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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.

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...

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.

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: We have a serious problem in this country in getting carried away as if we are all raging alcohols and lunatics. Microbreweries will find it hard to survive. I recently visited one under construction in Clonakilty, Clonakilty Brewing Company, where an individual pointed out to me that the opportunity to bring tourits to west Cork was phenomenal. This is moving away slightly from what we...

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: There has been a reasonable level of debate on this Bill in committee and in the Dáil. Some Members consider there has not been enough debate on it but I do not know how long more they want to talk about it. There will be an extended burning season. Hopefully, Muintir na Tire will work on plans with the Garda and the farmers and there will be properly controlled burning in the future....

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: A lot of politicians are all talk about the protection of the environment when in fact they collude in its destruction. We only have to look at the situation in Bantry Bay where the Government and previous Governments granted a mechanical harvesting licence against the people's wishes. The licence will cause havoc to the sea waters of Bantry Bay and will have a huge effect on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Tóibín. I advise members of the committee to turn off their mobile phones as they interfere with the sound system and will interfere with the broadcasting of the meeting. Being discussed by the committee today is the issue of supporting and facilitating the arts. I welcome the witnesses who have come to discuss this matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: I thank Mr. Crumlish for his presentation. I now invite Mr. Adrian Moynes to make the presentation on behalf of Tyrone Guthrie Centre.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: I thank Mr. Moynes and Mr. McDonald. I now invite Mr. Eugene Downes to make his opening statement on behalf of the Kilkenny Arts Festival.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: In fairness, Ms Moylan and Ms Logue are great speakers. As I will call a few of the members to contribute, they might take notes if there is something specific to their group.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: I now call Ms Máire Logue of Listowel Writers' Week. Others will get a chance to come back in later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: Yes, the Senator has a vote. Would he like to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: Is Senator Warfield finished asking questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: We will take questions from other members who have indicated a desire to speak and then we will hear answers from the witnesses. Deputy Canney is next and he will be followed by Deputy Danny Healy-Rae.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: I ask the Deputy to do something with his phone as it is causing interference.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Supporting and Facilitating the Arts: Discussion (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Collins: The phone is underneath Deputy Healy-Rae's desk.