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Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: I am grateful for the opportunity to partake in this important debate because all of us are united about progressing legislation to protect our law abiding citizenship. It is unfortunate, given the downturn in the economy, that an upturn in crime is being experienced, particularly in rural Ireland. There is no point shying away from it. Fear is widespread and as a Member representing a...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 165: To ask the Taoiseach if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his Department as their...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if civil servants from her Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of her Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Finance if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his Department...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the Ireland-Vietnam bilateral adoption agreement; when families here can expect that adoptions will recommence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30818/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if civil servants from her Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of her Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to her...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Transport if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 720: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 787: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 808: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 820: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is...

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: I wish to share my time with Deputy John McGuinness.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Many of us in this House have served in local government from time to time and we realise the importance local government plays in everybody's lives. It is important that we have a debate on these charges, and a wider debate on the funding of local government would be welcome also. Our local authorities have core functions to...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: I wish to share time with Deputy Finian McGrath.

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a discussion on the future of this country. The forthcoming referendum on the Lisbon treaty represents a significant crossroads for our society and our country as a member state of the European Union. It is clear to those who live here and visit that we have derived many benefits since our membership of the EU began. One can travel to any...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: It is very important for the future of this country that the Lisbon treaty is carried with a positive message that our place is at the heart of Europe and that we maintain our influence in it.

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (7 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will assist a person (details supplied) in County Limerick in obtaining a place in a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27199/09]

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (30 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the efforts he has made to secure EU supports for Irish milk producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25947/09]

Written Answers — Dairy Industry: Dairy Industry (30 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the June 2009 Council of Agriculture Ministers in relation to low dairy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25948/09]

Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this important Bill, which is so relevant to the mid-west region. Shannon Airport, as we know, is of considerable strategic importance to the mid-west region, particularly in terms of jobs and tourism both inward and outward. Many of our discussions and debates about Shannon Airport hinge on Aer Lingus,...