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Business of Joint Committee

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen

Question· writtenPQ 583asked

583. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in light of the ongoing crisis in the fishing sector and its devastating impact on coastal and inland fishing communities, if he will update the Dáil on the progress of the new Fishing Task Force; if he will confirm whether the Task Force has met as scheduled; and if he will outline the current status of its work and the timeline for the recommendations that were due to be completed by June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47553/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 June 2026

583. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in light of the ongoing crisis in the fishing sector and its devastating impact on coastal and inland fishing communities, if he will update the Dáil on the progress of the new Fishing Task Force; if he will confirm whether the Task Force has met as scheduled; and if he will outline the current status of its work and the timeline for the recommendations that were due to be completed by June 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47553/26]

Question· writtenPQ 942asked

942. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of claims for reimbursement via the primary care reimbursement scheme for a patient’s first visit for purpose of termination of pregnancy; the number of claims for combined termination procedure and aftercare during 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45352/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

942. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the number of claims for reimbursement via the primary care reimbursement scheme for a patient’s first visit for purpose of termination of pregnancy; the number of claims for combined termination procedure and aftercare during 2025 and to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45352/26]

Question· writtenPQ 941asked

941. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the supports available for patients with eosinophilic oesophagitis who cannot access standard treatments such as jorveza; whether the HSE will provide urgent access to dupixent through the individual patient approval scheme in serious cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45321/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

941. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the supports available for patients with eosinophilic oesophagitis who cannot access standard treatments such as jorveza; whether the HSE will provide urgent access to dupixent through the individual patient approval scheme in serious cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45321/26]

Question· writtenPQ 940asked

940. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has not yet approved funding for the drug dupixent (dupilumab) for adults with eosinophilic oesophagitis; the stage the pricing and assessment process is currently at; when a decision is expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45320/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

940. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the reason the HSE has not yet approved funding for the drug dupixent (dupilumab) for adults with eosinophilic oesophagitis; the stage the pricing and assessment process is currently at; when a decision is expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45320/26]

Question· writtenPQ 675asked

675. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 197 of 20 May 2026, whether he will correct or clarify the record in respect of where his answer referred to general IPAS inspection arrangements, in circumstances where FOI evidence and published inspection records appear to show that the State-owned Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre are not designated centres, have no published HIQA or IPAS inspection reports, and are treated differently from a privately owned facility (details supplied) on the same campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45398/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

675. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 197 of 20 May 2026, whether he will correct or clarify the record in respect of where his answer referred to general IPAS inspection arrangements, in circumstances where FOI evidence and published inspection records appear to show that the State-owned Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre are not designated centres, have no published HIQA or IPAS inspection reports, and are treated differently from a privately owned facility (details supplied) on the same campus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45398/26]

Question· writtenPQ 674asked

674. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount of the annual maintenance fee payable by his Department in respect of the access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case; the recipient of that payment; the legal basis for the payment; whether the fee is fixed, index-linked or subject to review; whether the cost was included in the 25-year value-for-money assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45387/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

674. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount of the annual maintenance fee payable by his Department in respect of the access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case; the recipient of that payment; the legal basis for the payment; whether the fee is fixed, index-linked or subject to review; whether the cost was included in the 25-year value-for-money assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45387/26]

Question· writtenPQ 673asked

673. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether uninterrupted 24-hour access to a facility (details supplied) is legally secured for fire services, ambulance services, An Garda Síochána, residents, staff, service providers, buses, deliveries and neighbouring businesses; whether this was assessed before acquisition; whether any road-access risk was identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45386/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

673. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether uninterrupted 24-hour access to a facility (details supplied) is legally secured for fire services, ambulance services, An Garda Síochána, residents, staff, service providers, buses, deliveries and neighbouring businesses; whether this was assessed before acquisition; whether any road-access risk was identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45386/26]

