Results 1-20 of 38 for destroyed speaker:Charles Flanagan

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (9 Jun 2020)

Charles Flanagan: ...identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. Emyvale Station was largely destroyed following a fire which occurred in the early hours of 28 October 2019. I am informed that the OPW and Garda authorities have identified that the former married quarters in Emyvale...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (5 Nov 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Emyvale Station was largely destroyed following a fire which occurred in the early hours of 28 October 2019. I am informed by An Garda Síochána that it is engaging with the OPW in relation to works at a separate...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (12 Jun 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...this island, the so-called dissidents. We know these groups vehemently oppose peace and democracy, and regrettably they remain wedded to brutality and criminality. These groups have spent 20 years trying to destroy the Good Friday Agreement and all it stands for. Their callous disregard for democracy, the rule of law and human life is all too clearly demonstrated with their continuing...

Civil Law (Presumption of Death) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (12 Mar 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...the declaration of presumed death. The provisions of the Coroner’s Act 1962 which allow the Minister for Justice and Equality to direct a coroner to hold an inquest where a death has occurred and the body has been destroyed or is irrecoverable are also insufficient in this context, given that there is a geographic restriction that requires the belief of the coroner that a death...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (7 Sep 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I wish to advise the Deputy that as previously stated in replies to Question No. 219 of 3 July 2018 and Question No. 229 of 12 July 2018, there is no record of files being destroyed in Portlaoise Prison in the manner referred to. As further stated in reply to Question No. 229 I would again ask that if the Deputy has any information to confirm that files were destroyed he...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (12 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...case the Prison Service, until they are transferred to the National Archives. As advised in my previous reply to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 3 July 2018, there are no records of files being destroyed in Portlaoise prison in the manner referred to by the Deputy. However I would again ask that if the Deputy has any information to confirm that files were...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Prison Service (3 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that there are no records of files being destroyed in Portlaoise prison in the manner referred to by the Deputy. Given the timeframe involved, there are no staff available to discuss the inference made. I would ask that if the Deputy has any information to confirm that files were destroyed in the manner referred to, he should...

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

Charles Flanagan: ...The Garda assessment is that there is a real and persistent threat from republican paramilitary groups on this island, the so-called dissidents. These groups have spent the past 20 years trying to destroy the Good Friday Agreement. They are resolute in their opposition to democracy and peace and they are resolute in their commitment to brutality and criminality. I am equally resolute...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (13 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...remains a real and persistent threat from republican paramilitary groups on this island, the so called dissidents. These groups vehemently oppose peace and democracy and have spent 20 years trying to destroy the Good Friday Agreement and all it stands for. I am determined that these terrorists will not succeed and the bullet or bomb will not prevail over the ballot box. I refer also to...

Data Protection Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 May 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...fine, or (b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine not exceeding €100,000.”,and(iv) by the insertion of the following subsections:“(5) Where a person is convicted of an offence under subsection (4), the court may order any personal data that appears to the court to be connected with the commission of the offence to be destroyed or erased. (6) The court shall not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Law (7 Nov 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...property. Under that Act it is an offence to damage, threaten to damage or possess anything with intent to damage property. The term "to damage" is broadly defined in the Act as including "to destroy, deface, dismantle or, whether temporarily or otherwise, render inoperable or unfit for use or prevent or impair the operation of" the property concerned. Section 2 of the 1991 Act...

Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 May 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...and artefacts of cultural importance are essential to the history, heritage and identity of all people. Throughout the debate Deputies have correctly recognised that acts intended to damage and destroy them are designed ultimately to break the spirit of the people who value them. The rules set out in the 1954 convention and the 1999 protocol, like those of the Geneva Conventions and...

Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Mar 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...of political will to ensure respect for the law or, indeed, a promotion or tolerance of a culture of impunity. In the case of Daesh, there has been a clear rejection of the law. In addition to destroying ancient and important cultural heritage in Palmyra and elsewhere, it has been responsible for rape, enslavement and murder of civilians amongst other deplorable acts. I share the dismay...

Seanad: Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Jan 2017)

Charles Flanagan: ...theft of cultural property in war are unacceptable. Buildings, monuments, artifacts of cultural importance are essential to the history, heritage and identity of all people, and to deliberately destroy them is an attempt to diminish the people for whom they are important. In passing this Bill and becoming a party a the Hague Convention and its protocol, we will further demonstrate the...

Seanad: Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016: Second Stage (27 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ..., absence of political will to ensure respect for the law, or the promotion or tolerance of a culture of impunity. In the case of Daesh there has been a clear rejection of the law. In addition to destroying the ancient and important cultural heritage in Palmyra and elsewhere, it has been responsible for the rape, enslavement and murder of civilians among other reprehensible acts. I...

Seanad: Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Hague Convention) Bill 2016: Second Stage (27 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ...area of Palmyra. Buildings, monuments and artefacts of cultural importance are essential, as has been said, to the history, heritage and identity of all people. Any attempt or deliberate act to destroy them is an attempt to diminish the people and fundamentally injure their identity. It strikes at the heart of humanity. Indeed, the rules set out in the 1954 convention and the 1999...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (25 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: On 12 January 2010, Haiti was struck by one of the most devastating earthquakes in recent history, causing some 230,000 deaths and 300,000 injuries. The earthquake destroyed much of Port-au-Prince and the surrounding areas, left about 1.5 million people homeless and caused losses estimated at €5.9 billion. Two months after the earthquake, the international community pledged US...

Syrian Conflict: Statements (20 Oct 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ...eastern Aleppo have been repeatedly hit by military attacks, as have the civilian rescue services. I do not even understand what Russia hopes to gain from the survival in power of an ally who has destroyed his country. Syria will need many years and immense funding to recover from this conflict. Russian support to Syrians other than Bashar Al-Assad has been sadly limited. The actions...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Israeli Settlements (17 May 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ...although they are not Bedouin. It has already been subject to demolition on number of occasions over many years, including destruction of caves and tents used by residents after their houses were destroyed. The intention is clearly to drive the residents off the land and into the city of Hebron, so that their land can be used for expansion of nearby Israeli settlements. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (20 Apr 2016)

Charles Flanagan: ...Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The abduction in April 2014 of the schoolgirls from Chibok appalled the world. This attack was one of a number perpetrated on defenceless young people, seeking to destroy their education and their futures. Ireland, together with our EU partners, continues to call on all parties to work for the release of the more than 200 schoolgirls from Chibok who remain in...