Posted 02/02/12
The Government has escaped answering the most fundamental questions about new septic tank charges after the controversial Bill passed through all stages in the Oireachtas this week. Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Niall Collins has said grave uncertainty remains about what costs are now facing septic tank owners across the country under Minister Phil Hogan’s new legislation. Read More |
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Posted 26/01/12
Responding to comments made by the Taoiseach at the World Economic Forum in Davos today, Fianna Fáil Frontbench Deputy Niall Collins commented, "Every day, the Government finds new ways to blame others for the decisions they are making. Read More |
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Posted 23/01/12
Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Niall Collins TD has today published his party’s Bill setting out a new regulatory regime to bring openness and transparency to the lobbying industry in Ireland. Read More |
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Posted 17/01/12
Environment Minister Phil Hogan has again turned down a request by the Rathkeale Community Council to visit the town and meet with them about the withdrawel of RAPID funding. Read More |
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Posted 13/01/12
The current system of Friday Dáil sittings once a month is more about optics than real political reform, according to Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Niall Collins. Read More |
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Posted 13/01/12
Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Niall Collins has introduced a Bill requiring local authorities to respond promptly to all correspondence from the public. The Bill, being debated in the Dáil today (Friday, 12 January), is a step towards improving the efficiency and transparency of local authorities around the country. Read More |
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Posted 12/01/12
The Government is to force its controversial Septic Tank Bill through Committee stage next week, without allowing adequate time for questions or debate about inspection standards and costs. Read More |
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Posted 09/01/12
Limerick Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins has called on the Revenue Commissioners to provide a community outreach service to address the ongoing concerns of pensioners who are being targeted for more tax. Read More |
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Posted 06/01/12
Fianna Fáil has formally requested that environmental and engineering experts and representatives of local authorities and community groups be called before Oireachtas Environment Committee to discuss the impact of the Government’s Septic Tank Bill (Water Services Amendment Bill 2011) Read More |
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Posted 19/12/11
Co Limerick Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins has welcomed the appointment of Michael Collins as Chairperson of the Shannon Foynes Port Company. Read More |
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