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Political Reform (2 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: I thank the Minister. On the proposals on local government reform, to which he alluded in his reply, he said he will bring forward his proposals on town councils. In my county, Limerick, Limerick City Council and County Council will merge into a single entity. We have to be very careful not to dilute democracy and local government representation completely. The combined number of local...

Leaders' Questions (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: Are any Government speakers offering?

Leaders' Questions (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: He is on the front line.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: Will the Taoiseach make time available for the House to debate the proposed Poolbeg incinerator? A sizeable amount of money, €83 million, has been spent to date on the project and there is a significant future potential liability arising from the "put or pay" clause.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: It is a significant issue here in the capital and relates to national policy.

Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: If the Taoiseach will not make time available to debate it in the Dáil, can he have the Committee of Public Accounts investigate some of the very alarming issues which have been raised as part of the public discussion on it?

Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: That would be one in a row.

Financial Transaction Tax (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether a financial transaction tax even if implemented at EU wide level would be damaging to the financial services sector here in view of the fact that Ireland competes with many centres around the world; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5618/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [5747/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 184: To ask the Minister for Health if special provision will be made with great urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [5748/12]

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in this debate. I and every other Deputy in the House feel strongly about this issue. What is the most important thing we can give our children? It is an education and start in life. It is absolutely disgraceful to hear some of the commentary from Deputies berating other Deputies who have an elected mandate to come in here and represent the...

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: They are trying to close the small schools by stealth and are saying the Opposition is scare-mongering.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: When I was on the other side of the House, I went to the public meetings and did not wind people up. The Members opposite should take my lead, engage with the people who elected them and hear their concerns.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: Government Members said this motion is wrong and immoral although it seeks to represent people's views. They said people's journey here was a waste of time. They said they should not exercise their legitimate right to protest and have their voices heard; they said this was a waste of time also. They said people democratically elected to this House do not have a mandate and that they are...

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: I will tell the Members what is wrong. They are wrong to say public representatives cannot engage in democracy.

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: They are wrong to state people should not engage with their public representatives. They are wrong to behave like a dictatorship. They may have large numbers and carry on like a dictatorship but they should remember that, throughout the world, dictators were knocked over by the will of the people. The people will eventually rise up against the Government. The Government is targeting the...

Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)

Niall Collins: No, you may not ask.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for invalidity pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [5015/12]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (31 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [5392/12]

Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: The Tánaiste received due acclaim and cross-party acknowledgment for the personal insolvency Bill this morning. That is right and proper. In the same vein, could he reciprocate on the registration of lobbyists Bill which my party published this week? Will he consider accepting and expediting the Bill? The reason we published it this week was the mood music coming from Government on the...