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Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 May 2014)

Niall Collins: I, too, join in the expressions of sympathy on the passing of Peadar Clohessy. I welcome his children and extended family to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery and the Visitors Gallery. He was an outstanding public representative in and from County Limerick. He was completely committed and dedicated to his family, community and constituency. Above all, he was completely committed to the...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Committee Stage (6 May 2014)

Niall Collins: I must go at 3.15 p.m. because the family of former Deputy Peadar Clohessy will be in the Chamber to hear expressions of sympathy and I am involved in the arrangements.

Other Questions: Corrib Gas Field (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: Again.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Killings (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: The Minister is again reverting to type and he is trying to play the man rather than the issue. The business community in this town has extended an invitation to the Minister to step out of his ivory tower, to walk down O'Connell Street and the side streets off O'Connell Street, to take a trip on the Luas, to walk along the boardwalk and to witness what is going on. There is no point in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Killings (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: While I am the first to acknowledge that the Garda is doing a tremendous job in this area, unfortunately the level is too high. It must be kept as a priority and Members must keep a focus on it in this Chamber. In his reply, the Minister made reference to the Garda Commissioner and he earlier referred to the fact that the new Cabinet sub-committee has met. Leadership of An Garda...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Killings (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 4. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to counter the recent surge in gangland shootings. [19468/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Killings (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: Will the Minister comment on the ongoing scourge of gangland crime which is having a huge effect on society? Apart from the fact that those involved are taking each other out in broad daylight, often in front of children, it impacts along the food chain. We see the activities taking place on O'Connell Street in Dublin, on the Luas and along the boardwalk, including drug dealing. It goes...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: I ask about the scope of the Guerin inquiry. On a number of occasions the shocking case of Ms Cynthia Owen has been raised in the House. The legal representative, Gerry Dunne, wrote to the Taoiseach on 24 February and I believe that correspondence has been referred to the Minister. Having listened to some of the circumstances in detail it possibly merits its own independent inquiry....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the status of the Guerin and Cooke inquiries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19467/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commissions of Investigation (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: I ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the Cooke and Guerin inquiries and, in particular, to indicate the timeline involved because when the inquiries were established they were asked to report prior to or around Easter. Perhaps he will also outline his view on whether they should proceed to full independent inquiries under the Commissions of Investigations Act 2004.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 15. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to change gun licensing laws here; the consultations he has held on the matter; the recommendations from the Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19265/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Insolvency Service of Ireland Data (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 17. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of personal insolvency arrangements entered in to date under the new legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19266/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Staff (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 20. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional resources he will give GSOC in view of its planned additional duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19264/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Operations (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 21. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of community clinics set up by An Garda Síochána in 2011, 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19262/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Official Engagements (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 25. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason a replacement Minister was not sent to address the AGSI conference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19263/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Data (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 529. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of applicants under the immigrant investor scheme; the total number accepted to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18529/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Investor Programme Data (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 530. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a country breakdown of the citizenship of successful applicants to the immigrant investor scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18530/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 535. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of applicants and number of successful applicants for the start-up entrepreneur programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18634/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (30 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 600. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will respond to concerns regarding the recruitment process for full-time positions in An Garda Síochána (details supplied). [19544/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (17 Apr 2014)

Niall Collins: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will, in view of the protracted delay which may arise in the procurement of a suitable site for the construction of a new school (details supplied), give favourable consideration to the site referenced 1.4.15 in the Fermoy Electoral Area Local Plan August 2011; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this site has received...