Ní féidir ach ceisteanna agus freagraí a foilsíodh tar éis Iúil 2012 a amharc anseo. Is féidir amharc de réir téarma nó dátaí ar leith ó Mhárta 2016 ar aghaidh do Ranna Rialtais. Foilsítear freagraí scríofa de réir mar a fhaightear iad ó Ranna. Chun ceisteanna parlaiminte a foilsíodh roimh Iúil 2012 a fheiceáil, cuardaigh Díospóireachtaí na Dála.
Ceisteanna agus freagraí le haghaidh gach suí
Leathanach 56 de 59
Céad, 1 Beal 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niall Collins
117. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm plans by his Department to facilitate the expansion of schools (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will confirm the schedule to be followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20789/13]
Céad, 1 Beal 2013
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Accident and Emergency Services Provision
Niall Collins
258. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm plans for a major expansion of accident and emergency facilities at Tallaght Hospital, Dublin; if he appreciates the importance of such development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20790/13]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2013
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Seismic Surveys
Niall Collins
92. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the European Commission has asked him to explain the reason that seismic surveying, currently under way off the west coast, is not subject to the requirements of EU directives on environmental impact; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20212/13]
Máirt, 30 Aib 2013
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Water Services Provision
Niall Collins
391. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he plans to extract water from Lough Derg to service the demand in the Dublin-Leinster area; if he will outline in detail his plans including the timeframe; if an environmental impact assessment is required and has been carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19767/13]
Déar, 25 Aib 2013
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Property Taxation Collection
Niall Collins
61. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the way persons with more than one property who do not have access to a facility or know the way to pay online can pay the local property tax; if it can be paid manually; if he will advise on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19612/13]
Déar, 25 Aib 2013
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IBRC Liquidation
Niall Collins
62. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide, on a county basis, the number of insurance bond products that the insurance policy a developer has to have in place by condition of local authority, taken out by developers with Anglo Irish Bank-Irish Bank Resolution Corporation which are part of the liquidation process; if a local authority should seek to call in any of these bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19613/13]
Máirt, 23 Aib 2013
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Action Plan for Jobs
Niall Collins
106. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the role that will be played by the six industry partners in the implementation of the Action Plan on Jobs; the support that will be available to them to facilitate their roles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18643/13]
Máirt, 23 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
149. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Taoiseach the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18358/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
20. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17849/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
86. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18340/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
108. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18338/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
132. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18342/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
157. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of her Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18343/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
166. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18334/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
172. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18336/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
192. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18339/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
215. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18337/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
234. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18333/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
237. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of her Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18335/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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State Bodies Establishment
Niall Collins
257. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18341/13]
Déar, 18 Aib 2013
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Departmental Bodies
Niall Collins
264. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of new State bodies that have been established under the aegis of his Department since February, 2011; the number of such bodies subject to a sunset clause; the number of new public bodies currently being planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18344/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Pension Provisions
Niall Collins
84. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 5 March 2013 if he will confirm that the legislation is now in place for individuals to withdraw up to 30% of their additional voluntary contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17753/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Niall Collins
189. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of anti social behavioural orders issued by Gardai from 2007 to date in 2013 on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17766/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Niall Collins
190. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who received more than one anti social behavioural orders issued by Gardaí from 2007 to date in 2013 on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17767/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Niall Collins
191. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of behaviour warnings issued by Gardaí from 2007 to date in 2013 on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17801/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Niall Collins
192. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who received more than one behaviour warning issued by Gardaí from 2007 to date in 2013 on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17802/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Niall Collins
193. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of good behaviour contracts issued by Gardaí from 2007 to date in 2013 on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17803/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Anti-Social Behaviour
Niall Collins
194. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of the reasons given by Gardaí for issuing ASBOS, behaviour warnings and good behaviour contracts from 2007 to date in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17804/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Commissions of Investigation
Niall Collins
196. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he intends to publish in full Chapter 20 of the Report of the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin chaired by Judge Yvonne Murphy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17823/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Commissions of Investigation
Niall Collins
197. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the obstacle which prevents him from publishing in full Chapter 20 of the Report of the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin chaired by Judge Yvonne Murphy; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Chapter 19 was published by his predecessor within days of the sentencing by the Courts of the priest who was the subject of Chapter 19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17824/13]
Céad, 17 Aib 2013
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Hospital Charges
Niall Collins
230. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he has had any contact with the board of Tallaght Hospital, Dublin 24, regarding the introduction of a charge to patients for a call to its clinic for a blood test appointment; his views on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17769/13]
Máirt, 16 Aib 2013
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Children's Strategy
Niall Collins
119. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the children and young people's policy framework will be completed and published; the constituents of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17300/13]
Déar, 28 Márta 2013
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EU Treaties
Niall Collins
30. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the additional steps that have been taken to reform the institutional architecture of the EU since the outbreak of the sovereign debt crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15582/13]
Déar, 28 Márta 2013
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Garda Deployment
Niall Collins
178. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm that the realignment of Templemore sub-district with Thurles district and Roscrea sub-district with Nenagh will not lead to the redeployment of personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15740/13]
Déar, 28 Márta 2013
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Garda Deployment
Niall Collins
179. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will there be a reduction in hours of operation in stations due to the re-alignment of Templemore sub-district with Thurles district and Roscrea sub-district with Nenagh, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15741/13]
Déar, 28 Márta 2013
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Crime Statistics
Niall Collins
180. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of burglaries detected nationally in 2011 and 2012 and the number of prosecutions resulting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15742/13]
Déar, 28 Márta 2013
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Garda Overtime
Niall Collins
181. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide the breakdown of overtime hours and payment per rank of An Garda Síochána. [15743/13]
Déar, 28 Márta 2013
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Garda Remuneration
Niall Collins
182. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money on average the projected cuts to Garda wages will affect Garda ranks from superintendent to Commissioner. [15744/13]
Déar, 28 Márta 2013
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Garda Stations Refurbishment
Niall Collins
183. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the refurbishment of Tipperary, Newport and Clonmel Garda stations which were at the top of the Office of Public Works list for extension or refurbishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15745/13]
Céad, 27 Márta 2013
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Air Services Provision
Niall Collins
52. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he will support initiatives that aim to improve air access to west coast USA and other locations of high strategic importance for tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15248/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Common Agricultural Policy Negotiations
Niall Collins
119. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the redistributive payment proposal from the French Government and a similar proposal included in the Council of Minister proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14647/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Live Exports
Niall Collins
129. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has had discussions with shippers operating out of Dublin and Dún Laoghaire to ports in Wales and England on the possibility of their allowing lorries carrying livestock to be carried on these ships, so that Irish farmers would have direct access to factories in Britain for their livestock, in view of the higher prices paid there at times and to increase competition for the slaughter of Irish livestock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14735/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Property Taxation Exemptions
Niall Collins
369. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an estate (details supplied) in County Limerick is exempt from the property tax as it is an unfinished development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15171/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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State Pathologists
Niall Collins
450. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of the State Pathology Laboratory announced under the national stimulus plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15191/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Garda Divisional Headquarters
Niall Collins
451. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of the new Garda divisional headquarters announced under the national stimulus plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15192/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Court Accommodation Provision
Niall Collins
452. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of the refurbishment and extension of the courthouses in County Cork, Mullingar County Westmeath and County Waterford on an individual basis as announced under the national stimulus plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15193/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Court Accommodation Provision
Niall Collins
453. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current status of the new courthouse buildings for Drogheda, Letterkenny, Limerick and Wexford on an individual basis as announced under the national stimulus plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15194/13]
Máirt, 26 Márta 2013
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Hospital Services
Niall Collins
526. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will provide additional resources to Tallaght Hospital to deal effectively with the recently reported difficulties with patient x-rays; if he has had contact with the board of Tallaght Hospital on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14799/13]
Déar, 21 Márta 2013
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European Stability Mechanism
Niall Collins
56. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance his views on when the ESM will be in a position to consider making direct investment in European banks; the discussions he has had with Irish banks to prepare for this eventuality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14056/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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HSE Regional Service Plans
Niall Collins
28. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health his assessment of the new Health Service Executive regional service plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13838/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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National Substance Misuse Strategy
Niall Collins
121. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health when he will bring forward measures to tackle alcohol abuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13855/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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Citizenship Applications
Niall Collins
394. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to introduce transparency in the citizenship process in the three months since the Supreme Court decision in the Mallack case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13983/13]
