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Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: It is no surprise that I cannot support this Bill. If proof were needed that the cost of paying for the banking system's economic collapse has been unfairly loaded onto the backs of those who can least afford it, it is to be found in the income tax Estimates for 2011 compared to 2010, which were released by the Revenue Commissioners last week. The figures are incredible. Those earning...

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: It is reality.

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: How about taxing the wealthy?

Finance Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: I always listen to the public.

Drug Treatment Programme (15 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: Deputies Ó Snodaigh, Conaghan and I attended a meeting in Ballyfermot last Thursday night arranged by service providers and clients of the Aisling Clinic. Those present were confused, angry, concerned, anxious and stressed by the decision to close the centre by the end of March. It appears a follow up plan has not been put in place for after the closure. Some service users will be asked...

Drug Treatment Programme (15 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: I have taken on board the points made by the Minister. A group has been set up comprising existing clinic personnel. I note there is no service user in that group to discuss how it impacts on service users or any change in the seamless transition. I make the same appeal as Deputy Ó Snodaigh. A number of people use the service in Ballyfermot and the local area office is located there....

Written Answers — Smarter Travel Project: Smarter Travel Project (14 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 759: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the areas that won the competition for the smarter travel project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8247/12]

Private Members' Business: Community Employment Schemes: Motion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: I am glad to have the opportunity to support the Sinn Féin motion. It is a signal to the Government that any more cuts to CE schemes will have a huge impact on the communities where the schemes operate and on the schemes themselves. There should be an immediate reversal of the 66% cuts to the 2011 levels of the training and materials budget. This is one of the cruellest and meanest of the...

Written Answers — Local Authority Charges: Local Authority Charges (7 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 321: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households who have registered for the €100 household charge to date in 2012 under the following headings (details supplied) and broken down by local authority areas in tabular form. [6476/12]

Family Home Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (3 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: I support the Bill put forward by Deputy Donnelly today as part of the resolution of debt that people face. The proposal is positive because at the moment judges have no discretion when it comes to a couple or family who are in the courts and whose home is being repossessed by the bank. This legislation would permit the judge to allow any offer made by the borrower to be taken into account...

Family Home Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (3 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: This is relevant to the Bill because it is a part and parcel of the debt resolution that must be addressed. It is important to note that workers are paying approximately 30% more in income tax compared to last year. Therefore, their ability to pay back debt-----

Family Home Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (3 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: Yes. It was stated in the Central Bank report this morning.

Family Home Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (3 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: The Central Bank report this morning made it clear that there is now more income tax being paid than last January. This is unfolding hand-in-hand with increases in our utility bills and VHI costs have gone up today etc. People have less income to be able to pay towards their mortgages. Several points were made about family homes including the fact that one in 12 mortgages is in arrears...

Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (2 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 32: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government what precedent there is for granting foreshore licences to drill for oil; how that compares with international standards; his views on the granting of a foreshore licence so close to an special area of conservation (details supplied) in which there are both protected and endangered species; and if he will...

Written Answers — Waste Management: Waste Management (2 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 27: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the handing over of Dublin City Council's waste collection to a company (details supplied); his views on the €100 charge, and the steps he will take to rescind this charge in view of the fact that it is contrary to the polluter pays principle; if he will bring in regulation to ensure that...

Debt Management Companies (2 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. This issue came to our attention on Monday when a number of people called to our office to say the doors of Rents & Co., a bill payment company, were closed on Monday morning. There was a certain anxiety among people in regard to the money they had given the company to pay their bills. Subsequently, customers received a letter dated 31 January from the...

Debt Management Companies (2 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: I thank the Minister for his reply, which covers a lot of points, but he is not saying that there is any guarantee for those involved with this company that their moneys will be refunded to them in some way through the Central Bank, or that they will be paid first. That is a huge concern for the people involved. I know the Minister is saying that he cannot comment further prior to the...

Health Service Plan 2012: Statements (Resumed) (2 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: I am pleased to be able to contribute to this discussion because it is an issue on which there has been significant debate. Much attention has been given to the issue of health services and the Government has made much of its commitment to primary care services and to reducing the demand for acute hospital services by developing community care. I would like to point out one example of how...

European Council Meeting: Statements (1 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: Germany and France.

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (1 Feb 2012)

Joan Collins: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his meeting with European Central Bank President Mario Draghi in Frankfurt last week; if he will report on discussions on the fiscal compact treaty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5578/12]