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Implications of Brexit for Irish Ports: Motion [Private Members] (11 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: I will speak in favour of the motion that has been tabled by my colleague, Deputy Troy, as our transport spokesperson, outlining the glaring gaps in the infrastructure in our capital and the rest of our country. Naturally, I am concerned about my region, the mid-west and Limerick in particular. There is no doubt our transport infrastructure system is creaking at the seams and is not fit for...

Other Questions: European Semester Process (11 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: Deputy McGrath took the shilling and stayed bought, fair play.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 116. To ask the Taoiseach the cost of travel expenses for him and those that travel with him since his appointment. [30518/18]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 131. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the cost of travel expenses for him and those that travel with him since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30508/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 139. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the target turnaround time for passports across all services; the average turnaround time across all services for passports for May, June, July and August in each of the years 2015 to 2017 and to date in 2018, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30279/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 140. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if issuing reminders for renewal of passports has been considered in the passport service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30280/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 141. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to open an additional passport office in view of the increase in demand as a result of the Brexit referendum; the locations that have been considered for such an office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30281/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 142. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of additional staff that have been hired in 2018 on a temporary basis in the passport service; the number of permanent staff that have requested parental leave for May to September 2018, inclusive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30282/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 143. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost of travel expenses for him and those that travel with him since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30512/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East Issues (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 147. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps being taken at EU and international level to protect the Palestinian Bedouin community, in particular, to prevent the forcible transfer of this community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30752/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Syrian Conflict (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the conflict in Syria; the EU's preferred outcome for the country post-conflict; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30753/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 150. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the situation in Myanmar; the efforts being made to address the humanitarian crisis and human rights violations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30809/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 151. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made by the EU and the international community to ensure that international and national humanitarian staff and organisations have full unimpeded access to affected populations in Myanmar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30810/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 152. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to ensure that those guilty of human rights violations in Myanmar are brought to justice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30811/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 153. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of staff who have been designated to work on Ireland's bid for a seat at the UN Security Council; if staff have been seconded from other Departments or outside agencies to work on the bid; if so, the number seconded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30812/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 154. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the budget allocated for Ireland's bid to win a seat on the UN Security Council; the breakdown of the budget allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30813/18]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 155. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if other events have been planned for Ireland's bid to win a seat on the UN Security Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30814/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Ministerial Travel (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 173. To ask the Minister for Finance the cost of travel expenses for him and those who travel with him since his appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30511/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gambling Sector (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 180. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a media report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30910/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Gambling Sector (10 Jul 2018)

Niall Collins: 181. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on an article in the media (details supplied); if he is satisfied that all relevant agencies including the Revenue Commissioners, An Garda Síochána and local authorities are properly regulating this growing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30911/18]