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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: My apologies for being late. I caught most of the presentations on the monitor in my office. Most of what I wanted to ask has already been addressed. In terms of the international trade union movement, how is the message that has been given to us today being received and acted upon in other countries? Countries with strong and open democracies should have a greater interest in this. Is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Colombian Peace Process: Discussion (11 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: What about big business - banking and industry - interests? Colombia obviously has a huge economy that is on another level. Is there any movement that has corporate responsibility at its core? For example, in this country, the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, IBEC, represents the business community and larger businesses. Is there an equivalent in Colombia - I presume there is -...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the building programme at a school (details supplied); the schedule being followed; if concerns raised by the local community have been dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30106/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (10 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 214. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if plans are being considered to provide a new Garda station in an area (details supplied); the discussions which have taken place in respect of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30109/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 128. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland and-or the European Union has expressed concern over the treatment of the LGBTQI community in Turkey; his views on the banning of pride parades nationally and the use of tear gas by police on participants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29155/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Cases (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to reports of the beheading of minors in Saudi Arabia for minor transgressions; if he has raised this issue with the relevant authorities or at the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29366/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 135. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on reports that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is suppressing academic freedom and independent institutions in Hungary; the steps he believes should be taken to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29408/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Meetings (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of his meeting with his Russian counterpart; the outcome of the recent Ireland-Russia Joint Economic Commission; if he raised the issue of alleged interference from Russian sources in recent elections during the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29430/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the action that will be taken by the EU following reports that 40 persons have been killed after an air strike hit a detention centre in Libya; the efforts being made to protect and safeguard refugees being detained in alleged appalling conditions in Libya; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29600/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Charges (9 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 389. To ask the Minister for Health if assistance in relation to hospital bills will be offered to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29323/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Election Monitoring Missions (4 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 70. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland will send elections observers to Ukraine for the elections in July 2019; if not, the reason underpinning the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28860/19]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (4 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 101. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will act on comments made by the Ombudsman (details supplied) and also communicated directly to him by the Ombudsman; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28824/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 207. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28720/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (4 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 381. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions he plans to take following the recent revelations of animal cruelty in a programme (details supplied) into the greyhound industry. [28825/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Data (4 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 382. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to help the forgotten farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28826/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Conflicts (3 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 103. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the situation in Syria; the efforts being made by the EU and the international community to find a resolution to the conflict; the steps he is taking in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28386/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (3 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 104. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has conveyed concern to the administration of the United States of America regarding the detention of children and the conditions they are being subjected to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28387/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (3 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 105. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the situation in Venezuela; the efforts being made by the EU and the international community to find a resolution to this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28388/19]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (3 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 106. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent conference held in Bahrain to discuss Palestine and economic initiatives aimed at revitalising the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28389/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (2 Jul 2019)

Niall Collins: 118. To ask the Minister for Health the action he is taking to reduce outpatient waiting times; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the number of patients waiting more than 18 months in University Hospital Limerick has increased by 7,776, 1,709%, since May 2016 and stood at 8,231 at the end of May 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27754/19]