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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (6 Dec 2016)

Michael Collins: 399. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to ban super trawlers from Irish waters; and if he will put an emergency measure in place such as putting permanent observers on board super trawlers while in Irish waters. [38348/16]

Cannabis for Medicinal Use (Regulations) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2016)

Michael Collins: I am supporting Deputy Gino Kenny's Bill in the hope that we can make it possible for some of our country's sickest children and adults to be free from pain and suffering. I am supporting it for children such as Ava Barry. I have received many e-mails asking me to support the Bill and explaining how necessary it is to improve the quality of life for those suffering seizures and chronic...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Michael Collins: There is €188 million for arts, culture and film. Will the Minister give a breakdown of that figure? West Cork is a great centre of arts and culture activity but its budget has been extremely low in recent years. There is some disquiet among the people who are working tirelessly there. They feel the budget should have been increased, so perhaps the Minister will give a breakdown of...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Michael Collins: Funding of €13.9 million means that it is down 70% on the last programme, so that is not delivery to the people of west Cork or to Cork county. How is a programme to be rolled out in west Cork from the Aran Islands? That is what I want to know. Something does not add up here and I need an answer. I could write the answer for the Minister. It is on the website, and I have been...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Michael Collins: It is, but the programme will be delivered from the Aran Islands. That is the bottom line. I was speaking to them earlier today about parts of west Cork, some of which will come under the partnerships on the Limerick border, which also is incredible. However, I cannot argue every point. The point is that a serious injustice has been done to the people of west Cork, and we will feel the...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Michael Collins: I will forward proof to the Minister about the Aran Islands delivering for west Cork. The proof is on the website. Deputy Heather Humphreys:As long as the money reaches the communities and projects that is the most important thing. The funding came from Europe initially.

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

Michael Collins: How the money is delivered and will be delivered in west Cork is also important. Anybody who has worked with a Leader company will appreciate the expertise and efficiencies provides. The individuals walk through the project with applicants. That will not be the situation if one must deal with someone from the Aran Islands. I mean no disrespect to the people in the Aran Island but...

Select Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 33 - Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised) (1 Dec 2016)

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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Cereal Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: 30. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken in assisting to procure emergency aid from Europe for tillage farmers badly effected by weather in 2016; if he supported farming organisations that have made a case to Brussels to press for EU aid packages; and if so, the details of same. [37662/16]

Flood Insurance Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: I start by commending Fianna Fáil on bringing this Bill forward in consultation with the Irish National Flood Forum, INFF. The INFF is a voluntary national organisation founded in 2011 in my constituency in Skibbereen, west Cork. I have seen first-hand time and again the trauma caused to businesses and families by flooding. Last year, more than 30 towns and villages experienced major...

Flood Insurance Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: The people of Bandon are here tonight to thank the Minister of State for his efforts in alleviating a major worry that could have been in front of them again this winter. This Bill will give home and land owners in areas vulnerable to flooding the opportunity to insure their properties. I wish to offer my full support to this Bill and I urge others Members of the House to support it too.

Topical Issue Debate: Tillage Sector (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. The problem is that these farmers need immediate financial compensation. They are facing ruination. I have met them and the Minister of State probably has too in his constituency. Loan support at this time is not what they are looking for, as it will only create a further problem down the road for them. Tax breaks are not a solution to this...

Topical Issue Debate: Tillage Sector (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: I acknowledge Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony's input on this issue. I had intended to share time with the Deputy but she had another commitment this evening and was unable to come to the House. Grain farmers are going through one of the most difficult periods experienced on family farms in many decades and farm incomes are at an all-time low. I have spoken at length with some members...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Company Law (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: 153. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a person with an ongoing complaint with the ODCE wishes to view their documents can request authorisation to be provided with them from the Minister for Finance under section 792 of the Companies Act 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36705/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (24 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: 202. To ask the Minister for Health if he will clarify the position of vaccination contracts for general practitioners here (details supplied). [36756/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: I welcome all the various organisations here today. I will start with Irish Rural Link. I come from the community voluntary sector and have been involved in community organisations all my life. Irish Rural Link often came to us on different issues along with Muintir na Tíre and other organisations to fight for the smaller people in society. Last week, Deputy Healy-Rae and I attended...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: I spoke yesterday about Leader groups. My worry for Forum Connemara is that it has been good and a success. What happened to West Cork Development Partnership? It was a success and delivered. It was kicked out the door after 20 years. The mindset of the Government and the previous one involved getting rid of good community partnerships. I am very angry about that. Forum Connemara has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: I welcome the witnesses from the ICA, the Irish Men's Sheds Association and Macra na Feirme. They made very interesting points in their presentations. There was very little with which I could disagree but I would welcome elaboration on some points. The ICA spoke about Garda stations, post offices, banks and rural broadband. I come from a community where there is a strong ICA group on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: I thank the Meath, Kildare, Fingal and Monaghan partnerships for being with us today. In fairness, it is difficult to be questioned on numerous issues, but at least they showed up. We have asked the Minister for rural affairs to come before the committee for the past five weeks. She has failed to show up and has refused to turn up to answer questions on the Leader programme. This in...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2016)

Michael Collins: 372. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will reverse some of the cuts in funding to the Irish language and Gaeltacht authorities since 2018 (details supplied). [35821/16]