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Written Answers — Joint Policing Committees: Joint Policing Committees (23 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of a group (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24791/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (23 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 345: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the full range of benefits and services which will arise from a decision (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24789/09]

Written Answers — Rural Housing: Rural Housing (23 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 410: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to review the sustain rural housing guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24872/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (23 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason Sustainable Energy Ireland are insisting on contractors having insurance indemnity of €5 million; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many contractors wishing to register with SEI have insurance indemnity of €1.5 million and are being refused work by SEI on this basis; if he will...

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources how persons in areas not covered by the national broadband scheme can obtain the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24871/09]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (23 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25089/09]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a building project (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24788/09]

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: Tonight's debate is highly opportune, given the climate we are experiencing at present. Any job that is lost is a human tragedy for the person who has lost his or her employment and for his or her family and wider community. In common with every other Member, many of my constituents have lost their jobs recently, which is a matter of great concern to me. In mentioning my constituency, I...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: ----- and have asked me how many of the aforementioned 100,000 jobs will be created in County Limerick. What industries will they be in? What skills will they employ? Where will they be located? The time for headline figures and major announcements-----

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: ----- is long over. The people I represent want to know how many of those 100,000 jobs will come to Limerick.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: A little more detail would be helpful and a little less headline grabbing should be the order of the day. This pertains to people's livelihoods and families and it is not good enough to be raising their hopes.

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: As for the Labour Party's comments in respect of Dell, the Government, through Fianna Fáil policy, was responsible for bringing Dell to the mid-west more than 14 years ago and supported it through the provision of State aid worth €50 million over the years. It provided many viable and sustainable jobs for a long time. While it is a source of regret that these jobs have gone, the...

Unemployment Levels: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: The task force met last week and will meet again tomorrow to bring forward a first interim report, to which I certainly look forward because it is proactive and the people on the task force know what they are talking about. The mid-west area also has the customs and border pre-clearance facility, which soon is to be established on a legislative footing, at Shannon Airport. Although it can...

Small Claims (Protection of Small Businesses) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Niall Collins: At the outset, I congratulate the new Members, Deputies O'Sullivan and Lee, on their election to Dáil Éireann and wish them all the best in the time they serve their people here. Like the previous speakers, I welcome the publication of this Bill. Certainly, I am glad that there seems to be cross-party consensus in advancing the intent of expanding the remit of the Small Claims Court to the...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (28 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Finance the details of the cycle to work scheme as announced by him in the supplementary Budget of 7 April 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21901/09]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (20 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the outcome of the recent Council of Agriculture Ministers in relation to low dairy prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20314/09]

Written Answers — Dairy Sector: Dairy Sector (20 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the engagements he has had at EU level in relation to the need to provide supports to the dairy sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20313/09]

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (13 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance the procedures in place by the Revenue Commissioners for seizing cars; the length of time the Revenue Commissioners can hold a vehicle after the individual has paid the VRT; the procedure used for working out the fine; if an individual who has a vehicle seized can be left at the side of the road; if the VRT or the fine is payable first; and if an...

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (6 May 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the State's use of Mount Trenchard in Foynes; if it will continue in its existing use; the future plans and the length of time it will be used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17543/09]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 Apr 2009)

Niall Collins: Question 382: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to extend the period of time applicable to planning permissions granted but not commenced in view of the slow down in the construction sector coupled with the ongoing delays in local authorities providing new and upgraded sewage infrastructure with many planning permission commencements conditional...