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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Statement of Strategy 2018 to 2020 and Project Ireland 2040: Discussion (29 May 2019)

Michael Collins: I remember Deputy Smyth said that. I commend any support that has been given to film festivals such as the one in Schull. It will be interesting to hear what the organisers have to say when they come before us in the months ahead. There are eight islands off the coast of my constituency in west Cork that I often visit. They may be poorly populated but they need a voice. I do not think...

Vulture Funds: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2019)

Michael Collins: There are a lot more Independents.

Vulture Funds: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2019)

Michael Collins: What about the national children's hospital?

Vulture Funds: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2019)

Michael Collins: It saddens me greatly that the Rural Independent Group and I had to raise a motion regarding vulture funds in this House. Since the crash many homeowners, farmers, fishermen and business owners have worked very hard to keep afloat. Our State supported the banking sector in a big way. Now, some of the banks that we supported are dealing ruthlessly with their customers. Many loans are being...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Michael Collins: The charity-led air ambulance based in Cork, which has the capability to reach most parts of Ireland, in ten minutes can reach-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Michael Collins: I am asking a question. The air ambulance can reach Beara, Sheep's Head and the Mizen peninsulas in 15 minutes. The deployment of the charity-led air ambulance has been delayed for months. This has led to major frustration for many who know it will save lives. The charity has complied with all of the requested procedures and protocols. Will the Minister let us know when the National...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Michael Collins: The people have spoken.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Michael Collins: The people of Cork made it very clear.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 May 2019)

Michael Collins: On page 73 of the programme for Government, the Government promised to improve services and increase supports for people with disabilities. However, we have carers experiencing serious financial difficulties who will cease operations in 2020 unless urgent funding of €2 million per annum is provided by the HSE. RehabCare provides services in every county in Ireland to 3,000 people...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (15 May 2019)

Michael Collins: 228. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the four residencies rule is a private arrangement between organisations (details supplied); if so, if the decision to display residencies on mart boards is not a directive from his Department and there is no directive currently in place directing marts to continue displaying this information; the reason his Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (15 May 2019)

Michael Collins: 232. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his Department facilitates the four-movement rule being displayed on mart display boards by providing movement history; the legislative basis on which his Department shares the data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21130/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (15 May 2019)

Michael Collins: 231. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the requirements for the beef roundtable in view of the current crisis; the reason an organisation (details supplied) has not been included on the forum; when it will be included in the forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21129/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (15 May 2019)

Michael Collins: 233. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address matters relating to heifers that are purchased for fattening in feedlots that arrive in calf (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21132/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (15 May 2019)

Michael Collins: 234. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address matters relating to the beef roundtable (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21133/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Indemnity: Discussion (15 May 2019)

Michael Collins: I thank the witnesses for being before us. I want to express concern about insurance difficulties on behalf of the many community and voluntary groups that are in existence. I am involved in many such groups. Insurance is a significant issue for them and for their survival. I am involved in a community group that is paying over €3,000 for insurance. It is a voluntary group from...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Indemnity: Discussion (15 May 2019)

Michael Collins: No. I am generalising.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (8 May 2019)

Michael Collins: 1147. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for the compulsory introduction of seaweed to the diet of cows in a bid to comply with the ordered reduction in air pollution figures based on recent studies (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18676/19]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Apr 2019)

Michael Collins: Page 89 of the programme for Government states: "Education is the key to giving every child an equal opportunity in life." Falling populations on islands are leading to the closure of schools. This happened on Sherkin Island in recent years. Following discussions with parents at the time, a chaperone service was offered, whereby someone would travel on the ferry with the children to the...

Public Transport: Motion [Private Members] (17 Apr 2019)

Michael Collins: That is correct. I echo the comments of Deputy Pringle on Donegal. I have the same issues in west Cork from one peninsula into another. The difficulty is to have a proper transport service. Last week on Leaders' Questions with the Taoiseach I raised the possibility of a park-and-ride system that would run from Clonakilty to Cork train station and Cork Airport and on to Cork city to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Collins: I also echo the sentiments of my colleagues. This issue has been raised many times and a motion was tabled on it. CE supervisors have been waiting for 11 years for their entitlements. No one would expect to wait 11 years for his or her entitlements. The country faces an imminent strike by CE supervisors. I expect that will affect the CE schemes being delivered by the great men and women...