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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: I raised this matter in the recent debate on Deputy Ross's Bill. Has the Minister considered the appointment of an interim board before the establishment of the independent policing body? If the Public Appointments Service is running the recruitment process, will its selections be presented to the new, independent policing authority at the end of the year? Will the independent policing...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: I welcome the Minister's answer. Appointing a chairman designate of the new policing authority should be considered as part of the process, as it might get over the concerns I raised. Below the level of Garda Commissioner there are several vacancies, including assistant commissioner and chief superintendent. The recently departed Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, had been central in a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a new Garda Commissioner will be appointed; if the Commissioner will be appointed in advance of the establishment of an independent policing authority; if she will outline the appointment process and those persons involved in the appointment of the Commissioner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26909/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: Will the Minister outline the appointment process for the vacant permanent post of Garda Commissioner? Last Friday, she made a public comment on it. In particular, will she outline the steps in the process and who the central people will be in the process? Two weeks ago I met representatives of the independent Northern Ireland Policing Board and they said the chairperson and chief...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 78. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action she will take to tackle gun crime here; the number of firearms offences that have been recorded to date this year; the number of successful convictions for firearms offences that have been recorded this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26698/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 86. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the issues of concern surrounding the Magdalen institutions and Bethany Home will be included in the commission of investigation to establish the facts surrounding the mother and baby homes here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26696/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cross-Border Co-operation (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has had any significant discussions with her counterpart in Northern Ireland since being appointed; the actions she will take to address the issue of cross-Border crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26697/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she will take in view of the content and findings of the inquiry into reports of unlawful surveillance of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26694/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 98. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to reform the criminal justice system; the proposals she has to reform bail laws here; if she proposes to place sentencing guidelines on a statutory footing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26695/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 104. To ask the Taoiseach when the Government will respond to the remaining Constitutional Convention reports; the Departments which will deal with each area; if an additional task force on specific topics will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26582/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 451. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the composition of the task force on the role of women as agreed under the Constitutional Convention; the timeframe for the completion of its work; the current status of the task force; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26581/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision Data (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 453. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of asylum seekers currently in receipt of direct provision in the State; her views regarding direct provision; the average processing time for asylum seekers in receipt of direct provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26702/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 454. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will enact the Coroners Bill 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26703/14]

Cooke Report: Statements (19 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil, which has welcomed the publication of the Cooke report, was the first party to propose the establishment of an independent review panel to investigate the entire issue. We argued that this body should be composed of people with technical expertise, a judicial figure and an international police force member. Unfortunately, this model was not pursued. Moreover, the immediate...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment ) Act 1998: Motions (19 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: I welcome the opportunity to express my support and that of my party for the continuance in operation of section 8 of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, which is a vital legislative tool in the battle against organised crime. I also welcome and will support the renewal of the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998. This legislation allows the State to battle against those...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (19 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding providing new school accommodation for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24 at the announced site in Tallaght, Dublin 24; if he will have his officials deal with the concerns of the local community as conveyed to the school board in respect of traffic management and access issues; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Remit (19 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 125. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he and his Department became aware of breaches of the Artificial Insemination of Greyhounds Regulations 2005 and the steps he and his Department have taken to ensure the integrity of the Irish Greyhound Stud Book is protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26441/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child Care Services Provision (19 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 190. To ask the Minister for Health if he will raise with the Health Service Executive management the need for permanent accommodation into the future at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, for the Small World Creche which caters for children of Tallaght Hospital staff; and if he will support the campaign to retain these important services. [26460/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Administration (18 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 55. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 175 of 8 April 2014, if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied). [26208/14]

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: I welcome the opportunity to participate in this timely debate. The Minister has outlined the significant issues which have arisen in the administration of justice. This Bill deals with a central proposed reform of the Garda Síochána and is to be welcomed. I agree with the principle of an independent system for appointments but Deputy Ross's Bill misses the point which has been...