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Order of Business (5 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: My question follows on from that of the previous speaker, who raised the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill. My understanding is that the Bill had been withdrawn. It was on the C list. I wished to ask when it would come before the House but I have been informed there are a number of amendments to the Bill and it might be withdrawn. Could the Taoiseach clarify the situation and...

Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: I commend Deputy Donnelly on introducing this legislation because it concerns jobs at the heart of the economy. When researching the Bill, I was very surprised to read in the Central Statistics Office's survey Business in Ireland 2011 that only 0.2% of businesses were in the big business sector and some 99.8% were in the small to medium category. In fact, 90% employ fewer than ten workers....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Complaints Procedures (5 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 31. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress he has made in relation to cases of Garda malpractice handed in to his offices in October 2013 from citizens across the State in response to his request for such information during the discussion on the Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013; and the reason he has not been in contact with these persons. [5295/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (5 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 42. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will investigate the circumstances of a family (details supplied) in Dublin 8 and their current immigration status and housing status. [5193/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (5 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 168. To ask the Minister for Health the reason Beaumont Hospital informed the Health Service Executive that a person (details supplied) was admitted on 18 December when they were not; and the reason there was an instruction not to reply to this Deputy before 18 December. [5737/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (5 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 189. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the interest a club (details supplied) has in acquiring land [5856/14]

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: I wish to raise the issue of apprentices being forced to pay college fees. These fees can range from €833 to €1,433 per year, depending on the particular apprenticeship and how much time is required in college. The Minister for Education and Skills insists on treating apprentices as students, but they are not students. They cannot avail of student grants or other financial...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: I thank the Tánaiste, but he did not really answer my question. What I asked was for an immediate meeting with the TEEU and the USI. We spoke to both organisations yesterday afternoon and they had received no indication that a meeting would be organised. Perhaps the situation could be clarified as soon as possible. The institutions were not even approached before the October budget...

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: They are low-paid.

Leaders' Questions (6 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: And whether he will provide resources.

Down's Syndrome (Equality of Access) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: I am pleased to support this simple Bill, which will resolve a problem for children with Down's syndrome and meets the concerns of parents. The use of the phrase "equality of access" in the Title says it all. It will not cost a fortune and the figure suggested is less than €1 million. We can contrast that with the cost of pensions for former taoisigh, Ministers, Presidents and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (11 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 161. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of Permanent TSB customers who topped up their mortgages with Permanent TSB were issued second home and life insurance policies; his views on whether PTSB has a duty of care to check all remortgaged policies on its books to verify and pay back moneys paid into these policies; and his views on this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (11 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 446. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of the fact that the Immigration, Residency and Protection Bill is on the C list and listed as on Committee Stage since November 2010, if he will provide an update on the procedure of the Bill. [6513/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Administration (11 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 639. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the situation of a family (details supplied). [6786/14]

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

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

Recent Flooding: Statements (12 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: We are practically in the eye of the storm that has come up from the south. It is hitting Dublin at the moment. I would say we are seeing the tail end of it. I would like to pick up on the points that were made earlier about the overall climate change picture. We remember the weather events of 2002, 2009 and 2011 and we are having another such event in 2013-14. It is symptomatic of a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (12 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 104. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of staff employed by her Department in the Government offices leased by the Office of Public Works in Tubbercurry, County Sligo, which are shared with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, on 1 January 2010, 1 January 2011, 1 January 2012, 1 January 2013 and 1 January 2014; if there are any proposals to...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Decentralisation Programme Staff Transfers (12 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 136. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of staff employed by his Department in the Government offices leased by the Office of Public Works in Tubbercurry, County Sligo, which are shared with the Department of Social Protection, on 1 January 2010, 1 January 2011, 1 January 2012, 1 January 2013 and 1 January 2014; if there are any proposals to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Implications for Employees of Changes to Pension Age: Discussion (12 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: I thank the speakers for their contributions and explanations. I would certainly err on the side of adopting the views Mr. Whelan is expressing. That is the way I felt about the whole process as it was going through. What is the position on workers losing €12,000, €24,000 or €36,000? Is it the case? Could Dr. Quinn clarify the matter? What was the impact on the...

Other Questions: Hospital Services (13 Feb 2014)

Joan Collins: 6. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons (details supplied) have not been included in the transfer of patients to the Mater Private Hospital; the cost to the Health Service Executive of dealing with this situation to date; and if he will indicate when the serious issue of orthopaedic services in Tallaght hospital will be addressed [6705/14]