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Road Safety: Statements (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Every person killed on the roads leaves behind a family, friend and community whose lives are forever changed. Speaking of people being killed, I have been contacted twice during the term of this Government by people looking for help to get a disability certificate for a child named Maia. She is in danger of being choked by the seatbelt in her family's car, which is the very thing that...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: They are fighting to create employment but losing jobs and income. Employees are losing their jobs and they are furious wherever I go in the country.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Plenty of them have closed.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Small businesses are going through the most horrendous time, especially in the past few months. Cafés, restaurants, pubs and family hotels are closing at an alarming rate. Hundreds have already closed this year. Businesses the length and breadth of the island are pleading for help in an effective way but to date, the call has gone unheeded by the Government. Last week, the Government...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. The Taoiseach said he fully accepted the sector is struggling. Unfortunately, VAT is the problem here. The Government does not seem to understand that since the VAT rate went up, restaurants and cafés all over the country are shutting down. Door after door is banging shut. The Taoiseach does not grasp the crisis here. On his election as...

Disability Justice: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Our commitment to parents and compassion extends to everyone, regardless of their abilities. However, the proposed tiered payments based on perceived work capacity have significant flaws. They lack meaningful consultation with the disabled individuals who are the very people most affected by these policies. Without their input, we risk overlooking critical aspects of their needs and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: I welcome our guests. Some of my questions have been covered, so I will not go over old ground. I wish to ask about the west Cork track along the Clonakilty line. Am I correct that planning permission has been approved? What is the next move? When can the IHRA cut the tape?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: If the application in Dublin fails, does that mean the application in Cork also fails?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: I will certainly give any support I can. The IHRA is pushing at an open door when it comes to a track in west Cork anyway. I would be delighted to help. Why has the granting of a licence taken so long? Does the Minister have the power to grant this licence or is new legislation required?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Why does Mr. Flanagan think the Minister is dragging his feet?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Some 100 years later, we would like another licence. We might need to have a look at how Mr. Cosgrave did it. We can look at the history books. What supports is the IHRA currently receiving?

National Cancer Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (16 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: I would like to first of all welcome the Minister of State to his new position and wish him the very best in the future. The aim of the national breast screening programme is to detect cancer early and to provide treatment for women who show no symptoms of the disease. There are only five mobile breast units in the whole of Munster and while we all agree that they are doing marvellous...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Flood Relief Schemes (16 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: 396. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to address several matters (details supplied) regarding the flooding in east Cork in October 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16334/24]

Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund Bill 2024: Second Stage (10 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: The future Ireland and infrastructure funds are nice, glamorous ideas but the reality is people and communities need the funding spent on infrastructure right now. I totally agree with Deputy Gould. We talk about infrastructure. Why is a future fund for infrastructure being created when we need funds now for urgent works that need to be done and have needed doing for many years, maybe...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: In my view that will lead to further closures of pubs and cafes and those who support him would be equally responsible for such closures in their constituencies.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: I start by wishing the former Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, and the former Minister, Deputy Coveney, the very best in their future. This will be the third Taoiseach since the Government was formed in 2020. This, in itself, shows how dysfunctional this Government has been in the past four years. This Government lacks understanding and lacks the ability or hunger to look after the ordinary...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (9 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: There are many more issues, such as student accommodation, hate speech and migration. All these issues need to be discussed properly before anybody would support Deputy Harris as Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (9 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: 1316. To ask the Minister for Health if the meeting of the National Termination of Pregnancy Service Improvement Group held on 4 October 2023 recorded any minutes; if so, if a copy can be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14083/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (9 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: 1317. To ask the Minister for Health what steps will be taken to achieve accountability, transparency, and parliamentary oversight with regards the work of the National Termination of Pregnancy Service Improvement Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14084/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (9 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: 1564. To ask the Minister for Health if a visa application can be expedited (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15112/24]