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Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (17 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: .... I would like to correct her in that regard, as I was present in the committee room. I sought clarification last week and now seek it again. If a holder of the medical card being granted to Magdalen women is referred for hospital treatment, will she receive a hospital appointment within two weeks? That is the entitlement of a person with the HAA card.

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (10 Feb 2015)

Niall Collins: ...arriving and missed some of the Minister's opening remarks so if she has already dealt with the matter about which I am about to inquire, I apologise. We received correspondence from Justice for Magdalenes Research, JFMR, just prior to the debate's commencement in which a number of pertinent questions are posed with regard to medical cards and the provision of GP services. In the...

Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Second Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Niall Collins: Fianna Fáil supports this Bill, which will provide certain health services to women who were resident in the Magdalen laundries and in similar laundries operated at St. Mary's training centre, Stanhope Street, Dublin 7, and the House of Mercy training school, Summerhill, Wexford. We welcome the fact that the Bill also provides that such women will not be required to pay the statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (24 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 86. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the issues of concern surrounding the Magdalen institutions and Bethany Home will be included in the commission of investigation to establish the facts surrounding the mother and baby homes here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26696/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (17 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 585. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of applicants for funds arising from Magdalen laundries compensation; the total number confirmed; the total number paid out to date; the timeframe for future payments and other agreed rights; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25838/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (17 Jun 2014)

Niall Collins: 586. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has investigated concerns from recipients of Magdalen laundry compensation funds that the payments have impacted upon their pension rights; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25839/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (25 Feb 2014)

Niall Collins: 550. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of applications received, pay-outs issued and medical benefits secured to survivors of the Magdalen laundries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9597/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (5 Feb 2014)

Niall Collins: 152. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of applications received for compensation from the Magdalene fund; the number and amounts paid out to date and the length of time it will take to process each application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5893/14]

Bethany Home: Motion [Private Members] (10 Dec 2013)

Niall Collins: The publication of Senator Martin McAleese's seminal report on the Magdalen laundries brought to the fore the grim chronicle of abuse that scarred this country in the past. The recognition of the truth and steps towards meaningful redress have marked a path towards bringing a measure of justice for those women. A dark chapter in the State's history is finally closing. The victims of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries Issues (18 Jul 2013)

Niall Collins: 527. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the Quirke report on the Magdalen laundries redress scheme timeframe of implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36240/13]

Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2013)

Niall Collins: ...are morally obliged to future generations, and to past ones, to remember the successes and tragic mistakes that have shaped this country. That book should never be closed, and I am glad the women of the Magdalen laundries will ensure that their voices are heard and not condemned to the dark silence. Dr. Martin McAleese's report and the testimony of the brave women who spoke out are a...

Magdalen Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Feb 2013)

Niall Collins: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak about the Magdalen laundries this evening. I have already said that I welcome the fact that the Government set up the interdepartmental committee last July, chaired by then Senator, Martin McAleese. His report is a very thorough one and it confirms for the first time that there was State involvement with these laundries. The previous Government...

Magdalene Laundries: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2012)

Niall Collins: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak about the Magdalene laundries. While I am new to the justice portfolio, the groups representing women who were residents in these institutions had constant contact with my predecessor, Deputy Dara Calleary, who kept our party briefed on their ongoing issues. At the outset, l want to put on record my own opinion and that of Fianna Fáil that it...