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Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2017)

Niall Collins: ...where it can be demonstrated that collective bargaining does not exist in a company, a group of workers have a right to a hearing at the Labour Court where they can be represented by a trade union and have their case examined. In these cases, legislation allows for the Labour Court to make a determination in a dispute, which can then be enforced by way of a Circuit Court order. ...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (27 Sep 2016)

Niall Collins: 146. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has examined incentivising small businesses and employers to take on apprentices in an approved programme via an income tax credit similar to the apprenticeship job creation tax credit scheme currently operating in Canada; the approximate cost of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26440/16]

Priority Questions: Economic Competitiveness (20 Jul 2016)

Niall Collins: ...and attracts more businesses. The UK has a more attractive income tax regime, for example, share option treatment, to attract multinationals and entrepreneurs. That is an issue we have to examine. Capital gains tax incentives for entrepreneurs are also much more favourable in the UK, as the Minister will be aware. For example, the Irish capital gains tax, CGT, rate for entrepreneurs...

Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (5 Jul 2016)

Niall Collins: ..., to allow for scrutiny by the Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and for the Committee to consider submissions and hold hearings that have regard in particular to ensure that: (a) the proposed Bill examines proposals to ban zero hour contracts and the problems caused by the increased casualisation of work that prevents workers in low hour and zero hour type contract...

Other Questions: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (15 Jun 2016)

Niall Collins: This question is hugely relevant to the public, in particular consumers, in regard to anti-competitive practices. Has the Minister examined empowering the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in regard to issuing civil fines for anti-competitive practices? To outline the definition of anti-competitive practices, as we would see them, there is what is called hard-core cartel...

Workers' Rights: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2016)

Niall Collins: ...colleagues have failed to acknowledge was that it was cut for new entrants only. That is a significant point, although the cut itself was a mistake, which I acknowledge. Fianna Fáil welcomed the establishment of a Low Pay Commission to examine and make recommendations each year to the Minister on the national minimum wage. We suggested and welcomed its most recent recommendation to...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Jobs Protection (26 May 2016)

Niall Collins: 255. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the action she has taken to protect jobs at a company (details supplied) since the appointment of an examiner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12420/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (26 May 2016)

Niall Collins: 259. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if her Department has examined empowering the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to issue civil fines for anti-competitive practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12424/16]

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Niall Collins: ...xed;ochána as an organisation to build capacity in a short period because approximately 1,500 members are eligible to retire today. They will not all retire on the one day and they might not all retire within the one year but the new Minister, whoever that will be, must examine the retirement age of An Garda Síochána because many serving gardaí have said to me that...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Jan 2016)

Niall Collins: ...for the child, especially as the person who has sexually abused the child can have access to his or her more sensitive and private information. Concerns have also been raised regarding cross-examination by accused persons. The Bill prohibits the cross-examination of a person under 18 years of age by the accused person in a criminal trial. This is welcome. However, many believe that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Changing Policing in Ireland Report: Garda Inspectorate (16 Dec 2015)

Niall Collins: ...analysis in the areas where they close Garda stations. Some 139 Garda stations were closed throughout the country. However, that impact analysis was not carried out. Has the Garda Inspectorate examined the impact of the closure of Garda stations in these communities or at how the policing service has been affected as a result or at the impact on crime levels? Has it done any analysis...

International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (10 Dec 2015)

Niall Collins: ...engaged in the protection procedure. Although section 62 empowers the chairperson of the tribunal to convene training programmes, there is no equivalent provision for training requirements for personnel involved in the examination of international protection claims at first instance. Limited reference is made to the specific knowledge of authorised officers examining unaccompanied...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Crime Levels (1 Dec 2015)

Niall Collins: ...have carried out a review after the closure of Garda stations, a review that has not taken place, does the Minister not consider it would be proper and appropriate for the Garda Síochána Inspectorate to examine the remaining Garda stations that have not been sold into private ownership to discover the impact of the closure of these stations on the communities like Doon that now...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: International Terrorism (1 Dec 2015)

Niall Collins: ...terrorist threat. Will the Minister comment on that issue? The Minister said she believed a threat was possible but unlikely. We have no reason to disbelieve her. However, there is no way of corroborating, examining or informing ourselves more on the level of threat. What is the position of the Minister and the Government on having the matter of security examined by the Oireachtas or...

Travellers' Rights: Motion [Private Members] (3 Nov 2015)

Niall Collins: ...negatively, on the Traveller community. We have had lots of legislation and reports. Some of them were good and some were well-intended. Some, however, did not have a positive effect despite the intent. This needs to be examined. The Equal Status Act 2000, of which we are all aware, was introduced to protect against discrimination outside the employment field. The Traveller health...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda Independent Review Mechanism (20 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: The purpose of the question is to obtain an update on the work of the independent review mechanism. This matter has been discussed in the Chamber on many occasions. The review mechanism, which is examining the cases of more than 320 persons who have submitted documentation to the Minister, has been in place for more than 17 months. I ask the Minister to provide an update on the matter.

Choice of Court (Hague Convention) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (8 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: ...common law and stable eurozone jurisdiction with strong international relations, the Government should be exploring ways of increasing the commercial opportunities in this sector. The Minister should examine whether it would be possible to create the legal equivalent of the IFSC in Ireland for international legal disputes. The Hague Convention on Choice of Court Agreements of 30 June...

Topical Issue Debate: University Governance (7 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: ...hold an investigation into this affair? I ask because the Minister of State's senior line Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, stated this week that she would support the intention to have an external examination of this issue and that the reputation of the University of Limerick was hugely important. All Members agree with that and wish to see it protected. She stated that what was needed...

Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (1 Oct 2015)

Niall Collins: ...95% capacity, so that argument just does not wash. We must consider an approach such as that which I have suggested. I urge the Minister to take on board a policy suggestion we previously offered in respect of sentencing. We said that we need to examine the UK model in terms of the establishment of a sentencing council, the entire remit and focus of which would be to provide...

Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (23 Sep 2015)

Niall Collins: ...for same-sex marriage to take place in this country. I will note one area of dissatisfaction in how this legislation has been brought before the House. I would like it noted by Members that when the Supreme Court examined the judgment on the marriage equality referendum’s process, the judges noted that it was relevant to mention the fact that we in this House and in the...