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Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: It is a great pleasure to welcome this Bill before the House today, which will implement the will of the Irish people as expressed in the referendum result in May this year. Ireland has travelled a significant road to reach this point today, where legislation can be introduced in Dáil Éireann to allow for same-sex marriage in our State. The date 23 May 2015 will be remembered and...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: The ploughing championships are on over three days this week as we are all well aware. The issue of crime is a central theme of discussion at the ploughing championships and, given the nature of the event, crime in rural areas in particular. That is a huge indictment of Government and a statement from rural Ireland as to how bad is the situation. The Government needs to wake up and really...

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: That is acknowledged, but it has increased exponentially.

Topical Issue Debate: Crime Levels (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue as it is highly topical. On the first day of a new Dáil term, people look to Deputies to provide some hope and positivity on the issue of dealing with crime. As I have stated previously, the Government is failing to address crime in rural areas and in the capital. People need to be given hope, particularly with regard to the crimes...

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: That was not suggested at all.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Motions of no confidence.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: We have, later on.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: We have, later on.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: When did we say that?

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: No. When did we say that?

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Who said that?

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Only 12% of people believe him.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: You are part of the 12%.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: The Minister dismisses the public at his own peril.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: You are dismissing the public. That shows the arrogance that surrounds you.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: The Government did not want to discuss this at all.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Is there any update on Moriarty? The Minister of State forgot to mention that.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Those opposite have voted confidence before.

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: -----the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, who I am glad is here to listen to me, stated, "Deputy Kenny will bring to the office of the Taoiseach integrity, honesty and a work rate which simply cannot be surpassed". The Fennelly commission raises serious questions surrounding the first two characteristics. The massive failings of the Government on health, housing and Northern Ireland...

Confidence in Taoiseach, the Attorney General and the Government: Motion (22 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: What is in the report that you are talking about?