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Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I would like to comment on the points made by Deputy Coppinger last night. The motion does not attempt to deal with the totality of the mortgage crisis. I put forward a Private Members' Bill on that issue on a previous occasion and proposed the Norwegian model which would allow a write-down of debt. This motion deals specifically with problems with the Central Bank code of conduct on...

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: This budget and Finance Bill, like the Government's three earlier budgets, yet again increases the regressive and unfair nature of the taxation system. Those who claim we have a progressive tax system do so on the basis of a sleight of hand - when they refer to the tax system they exclusively mean income tax, the universal social charge and pay related social insurance, PRSI. This allows...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: The Minister has certainly not explained the position clearly. He says the funding for this year is for the nine months from April to December. What will happen for the three months from January to March? What funding has been allocated for that transition period? We spoke to people on the Ballyfermot and inner city projects today. They say they were never contacted or involved in...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I tabled this matter last Thursday week when it came to my notice. SICAP contacted me when it saw figures from Pobal. It was a major surprise and shock to people because they heard the Minister, Deputy Howlin, say there would be no cuts in this area in the next budget. I want to get clarification from the Minister that €2 million is to be taken out of this area. I hope that is not...

Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: What are they going to say to us?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 17. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to abolish relevant contract tax in relation to private building contracts, particularly on Government funded projects. [39262/14]

Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I move:"That Dáil Éireann: notes the continuing difficulties faced by tens of thousands of homeowners in mortgage arrears due to loss of employment and income as a result of the deep recession in the Irish economy from 2008 onwards; further notes that:— the existing Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (CCMA), whilst providing comprehensive instructions for creditors dealing...

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: The problem is that promises are made but they are broken. This has been referred to by Members on the other side of the House, particularly a former Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, when he indicated that statements are made before being elected but after the election, the opposite is done.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: He did say it.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: There is absolutely no doubt the people will hold the Government to account.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, indicated in 2011 that the Government would not install water meters when there were still leaks in the system but it did. The water must be paid for and nobody is stupid; the Taoiseach should not treat people as if they are stupid. The water has been paid for to date and we need it to be paid for through a progressive...

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: We need to get back to the drawing board. This is not working.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: What is proposed is immoral.

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: I am no leader, I am an activist. I have listened to the Taoiseach’s reply and have to raise the issue again. The Minister sitting beside the Taoiseach has clearly stated huge mistakes were made in setting up Irish Water. He also confirmed that rushing the legislation through the Dáil was inappropriate. I do not know what Phil Hogan is doing in his cushy number in Europe,...

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: It was neglected for years by successive Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Labour Party Governments.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Ministerial Meetings (4 Nov 2014)

Joan Collins: 507. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason she has not replied to the request by the Sex Workers' Alliance of Ireland that she meet with sex workers to hear their objections to proposed prostitution laws, in view of the fact that she has met with NGOs that support the proposed laws; her views that it is unacceptable to introduce legislation without first consulting with...

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Collins: Patients are waiting 18 months.

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Collins: I wish to make an observation regarding the comment made by the Tánaiste in her interview in the SIPTU journal, in which she appears to have pulled back and to have changed her tune from her attitude in this Chamber two weeks ago regarding working people actually having smart phones, being able to use them and being able to interact with social media. Many people found those remarks to...

Leaders' Questions (23 Oct 2014)

Joan Collins: I thank the Tánaiste for her reply. The issue of waiting lists is a serious matter. People have been told they will be obliged to wait for more than 18 months for operations. A young girl named Shauna Franklin from New Ross has gone public in the newspapers and has requested - she actually begged - that penny-pinching health chiefs should allow her to have a life-saving operation. She...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Hare Coursing (22 Oct 2014)

Joan Collins: 18. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will prevent Mallow hare coursing meeting from going ahead on 22-23 October 2014 at its venue in County Cork on the basis that it is in breach of condition 18 of the hare coursing licence granted by her Department. [40139/14]