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Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: A little more detail would be helpful and a little less headline grabbing should be the order of the day. This pertains to people's livelihoods and families and it is not good enough to be raising their hopes.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: As for the Labour Party's comments in respect of Dell, the Government, through Fianna Fáil policy, was responsible for bringing Dell to the mid-west more than 14 years ago and supported it through the provision of State aid worth €50 million over the years. It provided many viable and sustainable jobs for a long time. While it is a source of regret that these jobs have gone, the...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: The task force met last week and will meet again tomorrow to bring forward a first interim report, to which I certainly look forward because it is proactive and the people on the task force know what they are talking about. The mid-west area also has the customs and border pre-clearance facility, which soon is to be established on a legislative footing, at Shannon Airport. Although it can...

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: At the outset, I congratulate the new Members, Deputies O'Sullivan and Lee, on their election to Dáil Éireann and wish them all the best in the time they serve their people here. Like the previous speakers, I welcome the publication of this Bill. Certainly, I am glad that there seems to be cross-party consensus in advancing the intent of expanding the remit of the Small Claims Court to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (28 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the cycle to work scheme as announced by him in the supplementary Budget of 7 April 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21901/09]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (20 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the recent Council of Agriculture Ministers in relation to low dairy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20314/09]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (20 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the engagements he has had at EU level in relation to the need to provide supports to the dairy sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20313/09]

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (13 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures in place by the Revenue Commissioners for seizing cars; the length of time the Revenue Commissioners can hold a vehicle after the individual has paid the VRT; the procedure used for working out the fine; if an individual who has a vehicle seized can be left at the side of the road; if the VRT or the fine is payable first; and if an...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (6 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the State's use of Mount Trenchard in Foynes; if it will continue in its existing use; the future plans and the length of time it will be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17543/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 Apr 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 382: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to extend the period of time applicable to planning permissions granted but not commenced in view of the slow down in the construction sector coupled with the ongoing delays in local authorities providing new and upgraded sewage infrastructure with many planning permission commencements conditional...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Apr 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 279: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the Health Service Executive's plans for Bolands Meadow, Foynes, County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15272/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Apr 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a schedule to the full range of allowances and entitlements a holder of a medical card can avail of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15282/09]

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (7 Apr 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the analysis by his Department of on-farm deaths in cattle in County Limerick with specific reference to the Askeaton-Ballysteen-Cappagh areas for the period 2003 to 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14072/09]

Written Answers — Export Credit Insurance: Export Credit Insurance (31 Mar 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 111: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the position regarding export credit insurance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12980/09]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (31 Mar 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the State will be making an application to the globalisation fund arising from recent announcements by a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13378/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (31 Mar 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of holding the recent Lisbon referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12981/09]

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (24 Mar 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department will spend the full €180 million provided for in the agreement reached with Irish pork processors, following the pork recall in December 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11874/09]

Written Answers — Pigmeat Sector: Pigmeat Sector (24 Mar 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount his Department has paid out to pork processors to date following the pork recall in December 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11873/09]

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)

Niall Collins: The spending limits provided for in this Bill represent a welcome innovation. I have been involved in elections at local and national levels and have found it surprising that no limit was imposed on spending on local elections despite the potential impact on major local governance decisions. It is farcical that regulations are applied in general elections but do not in respect of local...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (10 Mar 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Finance the status of a proposed new garda station (details supplied) in County Limerick. [9891/09]