Results 241-260 of 3,652 for speaker:Michael Collins
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Certification (9 May 2017)
Michael Collins: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the British construction plant competence scheme is recognised here; if not, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22010/17]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (9 May 2017)
Michael Collins: 610. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects that will be funded from the €3.6 billion earmarked for public transport in the Exchequer capital transport envelope 2016-2021; and the amount that will be used to enhance public transport outside County Dublin and specifically in Cork city and county. [21677/17]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Development and Co-operation in Border Counties: Discussion (Resumed) (10 May 2017)
Michael Collins: We are discussing the future of community, social and economic development and co-operation in Border counties with representatives of Co-operation Ireland and the Centre for Cross Border Studies and, later, InterTradeIreland. From Co-operation Ireland I welcome Mr. Peter Sheridan, chief executive officer; Mr. Brian O'Caoindealbhain, research and evaluation officer; and Ms Susan McKay,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Development and Co-operation in Border Counties: Discussion (Resumed) (10 May 2017)
Michael Collins: I thank Mr. Sheridan.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Development and Co-operation in Border Counties: Discussion (Resumed) (10 May 2017)
Michael Collins: I thank Ms McKay for her contribution. We will hear from the Centre for Cross-Border Studies before moving on to questions.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Development and Co-operation in Border Counties: Discussion (Resumed) (10 May 2017)
Michael Collins: I thank the witnesses for enlightening us on the situation that people in the North face. We all face these issues, but in the weeks and months to come we might know further how things are going to work out.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Development and Co-operation in Border Counties: Discussion (Resumed) (10 May 2017)
Michael Collins: I have questions of my own. I am a farmer myself and would think that farmers in the North of Ireland would be extremely worried about what could be coming down the line. Has the UK Government given any assurances? Many farmers are reliant on European aid. What is going to compensate them going forward if we have a situation where Brexit goes through? Much trade moves across the Border....
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: As we have the required quorum of three Deputies, we will commence the meeting. We are in public session. I wish to advise members to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound system and will interfere with the broadcasting of the meeting. Apologies have been received from Deputy Peadar Tóibín. This meeting has been convened for the purpose of the...
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: Would the Minister like the Ministers of State to speak first?
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: Yes, please.
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: I thank the Minister and the Ministers of State. We will now take questions.
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: I will take the opportunity to ask the Minister and Ministers of State a few questions. I am conscious of the time. People want to get out on the road, so we will try to be out of here as quickly as possible. I will touch on the Leader programme and funding for various projects, which is a major issue for rural Ireland, as the witnesses would expect. This was raised in the Dáil...
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: Very briefly.
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: I raised a many issues concerning the national side of Leader but I also raised a few local issues regarding the programme in west Cork. I did not ask that question because I am Vice Chairman - I asked it last December. The Minister promised that the offices would be open in Clonakilty but no Leader offices have opened in west Cork. Could the Minister clarify the position?
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: That concludes-----
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: Does the Deputy have any more questions?
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: That is the closing question on the Western Development Commission.
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: Deputy, please let the Minister finish her point.
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: We must conclude our discussion on this issue now.
- Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (Revised) (11 May 2017) Michael Collins: Thank you, Deputy.