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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.

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...

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...

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?

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: Last Monday week, Cork County Council published findings from a comprehensive independent report compiled by the All-Island Research Observatory at Maynooth University. This research proves that County Cork has been underfunded by successive Governments for decades. The independent report states clearly that Cork County Council have received the lowest CLÁR funding per capitain spite...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: On a point of order, excuse me, that is a disgraceful comment. I can prove it from the records of my phone that I rang the Taoiseach’s office in Dublin last Friday. He also misled the Dáil yesterday by saying that I rang him looking for favours from him as I never did. He will have to prove that but this matter is going through the Ceann Comhairle’s office at the moment.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: I did not raise this issue.

National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Statements (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: The Irish plan is structured around three priority areas: advancing the green transition, accelerating and expanding digital reforms and transformation, and social and economic recovery and job creation. The Irish application did not prioritise broadband infrastructure or housing, even though both areas are currently in a state of crisis. The big questions still relate to the delay in...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: I will be brief. I will not be supporting the extension of these powers. The Minister will say he expected that anyway. The biggest reason is because hundreds of my constituents have contacted me by email and in writing. I said last week I pity my postman because my post box is full every week back in Lowertown, Schull. They have also been ringing the office. I have not met anyone yet...

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...