Results 561-580 of 5,269 for speaker:Joan Collins

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received an application from Sligo County Council seeking grant aid of €290,000 to finance protection measures to manage coastal erosion at Strandhill, County Sligo; if it has been brought to his attention that there is concern that if remedial action isn't taken soon to protect the dunes south of the promenade at...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 178: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it has been brought to his attention that he was consulted on the terms of reference for the financial appraisal of Sligo County Council; the reason he did not recommend as part of the terms of reference that the consultants examine, review and assess the performance and competence of the management of...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 179: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of courses funded by local authorities for senior executives in local government: the location at which these courses are held; the cost of these courses; and the number of attendees per council each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34220/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Management: Local Authority Management (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a city or county manager becomes chairperson of the County and City Managers Association and is obliged to spend a number of days each week carrying out the functions and duties as chairperson of that body, if the local authority compensated for the significant period of time the manager is carrying...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the sum of money Sligo County Council is required to provide to cover the cost of the operation of morgue and coroner expenses in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34189/12]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received from Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council for funding under the Sports Capital Programme 2012; the details of projects for which grant aid has been sought; and when the grant allocations will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34212/12]

Budget 2013 (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: When I heard the Minister's reply to Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Question No. 16, I thought she was not living in the real world. Her most reply indicates that she is definitely not living in the real world. The income of Ireland's poorest households fell by 18%, while the rich got richer. Is the Minister going to stand over this as a Labour Party Minister? She asked people last year to...

Budget 2013 (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: The Minister is correct that the period referenced in the Social Justice Ireland report is 2009 to 2010. She chose, however, to ignore that organisation's observation that current Government policy is making the situation worse. The Minister cannot hide behind Fianna Fáil forever. That party ruined this country, but it is the Minister's job now to protect those who require protection....

Budget 2013 (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: My point is that it was established in the post-war period when Britain had huge debts.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: The Government should introduce just taxation.

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: The Government is protecting the super-rich.

Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Last week I asked the Taoiseach, and the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, last Thursday week, about legislation to implement the ruling in the X case and the working group established to discuss the matter. I have not received any information from the Taoiseach's Department despite his undertaking to update me on progress in this regard. The group's report was...

Order of Business (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: How much additional time was given to the group to complete the report?

Written Answers — Traveller Accommodation: Traveller Accommodation (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 465: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government when the planned announcement will take place in relation to the €251.5 million in funding for local authorities for housing capital allocations announced on 20 March 2012, in particular the allocation amount for traveller specific accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34765/12]

Written Answers — Missing Children: Missing Children (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 692: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if it is of concern to her that with the Olympics, summer holiday season and the upcoming US College American football game that the 116000 missing child telephone line is still not fully operational; the responsibility she has for ensuring this hotline is up and running and her responsibility in raising awareness of the...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 744: To ask the Minister for Health in relation to the separate cystic fibrosis hospital building on the grounds of St. Vincent's Hospital; the date on which the building will open and when will the draft protocol for CF patients bed numbers be signed off on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34455/12]

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: I wish to share time with Deputies Catherine Murphy and Halligan.

Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: The previous debate on the personal insolvency legislation ties in with this debate on consumer credit. I fully support Sinn Féin's Bill and believe it should also be supported by the Government. It is estimated that 200,000 people have borrowed from the 47 licensed moneylenders, as well as the illegal ones. The largest sub-prime lender, Provident Financial PLC, lends to 100,000 customers...

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: That is very insulting.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the potential anomaly regarding persons who have effectively finished their working life and have been made redundant at the age of 65 years or a short time beforehand; they may be claiming jobseeker's allowance benefit and are not allowed to change over to the State pension transition year payment....