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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: I welcome the Commissioner and his team and congratulate him on the extension of his term. He is a bit like President Obama in that he is past the half way mark and is out the other side. That may strengthen his hand in some of the public-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: Mr. Callinan is out the gap and out the other side. Congratulations to him. We are dealing with gangland crime. The Commissioner has given us an overview of 25 organised groups under his watch. Can we have an assessment of the mix of activities? There is an armed element to the importation of drugs and we are, unfortunately, familiar with the scourge of drugs. The other elements,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: With regard to following through on investigating various organisations involved in drugs and other illegal activities, such as the black economy and retail crime, it is reported that the Garda Síochána has only two people with financial accountancy expertise available within its staff. How do these gangs launder their money in terms of getting it into the real economy in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: We are all agreed that the public was hugely outraged at the events surrounding the funeral of Alan Ryan. It is what triggered the invitation to the Commissioner to appear at today's meeting. The public was outraged at the display. Can the Commissioner give us an assessment of the events surrounding it? It was reported that a certain amount of contact took place with the organisers of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: It will not come as a surprise to the Commissioner that the closure of Garda stations exercises every community around the country. It is not just a rural issue because there has been an impact in Dublin also. I listened carefully to what the Commissioner said - that it was ultimately a decision of the Minister and Government of the day - but that point has been lost in much of the public...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: No. They are all linked in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: As regards the Commissioner's proposals for 2013, can he indicate what he will present in his draft plan to the Minister for his consideration? Communities would appreciate knowing whether the Commissioner presents options to the Minister. Is it a "Take it or leave it" job, or does the Commissioner present the Minister of the day with a number of options? In other words, does he say that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To tie up some loose ends in that regard, it is important to bear in mind that many of these are part-time Garda stations, so to speak, and the members of the public do not buy into the notion that in leaving a Garda station open the Commissioner is committing resources to manning the station. The effect on the ground is that these are part-time stations open for a limited number of hours...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: I want to ask a couple of questions on community policing. The issue of the personnel resource available to the Commissioner directly affects community policing. Some time ago Garda strength was approximately 14,500, but as of June 2012 the latest official figure was 13,500. Allied to that is the embargo on recruitment into and training in the force. What is the optimum number for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: Yes. Before the Garda Commissioner moves off from that, it is fair to say from what he is saying about the two-year lead-in period, that one will see the force dip below a figure of 13,000. The figure was 13,500 last June and it will probably have dropped more since then. Surely the Commissioner is conducting forecasting of human resources and he will have the profile of the force. To...

Other Questions: Enterprise Support Services (22 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to develop Ireland's manufacturing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51840/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Registration (22 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the consultation that took place with migrant representatives on the impact of the 100% increase in registration fees for non-EEA nationals to €300; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51992/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Registration (22 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the consideration being given to hardship cases in the wake of the 100% increase in registration fees for non-EEA nationals to €300; if exemptions are being considered for those families and persons legally living here who cannot afford the fees, such as persons experiencing domestic violence who have sought protection outside the home; and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigrant Registration (22 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on whether it is fair that non EEA nationals were given just five days notice in relation to the 100% increase in registrations fees which is due to to take effect from 19 November 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51994/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (27 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if a long term stay bed will be approved in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork [52266/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that a specific area (details supplied) will continue to receive maximum assistance and that there will be no further cutbacks in this area [52267/12]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2012
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary) (27 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: If it is acceptable, I wish to put a number of questions to the Minister. I am sure the Minister is well aware of the reports from around the country in respect of the impact of the new Garda roster on court sittings. In that context, members of the force are not attending in court to give evidence in cases where prosecutions are being brought. Cases are subsequently being thrown out or...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (28 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current timeframe for his decision on the future development of the Moore Street National monument, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53007/12]

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: The Deputy seems to be very worried about us.

Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: Signing pledges.