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Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a discussion on the future of this country. The forthcoming referendum on the Lisbon treaty represents a significant crossroads for our society and our country as a member state of the European Union. It is clear to those who live here and visit that we have derived many benefits since our membership of the EU began. One can travel to any...

Twenty-Eighth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty of Lisbon) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: It is very important for the future of this country that the Lisbon treaty is carried with a positive message that our place is at the heart of Europe and that we maintain our influence in it.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: I wish to share my time with Deputy John McGuinness.

Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2009)

Niall Collins: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Many of us in this House have served in local government from time to time and we realise the importance local government plays in everybody's lives. It is important that we have a debate on these charges, and a wider debate on the funding of local government would be welcome also. Our local authorities have core functions to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 165: To ask the Taoiseach if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his Department as their...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 206: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if civil servants from her Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of her Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Finance if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his Department...

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the Ireland-Vietnam bilateral adoption agreement; when families here can expect that adoptions will recommence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30818/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 460: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if civil servants from her Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of her Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to her...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Transport if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 720: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 787: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to his...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 808: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is surrendered to...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (16 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 820: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if civil servants from his Department who are members of boards of agencies, including commercial and non-commercial State bodies, or who hold other positions with these agencies under the aegis of his Department, receive a fee, salary or remuneration and expenses for holding such a position or positions; if this is...

Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: I am grateful for the opportunity to partake in this important debate because all of us are united about progressing legislation to protect our law abiding citizenship. It is unfortunate, given the downturn in the economy, that an upturn in crime is being experienced, particularly in rural Ireland. There is no point shying away from it. Fear is widespread and as a Member representing a...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (17 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the budget for overseas development aid in 2009; the effect of a revision to this amount; the details of expenditure from the budget to date in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31897/09]

Written Answers — Licence Applications: Licence Applications (17 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 79: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of an application (details supplied). [31823/09]

Public Appointments Transparency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: I welcome the opportunity to partake in this debate. I followed it last night and listened to the contributions this evening which have been informative, and credit should be extended to Deputy Varadkar. His intent is genuine, good and non-political. There is no doubt that in today's age of openness, transparency and accountability the public demand openness in terms of appointing people...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a visa application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32662/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Sep 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance the final outturn cost of holding the first Lisbon referendum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32860/09]