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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Data (9 Jul 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...to make a deportation process or not, family units are examined together and full consideration is given to all aspects of the case, including rights under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (19 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...the circumstances in which the death occurred". This is a key issue in certain inquests - for example, those occurring while the deceased was in State custody or detention - for strengthening our compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights, ECHR. However, it will remain the position that an inquest does not make any finding of civil or criminal liability.Section 11 requires...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (6 Nov 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...This detailed consideration must also include an assessment of that person’s right to a family and a private life, as provided for under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), and regard must be had for the constitutional rights of any Irish citizens directly associated with the case. A refoulement consideration must also be carried out, essentially to consider...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...he will have crafted his proposals with this in mind. I am advised, however, that the proposals in this Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights, ECHR. The decision on whether to grant bail is a judicial issue rather than an executive power. In introducing the Bill last December, Deputy O'Callaghan rightly asserted that his proposals do...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (30 May 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...framework of human rights protections under the Good Friday Agreement, and the protection of human rights in Northern Ireland - including through the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) - is one of the key principles of the Agreement. In Northern Ireland, the human rights provisions of the Agreement support the confidence and willingness of all...

Other Questions: Good Friday Agreement (12 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights, is one of the key principles underpinning the Good Friday Agreement. It is important to be clear that the European Convention on Human Rights, ECHR, is separate and distinct to the European Union. The UK’s decision to leave the EU has no impact on its obligations under the ECHR. Even after the UK leaves the EU, there...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Conventions (4 Apr 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...to safeguard its institutions and principles, including in the area of human rights. The protection of human rights in Northern Ireland law, incorporating the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), is one of the key principles underpinning the Good Friday Agreement. At their first meeting in London on 26 July 2016, the Taoiseach and Prime Minister May reaffirmed that the Good...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Issues (8 Feb 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...the incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights, is one of the key principles underpinning the Good Friday Agreement.It should be noted that the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is separate and distinct to the European Union. The UK’s decision to leave the EU has no impact on its obligations under the ECHR. Even after the UK leaves the EU, there will be a...

Priority Questions: Human Rights (25 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ...in the context of my discussions with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. Brokenshire, MP, and I am not discouraged by his reply. I am, however, aware that outside the question of the ECHR there have been concerns expressed across Northern Ireland about the status, post-Brexit, of those human rights provisions which are connected with EU membership, including the EU Charter...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UK Referendum on EU Membership (5 Jul 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ...Ireland law and this is an ongoing obligation. The Government has underlined this obligation in the context of British Government proposals to repeal the UK Human Rights Act, which incorporates the ECHR into domestic law and will continue to monitor the situation closely. As co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement, the Government takes very seriously its responsibility to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Agreements (29 Jun 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ...Ireland law and this is an ongoing obligation. The Government has underlined this obligation in the context of British Government proposals to repeal the UK Human Rights Act, which incorporates the ECHR into domestic law and will continue to monitor the situation closely. As co-guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement, the Government takes very seriously its responsibility to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Good Friday Agreement (25 May 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ...to Secretary of State for Justice, Michael Gove outlining the Government’s concerns. In his response, Secretary of State Gove stated that there is no intention for the UK to withdraw from the ECHR and committed to full consultation on any proposals in advance of the introduction of legislation. The letter also promised greater engagement on the issue with the Irish Government and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (6 Oct 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...ongoing bilateral relations and through the European Court of Human Rights at Strasbourg, to raise with the British Government their Article 2 obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in relation to specific Troubles-related deaths. Over 3,500 people died during the Troubles. The suffering of their relatives and friends endures to this day. I understand and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (14 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...of the past. In addition to the new mechanisms, the Northern Ireland Executive has undertaken to take appropriate steps to improve the way the legacy inquest function is conducted to comply with ECHR Article 2 requirements. While good progress has been made across many of the Agreement’s work streams, a way forward needs to be found in relation to the ongoing impasse on welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Jul 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...bilateral relations and through the European Court of Human Rights at Strasbourg, to raise with the British Government their Article 2 obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in relation to specific Troubles-related deaths. Over 3,500 people died during the Troubles. The suffering of their relatives and friends endures to this day. I understand and acknowledge...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: International Agreements (14 May 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...the legacy of the past. In the context of the Good Friday Agreement, the British Government undertook to "complete incorporation into Northern Ireland law of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), with direct access to the courts, and remedies for breach of the Convention, including power for the courts to overrule Assembly legislation on grounds of inconsistency". This...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Northern Ireland Issues (1 Apr 2015)

Charles Flanagan: ...with the legacy of the past. It provides further for the NI Executive to take appropriate steps to improve the way the legacy inquests function is conducted in Northern Ireland to comply with ECHR Article 2 requirements. The Agreement sets out that processes dealing with the past should be victim-centred and emphasises the importance of providing services and support to victims and...

Order of Business (6 Feb 2014)

Charles Flanagan: Earlier in the week, the Cabinet discussed the matter of the European Court of Human Rights, ECHR, judgment in the case of Louise O’Keeffe. I understand the Tánaiste will be heading up the formulation and submission of a report to Europe in the form of a response which is incumbent on the Government. Will the Tánaiste ensure the House will have a full and detailed...