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Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (27 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: We are all agreed that at the heart of this issue there are vulnerable people and, basically, they are being exploited. It is a major fraud and a scam being perpetrated throughout the country. By any yardstick, given the amount of reportage on the matter, there seems to be no oversight whatsoever from any State agencies, an issue of major public concern and one we should be concerned about...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (27 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: -----and got a one-line response to the effect the Garda cannot act on it.

Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (27 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: Yes, but that was not for the activity.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (27 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: 154. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of restricted handguns currently licensed to sports persons here; the total number of non-restricted handguns currently licensed to sports persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50882/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (28 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: 70. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he or his Department has calculated the number of staff who had serious illnesses in the past three years and who, from 1 January, will either be placed on half pay or pension-related pay in the event of becoming ill in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51141/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Child Abduction (28 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: 109. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application which is being dealt with by the international child abduction section of his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51119/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (28 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: 113. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda Commissioner is drawing up a report on the implications of the new sick pay scheme and the way it applies to the Garda Síochána; when he hopes to receive the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51145/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (28 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: 114. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any concerns regarding the implications of the proposed new sick pay scheme for the Garda Síochána in view of the nature of its job; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51146/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (28 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: 115. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he or his Department has considered exempting An Garda Síochána from the proposals on the sick pay scheme from 1 January 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51147/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (28 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: 116. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason An Garda Síochána will be in receipt of half the sick pay entitlements from 1 January 2014 of their colleagues in the PSNI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51148/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (28 Nov 2013)

Niall Collins: 117. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason Labour Court recommendation (details supplied) is being applied to An Garda Síochána when gardaí have no access to the Labour Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51149/13]

Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Bill 2013: Second Stage (3 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil supports this important Bill, which makes strides towards addressing a very sensitive area. It builds on and advances the 2008 legislation drafted by a former Minister, Dermot Ahern, and underlines the importance of moving towards a supportive legal framework for individuals with intellectual disabilities and impaired decision-making capacity. According to the 2011 census,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (3 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 436. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an admission date for surgery in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been deferred to 2014; and if he will assist in having the original date of surgery reinstated [51720/13]

Electricity Infrastructure: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (4 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: The Minister can leave now so.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (4 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm plans for the future accomodation needs of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52155/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (4 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm plans for the management of a proposed second level school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52156/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Security of the Elderly (4 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 78. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to provide additional funds for senior citizens alert following the termination of the telephone allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52157/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: 66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has held with the Northern Executive in relation to the cessation of prosecutions of pre-1998 crimes related to the troubles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52678/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: I have tabled this question in light of the comments by the Northern Ireland Attorney General, Mr. John Larkin, concerning a proposal to have a cessation of prosecutions for all pre-1998 crimes. The matter is relevant, given the recent publication of the Smithwick report. In that context, I welcome last week's apology by the Minister for Justice and Equality on behalf of the State. It was...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland Issues (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: There is no doubt there was a great deal of energy surrounding the statement by the Northern Ireland Attorney General, Mr. John Larkin, QC, possibly, because it suited the political agenda of some people. More important, it greatly concerned the vast majority of people. Mr. Larkin proposed a general amnesty of pre-1998 crimes. Fianna Fáil has made it clear it would not support any...