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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the fact that the number of gardaí has fallen below 13,000; the optimum level of membership of An Garda Síochána in order to police the country effectively; the further recruitment planned; the further plans she has to expand and integrate the Garda Reserve into the mainstream body of An Garda Síochána; and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: I have tabled this question to ask the Minister for Justice and Equality about further recruitment to An Garda Síochána, given that recruitment has recommenced. The number of gardaí in the force has fallen significantly below 13,000. Will the Minister outline her plans to integrate the Garda Reserve into the force?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: I am trying to establish what is the official number the Government wants to achieve for the strength of the force. Is it 13,000, 13,500 or somewhere in between? Is it the figure of 12,799? One must factor in the fact that most days up to 500 members of the force could be out sick. I received that information from the Minister in a reply to a parliamentary question. In addition, a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Strength (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: In order for Garda management to conduct manpower planning and comply with the annual policing plan, it is critically important for it to know with certainty what is the total number of gardaí. Unfortunately, it seems to be a variable factor, which is something the Minister needs to consider. What is her position on further recruitment to the Garda Reserve? Many people are willing to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 28. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she foresees the independent review mechanism completing its work; her views on establishing a commission of investigation into serious cases which raise fundamental questions regarding the malpractice of certain members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6989/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence Policy (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 31. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the Istanbul Convention will be ratified and implemented here; the action that will be taken to address domestic violence further; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6991/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Divisional Headquarters (19 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 120. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality where the new Garda Síochána headquarters for the south-eastern region will be located; the rationale behind the selection of this location; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7575/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Home Repossession Rate (18 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 124. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide, in tabular form, the number of repossession orders granted, by county, in 2014 and to date in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7272/15]

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: In our debate last week the Minister said none of the Deputies present in the House had been present on Committee Stage. I would like to correct her in that regard, as I was present in the committee room. I sought clarification last week and now seek it again. If a holder of the medical card being granted to Magdalen women is referred for hospital treatment, will she receive a hospital...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Commissions of Investigation (17 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 163. To ask the Taoiseach when the interim report of the Fennelly commission will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6377/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (17 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 300. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide additional resources, personnel and vehicles to Crumlin village Garda station, Dublin 12; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6764/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (17 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 301. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of garda personnel currently assigned to Terenure Garda station, Dublin 6W; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6765/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (17 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 320. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff attached to the Office of Internet Safety within her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7033/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (17 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 321. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff attached to the Office of Internet Security who hold a qualification in the area of child protection, digital investigation or forensic computing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7034/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Training (17 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 322. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the course work and training available to members of An Garda Síochána in the area of cyber-crime, online bullying and related child welfare and protection issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7035/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (12 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 192. To ask the Minister for Health if regulations apply under the smoking ban legislation in respect of smoking on school grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6444/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (12 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 193. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the upset of the wider community in respect of an incident on 5 February 2015 when a 100 year old woman was left on a trolley for 24 hours in Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24; if he will publish a report on the circumstances of the case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6445/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (12 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on plans for permanent accommodation for the two schools in Firhouse, Dublin 24, currently being accommodated in temporary accommodation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6446/15]

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: I move amendment No. 1:In page 3, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: "Amendment of section 16 of Principal Act 2.Section 16 of the Principal is amended by the insertion of the following new subsection after subsection (2):"(2A) Where a Debt Relief Notice, a Debt Settlement Arrangement or a Personal Insolvency Arrangement as outlined in the Principle Act is rejected by a...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: I am pressing the amendment.