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Michael Collins TD
- Independent TD for Cork South West
- Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
- Email me whenever Michael Collins speaks (no more than once per day)
Voting record
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Committees and topics of interest
Asks most questions about
- Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Passport Services, Abortion Services, Forestry Sector, Covid-19 Pandemic, Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
(based on written questions asked by Michael Collins and answered by departments)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Road Traffic Bill 2024: Report and Final Stages (6 Mar 2024)
“Mother of God, I would appreciate if there was a little bit left. There was talk earlier about speed limits, which are a very serious concern in my constituency. We have great sympathy for anyone who gets hurt in an accident and it is a concern but there has been a low rate of deaths in west Cork, and I pray to God that this continues for the people there. However, we are driving in...”
- Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)
“Ireland is in the midst of a severe housing crisis, with the political establishment seemingly incapable of delivering on housing need. The homeless population now exceeds 13,000 and is growing rapidly, yet nothing substantial is being done to reduce the number. The Government's flagship strategy, Housing for All, has goals that include increasing housing affordability and reducing...”
- Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)
“As we stand on the precipice of this Friday's vote, Ireland's fate hangs in the balance with a pivotal referendum that could redefine the very fabric of our society. It centres around replacing Article 41.2 of the Constitution with Article 42B. This proposed article recognises that care provided by family members to one another forms a bedrock upon which our common good rests. It...”
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 158 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
- Has received answers to 56 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
- People have made 2 comments on this TD's speeches — above average among TDs.
- This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 41 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks — email me whenever Michael Collins speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 910 times in debates — above average among TDs.
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