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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Palestinian Refugees in the Near East and Demolition of Khan al-Ahmar: Discussion (20 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: I agree with everything Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan said. The delegates will be aware that I visited Palestine in June with my colleague Deputy Billy Kelleher and a member of our research team. It was a hugely informative visit for me because it was my first time to visit it. I concur with everything the delegates have said. I agree wholeheartedly that all we are getting is lip service. In...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Palestinian Refugees in the Near East and Demolition of Khan al-Ahmar: Discussion (20 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: We can see the trend and the drift. Having seen it, the West Bank is now so fragmented because of the continued proliferation of settlements that I cannot see how a two-state solution is to be achieved. Is it literally a pipe dream that will never be realised? I agree with everything the delegates are saying and believe we have to support the requests they have made. I also agree with...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (25 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on recent protests in Nicaragua; the steps being taken at EU level to address this issue; the measures that have been taken at EU level to secure the release of those who have been arbitrarily detained, who includes amongst them a Belgian national; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38742/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 303. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a new school building (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38513/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Regulations (25 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 304. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that pharmacy assistants are being regulated out of their jobs and existence by a society (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38514/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Abuse Reports (25 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 441. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the status of the serious incident report being prepared by a person (details supplied) into alleged child sex abuse in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38740/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Capital Assistance Scheme (25 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 529. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a delay in a housing project (details supplied); if the project will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38512/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Irish Aid (26 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 113. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason for the delay by Irish Aid in the transfer of its grant for 2018 to an organisation (details supplied) for onward distribution to missionary organisations; the timeline by which these funds will be transferred to the grantee; his plans to ensure such a delay does not occur in future years; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Staff Data (27 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff employed in the press office of his Department, both at official and non-official level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39164/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Public Relations Contracts Data (27 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 61. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of public relations companies that have been recruited by his Department in 2018; the areas and campaigns in which they have given advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39165/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Brexit Supports (27 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 62. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the campaigns he is undertaking to inform persons on Brexit; the format these will take; if he has sought external advice on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39166/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Peace Process (27 Sep 2018)

Niall Collins: 64. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his meeting with the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas; his views on the recognition of the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39231/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Niall Collins: 118. To ask the Taoiseach the communications, press and public relations budget allocated to his Department for 2018; the way in which it is being spent; and if it is behind or ahead of profile. [39379/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Niall Collins: 130. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the communications, press and public relations budget allocated to his Department for 2018; the way in which it is being spent; if it is behind or ahead of profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39369/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Niall Collins: 145. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the communications, press and public relations budget allocated to his Department for 2018; the way in which it is being spent; if it is behind or ahead of profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39373/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Niall Collins: 165. To ask the Minister for Finance the communications, press and public relations budget allocated to his Department for 2018; the way in which it is being spent; if it is behind or ahead of profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39372/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Niall Collins: 189. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the communications, press and public relations budget allocated to his Department for 2018; the way in which it is being spent; if it is behind or ahead of profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39377/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2018)

Niall Collins: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the communications, press and public relations budget allocated to his Department for 2018; the way in which it is being spent; if it is behind or ahead of profile; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39370/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (2 Oct 2018)

Niall Collins: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the consideration of the building programme for further development at a school (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of the school community in respect of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39385/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (2 Oct 2018)

Niall Collins: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the assistance that can be provided to a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39930/18]