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Budget 2013 (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: When I heard the Minister's reply to Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh's Question No. 16, I thought she was not living in the real world. Her most reply indicates that she is definitely not living in the real world. The income of Ireland's poorest households fell by 18%, while the rich got richer. Is the Minister going to stand over this as a Labour Party Minister? She asked people last year to...

Budget 2013 (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: The Minister is correct that the period referenced in the Social Justice Ireland report is 2009 to 2010. She chose, however, to ignore that organisation's observation that current Government policy is making the situation worse. The Minister cannot hide behind Fianna Fáil forever. That party ruined this country, but it is the Minister's job now to protect those who require protection....

Budget 2013 (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: My point is that it was established in the post-war period when Britain had huge debts.

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received an application from Sligo County Council seeking grant aid of €290,000 to finance protection measures to manage coastal erosion at Strandhill, County Sligo; if it has been brought to his attention that there is concern that if remedial action isn't taken soon to protect the dunes south of the promenade at...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 178: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it has been brought to his attention that he was consulted on the terms of reference for the financial appraisal of Sligo County Council; the reason he did not recommend as part of the terms of reference that the consultants examine, review and assess the performance and competence of the management of...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 179: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide a list of courses funded by local authorities for senior executives in local government: the location at which these courses are held; the cost of these courses; and the number of attendees per council each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34220/12]

Written Answers — Local Authority Management: Local Authority Management (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 180: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when a city or county manager becomes chairperson of the County and City Managers Association and is obliged to spend a number of days each week carrying out the functions and duties as chairperson of that body, if the local authority compensated for the significant period of time the manager is carrying...

Written Answers — Coroners Service: Coroners Service (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the sum of money Sligo County Council is required to provide to cover the cost of the operation of morgue and coroner expenses in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34189/12]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (12 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of applications received from Sligo Borough Council and Sligo County Council for funding under the Sports Capital Programme 2012; the details of projects for which grant aid has been sought; and when the grant allocations will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34212/12]

Health Service Budget: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: I wish to refer to the proposed 100-bed special unit in St. Vincent's Hospital which I raised as a Topical Issue last week and which has also been mentioned by Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett. There is serious concern in an already beleaguered hospital system that the overspend will have an impact on the special unit which was supposed to open last month. In February, the Minister, Deputy...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: The Electoral Amendment (No. 2) Bill before us intends to allow citizens to be chosen from the electoral register to participate in the proposed constitutional convention. To my mind it will not have the capability to reflect society as a whole with only 66 people, and even with 200 people it would be difficult for it to do so. There is a democratic deficit within the convention. It is...

Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: I move amendment No. 26: In page 30, to delete lines 24 to 48, to delete page 31 and in page 32, to delete lines 1 to 50.

Order of Business (11 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Last Thursday, I asked about legislation to deal with the X case issue. The review group was scheduled to bring a report to Government in July. The Minister, who did not have the information last week, undertook to come back to me on the matter. He has not done so. Over last weekend, media coverage indicated that the report of the review group will not be brought to the Government in...

Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Report Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: I move amendment No. 8: In page 19, to delete lines 42 to 45. This matter was discussed in great detail on Committee Stage. We want to delete the provision allowing the Minister to end the pension, which we believe is wrong.

Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Second Stage (5 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: The ULA will be supporting this Bill on Second Stage, although with severe reservations. We all know mortgage resolution is a key area for people and the economy. The real issue, however, is not resolved in this Bill - the 90,000 people who find themselves in arrears and in danger of losing the family home. As with the Keane report, their fate is being left in the hands of the banks and...

Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: I wish to ask about two Bills. First, the working group on the X case was to revert to the Government with recommendations this month. When will the legislation be enacted? Second, the heads of a Bill on transgender rights were due to be laid before the Dáil in June. When will the legislation be brought before the House?

Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: The heads of a Bill on transgender rights were to be laid before the Dáil in June. When will that be done?

Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: Is that the Bill on the X case?

Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: What about the Bill on the X case?

Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

Joan Collins: When does the Government expect to receive it?