Question· writtenPQ 672asked

672. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case is a public road, taken in charge by South Dublin County Council, privately owned, subject to an easement, right of way, licence, management company arrangement or other access arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45385/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

672. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case is a public road, taken in charge by South Dublin County Council, privately owned, subject to an easement, right of way, licence, management company arrangement or other access arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45385/26]

Question· writtenPQ 671asked

671. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case for the acquisition of a facility (details supplied) including the road name, map reference, folio reference or other identifying description; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45384/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

671. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the specific access road or portion of road referred to in the Project Echo final business case for the acquisition of a facility (details supplied) including the road name, map reference, folio reference or other identifying description; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45384/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1356asked

1356. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given the implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact and the increasing long-term use of large-scale international protection accommodation centres, whether new operational standards or regulations will be introduced governing the management of such centres (details supplied), the interaction between centre management, residents and the local community and the provision of designated recreational and social spaces within centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42378/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1356. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given the implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact and the increasing long-term use of large-scale international protection accommodation centres, whether new operational standards or regulations will be introduced governing the management of such centres (details supplied), the interaction between centre management, residents and the local community and the provision of designated recreational and social spaces within centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42378/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1353asked

1353. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the response to serious concerns regarding the impact of the Citywest IPAS accommodation centre (details supplied); the duty-of-care assessment that has been carried out for the existing local community and for businesses operating within the Citywest campus since the State acquired the complex; the Department, agency, centre operator, security provider, An Garda Síochána structure or other body that is accountable for responding to safety concerns both inside the campus grounds and in the surrounding village areas; the way in which he plans to ensure to ensure the safety of staff, customers, clients and visitors of premises operating within the Citywest campus grounds; the number of reported incidents, complaints or Garda notifications in the past 12 months involving public intoxication, drug use, aggressive behaviour, intimidation, antisocial behaviour or breaches of house rules, broken down between incidents within the Citywest IPAS centre, incidents within the wider Citywest campus grounds, and incidents reported in the surrounding local communities of Saggart, Rathcoole and Citywest; the current management escalation process for repeated breaches; if he will commit to open public engagement with residents and businesses rather than invitation-only meetings; the timeline for the promised Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42351/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 June 2026

1353. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the response to serious concerns regarding the impact of the Citywest IPAS accommodation centre (details supplied); the duty-of-care assessment that has been carried out for the existing local community and for businesses operating within the Citywest campus since the State acquired the complex; the Department, agency, centre operator, security provider, An Garda Síochána structure or other body that is accountable for responding to safety concerns both inside the campus grounds and in the surrounding village areas; the way in which he plans to ensure to ensure the safety of staff, customers, clients and visitors of premises operating within the Citywest campus grounds; the number of reported incidents, complaints or Garda notifications in the past 12 months involving public intoxication, drug use, aggressive behaviour, intimidation, antisocial behaviour or breaches of house rules, broken down between incidents within the Citywest IPAS centre, incidents within the wider Citywest campus grounds, and incidents reported in the surrounding local communities of Saggart, Rathcoole and Citywest; the current management escalation process for repeated breaches; if he will commit to open public engagement with residents and businesses rather than invitation-only meetings; the timeline for the promised Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42351/26]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the diesel rebate scheme operates for agricultural contractors and farmers; the current and projected rebate rates per litre; the basis on which the rebate is calculated, including whether it is linked to the price paid per litre by operators; the timeline for submitting and receiving payments; whether further clarity can be provided to fuel users who report difficulty obtaining accurate information from suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

214. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the diesel rebate scheme operates for agricultural contractors and farmers; the current and projected rebate rates per litre; the basis on which the rebate is calculated, including whether it is linked to the price paid per litre by operators; the timeline for submitting and receiving payments; whether further clarity can be provided to fuel users who report difficulty obtaining accurate information from suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38666/26]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

199. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the legal and policy rationale for requesting a change of use exemption (details supplied); the reason this exemption is being requested for a privately owned facility; the way in which his Department justifies applying the same planning approach to this site as the State-linked Citywest Reception Centre; the intended duration of use for the facility as International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) accommodation the projected and maximum occupancy levels for this specific location; if these figures and the "scale and intensity" of the development have been formally evaluated in a community impact assessment to determine the cumulative effect on the wider area, given that no public consultation or submission process has been facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38050/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

199. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the legal and policy rationale for requesting a change of use exemption (details supplied); the reason this exemption is being requested for a privately owned facility; the way in which his Department justifies applying the same planning approach to this site as the State-linked Citywest Reception Centre; the intended duration of use for the facility as International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) accommodation the projected and maximum occupancy levels for this specific location; if these figures and the "scale and intensity" of the development have been formally evaluated in a community impact assessment to determine the cumulative effect on the wider area, given that no public consultation or submission process has been facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38050/26]

Question· writtenPQ 198asked

198. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a detailed statement on the specific clauses within service-level agreements (SLAs) with private contractors managing facilities (details supplied) that define the "boundary of responsibility" regarding the welfare and safety of residents; if these contracts stipulate that the duty of care for residents ceases once an individual passes beyond the facility gates, as reportedly claimed by security staff during a medical emergency involving a 22-year-old resident on 9 May 2026; the way in which his Department ensures that resident welfare and community safety are maintained when residents are in the surrounding locality, and whether current SLAs include protocols for contractors to assist residents in distress outside the immediate campus; whether any risk or safeguarding assessments have been conducted to evaluate the impact of this perceived "responsibility gap" on the local community and the health outcomes of vulnerable residents; the steps being taken to ensure that centre management, An Garda Síochána, and the National Ambulance Service have a coordinated response protocol for incidents involving residents that occur in the public domain (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38049/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

198. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a detailed statement on the specific clauses within service-level agreements (SLAs) with private contractors managing facilities (details supplied) that define the "boundary of responsibility" regarding the welfare and safety of residents; if these contracts stipulate that the duty of care for residents ceases once an individual passes beyond the facility gates, as reportedly claimed by security staff during a medical emergency involving a 22-year-old resident on 9 May 2026; the way in which his Department ensures that resident welfare and community safety are maintained when residents are in the surrounding locality, and whether current SLAs include protocols for contractors to assist residents in distress outside the immediate campus; whether any risk or safeguarding assessments have been conducted to evaluate the impact of this perceived "responsibility gap" on the local community and the health outcomes of vulnerable residents; the steps being taken to ensure that centre management, An Garda Síochána, and the National Ambulance Service have a coordinated response protocol for incidents involving residents that occur in the public domain (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38049/26]

Question· writtenPQ 197asked

197. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for formally designating a facility (details supplied) as a permanent International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) facility;if such a designation will bring the facility under the statutory remit of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and other independent inspection bodies to ensure rigorous oversight of resident welfare and facility standards; the current inspection and safeguarding regime in place at the site while it operates as a processing location, following the significant State investment and doubling of staff at the International Protection Office (IPO); his views on the way permanent designation will address reported concerns regarding contractual boundaries and the duty of care owed to residents both within and outside the facility gates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38048/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

197. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for formally designating a facility (details supplied) as a permanent International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) facility;if such a designation will bring the facility under the statutory remit of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and other independent inspection bodies to ensure rigorous oversight of resident welfare and facility standards; the current inspection and safeguarding regime in place at the site while it operates as a processing location, following the significant State investment and doubling of staff at the International Protection Office (IPO); his views on the way permanent designation will address reported concerns regarding contractual boundaries and the duty of care owed to residents both within and outside the facility gates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38048/26]

