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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (8 Sep 2020)

Niall Collins: 1433. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21842/20]

Back to School, Further and Higher Education and Special Education: Statements (3 Sep 2020)

Niall Collins: We have all heard today of the incredible amount of planning and work that has gone into supporting the various sectors in education through this most difficult period and the current work on reopening schools and third level institutions. As Minister of State with responsibility for skills and further education, I will update the House on actions taken to support those sectors respond to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further Education and Training Programmes (30 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: I confirm they are available to students of further education who are attaining their further education through the ETBs.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further Education and Training Programmes (30 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: I am happy to address this question as part of my responsibilities at the Department with responsibility for further and higher education, research, innovation and science. The priority of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, the Minister with responsibility for higher education, Deputy Harris, and me is to offer accessible and inclusive further education and training and higher...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Further Education and Training Programmes (30 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: On the allocation of funding for the purchasing of technology, the education and training boards, ETBs, will allocate funding to participants in further education. Anybody who attends further education through the ETBs will be able to apply to the ETBs. The Higher Education Authority will be funding people who attend our third level institutions, such as universities. On the question of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Prices (30 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 297. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19926/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: House Prices (30 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 298. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address an issue raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19937/20]

Ministers and Secretaries and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: I begin by congratulating the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on her election. I wish her well in that office. As she said in her few words yesterday, it is historic. She is the first woman in the history of this Parliament to hold the office of Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It is a fabulous achievement and I wish her well. We initiated this Bill yesterday in the Seanad, where a number of issues were...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: I congratulate Senator Mark Daly on his election as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann. I wish him the very best in the role. I am sure he will be up for the job and well able for it. I also congratulate all Senators elected to the Seanad. I look forward to working with them. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to present the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020 to...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: I thank all of the Senators for their contributions. There is a great depth of knowledge and experience within Seanad Éireann. Some Senators have in-depth and hands-on experience of working in our education sector. That is a great asset in dealing with the great challenge facing the Minister, Deputy Harris, and myself in operating this new Department. The challenges Senators have...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: This amendment to section 3A of the Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial, Parliamentary, Judicial and Court Offices (Amendment) Act 1998 will provide an annual allowance to not more than three specified holders of the office of Minister of State who regularly attend meetings of the Government. As the House will be aware, the Government appointed three Ministers of State,...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: There is not a whole pile more to say on the matter. Senator Kyne has summed it up. I respect everybody's views on the issue and the points have all been very well made. Obviously, we have a difference of opinion and it looks likely that the House will divide on it. From the Government's point of view, we will press the amendment.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (22 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions being taken to deal with the accommodation needs of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17578/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (16 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 131. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the early retirement allowance or pension will come into effect; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16401/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views and advice in respect of a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14669/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 903. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application by a person (details supplied); when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14733/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (14 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 1252. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be assessed for surgery under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15660/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme (14 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 1253. To ask the Minister for Health if a device (details supplied) will be CE approved and available here under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15677/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 372. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school (details supplied) went to tender for full indoor refurbishment; when the work will commence; the timeline for completion of works; if the school is unable to open in August or September 2020 due to works not being completed, if pupils will still go to another school; if so, if school bus transport will be provided; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Administration (7 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 381. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) can repeat sixth class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13835/20]