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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Sustaining Small Rural and Community Businesses, Smart Communities and Remote Working: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: Many of the projects were very similar to those that got off the ground and received funding or continued to receive it. In a rural community, if we do not receive that type of funding, we will not be able to get our feet off the ground. I would love to be able to bring in groups of people like those involved in the Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen, but it cannot live on its own. West Cork needs...

National Children's Hospital: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: The people of Cork South West elected me to this House. I have spoken to them on this issue and they have told me they are astounded by the carry-on in respect of this children's hospital. I have a number of questions. First, €50 million will be cut from the health budget as a direct result of the overrun on the children's hospital. Does the Minster have an exact breakdown as to...

Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics Strikes: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: I am pretty certain that if I asked the members of the Government what the weather was like last Thursday, most of them would not be able to tell me. I guarantee them that if one asked the nurses what the weather was like last Thursday, they could tell one exactly. It was a cold, wet day. It shows the character, strength and resilience of our nurses that they stood strong last Thursday...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: On page 41 of the programme for Government, under the heading Jobs and Rural Development, it was promised: "As the economy recovers it is essential that the new Government, together with the Oireachtas, puts in place measures to revitalise all of Ireland so that the benefits are felt inside every doorstep and in every community." The reality is that many businesses are facing many...

Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: I wish to share time with my Rural Independent Group colleagues.

Comptroller and Auditor General (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: The people of this country are in fury with the overrun in the children's hospital. It is nothing short of a national scandal, above any other in this country. Time and again the same mistakes are being made by this Government and the previous Government, and there is little evidence that the Government has learnt any lessons from previous projects that have run over budget. I refer, for...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: 32. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made in the reopening of Ballinspittle Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49979/18]

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: The Minister told the Dáil that 4,600 women would need to be tested again, as opposed to the original figure of 6,000. While this slightly lower figure might be spun as good news by him, it is in no way good news or a comfort for the 4,600 women who have to be retested. The Minister stated the vast majority of the 4,600 had been contacted, but the "vast majority" is not enough. Even...

National Cervical Screening Programme: Statements (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: The CervicalCheck crisis needs to end now and we need to give the women of Ireland the reassurance they deserve.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: The truth hurts.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: I wish to share time with my Rural Independent Group colleagues.

Children's Rights: Motion [Private Members] (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: How does the Government think children in Ireland today are getting a fair start to their lives? It is far from a fair start they are getting. From the number of homeless children to the long waiting lists for children's hospital and consultant appointments and the lack of adequate special needs assistants, SNAs, and resources, how can the Government think it is doing well by children...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: And west Cork.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: I was there to witness it. West Cork and Kerry are also affected.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: On page 66 of A Programme for a Partnership Government, the Government promises to implement new procedures to ensure the more efficient and timely recruitment of nurses but we now have a major problem with their recruitment and retention. I am not surprised. First-time nurses must be paid the same as other university graduates. The conditions that our nurses work under are unacceptable,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: Before we get started I must advise everyone that we have gone beyond the time set aside for starting the meeting. People have travelled long distances and I know that people are caught up attending different committees, including myself, so we will be in and out all day. Therefore, I propose that we go ahead with the meeting even though we have gone beyond the time appointed. We have the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preservation of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems of Peatlands: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: We are in public session. I welcome everyone here today. They have come to assist the committee in considering the preservation of the biodiversity and ecosystems of peatlands. I am very pleased to welcome representatives from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dr. Ciarán O'Keeffe and Mr. Brian Lucan, who are both from the National Parks and Wildlife Service. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preservation of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems of Peatlands: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preservation of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems of Peatlands: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: I thank Mr. Lucas for his opening statement. I remind witnesses that their full statements will be published on the committee website after the meeting. Therefore, could witnesses keep their statements to five minutes if possible? I invite Dr. Catherine Farrell, head of ecology at Bord na Móna, to give her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Preservation of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems of Peatlands: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Michael Collins: I thank Dr. Farrell. I invite Dr. O’Connell to make her opening statement.