Céad, 20 Márta 2013
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Citizenship Applications
Niall Collins
395. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has introduced any measures in response to the Supreme Court decision in the Mallack case which found a lack of transparency in the citizenship application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13984/13]
Déar, 14 Márta 2013
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Army Equitation School
Niall Collins
14. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of the Army Equitation School; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13248/13]
Déar, 14 Márta 2013
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Gambling Legislation
Niall Collins
89. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to prohibit fixed odds betting terminals in upcoming legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13511/13]
Céad, 13 Márta 2013
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Departmental Staff Numbers
Niall Collins
21. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the total number of staff based in the film unit of his Department in 2010, 2011, 2012 and currently; the film unit budget for each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12986/13]
Céad, 13 Márta 2013
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Prison Visiting Committees Appointments
Niall Collins
161. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the names of members of each prison visiting committee; when each person was appointed; when his or her term expires; the number of vacant positions on each committee at present; the way he proposes to fill these vacancies; if he will advertise these publicly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13294/13]
Máirt, 12 Márta 2013
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Garda Recruitment
Niall Collins
486. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if candidates who sat and passed the aptitude test, interview, medical examination and physical assessment for entry into the Garda between August 2008 and July 2009 and were placed on the panel for entry into Templemore will have to reapply for the 2013 competition in view of his statement that a recruitment campaign will open shortly. [13008/13]
Máirt, 12 Márta 2013
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Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration
Niall Collins
637. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the board fees and-or remuneration, broken down by chairman and individual board member, that were paid to directors of the Health Service Executive and Irish Blood Transfusion Service in 2012 and until 28 February 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12848/13]
Déar, 7 Márta 2013
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School Staffing
Niall Collins
9. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the role of the guidance counsellor in supporting and implementing the guidelines on mental health promotion and suicide prevention in view of the removal of the ex-quota allocation for guidance provision since September 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11967/13]
Déar, 7 Márta 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Niall Collins
85. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will arrange to have an application for a higher education grant re-examined in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [12092/13]
Céad, 6 Márta 2013
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Garda Resources
Niall Collins
1. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has held with the Garda Commissioner on the funding available for the Garda; the total number of gardaí he expects in the force by 2013, 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11769/13]
Céad, 6 Márta 2013
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Garda Industrial Relations
Niall Collins
4. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has had with the Garda representative bodies since 22 February 2013 in view of the withdrawal of co-operation of voluntary duties; the number of meetings; the issues discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11770/13]
Céad, 6 Márta 2013
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Cross-Border Policing Strategy
Niall Collins
21. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress that has been made in developing a strategy to tackle cross border crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11652/13]
Céad, 6 Márta 2013
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Sentencing Policy
Niall Collins
161. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for setting out clear sentencing guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11771/13]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2013
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Pension Provisions
Niall Collins
157. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance when legislation will enable persons to withdraw up to 30% of their AVC contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11328/13]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2013
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Niall Collins
219. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the campaign of opposition in Firhouse, Dublin 24, to plans to use the 26 acre community green area adjacent to Firhouse Community Centre as a location for the development of two new schools; if he has discussed the matter with South Dublin County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11599/13]
Máirt, 5 Márta 2013
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Appointments to State Boards
Niall Collins
320. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the date on which he plans to announce the membership of the Irish Film Board. [11598/13]
Déar, 28 Feabh 2013
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Insurance Industry
Niall Collins
28. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Finance his views regarding the competition implications in the life and pensions sector of the sale of Irish Life to Great-West Lifeco; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10598/13]
Céad, 27 Feabh 2013
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Public Sector Staff Redundancies
Niall Collins
41. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the discussions he has had with trade union representatives and other groups in respect of his proposed programme of targeted redundancies in the public sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10385/13]
Céad, 27 Feabh 2013
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Unemployment Levels
Niall Collins
190. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the unemployment level in Newcastle West, Kilmallock and Limerick city in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013. [10687/13]
Céad, 27 Feabh 2013
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Compulsory Purchase Orders
Niall Collins
216. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the date on which he will publish the second investigation report into the compulsory purchase order at a location (details supplied); and if he intends to refer this report to the public accounts committee for discussion. [10697/13]
Céad, 27 Feabh 2013
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Compulsory Purchase Orders
Niall Collins
217. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will agree to the request for a meeting by three members of Wicklow County Council to discuss irregularities involving substantial public funds within that council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10698/13]
Céad, 27 Feabh 2013
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Gambling Legislation
Niall Collins
230. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the monetary limits in respect of stake and payout set out in the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 will be amended by way of statutory instrument or other ministerial prerogative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10696/13]
