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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Anti-Social Behaviour (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: I introduce this question because there is a degree of denial within the Government in respect of anti-social behaviour, particularly in Dublin city centre and emanating into the broader Dublin region. This issue was raised with the Tánaiste during Leaders' Questions a number of weeks ago by my colleague Deputy Cowen. The Tánaiste was in complete denial about the situation in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Inspectorate Reports (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 103. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide a response to the report of the Garda Síochána Inspectorate into the investigation of serious crime; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43783/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sexual Offences Reporting (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 113. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has had contact with her Northern Ireland counterpart with regard to the confirmed reports of the way the provisional movement dealt with complaints of sexual abuse; her views on concerns surrounding the possibility of abusers being moved south of the Border; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43784/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 114. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will introduce legislation on surrogacy in view of the Supreme Court ruling in M.R. and Anor versus An tÁrd Chláraitheoir and Ors; her policy on surrogacy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43782/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 116. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she will introduce new anti-corruption legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43785/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Penal Policy Review Group Report (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 123. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way she plans to reform penal policy here; if she is satisfied with the operation of the community return scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43786/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Harvest 2020 Strategy (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 246. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if additional funding will be made available in the forthcoming budget for a specific entity (details supplied) for the overall food industry, taking into consideration Food Harvest 2020, as this funding is required to promote Irish food products abroad and secure new markets abroad for such products; the reason this entity is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Costs (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 263. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions she will take to reduce legal costs here. [41133/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Recidivism Rate (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 264. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the policies she will put in place to tackle the recidivism rates amongst those who have previously been in custody. [41134/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Bail Law (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 265. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is satisfied with the current operation of bail. [41135/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Policing Authority Establishment (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 266. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when she expects the new Garda authority to be established. [41136/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 267. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current number of attested members of An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41137/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 285. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on allocating a percentage of all new Garda recruitment places to applications from Garda reserves. [41249/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Misconduct Allegations (18 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 306. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to matters sent to her by a person (details supplied); her views on these matters; the actions she will take on these matters; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44265/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners Resources (13 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 76. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will engage with the Revenue Commissioners to ensure that the revenue office in High Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24, remains open for business into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43673/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Investigation (13 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 110. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the review of a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43511/14]

Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: One of the distinct advantages of the Irish political system is that the vast majority of public representatives are very much in touch with how people are feeling and the effects of Government and State decisions on their everyday lives. Some people criticise us and refer to clientelism and say we are wasting our time holding clinics. I can attest to the fact that every week when I hold...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (12 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: The budget gave tax cuts of up to €600 million and yet our elderly people in Limerick, across the mid-west and elsewhere in the country are facing a funding shortage for the fair deal scheme. That is wrong. The people know it is wrong. The Minister for Health needs to take some positive steps to address the situation. It is simply not good enough. The Government's budget gave a...

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: I welcome the opportunity to take part in this debate, which is of the utmost importance. Moreover, it is in the utmost public interest that Members address the issues before them today. At the outset, I found the BBC "Spotlight" programme to be an excellent piece of public service broadcasting. Huge credit is due to the BBC in terms of pulling together that documentary. A question that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (12 Nov 2014)

Niall Collins: 146. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm contacts her Department has had with South Dublin County Council regarding the need for sites for two schools in the Firhouse area of Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43344/14]