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- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: I did not raise this issue.
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (2 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: 66. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department has carried out an assessment on the expected reduction of carbon emissions which will result from banning future oil and gas licences; if he will provide a copy of the information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29992/21]
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Exploration Industry (2 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: 67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the banning of future gas licences, which will result in an increase in gas imports with higher emissions than local gas into Ireland, aligns with the objective laid out in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 and in particular to the commitment to lowering Ireland’s carbon...
- Judicial Council (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: We should not let the insurance industry off the hook. It should be held to account. We need to verify that reductions and awards facilitated in personal injury cases by the House of the Oireachtas are passed on euro for euro to consumers in order that policyholders see a reduction in their premiums as they take out insurance. Those savings must be passed on to customers in the form of...
- Situation in Belarus: Motion (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: Tensions between the European Union and Belarus have increased since a Ryanair flight was forced to land in Minsk and a Belarusian journalist was taken off a flight. Since 23 May the journalist and his girlfriend have been detained in Belarus. This journalist ran a blog that was in opposition to the current Belarusian leader, Mr. Lukashenko, who has ruled the country since 1994. The main...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: On Friday last, there was an international incident off the Castletownbere coast. A Spanish-registered fishing trawler, illegally fishing in Irish waters, attempted to ram a Castletownbere fishing vessel. The Valentia Coast Guard was called at 8 o'clock to send out an emergency service, and 12 hours later, assistance came to the aid of these fishermen-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: In that time, there was attempted ramming several times. All I want today is a debate on this issue, as to why the Taoiseach's officials, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, and the Valentia Coast Guard were contacted and nothing happened-----
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: The fishermen's livelihoods are at stake. I want a debate on that issue today, if at all possible.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: I rang the Taoiseach's office in Dublin that morning, and they put me through to the Cork section and I have got no reply since.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: I left a message. The Taoiseach has to correct the record of the Dáil.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: I have never in my life rang you, because I have never got any satisfaction from you.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: You rang me looking for a vote but I knew you would turn your back on the people of west Cork, and I would not vote for you. Never once did I ring you.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: Not once. Shame on you to lie.
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: 164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of warmer homes applications awaiting survey in Cork city and county; the number of applications awaiting works in Cork city and county; the waiting time for new applicants for both surveying and works in Cork city and county; the number of companies engaged in surveying and works in Cork city and county;...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: I welcome our witnesses. In my own part of Cork South West, many people will appreciate this discussion today on the care and safety of dogs. Dog theft has become such a huge issue. What is the reason for the delay? Why has the Department taken no dog theft case to date? Is it to do with proof? What is slowing up this process because it is vital that a clear message is sent to those...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: I thank the Chair. If not for his co-operation this debate might never have taken place so that is much appreciated. I welcome the witnesses from Horse Care Ireland. I have a few questions for them but appreciate that they might not be able to explain the whole system to us. It looks like a good proposal but I need to get it into my head. The opening statement states: The online...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: The farming community has seen, at first hand, the shocking attacks on sheep and the worrying of other farm animals by dogs that are not controlled. Mr. Collins stated that in discussions in respect of these problems, the concept of an online passport emerged. Perhaps Mr. Collins can explain that further and how its introduction might eradicate the attacks on sheep by dogs.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)
Michael Collins: My next question concerns the annual spend on animal welfare of €6 million, the issue of unidentified animals and responsible ownership. The taxpayer is being exposed. Does Mr. Collins see a solution here?
- Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)
Michael Collins: In theory, mandatory hotel quarantine was a smart measure to slow and stop the introduction of new variants. In practice, our system quickly accelerated from being problematic to being dangerous. Ireland’s version of quarantine exacerbates the difficulties involved, distinguishes between the between the rich and poor, ignores science and puts front-line workers and their communities...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 May 2021)
Michael Collins: I thank the fishing organisations for the peaceful protest in Cork yesterday. I was disappointed to think we have two senior Ministers, Deputies Coveney and McGrath, and our Taoiseach, who I found out afterwards was canvassing around Dublin Bay North, did not bother to meet with the peaceful protesters in Dublin. No Fine Gael politician turned up, which is a disappointment, but remember,...