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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Is there any reason a different index calculation optimised for the role of the continental pedigree herd breeding the seed stock and foundations for future generations cannot be developed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: This is a serious question. Are the ICBF witnesses fully aware of the impact of the new index on top cows and ability to make a living on farmers’ income, wellness and mental health? Some people have lost 40% of their income because of this decision. It was wiped out overnight. Do the witnesses have any understanding of what they have done? Will they go back to their board and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: I do not fully agree with Mr. Coughlan when he tells me he is well aware of this. If he were well aware of it, he would have gone back to the board and looked again at this decision and its impact on the people who are losing incomes, but he is entitled to his view. Are we entitled to obtain the minutes of board meetings? I asked Mr. Coughlan a question. Will the board consider...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Mr. Coughlan says "reversing". The ICBF should suspend the changes until after an independent review is-----

Appropriation Bill 2023: Second Stage (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Despite an upswing in capital expenditure, Ireland lags behind the other EU-15 nations in critical infrastructural projects. The recent Irish Fiscal Advisory Council report underscores this, particularly in addressing the housing crisis, requiring the construction of 170,000 homes, which is six times what will be built this year, for Ireland to reach the EU-15 average. Political manoeuvres...

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Deputy Murphy is a disgrace.

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: How anyone gets him to represent them I do not know.

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: The Labour Party took women's pensions away from them.

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: They were never worried about the rights of the Irish.

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: A disgrace to the name of-----

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Labour are finished in this House. They are finished in Irish politics. They are history.

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: It is disappointing that such an important matter has been refused a proper debate in this Dáil until now. Inward migration has been left run out of control. In a recent Red C poll that was made very clear when more than 70% of people said we have done enough. However, this Government has ignored all concerns and rolled on as if the people of Ireland should not be listened to. We all...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Garda morale is at an all-time low. There is no Garda leadership in this country. Garda stations have been closed. Crime is on the rise in our cities and in the countryside and people are feeling in danger. This was the case well before the outbreak of this recent mindless crime in Dublin, when our capital city was in grave danger. I saw this situation for myself. There were shocking...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is a viable method to establish a same-day passport service in Cork county/city, mirroring the existing service accessibility found in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50454/23]

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: Ongoing financial support from the State through the horse and greyhound racing fund is pivotal to the viability of both industries, which, combined, have an economic impact of nearly €2.5 billion and benefit 40,000 people through direct and indirect employment. The legacy of horse and greyhound racing is deeply rooted in the Irish cultural fabric. Ireland is renowned globally for...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: During last week's flying visit to Ireland, the EU environmental Commissioner ruled out any movement on nitrates reduction in this country. This was astonishing given that in my constituency, the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil came to west Cork to meet farmers who had ticked all the boxes environmentally, thereby leaving them with hope of some movement. These farmers and others...

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: First, I thank Deputy Shanahan and the Regional Independent Group for championing this Bill, which aims to enhance transparency in capital spending. The Bill requires all Ministers to submit detailed annual reports and capital allocations covering projects exceeding €500,000 from four years prior. This timeframe avoids interference with procurement and commercial agreements. What...

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: Almost every week here in the Dáil, a question over our neutrality is raised. It seems the Irish Government, including both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, are eating away at our neutrality, for whatever reason, I do not know. Our Defence Forces have been under-resourced for decades, leaving this country wide open to attack if we in any way play around with our neutrality, which has...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: My thoughts and prayers, like others, are with all who were hurt last Thursday. There has been many commentaries as to who carried out the scandalous carry-on last Thursday night. Some Labour Party TDs, who dream that they know it all, have been inciting all sorts of people inside here in the Dáil. This surely needs controlling and will be dealt with by us. Everyone knows, however,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools of Music (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: 292. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a series of data (details supplied) will be provided in relation to the Cork ETB School of Music, showing the situation before and after Covid lockdowns in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52528/23]