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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Crime (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the new measures she plans to introduce to target gangland crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10512/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Gangland Crime (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: As the Minister knows, gangland crime is impacting hugely on the city. We discussed it last week in the Dáil. The budget the Minister announced in February was of the order of €5 million. Can the Minister give the House some indiction of how much, if any, of that sum has been drawn down because there are conflicting reports in the media on that matter? Has the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: 47. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures she will take to ensure Garda numbers will rise to 15,000 over five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9972/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (17 May 2016)

Niall Collins: 61. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will ask the Policing Authority to oversee a review of the dispersement of Garda stations in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9973/16]

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Niall Collins: Why then was the Labour Party not re-elected? Poor you, not being in government again.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Niall Collins: Stop interrupting.

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Niall Collins: There is no chance of that.

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Niall Collins: It is opportune that we are discussing crime, law and order and justice because we have not had an opportunity to do so for some time. Everybody in the House has been provided with the most recent crime statistics from the CSO. Many of the headings make for very stark reading. When we debate and discuss these issues, it is valuable to receive, on a timely basis from the CSO,...

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: The unprecedented numbers of migrants and refugees fleeing war torn regions in the Middle East and north Africa present a serious humanitarian and political challenge to Europe. Ireland must play its part in assisting those in need of refuge, both at home and by providing help in front-line camps. Refugees based in Ireland and the communities in which they are placed must be afforded the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 188. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the criteria have changed for persons (details supplied) applying for a stamp 0 to remain in the State. [8050/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Status (26 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 227. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) is entitled to Irish citizenship, having previously applied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8428/16]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (26 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 366. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a passport or similar travel document to allow travel abroad; if not, the options available to the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8429/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 166. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the present status of aid to producer groups and the implementation of the knowledge transfer scheme for forestry owners, following previous meetings and correspondence from the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society and forestry producer groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7424/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 167. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedure for a person to take back possession of dogs seized under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7425/16]

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil said that a week ago.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: The Tánaiste is like Comical Ali.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: What about now?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Local Authority Members' Remuneration (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 80. To ask the Minister for Finance if the lump sum paid to local authority members who retired at the 2014 local elections is taxable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6338/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Staff Recruitment (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 213. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is recruiting persons with degrees in equine science, and if so, where a person can apply or submit an expression of interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6716/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Maternity Leave (14 Apr 2016)

Niall Collins: 291. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána who are currently on maternity leave. [6449/16]