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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Oct 2014)

Niall Collins: 369. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the circumstances [38083/14]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee [Private Members] (3 Oct 2014)

Niall Collins: I move:That, pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 118 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Oct 2014)

Niall Collins: I thank all the contributors to the debate. The Deputies who have spoken are the Deputies who have been consistent in their pursuit of a better criminal justice system which is what we all want. I thank those Deputies for taking the time to attend today in order to contribute to this important debate. The Minister of State is a Dublin representative and I think he will agree that the...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Oct 2014)

Niall Collins: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The past 12 months have seen public confidence in the administration of justice in Ireland undermined in a most significant manner. Not only have we witnessed some of the most severe cutbacks in the provision of services, such as the reduction of approximately 1,600 gardaí in the Garda force, the closure of more than 139 Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2014)

Niall Collins: 111. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the photography costs incurred by her Department from May 2014 to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37499/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reports (1 Oct 2014)

Niall Collins: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the report on configuration and development of post-primary schools in Limerick city, Croom and Pallaskenry 2014/2024; if she will provide a copy of this report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37353/14]

Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion [Private Members] (30 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the motion and the issues surrounding direct provision in Ireland. Fianna Fáil shares a number of concerns surrounding the policy of direct provision, in particular the excessively long waiting time before an asylum application has been decided. It is clear to all of us that there is a significant problem surrounding the length of time a person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Reserve (30 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 283. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applicants analysed by Garda division for the Garda Reserve who are waiting to be called into training and service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36572/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (30 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 299. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the suitability of Mount Trenchard, County Limerick, as an asylum seeker accommodation centre; the reasons for the discontinued use of Mount Trenchard as an accommodation centre in 2006 and its subsequent resumption of services in 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37014/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Station Refurbishment (30 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 303. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the works in a Garda station (details supplied) in County Meath; her position in relation to this Garda station; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37120/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Appointments to State Boards (30 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 345. To ask the Minister for Health the process used to recruit and appoint the interim board for the University of Limerick Hospital; the process to be used to appoint the final board; the number of positions; the terms of appointment; the remuneration of each position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36573/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (25 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 123. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide in tabular form the costs of recruiting, training and employing 100, 200, 300, 400 and 500 extra gardaí per annum to An Garda Síochána; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36274/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (25 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 289. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures being taken to stop illegal hunting of deer here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36198/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (25 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 290. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider introducing a tagging system for deer hunting here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36199/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Deer Hunting (25 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 291. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of deer killed illegally last year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36200/14]

Other Questions: Prison Accommodation Provision (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: I would appreciate if the Minister could reply to my question on temporary release. What is the progress of the business case for Limerick Prison? What is the procedure from now and how long will it take to assess the business case and roll out the development plan?

Other Questions: Prison Accommodation Provision (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: 9. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is concerned at the current limited capacity of the Irish Prison Service; if she will provide in tabular form the number of prisoners currently on temporary release broken down by prison; the type of offence the prisoner was convicted of; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35370/14]

Other Questions: Prison Accommodation Provision (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: What is the view of the Minister and the Government on the current limited capacity available to the Irish Prison Service? We can bear in mind that last July, capacity was reached and exceeded in the prisons at Mountjoy, Cloverhill, Cork, Limerick and Arbour Hill. Will the Minister comment on the policy of affording prisoners temporary release to deal with the capacity issue.

Other Questions: Prison Accommodation Provision (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: Will the Minister be a little more exact about the extra capacity which will flow from the example of the Limerick prison just cited, the refurbishment of the D wing in Mountjoy and the redevelopment of the Cork prison? Does the Minister have any figures for the level of re-offending while prisoners are on temporary release? This is an important issue. I accept that there has to be a limit...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Direct Provision Data (24 Sep 2014)

Niall Collins: The Minister referred to protests. Doras Luimní, an NGO and advocacy body which operates in Limerick, recently organised such a protest. There are two reception centres in Limerick at Mount Trenchard, which is near Foynes in my constituency, and Knockalisheen, which is in the city itself. These centres are very different, mainly because a large number of children are living at the one...