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Order of Business (27 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: But it is an amendment to a Bill.

Order of Business (27 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: Can the Tánaiste repeat that?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (27 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 49. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an up to date assessment on Tréimhse Foghlama sa Ghaeltacht and the reason the Mary Immaculate College in Limerick feels it necessary to put on an extra Gaeilge module this semester; and the reason the cost is so high to avail of this training. [40043/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: What happened outside Leinster House on Monday morning is a tragedy for the whole country and, in particular, the Government. I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Jonathan, his family and his friends. The best thing we can do is to do something about the situation he faced on the streets night after night. When one contrasts what happened yesterday with the fact that NAMA, the...

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: The Minister did not answer two of the questions I put. Will NAMA be part of that discussion on Thursday? It should be, because it is the biggest property owner almost in the world. In regard to Fr. Scully House, why are those 90 units not handed over immediately?

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: These units could deal immediately with those who are homeless currently. There are 1,400 families in emergency accommodation, 168 people or more in Dublin city alone. Whatever we can do in Dublin must be done around the country where similar supports are needed. The Minister was correct in saying that 248 homeless people from the homeless list were provided with long-term accommodation,...

Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation Provision (2 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: Rent controls first, then deal individually with those landlords who have problems with that.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Unemployment Levels (2 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: 133. To ask the Taoiseach the current unemployment rate for those aged under 25 in the Dublin 12 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45573/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Charges Administration (2 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: 552. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the EU water framework directive 2003, Article 9.4, which permits the continued exemption from water charges of the domestic sector here regarding the Water Services Act 2013. [46251/14]

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Instruction to Committee (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: Like the previous speaker, I do not oppose the Minister's amendment but I think more debate is required. Some offices are fortunate to have the staff and support to tease out these issues but some of us do not have this support so it is difficult to grasp how changes can impact on people's lives. This discussion is on the legitimate expectations men and women have regarding pensions that...

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Instruction to Committee (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: Are we not discussing the Bill?

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Instruction to Committee (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: I will leave it at that as I made my points on pensions.

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: I am unsure whether it is relevant but this morning the Minister made the point that it would be 100% up to €12,000 of a pension. Is that it? Is there provision for 50% over €12,000? If so these people would completely depend on the contributory pension or non-contributory pension, which would be very small and based on a means test. Is that the case? I seek clarification...

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: That is fine. I have a question on the amendment itself and double insolvency. The Minister said that up to €12,000 of a pension would be 100% covered. Is there a progressively reducing percentage in cover above that threshold?

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: I support the amendments. They are very important as they reflect whether what is said by Members on this side of the House or what the Minister says is correct. The recent UNICEF report only covered up to 2013, so it does not take into account the budget cuts of 2013 and 2014. It would be interesting to see how much those two budgets have impacted on the poverty outlined in the report....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: 120. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a breakdown of the total funding for the LCDP in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; and a breakdown of the funds to each programme nationally. [46447/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: 124. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding that will be allocated for January to 31 March 2015 for the transitional period from LCDPs to SICAP; and if he will provide a breakdown for each programme nationally. [46483/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Community Development Projects (3 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: 125. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding that has been allocated for January to December 2014 for the transitional period from LCDPs to SICAP; and if he will provide a breakdown for each programme nationally. [46484/14]

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: On a point of information, is a Member allowed to call another person “loony” in the House? Deputy Costello said Deputy Paul Murphy was the loony left.

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)

Joan Collins: This is the third attempt since the 1980s to introduce water charges. The first two ended in failure, as this will. The legislation is being introduced by the same political parties which introduced the charges twice in recent decades. Put simply, the water tax is dead and will not be accepted for a variety of reasons. The move from a situation where water services were funded by general...