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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 180. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the future delivery of paediatric hospital services at Tallaght hospital. [4408/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 181. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to honour his previously stated commitment to move the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital to Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4409/14]

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: I thank all Members who participated in this debate on the Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013. There is no political agenda regarding the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, and his novel, Laura. He just happened to be the catalyst which triggered a critical analysis by Fianna Fáil of the Censorship of Publications Board. We are not playing political...

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: Misleading.

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: That is correct. I was about to say that even the Reform Alliance could band together to work towards or against an appeal with regard to the prohibition of Deputy Shatter's book, depending on whether it is prohibited in the first instance. That would be quite interesting. The appeal board may affirm, revoke or vary the order so as to exclude a particular edition of the book from the...

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Censorship of Publications Board is an outdated relic from a different era. It has lingered on while time has passed it by. The board has been bereft of members since 2011 and had only one book referred to it in the past five years, namely, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter’s Laura. Its strikes a lonely...

Censorship of Publications Board Repeal Bill 2013: Second Stage (24 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: Perversely, the board gives added publicity to books referred to it, while, in practice, it has essentially been bypassed by the Internet. It is a quango that is long since passed its sell-by date. The majority have never heard of the board, although it had long since departed before the Minister, Deputy Shatter’s novel made the front pages. Now it is time to ensure they will never...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (23 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 78. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received confirmation from South Dublin County Council in respect of the disposal of land to his Department for the development of a new school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; the schedule to be followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3326/14]

Charities (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Private Members]: Second Stage (21 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: I am sharing time with Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this timely Bill which has spurred the Government into action on an important issue. Across the country thousands of volunteers give selflessly of their time and efforts to fund-raise for a worthy cause. Regardless of whether it is a marathon run or a head shave, the Irish people have a...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Relations Contracts Data (21 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 165. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form the use of external public relations firms employed by his Department since coming to office; the list of uses of the external public relations firms; his internal Department policy with regard to employing external groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2249/14]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Expenditure (21 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 167. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide in tabular form the total photography costs for his Department since coming to office, inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the list of occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used; if there is a policy regarding...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Renovation Incentive Scheme Eligibility (21 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 218. To ask the Minister for Finance the tax relief exemptions available for a purpose (details supplied). [2743/14]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Grant Payments (21 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 324. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the grant aid available for a purpose (details supplied). [2744/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 38. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail, in tabular form, the total photography costs for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the list of occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 39. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail, in tabular form, the use of external public relations firms employed by his Department since coming to office; the list of uses of the external public relations firm; his internal Department policy regarding employing external groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1867/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 50. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will detail, in tabular form, the total photography costs for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the list of occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used; if there is a policy...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Relations Contracts Data (16 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 51. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will detail, in tabular form, the use of external public relations firms employed by his Department since coming to office; the list of uses of the external public relations firm; his internal Department policy regarding employing external groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1866/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will detail, in tabular form, the total photography costs for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the list of occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was used; if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Relations Contracts Data (16 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will detail, in tabular form, the use of external public relations firms employed by his Department since coming to office; the list of uses of the external public relations firm; his internal Department policy regarding employing external groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1864/14]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2014)

Niall Collins: 116. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will detail, in tabular form, the total photography costs for his Department since coming to office inclusive of costs incurred from use of the ministerial allowance; the list of occasions for which photographers were booked; the photographers used; the breakdown of costs associated with each occasion that a photographer was...