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Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (19 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline in further detail the structure of the review to be carried out by him into the effect of the removal of legacy DEIS posts on a case by case basis; the way this review will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2910/12]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (19 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a detailed cost breakdown for the count centre, and associated count personnel, for the recent Dublin West by-election, including the additional cost incurred due to the recount called by one of the candidates. [3120/12]

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Listen to the Labour Party.

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: You will take the money from SIPTU.

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: I would.

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: No.

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: I am a member of SIPTU; I paid your wages.

Written Answers — Business Improvement Districts: Business Improvement Districts (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 172: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of business improvement districts operating here; the location of same; their annual budgets and the total amount raised by each individual BID. [2869/12]

Written Answers — Business Property Vacancies: Business Property Vacancies (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 173: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the overall business property vacancy rate here, broken down by each individual local authority. [2870/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [2838/12]

Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: It is pathetic.

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (17 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 69: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made any comments at EU level regarding the ongoing situation in Syria and in particular the Arab League supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1943/12]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (17 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine a payment being made by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that this person has been advised that they are not liable for this charge; and if he will arrange to cease this payment and refund all payments made in this respect, [2413/12]

Emigrant Support Programmes (17 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Question 37: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the specific services and projects that will be affected by the €1.3 million reduction in support for Irish emigrants in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2359/12]

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: I will conclude briefly. Our lively and informative discussion on local government has been aided by the fact that many Deputies have passed through the local authority system. I am pleased that people have brought their experiences to the House to inform us in our work. I am disappointed the Government has signalled its intention to oppose the Bill. Perhaps the Government will reflect on...

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: The Minister is exposed.

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: I commend the Office of the Ombudsman and the Ombudsman, Ms Emily O'Reilly, who is providing an outstanding service. No Deputy who has had dealings with her office could claim that they were anything but good. We need to promote the case for granting the Ombudsman further powers and for fostering and enhancing her role. The main aspect of my Bill has affected me and other public...

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: -----as persons engaged in misinformation, hypocrisy and irresponsibility on this issue and showing an entire disregard for environmental pollution. He said the Fianna Fáil Party was engaged in law breaking on the issue. I reject that charge outright. It is most unfair and I call on him to withdraw it. I was elected to this House in 2007 and re-elected last year. As such, I have a...

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: -----nor accuse them of being engaged in misinformation, hypocrisy and irresponsible behaviour or of breaking the law. He omitted Deputy Mattie McGrath from his comments. The IFA and the ICSMA are saying exactly what we are saying.

Private Members' Business. Local Authority Public Administration Bill 2011: Second Stage (13 Jan 2012)

Niall Collins: Yes. Like those organisations, we are asking a legitimate question about the standards that will apply in respect of the inspection regime for septic tanks. When pressed by the interviewer, Joe Nash, the Minister could not define a "low-income family". The Minister insisted there would be no hidden charges arising from the registration and inspection regime. All the inspection will seek to...