the commencement order for the domestic violence legislation. I would be very...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (20 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...of the compliance report in June last year. I expect that progress will be reported in a further positive light when we get sight of the next report. I wish to make brief reference to the mention made by Senator Buttimer, Senator Boyhan and others of the lay involvement, especially the status or position of the lay or non-legal chairperson in section 12, which was formerly section 15....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 and Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motions (14 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I acknowledge the very generous comments of my friend, Senator Buttimer, and look forward to what will be a very important event in the Seanad next week. As I outlined, the 1998 Offences against the State (Amendment) Act remains an essential tool in tackling the activities of terrorist groups across the island. Offences against the State Acts form the main body of the State's laws to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Second Stage (8 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I thank Senators for their favourable and positive commentary on the Bill, specifically Senators Clifford-Lee, Craughwell, Conway, Norris, Kieran O'Donnell, Ó Donnghaile, Boyhan and Buttimer. I acknowledge the broad support for this legislation which undoubtedly echoes the broad level of support the Bill received in the Dáil. We all agree that corruption in all areas of society...

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...and constructive engagement during the various Stages of Bill. In particular I highlight this afternoon's contributions by Senators Norris, Conway-Walsh, Kelleher, Higgins, Conway, Ó Donnghaile, Buttimer and Ned O'Sullivan. This is one of the most important items of legislation to come before the Oireachtas this year. I know we are all pleased that we have reached the point where...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am pleased to present the Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill to the House. I thank Members, in particular Senator Buttimer, for facilitating the Bill this evening. It is hoped that with the consent of the House we might conclude matters by taking all Stages. It is a short Bill, with the the sole purpose of ensuring that the same age limit applies to internal and external...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...The approach has been followed that has allowed the policing authority to engage with the Commission on the Future of Policing to see how it sees the future role and responsibilities of the Garda Commissioner. I will refer briefly to points raised by Senators Buttimer, Ó Donnghaile and Norris on the maximum retirement age of 60 years. It is less than that which applies to the...