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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...

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

Niall Collins: The community safety fund is currently open for applications and is funded by the proceeds of crime seized by CAB. As the Deputy correctly said, the idea is to make available those proceeds to communities that have been impacted by crime. I will revert to the Deputy on his specific query, as I am not in a position to give him an answer about it now.

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

Niall Collins: I assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to improving outcomes for young people at risk of a life of criminality through investment in youth justice services. Our commitment is clearly outlined by our youth justice strategy. A top priority of the strategy is the expansion and deepening of the services offered to young people by youth diversion projects. These projects are...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Courts Service (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: As regards judicial resourcing, the Judicial Planning Working Group was established in 2021 in line with the previous programme for Government and submitted its report in February 2023. This led to the appointment of 24 additional judges in 2023 and Government approval for the appointment of an additional 20 judges in October 2024. The Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, intends to request the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Courts Service (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I will revert to the Deputy on the commencements. Our intention is to ensure that the new family law courts are sufficiently funded. The Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, is very conscious of the need to resource the new family law courts system and we are committed to ensuring that it is properly funded to deliver meaningful reform. In budget 2025, the Department of Justice allocated an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Courts Service (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: The Deputy is right about the issue he has raised. It is something I and the Minister, Deputy O'Callaghan, and indeed the Department, are aware of. It is my understanding that a submission is being made to the Department on that and it will be given due consideration. We do recognise it absolutely as a serious issue.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Courts Service (15 May 2025)

Niall Collins: I, too, express my sincere sympathies and condolences to the family of Garda Kevin Flatley on the truly horrific circumstances of his passing. I attended Henry Street Garda station in Limerick earlier on this week to sign the book of condolences and spoke to the Garda chief subsequently to convey our feelings and thoughts to his colleague and the Garda community up and down the country. I...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Family Resource Centres (14 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 169. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be examined; her plans for Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24593/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (13 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 987. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there is funding available for a local non-profit organisation to build a creche on local community owned land; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24358/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (7 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 305. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will address queries raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22740/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (1 May 2025)

Niall Collins: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if plans are being put in place for a school in cases in which a cleaner who is working can be paid during the holiday period instead of applying for Jobseeker’s; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21864/25]

EU Regulations: Motion (30 Apr 2025)

Niall Collins: I thank Deputies for their contributions to this important debate. We have listened carefully to what has been said today, and we can all agree on the importance of this opt-in. In summary, this proposal was presented by the European Commission to the Council on 14 February 2025. It is for an amending regulation that will update and replace Annexes A and B of recast Regulation 2015/848....

Seanad: Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (30 Apr 2025)

Niall Collins: I welcome the opportunity to discuss efforts to divert our young people from crime. At the core of our diversion efforts is the fact that all young people deserve the opportunity to improve their quality of life. We believe they deserve to have choices and be enabled to make better life decisions for themselves. Directly intervening to support our young people, especially those who are...

Seanad: Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (30 Apr 2025)

Niall Collins: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach for the opportunity to have the debate and I thank all of the Senators who have made a contribution on this very important topic. It is clear from the contributions that this issue is one of great importance to Members of this House. All would agree that we must continue to provide opportunities for young people to contribute to society in a...