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Insurance Industry: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2017)

Michael Collins: I thank Deputy Michael McGrath for bringing the motion to the House. The increase in motor insurance prices over the past three years is unjustified and unsustainable, and is placing major financial stress on citizens and businesses. Up to July 2016, motor insurance costs had increased by 38% year-on-year. The CSO figures over a three-year cycle show an increase in the range of 70% in some...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Michael Collins: The Minister of State said to join him on a journey. I have been on many journeys through rural Ireland in my lifetime. The last journey I joined was Mr. Pat Spillane's journey. It did not work out, though not through any fault of his. He was passionate, wanted it to work out, but it did not happen. I am worried that this plan is very much a copy and paste or whatever it is called. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Michael Collins: JobPath, Turas Nua, or whatever it is. They all have fancy names. The bottom line is that it has been the ruination of community and voluntary groups in my area. If somebody is in JobPath, Turas Nua or whatever we call it, that person is firstly taken off the live register but still does not have a job. Secondly, that person cannot take a community employment, CE, job, a rural social...

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: In the past couple of years the State has blocked a mother's efforts to keep her daughter alive and free from suffering. Vera Twomey will reach the border between counties Cork and Tipperary today. She is highlighting this issue at a critical time. I ask the Taoiseach to personally intervene in the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Protected Disclosures (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: 159. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a disclosure can be made by a member of the public regarding the Courts Service of Ireland under the Protected Disclosures Act 2014. [10240/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: 163. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to implement the remaining recommendations made in the report of the working group on improvements to the protection process, including direct provision and other supports for asylum seekers; when it is expected that all the recommendations will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10313/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions Legislation (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: 488. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will restore public service pensions fully by mid-2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10310/17]

Motor Insurance Costs: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: The increase in motor insurance prices over the past three years is unjustified and unsustainable. It is placing major financial stress on citizens and businesses. Up to July 2016, motor insurance costs have increased by 30% year-on-year. The CSO figures over a three-year cycle show increases in the range of 70%. In some cases, insurance premiums and quotes have risen by as much as 200%...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (15 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: I advise members to switch off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound system and the broadcasting of proceedings. The Chairman will be present in approximately 45 minutes. I propose that we go into private session to deal with a number of items.

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...

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

Michael Collins: I thank Mr. Staunton for his very detailed presentation. Before I go to members, I will ask Ms Karen McHugh to say a few words.

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

Michael Collins: I thank Ms McHugh for her opening statement.

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

Michael Collins: I thank Deputy Heydon. We will take one more for now and then we will allow the witnesses to answer. I call Senator Conway-Walsh.

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

Michael Collins: I thank Mr. McMahon. Does Ms Sullivan wish to speak?

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

Michael Collins: I thank Mr. Staunton, along with Mr. McMahon, Ms Sullivan and Ms McHugh. Senator Ó Clochartaigh said there was a great level of passion, which must be complimented. It was a very interesting debate. Many members are coming and going because they are also speaking in the Dáil but everything said by the witnesses will be on the record and members will have an opportunity to come to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: 290. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he is putting any protections in place for employees on a defined benefit pension scheme whose employers are trying to move to a defined contribution scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7109/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: 348. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the under-staffing in Cork University Hospital, which is resulting in bed shortages and cancellations of elective surgeries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6654/17]

Priority Questions: Job Creation (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: It must cover the region of west Cork.

Priority Questions: Job Creation (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: 4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of Enterprise Ireland and Industrial Development Agency jobs created in west Cork in 2015 and 2016 (details supplied). [6645/17]

Priority Questions: Job Creation (9 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: Will the Minister please disclose the number of jobs created by Enterprise Ireland and Industrial Development Agency, IDA, in west Cork in 2015 and 2016?