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Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on the Bill this evening. It will provide for the recognition of non-Irish professional qualifications which have been recognised by the Minister and State bodies prior to the introduction of statutory registration for health and social care professionals. They will continue to be recognised for the purpose of registration under the Act. In...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: Page 144 on the programme for Government states: "Our active membership of the UN is an important aspect of our foreign policy". Does Ireland intend to sign the UN migration pact, and if it does, with what new conditions will Ireland have to comply?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: It is my belief that the terms of the political declaration made on 22 November this year are not binding on either the UK or the EU. Specifically, I believe that the wording in section XII, Fishing Opportunities, makes it very clear that what is set out in paragraphs 73, 74, 75 and 76 is aspirational and is legally binding on neither party. This causes serious worries for all Irish...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: Irish fishermen who fish in Irish waters are far outnumbered by foreign vessels. They have seen the opportunities for fishing diminish in recent years and the disappointment they feel is also felt by inshore fishermen, who are also struggling. It is incredibly frustrating that Irish fishermen cannot get bluefin quota when their fellow Europeans have received it. There is a strong feeling...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: 4. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the joint British and EU position is that sea fisheries are to be dealt with separately from trade in accordance with the wording of Article 6, paragraph 1, of the withdrawal agreement (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51347/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: In the light of Brexit negotiations, I seek clarity on a number of issues related to Irish fishermen's rights. Will the Minister confirm that the joint British and EU position is that sea fisheries are to be dealt with separately from trade in accordance with the wording of Article 6, paragraph 1, of the withdrawal agreement? If I am correct, the wording of Article 6 of the withdrawal...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry Irregularities (6 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: 189. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the factories that were penalised to date in 2018 for excessive carcase trimming; when the farmers whose cattle were wrongly trimmed and as result have not been fully paid will be informed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51348/18]

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: The Minister said that GPs would hold stocks of all abortion drugs so that women would not need to go to a local pharmacy to have their prescriptions filled and therefore pharmacists do not need to be included in the conscientious objection provisions. Do we know that this will be the case? Where does the legislation make this clear? Can the Minister guarantee that no local pharmacist will...

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: A group of pharmacists has called on the Minister to amend the abortion Bill to protect the conscience rights of pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018, as currently drafted, does not provide for the conscientious objections of pharmacists. Pharmacists will therefore play a critical role in any foreseeable abortion...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I move amendment No. 29: In page 13, lines 5 and 6, to delete “prepare 4 copies” and substitute “prepare copies”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I move amendment No. 38: In page 14, line 17, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I move amendment No. 42: In page 15, line 8, to delete “may” and substitute “shall”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I move amendment No. 48: In page 17, to delete lines 6 to 11 and substitute the following: “(6) The contribution required to be paid by a Cork local authority (i.e. Cork City Council) to the other Cork local authority (i.e. Cork County Council) in accordance with a financial settlement, the first mentioned Cork local authority shall be required to make financial provision –...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I move amendment No. 50: In page 17, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: “(7) The Chief Executive of the first mentioned Cork local authority shall be required to discharge payment of the contribution referred to in this subsection on a scheduled monthly basis, by instalment in advance, payment being discharged no later than 5 working days after the commencement of a...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I move amendment No. 52: In page 17, line 33, to delete “not later than 3 years” and substitute “not earlier than 3 years but not later than 15 years,”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I move amendment No. 54: In page 17, line 35, to delete “10 years” and substitute “15 years”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I move amendment No. 57: In page 18, line 11, after “committee” to insert “and within a period of no later than 3 months”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: Will we be able to debate those amendments on Report Stage, given they have been ruled out of order?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: Can the Minister of State tell me when we can debate the boundary changes for the local authorities?

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Michael Collins: I will be able to debate the section.