Question· writtenPQ 196asked

196. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commit to ensuring that all forthcoming security and management tenders for facilities (details supplied) explicitly include protocols within service level agreements (SLAs) requiring contractors to assist residents in distress when they are outside the immediate campus boundaries; the specific mechanisms by which his Department ensures that resident welfare and community safety are maintained when residents are in the surrounding locality, and how these responsibilities are formalised and monitored within private management contracts; if he will mandate that new tenders for these facilities define a clear duty of care extending beyond the facility gates, particularly to address reported gaps in responsibility during medical or psychiatric emergencies involving residents in the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38047/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

196. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will commit to ensuring that all forthcoming security and management tenders for facilities (details supplied) explicitly include protocols within service level agreements (SLAs) requiring contractors to assist residents in distress when they are outside the immediate campus boundaries; the specific mechanisms by which his Department ensures that resident welfare and community safety are maintained when residents are in the surrounding locality, and how these responsibilities are formalised and monitored within private management contracts; if he will mandate that new tenders for these facilities define a clear duty of care extending beyond the facility gates, particularly to address reported gaps in responsibility during medical or psychiatric emergencies involving residents in the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38047/26]

Question· writtenPQ 195asked

195. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the proposed tender for the management of facilities (details supplied); the scheduled date for the issuance of this tender, the expected platform where it will be published; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the services and operational requirements to be covered under the new management contract; to clarify the separation of duties and the defined "boundary of responsibility" between Departmental staff and the private contractors appointed through this tender; if the scope of this tender will include another facility noted as a privately owned entity located on the same campus; if the facility is excluded from the tender, to detail what considerations have been taken regarding the long-term co-existence of these facilities, given the pending exemption application for that site; the way in which his Department intends to manage the logistics of shared campus facilities and hospitality services between state-managed processing centres and privately operated premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38046/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

195. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the status of the proposed tender for the management of facilities (details supplied); the scheduled date for the issuance of this tender, the expected platform where it will be published; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the services and operational requirements to be covered under the new management contract; to clarify the separation of duties and the defined "boundary of responsibility" between Departmental staff and the private contractors appointed through this tender; if the scope of this tender will include another facility noted as a privately owned entity located on the same campus; if the facility is excluded from the tender, to detail what considerations have been taken regarding the long-term co-existence of these facilities, given the pending exemption application for that site; the way in which his Department intends to manage the logistics of shared campus facilities and hospitality services between state-managed processing centres and privately operated premises; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38046/26]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the scheduled expiry date for the existing management contract of a facility (details supplied); if the initial one-year contract reportedly agreed upon at the time of the facility's purchase is the current arrangement governing the site, or if it has since been extended; the expected timeline for the issuance of the new management tender for the complex and whether he anticipates that this new contract will be awarded and in place prior to the expiration of the current agreement; the steps being taken to ensure operational continuity and the maintenance of a "robust and rules-based" immigration system during the transition between management contractors at this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38045/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

194. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the scheduled expiry date for the existing management contract of a facility (details supplied); if the initial one-year contract reportedly agreed upon at the time of the facility's purchase is the current arrangement governing the site, or if it has since been extended; the expected timeline for the issuance of the new management tender for the complex and whether he anticipates that this new contract will be awarded and in place prior to the expiration of the current agreement; the steps being taken to ensure operational continuity and the maintenance of a "robust and rules-based" immigration system during the transition between management contractors at this site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38045/26]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which the diesel rebate scheme operates for hauliers the current and projected rebate rates per litre; the basis on which the rebate is calculated, including whether it is linked to the price paid per litre by operators; the timeline for submitting and receiving payments; whether further clarity can be provided to fuel users who report difficulty obtaining accurate information from suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37961/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

64. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which the diesel rebate scheme operates for hauliers the current and projected rebate rates per litre; the basis on which the rebate is calculated, including whether it is linked to the price paid per litre by operators; the timeline for submitting and receiving payments; whether further clarity can be provided to fuel users who report difficulty obtaining accurate information from suppliers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37961/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1189asked

1189. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the total number of staff hired between 2019 and 2022 with abortion/termination of pregnancy mentioned in their contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37489/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1189. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the total number of staff hired between 2019 and 2022 with abortion/termination of pregnancy mentioned in their contract; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37489/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1188asked

