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Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: The Minister's party supported it.

Prospects for Irish Economy: Statements (Resumed) (25 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: It is obvious, and has been stated time and again, that the programme of austerity is not working. It has resulted in the collapse of the domestic economy. Only one statistic is required to show the level of collapse, namely, the 25% fall in demand, which is the worst such fall in any EU economy since the Second World War. We see this in our communities and our local villages when places...

European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: Mr. Martin Wolf, a respected economic commentator with the Financial Times, in June last, wrote: Before now, I had never really understood how the 1930s could happen. Now I do. All one needs are fragile economies, a rigid monetary regime, intense debate over what must be done, widespread belief that suffering is good, myopic politicians, an inability to co-operate and failure to stay ahead...

Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: Continuing the theme of deadlines, the relevant advisory group was instructed to submit a report on the A, B and C case by 31 June last. This deadline was extended to 31 September, but we are still awaiting the report. Has the Taoiseach checked the position with the advisory group on when it proposes to bring forward the report?

Order of Business (24 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: Has a further deadline been imposed in respect of when the report should be submitted?

Leaders' Questions (24 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: The IMF has said-----

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Licences (23 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with regards to the recent Foreshore Licence granted to Providence Resources to drill an exploratory well just six kms from the Dublin coastline, if he is satisfied that no Environmental Impact Assessment was required under EU Directive 85/337/EEC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46182/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Licences (23 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with regards to the recent Foreshore Licence granted to Providence Resources to drill an exploratory well just six kms from the Dublin coastline, if he has satisfied himself that there is no threat to the safety and welfare of the people of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46184/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if there is any proposed legislation to deal with the administering by dentists of anaesthetic to vulnerable adults and their ability to consent to treatment. [45890/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if there is any proposed legislation to deal with the administering by dentists of anaesthetic to vulnerable adults and their ability to consent to treatment. [45890/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if there is any proposed legislation to deal with the administering by dentists of anaesthetic to vulnerable adults and their ability to consent to treatment. [45890/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (23 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Health if there is any proposed legislation to deal with the administering by dentists of anaesthetic to vulnerable adults and their ability to consent to treatment. [45890/12]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Harbour Authorities (18 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No 1939 of 18 September 2012, if he will report on his following up of these issues with the chairman of Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45203/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Funding (18 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Sligo County Manager has informed the members of Sligo County Council that the county council is incapable for providing the 15% matching funds required for the Sligo city water mains rehabilitation scheme and that he has requested 100% funding for the scheme from his...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (18 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the recent financial appraisal of Sligo County Council carried out by consultants Grant Thornton confirms that Sligo County Council is experiencing an increased deficit of substantial amounts year on year and that Sligo Borough Council is balancing its budget; if his further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (18 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will explain the ambiguity between his statement of 24 July regarding the €36 million cash injection to CIE in which he said it was for CIE to remain adequately funded for the immediate future so it can continue to provide a sufficient service to the travelling public with your most recent statement in which you appear to be...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Water Services Funding (18 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Sligo County Manager has informed the members of Sligo County Council that the county council is incapable for providing the 15% matching funds required for the Sligo city water mains rehabilitation scheme and that he has requested 100% funding for the scheme from his...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (18 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the recent financial appraisal of Sligo County Council carried out by consultants Grant Thornton confirms that Sligo County Council is experiencing an increased deficit of substantial amounts year on year and that Sligo Borough Council is balancing its budget; if his further...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Subsidies (18 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will explain the ambiguity between his statement of 24 July regarding the €36 million cash injection to CIE in which he said it was for CIE to remain adequately funded for the immediate future so it can continue to provide a sufficient service to the travelling public with your most recent statement in which you appear to be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Exploration Licences (11 Oct 2012)

Joan Collins: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources with regard to the exploratory licence recently granted to a company (details supplied), when the drilling in Dublin bay is due to commence [43744/12]