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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: The Taoiseach might have heard that yesterday there was a suspension of standing orders at a meeting of a county council to discuss another fishing crisis that has emerged under his Government. The fishing trawlers in Castletownbere, Union Hall and other piers in County Cork are staying tied up at those piers as trawler and boat owners cannot afford to go out due to the astronomical fuel...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: Yes.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: In regard to Dr. Niall Muldoon’s damning report last week on children with special needs, it is scandalous that 4,000 children are waiting for diagnostic assessments to get school places, 15,500 are going to schools outside their own community and 1,500 are receiving home tuition because they cannot get school places. It is only a few months ago that the decision was made by the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: Not at all. I am talking about children with special needs getting the respect they need.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: Have respect for the children. There is no respect.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: What are we here for? This is outrageous.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: 502. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason that three online renewal passports for persons (details supplied) are taking over the 15 working days to process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34351/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: 503. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason that passports for persons (details supplied) are almost one month over their estimated due date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34352/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: 915. To ask the Minister for Health if he consulted with the Secretary General of his Department during the period in which the revised model of care for termination of pregnancy was revised to permit telemedicine abortion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34458/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (28 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: 916. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he expects to announce a decision on the future policy of telemedicine abortion in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34459/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Maritime Jurisdiction (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: I thank the Minister for his reply. He said these occurrences are not common but, in fact, they have happened twice in the past few months. He is right in his praise for the role of the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation in the first incident. It has been very vocal on behalf of the fishermen it represents and their livelihoods and safety at sea. The group has also been...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Maritime Jurisdiction (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: 97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if negotiations will begin immediately with the French Government to cease its military exercise in order to protect fishermen, fishing vessels and the environment, given that Irish fishermen have again been warned of risks to their safety considering the nature of these exercises which will take place off the southern coast of Ireland...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Maritime Jurisdiction (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: Last week, the French navy made contact with the Irish Government to state it was carrying out a military exercise off the south coast. This is the second time in a few months that the Government of another country has contacted our country to state it would be carrying out military exercises within Irish territorial waters. Has this French military exercise been put off permanently or for...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Maritime Jurisdiction (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: I thank the Minister for providing clarity. It is a major concern to Irish fishermen that these activities by other countries are increasing. It is a danger to the lives and incomes of fishermen. They may have to leave a particular area if there is disruption to their fishing activities. Their incomes have been struck down hard in recent years. They cannot take another hit but they are...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (23 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: 247. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason that the director of the Passport Office services spoke on radio and told listeners that the Passport Office was now in a much better situation and would be able to issue passports much faster, when in fact there are still issues remaining regarding issuance of passports (details supplied). [33486/22]

Insurance Reform: Statements (22 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: I am delighted to get the chance today to talk about insurance reform. To be honest, we have been talking about insurance reform since I was elected to Dáil Éireann in 2016. While there have been some reductions in motor insurance, it looks to me as though the insurance companies are sucking up all of the reductions and are coming through with massive profits. The people...

Respite Care Services: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: I welcome this motion from the Independent Group. It gives us the opportunity to debate what is a very important issue for many people who have ill loved ones in their homes. I do not believe the Government or the HSE puts any value on respite services. Respite helps families to keep ill loved ones in their homes for many years, if their loved ones can get a couple of weeks of respite...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: 77. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an online renewal passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32901/22]

Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: My colleagues in the Rural Independent Group and I demand that the Government retain accident and emergency services at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan fully. We also demand that the Minister for Health immediately remove any reference to the closure of these services from the small hospitals framework. I know exactly how the people of Navan feel. Just last year, I had to drag the Government...

Proposal for a Directive on Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence: Motion (21 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: The proposal is a good compromise and addresses cyber-violence against women as never before in a binding legal instrument. As is the case in respect of every legislative procedure, it could have been better but it could also have been much less ambitious. The advancement of technology has enabled us to connect and share important information, to speak up and raise awareness of human rights...