Results 11,781-11,795 of 11,795 for speaker:Niall Collins

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Courts Service (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: The Deputy is right about the issue he has raised. It is something I and the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and indeed the Department, are aware of. It is my understanding that a submission is being made to the Department on that and it will be given due consideration. We do recognise it absolutely as a serious issue.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to improving outcomes for young people at risk of a life of criminality through investment in youth justice services. Our commitment is clearly outlined by our youth justice strategy. A top priority of the strategy is the expansion and deepening of the services offered to young people by youth diversion projects. These projects are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I mentioned there were two new projects being stood up in east Clare and north Tipperary. That confirms we have full national coverage for youth diversion projects. Of the 93 projects, three operate in County Meath. Of the three Meath programmes, the ones in Navan and Duleek in south-east Meath are operated by Foróige and the SMART Project in Trim is operated by the Crann Support...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: The community safety fund is currently open for applications and is funded by the proceeds of crime seized by CAB. As the Deputy correctly said, the idea is to make available those proceeds to communities that have been impacted by crime. I will revert to the Deputy on his specific query, as I am not in a position to give him an answer about it now.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Family Resource Centres (14 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 169. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be examined; her plans for Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24593/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (13 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 987. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there is funding available for a local non-profit organisation to build a creche on local community owned land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24358/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (20 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 357. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to examine issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) and to assist in resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25381/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Inquiries (22 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26451/25]

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I am here to introduce the resolution to extend the sunset clause in the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021. The extension of this Act will allow the hospitality sector to continue to provide the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor in outdoor seating areas. Senators will be aware that the Act was introduced in July 2021. The provisions of the 2021 Act were in place until 30...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I thank all the Senators for their time and their contributions. We hope the extension of the Act until 30 November 2025 sends out a message about our determination to continue to support and provide clarity to business, An Garda Síochána and local communities. This is an important extension, which clarifies the position of licence holders who wish to sell and serve alcohol...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (27 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise when licences will issue (details supplied) for a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26758/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (27 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 383. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are any proposed changes to the vacant and derelict refurbishment grant scheme which would allow for the circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27386/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Correspondence (28 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27778/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (28 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28097/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (28 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 260. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on a matter regarding the defective concrete blocks scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28091/25]