Results 2,001-2,020 of 11,785 for speaker:Niall Collins

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: It is not good enough to have statements on the Mahon tribunal report while ignoring the issues of grave concern that have emerged in recent weeks and months. In the case of the Waterford situation, the majority of councillors involved are from the Minister's party. Some are from my own party and we have no issue with that. We are happy to have the matter publicly investigated. The...

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: A case was taken to court in respect of corrupt activity by one individual. Incidentally, that individual did not have a vote on the zoning matter in question.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: What about all of those who were involved in the zoning decision? The Minister is burying his head in the sand on these matters. We have had three Ministers discussing this matter in the House today. Unfortunately for the Minister, Deputy Phil Hogan, he is the one left carrying the can. He is banging the drum on behalf of his colleagues.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: The Minister is banging the drum that his Government is addressing the recommendations in the Mahon tribunal report.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: There are members of his party in local authorities up and down the country who should be investigated. In the case of the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, some of her own party members on Wicklow County Council have requested to meet with her and the Minister, Deputy Hogan, as the people with responsibility in this area, but their request was refused. What message does that send...

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: I know it is not a question and answer session. However, the question must be raised. If we have a scenario where files within the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government are going missing-----

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: We are calling for a public investigation into these matters.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: It is the Minister who refuses to initiate a public inquiry.

Government Response to Mahon Tribunal Recommendations: Statements (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: I am about to conclude. As I said, a complaint will be lodged with SIPO in regard to the carry on in Wicklow. It is simply not good enough to have statements on the Mahon report while this type of activity is going on in local authorities throughout the country. It makes a farce of the debate.

Energy Conservation (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources the number of jobs supported by better energy homes now; the equivalent number in July 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36214/12]

Energy Conservation (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: The Minister indicated that falling demand was one reason for his recent decision to divert some of the budget. What level of demand is apparent currently in terms of the quantum of applications on hand? Is the Minister minded to continue the scheme for the foreseeable future? Everyone is aware of the benefits of the scheme but the circumstances of some people will change and they might...

Energy Conservation (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Is the remaining budget for the rest of this year sufficient to meet the applications to the Department or the SEAI? Has the Minister left people hanging? I hope the answer is "No".

Energy Prices (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether Bord Gáis should be allowed to increase its prices by up to 10%; his further views on whether such a move would add to persons financial hardship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36215/12]

Energy Prices (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: There is an anomaly in that the wholesale price of gas on the international commodity market is falling, while, at the same time, Bord Gáis is seeking a 10% increase. The public is finding this difficult to understand and while that is not too bad, it will find it even harder to pay. As an entire set of new charges, including water charges and property taxes, will be rolled out in the next...

Written Answers — Broadband Services: Broadband Services (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of additional resources that will be made available to fund the recommendations of the next generation broadband taskforce when it reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35798/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of sick days taken by staff in his Department in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the average number of sick days per staff in total across his Department and broken down by Department section in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the median number of sick days per staff in total across his Department and broken down by Department...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of sick days taken by staff in his Department in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the average number of sick days per staff in total across his Department and broken down by Department section in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the median number of sick days per staff in total across his Department and broken down by Department section in 2009, 2010 and 2011...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of sick days taken by staff in his Department in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the average number of sick days per staff in total across his Department and broken down by Department section in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the median number of sick days per staff in total across his Department and broken down by Department section in 2009,...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of sick days taken by staff in his Department in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the average number of sick days per staff in total across his Department and broken down by Department section in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the median number of sick days per staff in total across his Department and broken down by Department...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 Jul 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 407: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of sick days taken by staff in her Department in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the average number of sick days per staff in total across her Department and broken down by Department section in 2009, 2010 and 2011; the median number of sick days per staff in total across her Department and broken down by Department section in 2009,...