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European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2024)

Michael Collins: ...force the country to accept more asylum seekers on top of the many international protection applicants already coming in, especially when there is no legal requirement to do so. The pact would let the EU make immigration decisions for Ireland. If it is ratified, it would be the biggest transfer of Irish constitutional powers from Ireland to Brussels in the country's history. Joining...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: ...actions and in many cases they may get away with it and escape the grasp of justice. Why are certain buildings targeted? Why do we witness a pattern of arson attacks directed at structures related to immigration? The answer lies in the Government strategy or perhaps its lack thereof. Until now, the strategy has been to impose information blackouts about migrant accommodation...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: ...blow off some steam before the June elections. The proposed amendment to Article 41.1.1° of the Constitution would recognise families based on “marriage or on other durable relationships”, creating confusion and inconsistency in immigration and reunification rules, potentially leading to more legal disputes, delays, and costs. The amendment fails to address real...

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: ...incitement to hatred. This debate is about a very important topic, one that people discuss in kitchens, workplaces and coffee shops all over the country. We are here to talk about the challenges in our immigration and asylum system, which has been a major topic of discussion. Many people are worried about how this issue affects communities and resources. That is why we have brought it...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (18 Apr 2023)

Michael Collins: 975. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on an immigration matter (details supplied). [17269/23]

Select Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: ...of life in rural Ireland. We want our rural communities to grow and prosper. Unfortunately, that is not happening on the ground at the moment. It is the case that rural communities are being decimated by immigration and unemployment. Droves of young people are leaving rural Ireland, heading to the bigger cities or abroad. Those who want to live in rural Ireland are finding it almost...

Supporting Inclusion and Combating Racism in Ireland: Statements (17 Jun 2020)

Michael Collins: ...the people in direct provision into the local communities in a non-forceful manner. The fundamental human right to dignity is inviolable in EU law and must be upheld, irrespective of the nationality or immigration status of the person. Let us not forget the Irish people who are homeless or living in hotel rooms with children squashed in like sardines, just like people in direct...

Motor Insurance Costs: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: ...they are pursued and tackled more aggressively by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and insurance companies. As the report recommends, we need to examine the issue of returning immigrants accessing motor insurance and ensure that they are not priced out of the market. The Government needs to review and implement the recommendations of the report as a matter of urgency...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Returning Emigrant Support Services: Discussion (15 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: We will now consider with representatives of the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform and the Safe Home Ireland emigrant support group the issues facing emigrants returning to rural Ireland. I welcome Mr. Ciaran Staunton, chairman, Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform; Ms Karen McHugh, chief executive, Safe Home Ireland immigrant support group; Ms Maureen O'Sullivan and Mr. Michael McMahon and...