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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Business of Committee. (12 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: I thank the Chairman for her time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Cost Rental Housing Model: Discussion (12 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: I am an advocate of the cost-rental model, which Dr. Healy put forward two years ago, because it could be a game changer for our society. We should not get hung up on whether it is on the balance sheet or off it. We have to get the concept out there. We should not differentiate between social housing and cost rental - it should all be public housing. A person should be allowed onto a...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: In the trade unions' experience older workers and those with longer service will continue to be discriminated against as employers choose to hire new workers on lesser terms and conditions of employment rather than allow their existing staff to utilise the extra hours when available. This leads to an increase in low-paid precarious work, an area in which Ireland is one of the worst offenders...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: It is extremely important that the amendment of the Minister be rejected. It certainly has IBEC written all over it. IBEC stated it is deeply concerned about the implications of the proposed banded hours legislation. It states:A further proposed amendment was a suggestion that an employer be obliged to offer any additional available working hours to existing staff before recruiting new...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: Every one us campaigned to have a six-month look-back period with the Dunnes Stores workers who sought the provision. It was reflected in the Bill brought through by Deputy Cullinane, as he reflected the demands of the Dunnes Stores workers. It was kicked to 18 months and Fianna Fáil spoke of setting it at 13 months. It was going all over the place. On Committee Stage there was an...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: The Mandate union has said it wants to keep this piece of legislation. There is a concern that the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, IBEC, is putting the strong arm on certain parts of this Bill. Is it unusual to have two different Acts under which a claim can be pursued against an employer? I have been advised it is. Is it a serious problem that an employee can use two...

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2018: Second Stage (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: I will share time with Deputy Pringle. There is a great deal of confusion about this issue because people think it involves moving the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 onto the next stage. Like every Deputy who has spoken so far in this debate, I have received many emails on this Bill. In light of the ongoing confusion I have mentioned, a concerted effort is needed to send people...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget Measures (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: In the past four budgets, more than €3 billion in tax cuts were given away, mostly to those who are already well off and to businesses and corporations. Deputies' wages, for example, have risen and we are now better off by €5,000. Some 50% of workers on medium incomes - and those who earn less - are only better off to the tune of €707. The average increase for most...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget Measures (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: If the Minister was earning the average industrial wage and he received a €5 increase in his weekly wage, what does he think would be the impact of that increase in the context of, for example, paying utility bills? What impact does a €5 increase have on a person who is in receipt of a pension and whose rent increases, even if that individual is a local authority tenant? The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget Measures (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: They are not getting paid that.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget Measures (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: 65. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the priorities for budget 2019 are increased spending on public services and increases in basic social welfare payments as opposed to cuts in income tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30939/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Budget Measures (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: I take issue with the Minister regarding the fact that my original priority question, which sought to ask about funding for the Sláintecare report, was delegated to the Minister for Health. It is a very cheap sleight of hand to avoid answering the question. The Minister for Health is not responsible for drawing up the budget; it is the responsibility of the Minister for Finance. That...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (11 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: 272. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the case of a person (details supplied) is closed; if it is being treated as a historical missing person case; and if the complete file on the investigation by An Garda Síochána will be sent to the person's sibling. [31406/18]

Order of Business (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: In our bus service.

Order of Business (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: Commuters will have to wait 20 minutes to an hour.

Order of Business (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: It is 16 July or August.

Order of Business (Resumed) (10 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: One of the biggest changes to our public transport system, BusConnects, was launched a couple of weeks ago. Having studied what is proposed in detail, I find many parts of the strategy could be referred to as "BusDisconnects". The consultation process is due to start on 16 July and run for the six-week period during which people close their doors, switch off and go on holidays. We are not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (10 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: 595. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting one year for a hearing aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30444/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Establishment (4 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: 92. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 376 of 12 June 2018, if primary school children in Dublin 8 and 12 will be able to access a school (details supplied); and if not, the location in which they can access secondary education. [29235/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Education Review (4 Jul 2018)

Joan Collins: 127. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the ongoing review of the NCSE is reviewing the need for permanent contracted SNA jobs in schools in the future particularly with the possibility that assessments will not be carried out by SENOs to diagnose medical conditions and needs; and his views on whether there is a need now to allocate permanent SNAs, per an agreed methodology,...