1188. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the amount of taxpayers' money that has been spent on training of healthcare workers with regard to abortion, on training of healthcare students with regard to abortion, on values clarifications courses with regard to abortion in each of the years from 2019 to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37488/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1188. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Health the amount of taxpayers' money that has been spent on training of healthcare workers with regard to abortion, on training of healthcare students with regard to abortion, on values clarifications courses with regard to abortion in each of the years from 2019 to date in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37488/26]

Question· writtenPQ 915asked

915. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to representations received from a constituent, the rationale behind parent's leave being allocated on a per pregnancy basis rather than per child; her views that this results in parents of twins or other multiple births receiving the same statutory parent's leave entitlement as parents of a single child; her views that this creates an inequity given the significantly increased physical, emotional and financial demands placed on such families; the reason this approach differs from unpaid parental leave which is allocated per child; to consider amending the parent's leave provisions in order that entitlement is allocated per child rather than per pregnancy, in order to ensure fair and consistent treatment of families with multiple births; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37263/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

915. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality further to representations received from a constituent, the rationale behind parent's leave being allocated on a per pregnancy basis rather than per child; her views that this results in parents of twins or other multiple births receiving the same statutory parent's leave entitlement as parents of a single child; her views that this creates an inequity given the significantly increased physical, emotional and financial demands placed on such families; the reason this approach differs from unpaid parental leave which is allocated per child; to consider amending the parent's leave provisions in order that entitlement is allocated per child rather than per pregnancy, in order to ensure fair and consistent treatment of families with multiple births; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37263/26]

Question· writtenPQ 741asked

741. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency protocols in place at a facility for handling medical or psychiatric emergencies involving residents; whether he is aware of an incident on 9 May 2026 (details supplied) and reports that centre security claimed no responsibility for the individual's welfare once they had passed the facility gates; to clarify the "boundary of responsibility" defined in service-level agreements with management and security contractors regarding the duty of care owed to residents when they are in the surrounding community; if he will address the lack of a dedicated management contact number for the facility for use by local residents and emergency services during such incidents; to detail the findings of any risk or safeguarding assessments conducted regarding the impact of the facilities operations on the safety and welfare of both residents and the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37573/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

741. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and emergency protocols in place at a facility for handling medical or psychiatric emergencies involving residents; whether he is aware of an incident on 9 May 2026 (details supplied) and reports that centre security claimed no responsibility for the individual's welfare once they had passed the facility gates; to clarify the "boundary of responsibility" defined in service-level agreements with management and security contractors regarding the duty of care owed to residents when they are in the surrounding community; if he will address the lack of a dedicated management contact number for the facility for use by local residents and emergency services during such incidents; to detail the findings of any risk or safeguarding assessments conducted regarding the impact of the facilities operations on the safety and welfare of both residents and the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37573/26]

Question· writtenPQ 740asked

740. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details on the management of individuals subject to deportation orders who are present at a facility (details supplied); whether his Department has performed a safeguarding or security risk assessment concerning the presence of individuals awaiting the enforcement of deportation orders; the number of individuals currently residing in or being processed at the facility who are subject to an active deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37572/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

740. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details on the management of individuals subject to deportation orders who are present at a facility (details supplied); whether his Department has performed a safeguarding or security risk assessment concerning the presence of individuals awaiting the enforcement of deportation orders; the number of individuals currently residing in or being processed at the facility who are subject to an active deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37572/26]

Question· writtenPQ 739asked

739. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the accommodation protocols for individuals subject to deportation orders who are currently residing within a facility (details supplied); if he will confirm whether persons under such orders at these locations are being accommodated within the same premises; the specific risk or safeguarding assessments conducted by his Department, International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS), or the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) regarding the co-location of these residents with public-facing hospitality services, licensed restaurant, leisure centre, and also the local community; the total number of residents at the facility respectively who are subject to a signed deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37571/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

739. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the accommodation protocols for individuals subject to deportation orders who are currently residing within a facility (details supplied); if he will confirm whether persons under such orders at these locations are being accommodated within the same premises; the specific risk or safeguarding assessments conducted by his Department, International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS), or the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) regarding the co-location of these residents with public-facing hospitality services, licensed restaurant, leisure centre, and also the local community; the total number of residents at the facility respectively who are subject to a signed deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37571/26]

Question· writtenPQ 738asked

738. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the accommodation protocols for individuals subject to deportation orders who are currently residing at a location (details supplied); if he will confirm whether persons under such orders are being accommodated within the same premises where members of the general public have access to licensed restaurant and hospitality facilities; the specific risk or safeguarding assessments conducted by his Department, International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS), or the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in relation to this arrangement; the total number of residents at that specific location who are currently subject to a signed deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37570/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

738. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his views on the accommodation protocols for individuals subject to deportation orders who are currently residing at a location (details supplied); if he will confirm whether persons under such orders are being accommodated within the same premises where members of the general public have access to licensed restaurant and hospitality facilities; the specific risk or safeguarding assessments conducted by his Department, International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS), or the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) in relation to this arrangement; the total number of residents at that specific location who are currently subject to a signed deportation order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37570/26]

Question· writtenPQ 854asked

854. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason discussion of inconsistencies in the application and administration of firearms legislation was ruled out of order at the most recent firearms stakeholder meeting held in Kilmainham; whether this matter was raised by stakeholder representatives at the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35154/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

854. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason discussion of inconsistencies in the application and administration of firearms legislation was ruled out of order at the most recent firearms stakeholder meeting held in Kilmainham; whether this matter was raised by stakeholder representatives at the meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35154/26]

Question· writtenPQ 853asked

853. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will provide an update on the work of the Firearms Forum established by his Department, including the number of meetings held to date and the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35153/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

853. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will provide an update on the work of the Firearms Forum established by his Department, including the number of meetings held to date and the matters discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35153/26]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

742. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what stakeholder groups or organisations have not yet been contacted in relation to any review of their Memoranda of Understanding with his Department; the reason for any delay in commencing such engagement; the timeline for completion of the review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35152/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

742. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage what stakeholder groups or organisations have not yet been contacted in relation to any review of their Memoranda of Understanding with his Department; the reason for any delay in commencing such engagement; the timeline for completion of the review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35152/26]

Question· writtenPQ 741asked

741. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the unilateral suspension of the Sustainable Hunting of Wild Bird Stakeholder Forum; if he will arrange for the reconvening of the forum and/or the appointment of a new chair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35151/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

741. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his attention has been drawn to the unilateral suspension of the Sustainable Hunting of Wild Bird Stakeholder Forum; if he will arrange for the reconvening of the forum and/or the appointment of a new chair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35151/26]

Question· writtenPQ 666asked

666. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider directing the CRU to introduce statutory maximum timeframes, such as six weeks to issue a connection offer and six weeks to complete works, along with automatic compensation for breaches, in order to address chronic delays in water and wastewater connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34918/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

666. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will consider directing the CRU to introduce statutory maximum timeframes, such as six weeks to issue a connection offer and six weeks to complete works, along with automatic compensation for breaches, in order to address chronic delays in water and wastewater connections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34918/26]

Question· writtenPQ 665asked

665. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm that the Commission for Regulation of Utilities already has the legal authority to set enforceable statutory timeframes for Uisce Éireann to issue connection offers and complete connection works; if he will direct the CRU to introduce maximum time limits in line with European norms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34917/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 May 2026

665. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will confirm that the Commission for Regulation of Utilities already has the legal authority to set enforceable statutory timeframes for Uisce Éireann to issue connection offers and complete connection works; if he will direct the CRU to introduce maximum time limits in line with European norms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34917/26]