Results 701-720 of 3,652 for speaker:Michael Collins
- Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: We cannot get it. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, will close every pub in the country by the time he is finished.
- Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: I welcome the opportunity to speak to the Bill on the establishment of a new dedicated institution, Home Building Finance Ireland, which will lend to residential housing developers. I sincerely hope it is not just all talk again. An amount of hours has been spent on this issue during the past two and a half years - one Deputy who has just left the Chamber went on the whole time about...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Bill. This amendment proposes to establish an office, to be known as the "Office of the Planning Regulator", which will have certain duties. We undoubtedly need more transparency and efficiency in our planning system. I am inundated with constituents in west Cork coming to me looking for help because they have been turned down...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: Mother of God, give me one chance. The licence-----
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: It is a planning issue. In 2009-----
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: I know, but-----
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: The problem is-----
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: The mechanical harvesting is going to go ahead on 1,860 acres. The notice posted at the time was unfair to the public. The Minister could have revoked the licence. We need a planning regulator to ensure that something can be done. What about all of the people with solar farms? There is no planning regulation in that regard. Anyone can set up a solar farm beside a next door neighbour.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: But there is no regulation after they apply for permission.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: Are there planning regulations for solar farms? I have asked Minister after Minister.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: No. Drive on and build away beside the next door neighbour. People can cause whatever disruptions they want. There is no understanding whatsoever.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: Give me one chance to discuss the kelp, a Cheann Comhairle. The Minister can revoke the licence for the people of Bantry and the 1,860 acres. In the US, 4 July is Independence Day. God bless the people of America, but it was doomsday for the people of Bantry because the company in question will proceed. It has said that it does not care about court orders or any other order. It is a law...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: Sorry. We must ensure that this Bill protects the people of rural Ireland and provides greater transparency and efficiency in planning matters. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his indulgence.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: I met with the group. It tried for a year and a half and the Minister of State refused to meet them.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: Do not mislead the Dáil. It is on the record.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: To be honest, after studying this Bill more deeply, the way I should have done, I am disappointed, but there are lots of other things going on and it is hard to cover everything. Bringing in amendments at such a late stage rings all sorts of alarm bells. That is an extremely serious issue and it is going unnoticed in the Dáil by many Deputies. I hope they are in their offices...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: I am almost finished my contribution. The Minister of State said he would sit down with the group. Will he do so next week? If he will, I will say no more about it tonight.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: Sadly, the group had been asking the Minister of State to meet it for a year before the matter went before the courts.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: He is hiding behind the ditches while this issue continues to be of great importance.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: From the Seanad (5 Jul 2018)
Michael Collins: Who appoints the independent regulator?