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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Appointment of Member of Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Motion: Minister for Justice and Equality (15 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: ...? I do not have a problem with it, but there is the small anomaly that she was a judge of the Circuit Court and was only appointed to the High Court last week. This just about qualifies her for the appointment. Does the process leave itself open to criticism or a challenge because of this? Has she taken any High Court cases over the past week? Does she now formally retire as a judge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: ...has only two people with financial accountancy expertise available within its staff. How do these gangs launder their money in terms of getting it into the real economy in a so-called legitimate fashion? Does it come down to a skills mix question or a resources question? Does the Commissioner have the wherewithal to do this, or does he outsource for the exact expertise and speciality in...

Planning Issues (28 Jun 2012)

Niall Collins: What does it mean to them? They sit there and they laugh. What does it mean for their credibility as Ministers, the credibility of their parties, or the credibility of the planning process? It is a complete disgrace.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: Can I put the question I put to the IMO earlier to the delegation from the National Women's Council of Ireland? What does the council envisage as a penalty? Does it favour imprisonment, a register or the publication of names?

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)

Niall Collins: "The Government does not have the power to direct, but it has the power to influence". Does the Tánaiste remember that phrase?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Guerin Report: Department of Justice and Equality (28 May 2014)

Niall Collins: No, it is not and Mr. Purcell is happy to deal with it. He is outlining a reform and a work programme. Why does he believe the new Minister has failed to expressed confidence in him? Does he believe he can do his job properly in the absence of her doing so?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Oversight: Discussion (14 May 2014)

Niall Collins: ...is addressed to Dr. O'Flaherty. What are the rights of a person in Garda custody in terms of access to a medic or a GP? Is that a Garda policy or procedure or is it set down in legislation? Does it need to be provided for in legislation or does the present legislation need to be changed or updated?

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Report Stage (12 Mar 2015)

Niall Collins: ...immediately following the date on which the birth of a child is registered or re-registered, take and receive a statutory declaration”. What is the effect of the words “take” and “receive”? Does “take” mean witness and does “receive” mean take a copy of? Will the Minister clarify that?

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (7 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: ...many high net worth individuals will be facilitated instead of having to go through bankruptcy. If a person enters into a PIA, and the arrangement is approved by the courts and the insolvency service, does the information become public or does it fall under the veil of secrecy that currently pertains for banking arrangements?

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013)

Niall Collins: As for the Labour Party, the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, summed up for it. In fairness, as it has abandoned the trade unions and working people, for what does the Labour Party stand? Once upon a time, it used to stand for principle but the RTE "Prime Time" episode now shows it does not stand for natural justice, due process or high standards in ministerial office. Once upon a...

Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (21 May 2013)

Niall Collins: ...information on an incident pertaining to Deputy Wallace make its way to the Minister when it was not recorded on PULSE? Did the Minister ask for the names of any other political or public figures? Does the Minister have any regard for the data protection guidelines? Does he adhere to them in his role as Minister and within his Department?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Fees (30 Jan 2024)

Niall Collins: ...major priority for our Department. I want to assure the Senator that it is our key objective to try to continue to make improvements for all students including general entry medicine students. It does require both Departments to be at the table and we are working on it. It does raise complex issues that need to be considered and we will continue to engage with this House and with the...

Order of Business (6 Jul 2011)

Niall Collins: ...he sought to refer the matter to the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement but he received legal advice from the Attorney General to the effect that he could not do so because company law does not provide for it. Does the Government have any plans to amend the Companies Acts to allow action to be taken in the event of corporate governance failures by companies like Dundalk Port...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: ConnectIreland's 'Succeed in Ireland' Programme: Discussion (21 Mar 2017)

Niall Collins: ...Gerald Nash mentioned a bridging arrangement and said IDA Ireland had presented legal advice to the effect that the contract could not be extended and would have to be retendered for. How long does it take to retender? IDA Ireland does not want this initiative to continue, but, given its record on job creation and in addressing the urban-rural gap, not to mention the difference in cost...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Operations: Discussion with An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2012)

Niall Collins: ...in his draft plan to the Minister for his consideration? Communities would appreciate knowing whether the Commissioner presents options to the Minister. Is it a "Take it or leave it" job, or does the Commissioner present the Minister of the day with a number of options? In other words, does he say that we could close X number of Garda stations in all these locations or, alternatively,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Charities Regulatory Authority: Chairman-Designate (1 Jul 2015)

Niall Collins: ...of annual reports and accounts of registered charities, and following on from Deputy Finian McGrath's comments about the CRC and the other issues that were raised in other Oireachtas committees, does the CRA intend to ensure that when charities submit their accounts, they clearly identify the remuneration packages of the CEO, the director or the senior executive team? I have seen accounts...

Other Questions: Garda Deployment (6 Mar 2013)

Niall Collins: .... Nevertheless, the dedicated drugs unit in Cavan and Monaghan, which has been highly successful, has been stood down. How many more dedicated drugs units have been stood down across the country? Why does the Minister not have an input in the re-establishment of dedicated drugs units, which have been very effective in curbing criminality around drugs and their proliferation? Why does...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2013)

Niall Collins: Why does the Minister not apply the same standards to himself? That is a fair question because he applied those standards when in opposition but he does not apply them to himself now. We have questions now about the missing Garda reports. The Minister issued a statement at 6.31 a.m. this morning where he said he asked the Secretary General to confirm with the Garda Commissioner if there...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (27 Feb 2014)

Niall Collins: .... Why did the Minister engage Rits to carry out a peer review? What were its terms of reference? Is it a comparable company, in terms of stature, ability and resourcing, to Verrimus? How does it compare? How much to did the peer review cost? Does it do regular work for the Minister or the Department? Were the Department's procurement guidelines followed in terms of tendering,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Operations (19 Sep 2012)

Niall Collins: ...the extensive reputational damage these displays may have had for the country abroad because doubtless these images were broadcast elsewhere. The Minister made a statement the day after the funeral, but does the Government have a strategy to ensure this does not happen again? Has the Minister or the Department assessed the resources, legislative or otherwise, that are available to ensure...