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Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: Before I start I must admit a conflict of interest. I have two brothers who run public houses in Bantry and Bandon so it is only right that I admit to a conflict of interest. I have a daughter who works in two bars in west Cork in Durrus and Kilcrohane. I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak on this important debate. I find it a bit strange because it looks as though the...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: Yes. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I wish to raise a number of issues under these proposed regulations or rather, other issues relating to planning and development regulations that are not addressed by this document but have been passed on to the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government. I agree at the outset about over-the-shop living. I fought strongly for it...

Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018: Motion (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: I know that. What I am saying is that Deputy English was not to blame. I will say this. Under section 12(2), he can revoke the licence with no financial implications to the Government. I will say this to the Minister of State before I conclude. There is a public meeting to which Deputy English has been invited on Sunday next and perhaps he can relay his message or some of the Deputies...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: In page 122 of the programme for Government, which deals with seafood and the marine, the Government committed itself to the development of the inshore fisheries sector. In Bantry, there is a proposal to harvest mechanically 1,860 acres of sea water, which not only has the potential to be an environmental disaster but also puts the livelihood of 50 inshore fishermen at risk. This Government...

Questions on Promised Legislation (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: The Minister could revoke that licence if he wanted to.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: 87. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will report on the join family D visa application process; the criteria that must be met (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3861/18]

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this issue of great importance this evening. The eighth amendment of the Constitution recognises the equal right to life of both the mother and the unborn child in the womb; and it creates a legal right to protect that unborn child, as far as practicable. I believe that it has saved thousands of lives since it was introduced in 1983. I appreciate that...

Shortage of Teachers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: Shortages of teachers at primary and secondary level are alarming considering the trust we put in them to educate our children. I am on a board of management and see first hand the difficulties faced by our excellent principal in Schull, Diarmuid Duggan, in securing substitute teachers. I have been told that many schools throughout west Cork - this is probably replicated across the country -...

Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: The programme for Government refers to the protection of inshore fishermen's incomes. Following a question I raised with the Taoiseach a couple of months ago, fishermen experienced huge losses of equipment, including shrimp and lobster pots, during Storm Ophelia, which have cost them tens of thousands of euro. This has caused huge financial hardship to fishermen and their families. Will...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2018 Second Stage: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The proposed amendment to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 seeks to extend the minimum notice period for a tenancy termination by a landlord, to make rent data available to tenants, and to increase the maximum value of fines applying. I am happy to support this amendment. In the current climate, tenants find it extremely...

Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: Briefly, on Deputy Danny Healy-Rae's query earlier about the Minister, Deputy Zappone's button being pressed, I wish to clarify that I was the co-signature here and if I had been aware that this was the case, I would not have provided any signature. On the programme for Government regarding road improvements, in the talks on Government two years ago the Government acknowledged that the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: My question concerns the programme for Government and farmers' incomes. Farmers from the north, south and south west are under huge pressure with fodder crisis, as well as grain and suckler farmers suffering losses in their incomes. This was discussed quite a lot in the programme for Government. For the survival of the suckler farm, would the Government set up a €200 suckler cow...

Section 39 Agency Staff Reimbursements: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: I am happy to speak on this important motion and thank my colleague in Fianna Fáil for bringing it forward. Section 39 agencies include our local hospices, community and disability organisations and other health care providers who offer vital services to our communities. Groups like the Marymount hospice do incredible work for our sick family members and friends around Cork. Community...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Sector Funding: Discussion (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: I thank the Arts Council and the officials from Department for attending. I appreciate what Ms McBride said about looking into who has and who has not received funding down through the years. That is hugely important, in fairness, because there seems to be a lot of money out there which might be made available to community and voluntary organisations. In my constituency, Cork South-West, I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Arts Sector Funding: Discussion (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: I hope sincerely that works.

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: The programme for Government makes reference to tackling diabetes. There are over 200,000 people suffering from diabetes in Ireland. Up to five teenagers and children each week are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. To ease the pain for these young people and for our elderly, the FreeStyle Libre glucose monitoring system is available. Is that monitoring system going to be made available...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: 720. To ask the Minister for Health the budget allocation in the 2018 HSE service plan for the Cork University Maternity Hospital obstetrics and gynaecology service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54578/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 Jan 2018)

Michael Collins: 721. To ask the Minister for Health the number of women currently waiting for inpatient and outpatient gynaecology appointments in Cork university maternity hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54579/17]

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Collins: On the basis of the disrespect the Minister has shown to the people of rural Ireland, I am calling a quorum.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Dec 2017)

Michael Collins: We live in a democracy.