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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]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (7 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 388. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13879/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (7 Jul 2020)

Niall Collins: 566. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a felling licence application (details supplied); if the licence will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14443/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Niall Collins: I apologise for the confusion earlier and I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his indulgence. I wish the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Varadkar, well in his brief. We face very challenging times and the business sector is very worried.

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Niall Collins: Where is he?

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Niall Collins: Do I have to share time?

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Niall Collins: I will take about five minutes and then I will pass over to my colleague, Deputy Troy, if that is in order. I echo the point that the business sector is very worried and the July stimulus will have to have a real and meaningful impact to allow the business sector to plan with confidence. We have to ensure that is enshrined in the July stimulus. Businesses have opened in recent...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 - Vote 32 - Business, Enterprise and Innovation (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Niall Collins: I seek clarification. There has been a bit of confusion about speaking slots. Do I still have an opportunity to speak?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services (30 Jun 2020)

Niall Collins: 12. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the status of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12847/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: English Language Training Organisations (30 Jun 2020)

Niall Collins: 149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to assist a sector (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12957/20]