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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: National Drugs Strategy Budget (19 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that the necessary funding is being provided for the retention of the estate management projects in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will appreciate the importance of these two projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57341/12]

Topical Issues: Garda Investigations (18 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: That is exactly what is going on. I have been accused of political opportunism on this issue.

Topical Issues: Garda Investigations (18 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: However, when I read into the record what people have said publicly on radio stations and to other media, I am merely stating the facts.

Topical Issues: Garda Investigations (18 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: We must have an honest political debate about the role of all political parties in supporting the Garda Síochána.

Topical Issues: Garda Investigations (18 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: The actions of the Garda in Limerick were in no way an overreaction. In fact, they ultimately prevented an attempt on a man's life in the city, for which the gardaí involved deserve to be commended.

Topical Issues: Garda Investigations (18 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: The numbers are dropping below that.

Topical Issues: Garda Investigations (18 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: I thank the Minister. He and I differ as regards the Government's policy on Garda recruitment. We have had many a disagreement in the House on this matter, but this event demonstrates the need for the Minister to give the public some direction as to when the Government will recommence the recruitment and training of new members of the Garda Síochána. We must bear in mind the fact...

Topical Issues: Garda Investigations (18 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this topical and important story, which was broken this morning by Barry Duggan and Tom Brady of the Irish Independent. I regret that we are discussing again another unseemly incident connected to gangland criminality, this time in Limerick. I congratulate gardaí in Limerick on foiling a planned murder attempt on an Irish citizen...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (18 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to develop a Scandinavian model of childcare here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56688/12]

Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: That is fine. I thank the Minister of State. We accept that we have to amend our legislation because the derogation period is coming to an end. On that basis, we understand where the Minister of State is coming from. We are supporting the Bill. We do not have any particular issue with it. When the Equal Status Act 2000 was introduced, it was a ground-breaking measure. Its effects on...

Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil supports this Bill.

Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil supports this Bill.

Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: That is fine. I thank the Minister of State. We accept that we have to amend our legislation because the derogation period is coming to an end. On that basis, we understand where the Minister of State is coming from. We are supporting the Bill. We do not have any particular issue with it. When the Equal Status Act 2000 was introduced, it was a ground-breaking measure. Its effects on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme Payments (13 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount allocated to the TAMs scheme in 2012 by his Department; the amount that has been spent to date in 2012 on the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55987/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ash Dieback Threat (13 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his response to the outbreak of the ash dieback disease here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55960/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures he is putting in place to ensure transparency and fairness in the application process for citizenship following the recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) quashing a decision to refuse citizenship on the grounds that he had failed to give reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56027/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the citizenship applications that have been rejected by him without explanations being given; if these cases are under review in view of the recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) quashing a decision to refuse citizenship on the grounds that he had failed to give reasons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56028/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: We recently received a briefing in Buswell's from a number of former workers in the sex trade, which was forceful and informative. One of the key points that we took from it was that the younger these women advertised themselves as, the more in demand they were. Ms Charlton mentioned that there are a thousand sex workers available today in Ireland. What number of those are under age?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: I have a question for Dr. Wylie. Before the delegation leaves, could I put a question to the National Women's Council of Ireland? I see Dr. Wylie is from the Irish school of economics.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (12 Dec 2012)

Niall Collins: Has any study been carried out to inform the committee in its deliberations as completely as possible? Is Dr. Wylie aware of any study which puts a value on the sex trade to the black economy in Ireland? Does anyone from the delegation have that figure? It is important that this be established.