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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (13 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: 202. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down in tabular form the number of members of An Garda Síochána assigned to each Garda Síochána station in the Dublin metropolitan division from the end of September 2010 to the end of September 2015 or the latest date available. [35710/15]

Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil supports the Bill, which implements a Government decision to agree to the proposals contained in the convention in 2005. The Bill will clarify the rules surrounding international agreements which outline within them which court shall hear a case in the instance of a dispute. Acceding to this convention will promote greater legal certainty for cross-border business and...

Topical Issue Debate: University Governance (7 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is fair to say that we are moving in the right direction concerning this matter, and I want to acknowledge that. The Minister of State has indicated that he intends to establish a review. It is important that, in the first instance, this review should not rule out any wider investigation if it concludes that such is required and merited. The...

Topical Issue Debate: University Governance (7 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: It is regrettable that the Minister of State's senior colleague is not present, given her proximity to the University of Limerick as a representative for the Limerick region. In any event, the Minister of State will be aware that allegations were brought to my attention in 2012 pertaining to alleged improper payments at the University of Limerick. At the time, I brought that matter to the...

Topical Issue Debate: University Governance (7 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: Finally, will the Minister of State join with me on his own behalf and that of his senior line Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, in calling on the University of Limerick to withdraw its High Court proceedings against the Limerick Leadernewspaper and against Mr. Alan English?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (7 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: 112. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality If she will provide additional resources to An Garda Síochána in Tallaght in Dublin 24 to facilitate effective action to tackle criminal activity which is occurring in Bohernabreena Cemetery; her views on the concern of many concerning this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34784/15]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Housing Provision (7 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: 124. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he is aware of the serious concerns in the Tallaght region of Dublin 24 regarding the imminent closure of the Cuan Álainn refuge for women and families which has operated in the area since 2012; his views on a statement by Respond Housing Agency that this closure is due to the lack of Government funding; the action he will take...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (7 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the authority or legislation under which she or her Department can establish or order an investigation into the activities of universities, including the misappropriation of funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34937/15]

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (1 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: I welcome that the Minister has introduced the Bill, which will go some way towards addressing the appalling situation, with the CSO crime statistics showing that we are effectively losing the battle against crime on a number of fronts. I acknowledge that CSO statistics indicate some areas of improvement. The Government has been behind the curve for many reasons - not the fault of the...

Order of Business (1 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: In 2012, I was made aware of allegations of improper payments of expenses at the University of Limerick. At the time I sent the information to the Committee of Public Accounts for review and for the committee to investigate the matter further. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, who is sitting beside the Tánaiste will be aware that recently the Limerick Leaderreported on...

Order of Business (1 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: I agree.

EU Council Decisions on Measures in the Area of International Protection: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: The current political and economic crisis being witnessed in neighbouring states close to the European Union has resulted in a new immigration crisis on our borders. At least 350,000 migrants crossed the EU’s borders in January-August 2015, compared with just 280,000 during 2014. This is an EU level crisis which requires an EU level solution. Thus far, Europe has failed the test...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: I would like to raise an issue that might not specifically relate to this. I have received an e-mail from a guy who is concerned about how the Pensions Acts link in with the Marriage Bill. What is the relevant section? I do not want to miss the opportunity to flag this in advance of Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Can I do it now?

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Grand. Perhaps it relates to section 16.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Yes.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: Can I read the e-mail so the Minister will know what it relates to? It is quite short. It is from a man who signs off as "Pension Equality". It states:I wonder would you be good enough to propose an amendment to the Marriage Bill at the Select Committee stage in relation to the block which Section 81E (5) and (6) of the Pension Act places on anyone, retired, more than one year from...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: That is fine. I thank the Minister.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Marriage Bill 2015: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: We will do a note.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Offices (29 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: 249. To ask the Minister for Finance the position in respect of the future of the Revenue Commissioners' public office in High Street in Tallaght in Dublin 24; his views on concerns expressed about its future; and his plans in this regard. [33133/15]