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Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: What is proposed is immoral.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I move:"That Dáil Éireann: notes the continuing difficulties faced by tens of thousands of homeowners in mortgage arrears due to loss of employment and income as a result of the deep recession in the Irish economy from 2008 onwards; further notes that:— the existing Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (CCMA), whilst providing comprehensive instructions for creditors dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 507. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason she has not replied to the request by the Sex Workers' Alliance of Ireland that she meet with sex workers to hear their objections to proposed prostitution laws, in view of the fact that she has met with NGOs that support the proposed laws; her views that it is unacceptable to introduce legislation without first consulting with...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: What are they going to say to us?

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I tabled this matter last Thursday week when it came to my notice. SICAP contacted me when it saw figures from Pobal. It was a major surprise and shock to people because they heard the Minister, Deputy Howlin, say there would be no cuts in this area in the next budget. I want to get clarification from the Minister that €2 million is to be taken out of this area. I hope that is not...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: The Minister has certainly not explained the position clearly. He says the funding for this year is for the nine months from April to December. What will happen for the three months from January to March? What funding has been allocated for that transition period? We spoke to people on the Ballyfermot and inner city projects today. They say they were never contacted or involved in...

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: This budget and Finance Bill, like the Government's three earlier budgets, yet again increases the regressive and unfair nature of the taxation system. Those who claim we have a progressive tax system do so on the basis of a sleight of hand - when they refer to the tax system they exclusively mean income tax, the universal social charge and pay related social insurance, PRSI. This allows...

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I would like to comment on the points made by Deputy Coppinger last night. The motion does not attempt to deal with the totality of the mortgage crisis. I put forward a Private Members' Bill on that issue on a previous occasion and proposed the Norwegian model which would allow a write-down of debt. This motion deals specifically with problems with the Central Bank code of conduct on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 17. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to abolish relevant contract tax in relation to private building contracts, particularly on Government funded projects. [39262/14]

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: The Minister's changes under the Bill give rise to four, five or six issues relating to, for example, child benefit, the household package, the living alone allowance and the change to the amount invested in JobBridge, etc. People, particularly those affected by cuts in recent years, have given their judgment on the budget. Sean Moynihan, the chief executive officer of ALONE, commented:After...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 103. To ask the Minister for Health the reason children are on waiting lists for orthopaedic surgery at the children's hospital, Dublin 12; the number of children waiting over nine months for surgery for spinal curvature; the number waiting over six months and the number waiting over three months. [42755/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (11 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 140. To ask the Minister for Health to set down the current location of the medical records, including the birth registers and the ​maternity ​theatre registers, for each year from 1950 to ​19​71,​​ inclusive, relating to maternity and obstetric services formerly provided at ​​St. Kevin's Hospital​ under arrangements pursuant to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 351. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for procedures to get a tongue and lip tie diagnoses here; if he will provide a breakdown of the length of time children are on the public waiting list for surgery. [42826/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (11 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 385. To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive is medically equipped or has the medical knowledge to provide the detailed medical needs of people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (details supplied); if the Health Service Executive has a multidisciplinary team that can provide services to EDS sufferers; and, if not, if the HSE will fund patients under the treatment abroad...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I refer the Taoiseach to the recent UNICEF report, Children of the Recession. The report deals with the impact of the recession on children in the OECD. Many Deputies referred to it but no one has held the Government to account for the impact of its decisions on children in the State. The figures for Ireland make for sober reading, to say the least. The number of children suffering...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: The Taoiseach's reply amazes me. The UNICEF report said it did not have to be like this. Many other countries such as Chile, Poland and Romania did a much better job of protecting their children through five years of so-called fiscal adjustments with countries beholden to the International Monetary Fund faring worst. The chief executive officer of Barnardos has said, "Sadly, we know the...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I have a final important point, if the Ceann Comhairle will bear with me.

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: The woman in Cork said: "No one will ever stand over my grave and say, 'Wasn't she great at paying her water taxes' but it will be at the exact moment that my children will evaluate the quality and the years I gave them." Is the Taoiseach standing over this policy? Will he abolish the water tax? It is causing so much grief, stress and concern for every single family in the country and this...

Leaders' Questions (12 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: The legacy will last for decades.