Máirt, 26 Feabh 2013
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Television Licence Fee Collection
Niall Collins
117. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he proposes to introduce a new broadcasting charge; if the revenue from that charge will be confined to one broadcaster only; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10059/13]
Máirt, 26 Feabh 2013
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Departmental Bodies
Niall Collins
509. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the governance arrangements that are currently in place regarding the operations of the Equality Authority and IHRC and the implications of these for the independent and effective operation of these bodies, in view of the fact that neither body has had a board in place since mid 2012; when the legislation to establish the Human Rights and Equality Commission will be before Dáil Éireann; and when the commission and chief commissioner will be in situ. [10094/13]
Máirt, 26 Feabh 2013
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Sentencing Policy
Niall Collins
515. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for establishing sentencing guidelines; if he intends to set up a sentencing council; the discussions he has held with the LRC on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10132/13]
Máirt, 26 Feabh 2013
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Road Traffic Legislation
Niall Collins
743. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to review the time limits on drug and alcohol testing; the legislation involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10131/13]
Máirt, 26 Feabh 2013
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Road Traffic Legislation
Niall Collins
744. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make leaving the scene of a fatal accident an indictable offence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10133/13]
Déar, 21 Feabh 2013
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Grocery Industry Competition
Niall Collins
35. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the apparent lack of competition in the supermarket sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9076/13]
Déar, 21 Feabh 2013
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Retail Sector
Niall Collins
46. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way he will assist the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9092/13]
Céad, 20 Feabh 2013
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Humanitarian Aid
Niall Collins
22. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the additional humanitarian support he plans to provide to refugees from the Syrian civil war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8916/13]
Céad, 20 Feabh 2013
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Overseas Development Aid Oversight
Niall Collins
34. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there are proposals to introduce new monitoring processes in relation to expenditure on programmes funded under Irish Overseas Development Aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8927/13]
Máirt, 19 Feabh 2013
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Road Safety Strategy
Niall Collins
135. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new Road Safety Strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8542/13]
Déar, 14 Feabh 2013
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Hospital Acquired Infections
Niall Collins
12. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health his response to the recent Health Information and Quality report that indicates that patients are at severe risk of infection in six hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7502/13]
Déar, 14 Feabh 2013
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Care of the Elderly Funding
Niall Collins
73. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health the extent to which elder abuse is going unreported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7487/13]
Déar, 14 Feabh 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Niall Collins
166. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm plans for a new school building (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will detail schedules being followed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7787/13]
Déar, 14 Feabh 2013
written
Fire Stations Upgrade
Niall Collins
249. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will intervene in respect of the delay in finalising arrangements for major development works at a fire station (details supplied) in Dublin 24 which was the subject of a previous grant aid announcement by his Department; his views on the urgent need for progress on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7788/13]
Déar, 14 Feabh 2013
written
Local Drugs Task Forces Funding
Niall Collins
317. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the arrangements now in place to provide full funding for an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if he will appreciate the importance to the local communities of these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7786/13]
Céad, 13 Feabh 2013
written
Garda Stations Closures
Niall Collins
155. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the closure of Templemore and Roscrea Garda stations, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7642/13]
Máirt, 12 Feabh 2013
written
EU Funding
Niall Collins
132. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the financial implications for farmers here, including the re-distribution of payments, if the revised proposals on external convergence in the MFF are agreed, which would see all countries receiving a minimum payment of €196/ha, or 75% of the average by 2020. [6979/13]
Máirt, 12 Feabh 2013
written
Suckler Welfare Scheme Payments
Niall Collins
147. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his proposals to support the 60,000 suckler farmers under the common agricultural policy or through other schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6962/13]
Déar, 7 Feabh 2013
written
Overseas Missions
Niall Collins
13. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Defence if he expects Irish troops currently in Uganda training Somali forces to move to Mogadishu; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6186/13]
Céad, 6 Feabh 2013
oral
Cross-Border Co-operation
Niall Collins
1. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has held with the Garda Commissioner and the Northern Ireland Minister for Justice with regard to tackling cross-Border crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6087/13]
Céad, 6 Feabh 2013
oral
Garda Strength
Niall Collins
4. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will specify his plans for the total strength of the Garda Síochána by the end of 2013, 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6088/13]
Céad, 6 Feabh 2013
written
Garda Stations Closures
Niall Collins
14. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the total number of Garda stations by the end of 2013, 2014 and 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6018/13]
Céad, 6 Feabh 2013
written
Garda Stations Closures
Niall Collins
147. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will specify his plans for the total number of Garda stations by the end of 2013, 2014 and 2015. [6089/13]
Máirt, 5 Feabh 2013
written
Proposed Legislation
Niall Collins
199. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the timeframe for the publication of a Climate Change Bill; his plans to tackle climate change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5570/13]
Máirt, 5 Feabh 2013
written
Disability Allowance Appeals
Niall Collins
430. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [5322/13]
Máirt, 5 Feabh 2013
written
Court Accommodation Provision
Niall Collins
655. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality in relation to a courthouse (details supplied) in County Meath, its current status; the future plans for it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5673/13]