Results 7,061-7,080 of 11,785 for speaker:Niall Collins

Return to Writ: Carlow-Kilkenny - Introduction of New Member (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: Where is Lucinda?

Return to Writ: Carlow-Kilkenny - Introduction of New Member (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: -----Christmas?

Other Questions: Insolvency Service of Ireland Application Numbers (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 113. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set down the number of deals concluded under the new personal insolvency regime to date; the number sought; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19373/15]

Other Questions: Insolvency Service of Ireland Application Numbers (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: I want to know the number of deals that have been concluded by the Insolvency Service of Ireland in comparison to the number of cases it has taken on. We know that the Insolvency Service of Ireland has not delivered or has not had the desired effect that was intended when it was set up. There is a sense of déjà vuin that here we are in the House today saying, "We told you so"...

Other Questions: Insolvency Service of Ireland Application Numbers (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: I intend to raise many of the points I am making in the House today with representatives of the ISI tomorrow when it attends the justice committee. The last point that the Minister made in terms of public awareness cannot be emphasised enough. My colleague, Deputy O'Dea, and I attended the sitting of the Circuit Court in Limerick recently, where there were 219 cases heard by the County...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Witness Protection Programme (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: As I said to the Minister, a number of people, at least two, Dave Mooney and Joey O'Callaghan, contacted me and gave me their permission. Both of them have told me they do not have criminal backgrounds or history and participated in the scheme for the right reasons, to give evidence to convict people who were involved in criminality. Their central argument is that what they say was agreed...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Witness Protection Programme (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: We have received different reports about different activities of the Garda Síochána and reviews carried out by the Garda Inspectorate. They have been greatly welcomed by every Member in this House and beyond. They have given some very insightful advice on how systems can be improved in terms of giving a better service to the people. I urge the Minister to take seriously my...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Witness Protection Programme (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 109. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the operation of the witness protection programme; if operational concerns have been raised with her; her plans to review the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19576/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Witness Protection Programme (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: I am tabling this next question on the State witness protection programme because I have been speaking to two people who are former participants of the scheme and some of what they told me I find concerning. I am asking the Minister if she can provide us with an update on the operation of the State witness protection programme; if any concerns have been raised with her; and if she has any...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: The Minister will appreciate that this process has been dragging on for a considerable period. In the past 24 hours I have received communications from two of the 319 people affected, one of whom came to my clinic in Limerick yesterday, while I received an e-mail this morning from another individual whose case was subject to review. At a minimum, the fact that the Minister has now engaged a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: The Minister should not close the door on the option for her, her Department or members of the review panel to engage with people face-to-face afterwards. That should not be ruled out at this point. The Minister is right in saying that many of them pertain to people who have been through some of the legal processes. Without getting into detail I can tell the Minister of one complaint...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 106. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the independent review of certain allegations of Garda misconduct; the estimated time of completion of the report; the proposed steps arising from the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19575/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Misconduct Allegations (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: This matter was previously the subject of a priority question by Deputy Mac Lochlainn and the Minister for Justice and Equality gave an update about six weeks ago. We have not heard much since then so I am asking for an update on where we are.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 123. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current total strength of An Garda Síochána; the number of gardaí who have retired per annum in the years 2010 to 2014; the estimated number of retirements in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19374/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 132. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions she has had with her European Union counterparts on migrant quotas for member states; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19371/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Cross-Border Co-operation (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 139. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions she has held with the Northern Ireland Minister for Justice in relation to cross-Border criminality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19372/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 151. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current strength of the Garda Reserve; her plans for the future of the Garda Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19375/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 399. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide a breakdown of the figure of 10,000 persons employed in the Irish greyhound industry, quoted by him, detailing those employed full-time and part-time; the locations they are employed in, and the rates of salary and remuneration paid, on average, to each category of employee; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Contracts (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 432. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide, in tabular form, details of the contracts referred to in a statement (details supplied) made on the record of the Committee of Public Accounts by IGB on 27 November 2014; the names of the co-mingling partners; the tracks they are taking pictures and images from; the duration of the contracts, including the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (26 May 2015)

Niall Collins: 528. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date extra powers in the area of public order will be granted to attested members of the Garda Reserve; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20730/15]