Results 11,601-11,620 of 11,785 for speaker:Niall Collins

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 951: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the decentralisation of the Central Fisheries Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28498/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Jul 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 952: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when it is next proposed to have elections to the regional fisheries boards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28499/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (10 Jul 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 953: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the establishment of the national inland fisheries authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28500/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (9 Jul 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if an application has been received from a club (details supplied) in County Donegal for funding under the sports capital programme; if the application is currently being considered; and when a decision will be made. [27805/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (2 Jul 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Defence the meetings he had during his recent visit to Chad; the discussions he had with Chadian, EUFOR and UNHCR officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25447/08]

National Emergency Plan. (2 Jul 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence when he will conduct a review into the effectiveness and impact of the recent public information campaign on emergency planning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25448/08]

National Emergency Plan. (2 Jul 2008)

Niall Collins: I am encouraged to hear the publication of the handbook was based on professional research, which showed how little the general public knew of the State's emergency plans. It would be helpful to conduct follow-up research to determine whether awareness levels have increased. In this context, I have some linked supplementary questions. Is there a risk that the handbook could be out of date...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (26 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 131: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a project (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25146/08]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (26 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 183: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a certificate (details supplied) will be issued. [25145/08]

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (24 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 391: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a report (details supplied) has been received; and if early confirmation will be given for works to proceed. [24276/08]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 219: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the new boundaries for local electoral areas will be published. [23901/08]

Written Answers — Election Management System: Election Management System (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 220: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the level of input local authority managers have in the current review and determination of local electoral area boundaries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23902/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 221: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason applicants for local authority affordable housing are assessed on their earnings only, not including their capital and other assets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23903/08]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 222: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of affordable housing applicants currently with each local authority; the number of applicants who have been offered and have taken up an affordable house in each local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23909/08]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 223: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the bundling and grouping of multiple sewage schemes at planning stage has been a success; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23905/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 224: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide information on the proposed new incremental house/home ownership scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23911/08]

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: With the permission of the Chair, I wish to share time with Deputy Beverley Flynn.

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: At the outset, I agree with the comments of the previous speaker and Deputy Chris Andrews on the disconnect experienced by the Irish public in respect of Ireland and the operation of the European Union. I felt it was palpable and it came through to me quite forcefully during the campaign. As for the referendum on the Lisbon treaty, members of the public demonstrated to me many times that...

Lisbon Treaty: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: I greatly regret the result of the referendum on the Lisbon treaty. It now is being perceived as a major disaster in respect of Ireland's position in Europe and as a severe setback to the European Union as a whole, particularly when one recalls the seven years of great effort made by many to secure agreement on the contents of the treaty by the member states. I accept the decision of the...

Written Answers — Public Private Partnerships: Public Private Partnerships (17 Jun 2008)

Niall Collins: Question 641: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on expanding the public private partnership model for the provision of primary school buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22643/08]