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Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: This section has been debated already, but I would like to expand on a few points that were made earlier. It amazes me that, as a social democrat, the Minister for Social Protection can put this to the Dáil, when it is the essence of social democracy to advance the cause of workers rather than pulling back the advances made by them over the past number of years. I am in the same generation...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Usually internships are used by students to develop their curriculum vitae and to secure their qualifications. In my recollection it has never been used to take people off the dole. These people will not be regarded as employees except with regard to health and safety. The scheme is open to abuse by employers. As I continuously pointed out in the context of changes in the legislation...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: I thank the Minister for her reply. Her presentation was very enthusiastic but I am not convinced because of some of the reasons raised by Deputy Wallace. Internships are very specific and I know people who have gone from colleges in Germany to Brussels and Europe as part of their political studies. They may work there for six months before returning home to finish their studies. The...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: The Government should create jobs.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: These are the most punitive and draconian changes contained in the Bill. Many people have difficulties dealing with bureaucracy and filling out forms. If a person is suspected of fraud, he or she is entitled to due process and any due benefits. I know from my job that anyone suspected of fraud would be suspended with pay because no one can be left without access to money. Social welfare...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Many of the things I was going to say have been said and I will not repeat them. The explanatory memorandum states: "Sections 17 and 18 provide that where a fraudulent social welfare overpayment occurs". It does not state "proven" and the point is there needs to be due process. If somebody is suspected of fraud due process in court needs to be followed and in the meantime that person...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason the restoration of the minimum wage was included in the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill rather than in a finance Bill; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15344/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views regarding the possible creation of a race to the bottom in workers' pay and conditions as a result of the proposals to halve employers PRSI for employees earning €356 per week or under; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15345/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 394: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the salary of each county and city manager by local authority; his plans to reduce the number of county and city managers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15000/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 395: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the salary of each director of services by local authority; his plans to reduce the number of directors of services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15001/11]

Written Answers — Urban Renewal Schemes: Urban Renewal Schemes (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 410: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the portion, if any, of the €2 million funding approved in respect of the Cranmore regeneration project in County Sligo, in the current year that will be used for the repair or refurbishment of houses in the estate. [15378/11]

Written Answers — Garda Ombudsman Commission: Garda Ombudsman Commission (15 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality since the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission's inception, the number of successful prosecutions that have been initiated by GSOC against gardaí that were not overturned on appeal; and the most senior rank of Garda successfully prosecuted. [15231/11]

Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: When will the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill be on the agenda? I asked this question two weeks ago. I know the committees are being set up next week. There is interest in this, particularly from the Communications Workers' Union.

Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: That is what the Tánaiste said the last time I asked. Is there a date?

Water and Sewerage Services (16 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: We hear the same mantra from the current Government, using the IMF and the EU as a stick to beat us, that this is part of the IMF-EU agenda and must be implemented. I challenge the Government on that. The last thing the people of this country need is more taxes; what this country needs is more money. We need more money in the pockets of people to spend more money and create more jobs in...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (16 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Question 20: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason some community organisations which are currently funded by the funding scheme to support national organisations in the community and voluntary sector were informed that they would not be recommended for further funding under this scheme; the number of organisations that will be affected and the...

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: I support the motion 110%. This is a red line issue for the Labour Party. As Deputy Clare Daly said, it will be down to the Labour Party to show its support for this motion and its support for the workers in these industries. It may surprise some Deputies and others that the first legislation in this area was introduced by Winston Churchill in 1909. This was a recognition that in certain...

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: Some 250,000 workers are registered under these agreements.

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: The Davenport Hotel changed contracts.

Workers' Remuneration: Motion (21 Jun 2011)

Joan Collins: How arrogant.