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Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: There seems to be a very softly-softly, kid-gloves treatment of certain well-heeled taxpayers by the Minister for Finance and the Revenue Commissioners. Did I say "taxpayers"? Sorry, I meant to say wealthy people who are abusing our tax laws in some cases or, in other cases, engaging in outright tax evasion. In the first group, wealthy people are using a loophole to transfer wealth to...

Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: I welcome that and I will do so. I have often raised issues in regard to Bills and they are never taken on board. I wanted to raise this in the Chamber with the Taoiseach to ensure that it is dealt with. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, admitted recently that the tax provision was being exploited by wealthy people. Tax experts say well-heeled people are now gifting houses worth...

Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: He has not made it yet. He said he would.

Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: Obviously, he does.

Leaders' Questions (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: Why does the Minister not put in an amendment?

Topical Issue Debate: School Staff (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: I bring to the attention of the House the fact that three of the parents with daughters in the Assumption girls' school are in the Visitors Gallery. They have had a long day because this morning, in response to the fact that tomorrow they could lose their teacher and with the permission of the parents, there was a protest by the students outside the school. It was very emotional because...

Topical Issue Debate: School Staff (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: As Deputy Ó Snodaigh stated, Deputies were half expecting the reply from the Minister of State. However, I also expected a little more understanding of the position in which the Assumption girls primary school finds itself and possibly some ideas on how to address the issue. The Minister of State indicated that the pupil-teacher ratio currently stands at 27:1. Fifth and sixth year...

Topical Issue Debate: School Staff (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: What about the children's situation now?

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Public Service Obligation Levy Application (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: 32. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to phase out fossil fuel subsidies within the context of just transition; and if he has a timescale in place. [31828/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: 37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department targeted universities and companies here to sign up to the global divestment movement. [31829/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has reviewed State investment and supports to bring them into line with international climate and sustainable development obligations; and if he has set a timescale to begin mandating the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund to divert from fossil fuels, prohibit future investment in the industry and adopt a 100%...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Renewable Energy Incentives (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: 38. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to ban fossil fuels here and immediately decrease domestic dependency on them by increasing investments in and the use of renewable energy alternatives. [31826/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Climate Change Policy (26 Oct 2016)

Joan Collins: 162. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the Government will fundamentally reverse Ireland's falling 70% short of achieving its 2020 emissions target announced by the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, recently. [32347/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Joan Collins: 125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) who requires a special needs assistant, SNA; and the process for accessing an SNA for preschool children. [32554/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Joan Collins: 478. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) who requires a special needs assistant, SNA; and the process for accessing an SNA for preschool children. [32553/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (8 Nov 2016)

Joan Collins: 193. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of applications for funding for Traveller specific accommodation submitted to his Department in 2015 and in 2016 by Sligo County Council; the decisions made to date on these applications; if these applications were granted or refused; if refused, the grounds under which they were refused; when decisions...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (8 Nov 2016)

Joan Collins: 194. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the amount of funding sought and allocated to Sligo County Council in each of the years 2011 to 2015 and in 2016 to date, in respect of Traveller accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33432/16]

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2016)

Joan Collins: Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I want to begin by thanking all of the parties, groups and independent Deputies that have indicated their support for this Bill advocating a referendum on the public ownership and management of our water, the Thirty Fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No.2)...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (9 Nov 2016)

Joan Collins: I thank Deputies and parties for their support of this Bill. It is an important Bill which has been reflected by the Minister offering pre-legislative access to it. I will not put down red lines yet. However, we need to progress this quickly and not see it buried in the legislative process. Under the new politics arrangement, ten weeks are given for Committee Stage. I would like that...

An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Uisce faoi Úinéireacht Phoiblí) (Uimh. 2) 2016 [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha]: A tharchur chuig Roghchoiste - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016 [Private Members]: Referral to Select Committee (9 Nov 2016)

Joan Collins: Tairgim:Go gcuirfear an Bille faoi bhráid an Roghfhochoiste um Tithíochta, Pleanála agus Rialtais Áitiúil de réir Bunordú 84A(3)(a) agus 141. I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on on Housing, Planning and Local Government pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 141.