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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2019)

Joan Collins: I have just said that.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2019)

Joan Collins: The former Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, boasted that this was the best country to do business in. It is not the best country for a lot of workers facing exploitation by employers. It is extraordinary that the Government is saying that an employer decides who represents a worker in a workplace, and not the worker. It is a basic human right to be represented by a trade union of one's...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Issues (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Collins: 142. To ask the Minister for Finance the impact Brexit or a crash out will have on Irish persons who## are paying into private pensions in the United Kingdom. [10486/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (5 Mar 2019)

Joan Collins: 289. To ask the Minister for Health the number of drug and alcohol task forces that have had a HSE review; the amount the reviews have cost to date including a task force (details supplied); and the person or body that decides if a particular task force is to be reviewed. [10383/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (28 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: I have two copies. I can leave them with her.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (28 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: Has the Minister of State read the results of the health sector national staff survey? This question was already asked by one of the Deputies and I also asked it. In 2016, in response to a question about whether respondents had experienced bullying or harassment in their organisation in the past two years, 48% of ambulance workers said "Yes". In response to a question about whether they...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (28 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: I am disappointed the Minister is not here, considering the importance of the issue. I apologise on behalf of Deputy Thomas Pringle, who had a commitment elsewhere at 7 p.m. and had expected the Topical Issue debate to be at around 11 p.m. This is the third day of a strike by the National Ambulance Service Representative Association, NASRA, branch of the Psychiatric Nurses Association,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (27 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: I submitted this matter on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. It is being taken today, but it was tabled on the back of the strike action taken on 18 January. The Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, will be well aware of the situation. The 1,250 workers - community employment, CE ,supervisors and assistant supervisors - to whom this matter relates are affected by not having...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (27 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: I would definitely take up that offer. I thank the Minister of State. The Labour Court not only made a recommendation in 2008, it also made one on 16 March 2016 in respect of an employee who worked for Tipperary Hostel Limited. The Labour Court gave a ruling in that case as well. Having considered the oral and written submissions from both parties, the court recommended an ex gratiapayment...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Trade Relations (27 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: 92. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation her plans to oppose trade talks (details supplied) and promote the Paris Agreement. [9903/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: I am seriously concerned by the Government's stance on climate change after what happened this morning. Yesterday, we all received an email addressed to the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Humphreys, and the Tánaiste, Deputy Coveney, saying:We the undersigned write as a matter of urgency in advance of the informal meeting of EU trade ministers of February 21st...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: 121. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address matters in relation to early intervention team services for a person (details supplied). [8790/19]

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: I apologise for not being able to attend the meeting yesterday. This is all part of the transition in respect of a deal or no deal. The dates are very tight. Committee and Report Stages will take place in the Seanad on 13 and 14 March. The Bill will go back to the Dáil before 29 March. In her speech, the Minister said there might be a problem in the event of no deal. Could we get...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: Is there anything in place for future changes?

Select Committee on Social Protection: Convention on Social Security between the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: Yes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (20 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: How many are there? Is it ten, 20 or 50?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social and Affordable Housing (20 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: Disgraceful.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Traveller Accommodation (20 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: 30. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of Traveller-specific accommodation units built in 2018; and the targets in place for 2019 and 2020. [8381/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Traveller Accommodation (20 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: I raise this question because there seems to be an issue with the money being provided for local authorities. The data show that, of the €12 million earmarked for Traveller housing in 2018, just €1.7 million was drawn down. Money is being allocated for Traveller accommodation, but it is not being drawn down. An independent expert group was established to examine and make...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Traveller Accommodation (20 Feb 2019)

Joan Collins: I welcome the points made by the Minister of State. Heretofore, there has not been any drilling down into how and where Traveller accommodation can be built. If Traveller groups are involved in the process, it can make a difference. I was hoping the report would be ready by now, as I am interested in the details of what it will contain. There has been a lack of will on the part of local...