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Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: I have nothing to add. I spoke on this group of amendments earlier.

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: We do not intend to oppose the amendment. I am advised that the provision for what is termed "Legal continuity" would need further consideration in drafting in order to ensure it has the full effect and broad reach that appears to be intended, but any issues are not insurmountable.

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: We are not opposing this amendment, but we have reservations about it. I am advised that this provision, which relates to evidence and procedure, is fraught with legal risk and would require careful consideration of its potential for undesirable impacts upon criminal investigations and court procedures. Given the strong likelihood of legal challenges to the judicial processes and procedures...

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: We are not opposing it.

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: We are not opposing this amendment. I am advised that its provisions, which relate to international obligations, would need further consideration in drafting to ensure they have the intended effect. It is, in essence, a drafting matter and is not insurmountable.

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: I am advised that the postponement of the coming into effect of the Bill is, broadly speaking, a policy matter. Therefore, I do not oppose the amendment. I am further advised that there is no legal or practical need to set out the reasons the legislation is or is not coming into effect immediately on its passing by the Oireachtas. It appears the only legal effect of the amendment as...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Correspondence (10 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: 211. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28998/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Infrastructure (10 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: 256. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when national siting regulations for biogas facilities will be published; if they will be designed with reference to international best practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30443/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: 393. To ask the Minister for Finance if he intends to amend a scheme to allow for circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29266/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Jun 2025)

Niall Collins: 1417. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being put in place to address the shortage of home support staff in the Limerick area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29584/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Correspondence (28 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 119. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27778/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (28 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28097/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (28 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 260. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government for an update on a matter regarding the defective concrete blocks scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28091/25]

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I am here to introduce the resolution to extend the sunset clause in the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021. The extension of this Act will allow the hospitality sector to continue to provide the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor in outdoor seating areas. Senators will be aware that the Act was introduced in July 2021. The provisions of the 2021 Act were in place until 30...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I thank all the Senators for their time and their contributions. We hope the extension of the Act until 30 November 2025 sends out a message about our determination to continue to support and provide clarity to business, An Garda Síochána and local communities. This is an important extension, which clarifies the position of licence holders who wish to sell and serve alcohol...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (27 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise when licences will issue (details supplied) for a company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26758/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (27 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 383. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are any proposed changes to the vacant and derelict refurbishment grant scheme which would allow for the circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27386/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Inquiries (22 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of an application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26451/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Correspondence (20 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 357. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to examine issues raised in correspondence (details supplied) and to assist in resolution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25381/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I mentioned there were two new projects being stood up in east Clare and north Tipperary. That confirms we have full national coverage for youth diversion projects. Of the 93 projects, three operate in County Meath. Of the three Meath programmes, the ones in Navan and Duleek in south-east Meath are operated by Foróige and the SMART Project in Trim is operated by the Crann Support...