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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Issues (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: 38. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the rise of nationalism in EU member states and the threat to the rule of law, including in Hungary and Poland; the implications that this potentially has for the future of Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9701/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council (27 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: 39. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of Ireland’s bid to win a seat at the UN Security Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9702/19]

Independent Radio Stations: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2019)

Niall Collins: I am happy to support this motion seeking additional funding for our local and regional radio stations. There is no doubt, and I am sure the Minister knows, that local and community radio and regional radio takes the true pulse of Ireland and can take the temperature on every single issue around the country on any given day. In Limerick we have an outstanding service provided by Live 95FM...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: International Summits (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 93. To ask the Taoiseach if Sudan was raised during the recent EU-League of Arab States summit in Egypt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10667/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if persons (details supplied) qualify for Irish passports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10243/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of recent events in Sudan; the steps being taken at national and EU level to address the turmoil there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10665/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the ongoing hostilities between Pakistan and India; the response and position of the EU to recent events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10666/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid Expenditure (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of Ireland’s plans to reach the target of 0.7% of GNI for overseas development aid; the date by which it is expected to reach the targets; the level of funding as it relates to the target; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10668/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid Provision (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the situation in Yemen; the way in which the additional €5 million announced will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10669/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 124. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the recent elections in Nigeria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10670/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: International Relations (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 125. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on correspondence (details supplied); his views on whether this amounts to an implied threat and interference in the work of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann; if he has plans to respond to the correspondence; if so, if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of same; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 129. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on Palestinian children detained in Israeli prisons; if he has raised this issue with the authorities in Israel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10812/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the issue of Palestinian children detained and prosecuted in the Israeli military court system has been raised at EU level including the Foreign Affairs Council; if the EU has taken action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10813/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 131. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has taken action in relation to Palestinian children detained in Israeli prisons; his views on whether the human rights of Palestinian children are being violated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10814/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: 457. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reverse his decision to disallow the Irish Coast Guard from using blue lights and sirens when responding to an emergency call out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10401/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Refugee Situation in Syria: Discussion (5 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: I thank our guests for their insightful presentations. I do not have the benefit of the experience of the previous speaker and, therefore, I will ask a few questions. What our guests highlighted in their informative presentations are issues which we will continue to articulate and advocate on their behalf. Has Ireland and the European Union done enough to accept refugees or people who...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: This is a query for the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment on the expansion of the usage of electric vehicles. It is a big issue on the agenda for tackling climate change. In my constituency in County Limerick there are only four charging stations, in Adare, Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale and Foynes. Looking at a map one sees that the entire rest of the county, its...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Proposed Legislation (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: The Minister will be aware of the bravery of Mary Coll and Jacqueline Connolly in speaking out about the tragedy which befell their family. The testament to their bravery is truly remarkable. I think he will agree it demands a comprehensive response on the part of the State. As Alan Hawe was the last to die, the laws of succession currently mean that Clodagh Hawe's family faces a number of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Proposed Legislation (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: The Minister will be aware that the Coll family has specifically requested that the Succession Act of 1965 be updated to address the lacuna that exists with regard to murder-suicide. He referenced the Bill my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, has put forward, the Civil Liability (Amendment)(Prevention of Benefits from Homicide) Bill 2017 which is currently on Committee Stage. As the Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Proposed Legislation (12 Mar 2019)

Niall Collins: The Minister will also be aware that the family of Clodagh Hawe made a number of other requests. They have requested amendments to the Coroners Act and that a special investigation unit for familicide and family annihilation be set up. They have also asked that information gathered in the course of an investigation be shared with the next of kin as expeditiously as possible. They have also...