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Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: On proposed legislation, given the expression of interest by Etihad airlines in acquiring the remaining shareholding in Aer Lingus, can the House have time to discuss the importance of ringfencing the landing slots in Heathrow for flights from Cork, Shannon and Dublin Airports?

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: I raised this matter before but the Taoiseach will agree it is a very important geographical and regional issue.

Order of Business (18 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: I would appreciate the Taoiseach's consideration of that.

Private Rented Accommodation (18 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: What are the views of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government on the need to address the evacuation situation in the Priory Hall complex in Dublin. Will he provide help for the affected residents there? Will the Minister make a substantive statement on the matter?

Private Rented Accommodation (18 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Is the Department aware of how many other cases like Priory Hall are around the country? Does the Minister of State have any figures to hand? With regard to the remedial works, will the Minister of State use the auspices of his Department, through the local council, to bring an alternative developer on board? The original developer has claimed he is financially destitute, which indicates...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a redundancy claim will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29732/11]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (18 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 338: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a person who has been denied a position as polling clerk for the forthcoming presidential election and referendum may appeal this decision of the local returning officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29718/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (18 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm and give a commitment that no Garda stations in County Limerick will be closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30053/11]

Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Did the Taoiseach mention a date for the publication of the local government (charges) Bill and when will it be taken in the House?

Order of Business (19 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: There is no date.

Local Authority Funding (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government if he has undertaken a review of the commercial rate system here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30521/11]

Local Authority Funding (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: It is fair to say this is one of the greatest challenges facing commercial Ireland and its small and medium sized businesses, as the Minister is aware. It is also fair to say there has been no statement of substance from the Government that has given any degree of comfort or hope to commercial ratepayers. The Minister has met the new group, Irish Employers for Affordable Rates, which held a...

Grant Payments (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: Question 4: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his views on financial grants for those rural households who must upgrade their septic tanks following inspection by his Department in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30522/11]

Grant Payments (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: To be fair, the Minister met the IFA on this point and that organisation was first to moot it. It comes on foot of some of the recent retro-fit schemes which were grant-aided through Sustainable Energy Ireland. The case has been put succinctly by the IFA and others in this House that such a scheme should be a product of a new registration regime. We should make every effort and strive to...

Grant Payments (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: I am not advocating it, rather I am giving the Minister an opportunity to knock it on its head.

Planning Issues (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: I disagree with the Minister's assertion that the new provision strikes a balance. It is my contention that it does not do so. As I am sure is the case for other Deputies who represent a rural constituency and are involved in interactions relating to one-off rural housing applications, I have evidence to support my argument. I have dealt with approximately 20 applications for one-off rural...

Social and Affordable Housing (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: We are all aware that the housing list is growing year on year, with an associated cost for the rent supplement scheme to the Exchequer. The Minister mentioned that he met Mr. Brendan McDonagh, whom I listened to recently when he spoke at a conference. I do not want to misrepresent what he said but he indicated that the State would be offered first refusal on NAMA properties in commercial...

Waste Disposal (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: The Minister mentioned a review of the permit system in response to Deputy Wallace. Around the country GAA clubs have what is termed "scrap Saturday", and I am sure the Minister has heard of examples in Kilkenny. My local club, Patrickswell, organised a "scrap Saturday", where the community brings all the waste scrap to the local GAA grounds and it in turn sells it on and it is used as a...

Waste Management (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: This week I met the largest service provider in the Limerick region, Mr. Binman. The company had to apply for examinership last week and is now in the examinership process. I am sure the Minister is aware of this. The case is due for mention in court tomorrow. It is a family business with more than 300 direct employees and more than 300 indirect employees. It is an employer of major...

Household Charge (20 Oct 2011)

Niall Collins: We can say he said it if we want.