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- Leaders' Questions (13 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: The Taoiseach has the clock well talked down by now.
- Water and Sewerage Schemes (8 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Question 12: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government the correspondence he has had with the European Commission in relation to the newly published draft standards for septic tank inspections, the risk based inspection process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13203/12]
- Written Answers — Environmental Policy: Environmental Policy (8 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Question 132: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress that has been made by him in relation to the agreement between the Irish Detergent and Allied Products Association regarding the phasing out of the marketing of phosphate-based domestic laundry detergent products here; if he will confirm that all detergents now being sold here are phosphate...
- Order of Business (8 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Is it the Government's intention to take the electoral (amendment) (referendum spending and miscellaneous provisions) Bill through the Oireachtas prior to the forthcoming referendum?
- Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if An Garda SÃochána will be running any recruitment campaign during 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12916/12]
- Sale of State Assets (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Will the Minister let us know directly whether there has been an impact analysis? Most commentators have the opinion that full or part-privatisation effectively means potential job losses, because private investors seek a return on their investment. That must be planned for and factored into the strategy that the Government undertakes as part of this programme. We also need to debate...
- Telecommunications Services (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: That is a welcome announcement for the schools. What is the basis for selection and which counties will receive the roll-out in 2013?
- Telecommunications Services (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: I am concerned about my county too.
- Telecommunications Services (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: That is very charitable.
- Energy Review (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: While the review is ongoing, it is important that a component of the report states that for the end-consumer efficiencies and the achievement of value for money should result in lower unit prices and standing charges. In that context, will the Minister confirm if the report will be published in its entirety? Perhaps I missed it, but did he give an exact date for its publication?
- Hydraulic Fracturing (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Will the Minister explain why he has no intention of publishing a policy discussion paper on the subject? It is fair to say there are environmental concerns, but there are also human, social and community concerns, of which we have seen evidence in documentaries on the issue. For example, we know that fracking has been banned in France. A number of preliminary licences are at issue. Does...
- Semi-State Companies (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: We aired some of the issues relating to the question earlier on the policy of Government on privatisation or part-privatisation of State assets. It is important that the Government would pursue an agenda to provide for the creation of a register of lobbyists prior to any privatisation of State assets in the interests of transparency and accountability. We know the high-profile household...
- Energy Conservation (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Question 1: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he received a warning that the cuts he announced in the warmer homes better energy scheme would result in job losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12920/12]
- Energy Conservation (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: We all agree the scheme has been successful in terms of energy efficiency, securing savings in energy bills and reducing our carbon footprint. This is important in respect of climate change, which is another agenda on which we must focus. Will the Minister nail down the up-to-date position regarding the 2,000 additional jobs mooted as part of the jobs initiative? Is the sum of â¬30...
- Energy Conservation (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act indicates the Department was warned by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland that a budget of â¬71 million would sustain 4,000 jobs. It is critical to nail down the precise number of jobs that will be supported under a specific measure. The Minister indicated the total amount allocated to the scheme in 2011 was â¬96 million....
- Television Licence Fee (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: It will be a new charge if somebody new has to pay it.
- Sale of State Assets (7 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Question 4: To ask the Minister for Communications; Energy and Natural Resources if he completed an impact analysis of potential job losses on ESB or Bord Gais when they are part privatised; if he will publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12871/12]
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (6 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will approve the issuing of a P21 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [12492/12]
- Written Answers — Enterprise Support Services: Enterprise Support Services (6 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if there is currently or proposed a seed capital scheme for small business start up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12412/12]
- Written Answers — Mortgage Arrears: Mortgage Arrears (6 Mar 2012)
Niall Collins: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way in which a suitably qualified financial adviser may apply to be admitted onto the panel of 100 financial advisers the Government is to establish as recommended by the Keane report to negotiate for persons in mortgage arrears with the banks. [12348/12]