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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Judiciary Issues (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: I thank the Minister for his response. I wish to make a number of comments on the recent controversy involving the Minister and the Judiciary. First, I believe it was not entirely of the Minister's making. Obviously he was partly to blame, but there were two sides to it. The Judiciary must accept that the people of this country voted by way of a referendum to allow the Executive to have a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: 1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for Garda recruitment in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20855/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: The time has come to stop dodging the issue of recommencing Garda recruitment and training. We have discussed it many times in the House. The Minister indicated that recruitment would recommence, but in no way was that indication prefaced on the passing of the Croke Park II ballot by the unions. Croke Park II was a complete shambles and the Government took it for granted that public...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: The Minister has still not defined for the House what smarter policing entails. Recruitment into the Defence Forces is continuing and the Minister has not nailed his colours to the mast as regards his preference for the minimum complement of the force. He has stated he would like to see it remain at 13,000. This is like a wet paper bag, in that one could just tear it apart. What is the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: The Minister is usually the type of man who digs in. This time, he is the type of man who engages in U-turns.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: I am sorry, but on a point of order, that is an exceptionally personal insult.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: I could liken the Minister to a lot of characters.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: He should be man enough to enter the Chamber and engage on the issues while refraining from making personal insults. He personally insults everyone. It is why he is off-side with everyone, even the Judiciary, his former colleagues.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: The Minister should address the issue, not me.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: No, the Minister did not.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: Absolutely.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: No, I am not.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: No, there would not.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: It is not.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Recruitment (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: The Minister does not want or he will not?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: 170. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of business visas issued by his Department in 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013 under the immigration investor and start up entrepreneurs programme; if he will name the individuals involved and their area of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20857/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Meetings (2 May 2013)

Niall Collins: 248. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on his visit to Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, on 26 April 2013; if he gave guarantees to the Tallaght Hospital board that he will ensure full implementation of all recommendation of the Health Information and Quality Authority in respect of the hospital; if he will confirm that these recommendations will be implemented nationally as...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Leader Programmes Funding (1 May 2013)

Niall Collins: 12. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will give the breakdown of the recent allocation of funds sanctioned to LEADER companies; the amount allocated to each company, broken down by measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20461/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Departmental Funding (1 May 2013)

Niall Collins: 74. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of money provided in the estimates this year to cover costs directly related to the contribution to Social Partnership of various groups funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20476/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (1 May 2013)

Niall Collins: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm plans by his Department to facilitate the expansion of schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will confirm the schedule to be followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20789/13]