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Residential Tenancies (Deferment of Termination Dates of Certain Tenancies) (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: It is now eight months since the Government lifted the eviction ban and took away the only thing keeping thousands of people from facing eviction. It was a political decision to allow a level of homelessness in this country that has not been seen in modern times. Time will tell the full damage of lifting the no-fault eviction ban, but we know that since the Government took away the ban, in...

Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: I am glad the Government has brought forward a Bill to make our planning system clearer in the aftermath of repeated calls from the Opposition at the committee on housing and by interest groups. I echo my fellow Deputies' concerns over the lack of: a proper explanatory memorandum for the Bill; adequate speaking time on the third-largest Bill in the State's history; and time for Members to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (7 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: 103. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider raising employers PRSI to the EU average. [51736/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (7 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: I ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider raising employers' PRSI to the EU average. I am surprised that the question is being taken now. I had submitted it to the Department of Finance, which rejected it and said it was not under its remit, and it has turned up here.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (7 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: I hear what the Minister of State is saying. There was an agreement to increase employers' PRSI in relation to State pensions. Research by SIPTU shows that increasing employers' PRSI to the EU average would provide an extra €10 billion, similar to what we spend on education each year. The Nevin Institute has said the tax revenue from employees exceeds the EU average while employers...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (7 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: 104. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to confirm that benchmarking of the State pension will be included in Budget 2025 as per the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025 (details supplied). [53990/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: 110. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a ‘cost-of-disability’ payment will be introduced in Budget 2025 (details supplied). [53989/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (7 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: 134. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to confirm that core social welfare rates will be raised to at least the rate of inflation since 2013 when once-off cost-of-living payments end, so that core social welfare rates have not been cut in real terms since 2013 (details supplied). [53993/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (6 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: I welcome that the Cabinet has agreed to hold two referendums on International Women's Day next year, although the detailed wording will have to be scrutinised. When is it intended to hold referendums on the Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Water in Public Ownership) (No. 2) Bill 2016 and the right to housing? The water in public ownership legislation has been buried on Committee...

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: This motion is nothing but fake concern. It has no solutions. We have seen a chaotic response to increased numbers of asylum seekers and refugees. We have a failing health system, a failing housing market, and failing services. If the Government thinks it is dealing with the homelessness for people in Ireland, Ukrainians, and IPAS arrivals, I would hate to see what failure looks like....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (6 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: 146. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how many speech and language therapists are currently working in each health district of Dublin city and county; how many positions are currently vacant; and how current numbers compare to each of the past ten years. [53980/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: 147. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how many children are currently waiting for a speech and language assessment in each health district of Dublin city and county; and how long are they waiting. [53981/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (6 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: 148. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how long after an assessment does a child in each health district of Dublin city and county have to wait until they start the recommended speech and language therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53982/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (6 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: 199. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of speech and language therapy courses and places that are currently in the third-level educational system; and what plans are in place to increase the number. [53983/23]

Renters: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Dec 2023)

Joan Collins: I thank Sinn Féin and Deputy Ó Broin for bringing this motion to the floor of the House. It is important that we keep discussing and raising these issues with the Government. Renters are very much at the coalface of our housing crisis. The vast majority of those entering homelessness are renters. Focus Ireland found 70% of families becoming homeless came from the rental sector....

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Joan Collins: This is pretty clear and simple as far as I am concerned. The Irish people are proud of our history of neutrality and do not want that to change. It offers Ireland a unique place and voice internationally. It allows us to serve as neutral peacekeepers in conflict. It reflects our history as a former colony that rejects wars of aggression and domination. Poll after poll shows Irish people...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Joan Collins: I send my solidarity and that of the Right2Change party to the victims of last Thursday's horrific violent attack. There are no words to describe something like this and I wish everyone affected a full recovery. I thank the heroes who responded to the attack and I condemn the violence against gardaí, emergency services and workers in the city on Thursday evening. The children and...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (23 Nov 2023)

Joan Collins: I will not be taking the full 20 minutes for once. I welcome any increases that have come through this Bill and the once-off payments, and I know the hundreds of thousands of people depending on social protection welcome them as well. I welcome the change in the policy around carers and around teenagers at 18 holding onto child benefit when going to university. That has a huge impact on...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Nov 2023)

Joan Collins: My question relates to new guidance given on the General Medical Services, GMS, scheme regarding the tax treatment of GPs' income. This will have a detrimental effect on GP practices, especially community practices. I put a question to the Minister for Health, who said his Department and the HSE had been in contact with Revenue on the issue but offered little other information. A GP...

Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Joan Collins: I thank People Before Profit for bringing this motion to the floor of the House. I welcome the announcement of a possible ceasefire and the release of hostages and for humanitarian aid to get into Gaza. I hope the people of Gaza can find some peace while the Israeli bombardment stops. Over the past few weeks, we have been watching a genocide unfold before our eyes. More than 14,000...