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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Maternity Leave (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 291. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who are currently on maternity leave. [6449/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 344. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for a visa by a person (details supplied). [7173/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 668. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of pitch development proposals for a club (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if she will ensure this matter is concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6380/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the present status of aid to producer groups and the implementation of the knowledge transfer scheme for forestry owners, following previous meetings and correspondence from the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society and forestry producer groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7424/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 167. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedure for a person to take back possession of dogs seized under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7425/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 188. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the criteria have changed for persons (details supplied) applying for a stamp 0 to remain in the State. [8050/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (26 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 227. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) is entitled to Irish citizenship, having previously applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8428/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 366. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a passport or similar travel document to allow travel abroad; if not, the options available to the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8429/16]

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: The unprecedented numbers of migrants and refugees fleeing war torn regions in the Middle East and north Africa present a serious humanitarian and political challenge to Europe. Ireland must play its part in assisting those in need of refuge, both at home and by providing help in front-line camps. Refugees based in Ireland and the communities in which they are placed must be afforded the...

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Niall Collins: It is opportune that we are discussing crime, law and order and justice because we have not had an opportunity to do so for some time. Everybody in the House has been provided with the most recent crime statistics from the CSO. Many of the headings make for very stark reading. When we debate and discuss these issues, it is valuable to receive, on a timely basis from the CSO,...

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Niall Collins: There is no chance of that.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Niall Collins: Stop interrupting.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Niall Collins: Why then was the Labour Party not re-elected? Poor you, not being in government again.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Crime (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the new measures she plans to introduce to target gangland crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10512/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Crime (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: As the Minister knows, gangland crime is impacting hugely on the city. We discussed it last week in the Dáil. The budget the Minister announced in February was of the order of €5 million. Can the Minister give the House some indiction of how much, if any, of that sum has been drawn down because there are conflicting reports in the media on that matter? Has the Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Crime (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: I suggest we review some of the powers available in foreign jurisdictions, for example, the concept of investigating magistrates in Italy where there are serious gangland issues. On the armed response unit the Minister has announced and for which she has stated there has been a large number of applications, when will it be established? It seems to be on the never-never.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Crime (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: It was announced in February during the general election. The Garda Commissioner was recently quoted as saying it would be up and running next month. When exactly will it be established and what will be its size? May we have information on the number of personnel and level of resourcing that will be available to it?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: 4. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures she will take to ensure Garda Síochána numbers rise to 15,000 over five years; and when she will request the Policing Authority to oversee a review with regard to the dispersement of Garda Síochána stations in rural areas. [10513/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: My party welcomes the fact that the Government has accepted that we need to bring the personnel of the Garda Síochána back up to 15,000, having said it could not be done. I have a concern that the target may not be reached. Some 700 trainees have gone through Templemore and a further 440 will do so this year but approximately 1,500 are eligible to retire and when one factors those...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: There is a critical point. Being independent, the Policing Authority is being asked to undertake a review of the stations which were closed, with a view to some of them potentially being reopened. Nonetheless, we do not know what the process is going to be. It is important there be a clear and transparent process regarding which six stations will be opened initially and also, for example,...