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International Court of Justice and Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: Genocide is a uniquely horrific crime. The Holocaust saw the murder of 6 million Jews and was seen as so monstrous that the UN adopted the genocide convention promising never again to allow an attempt to wipe out a group of people or part of one simply because of their nationality, race, religion or ethnicity. That promise has been repeatedly broken, in Bosnia, Darfur and Rwanda to name but...

Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (25 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: I speak fairly often in this Chamber. There are a lot of things on which I would not be well versed but certainly when it comes to the community voluntary sector, that is the sector from which I came and which got me elected to Dáil Éireann so I speak with some level of expertise. I am part of 25 community voluntary groups for a number of years and they have delivered. The sad...

United Kingdom Import Controls: Statements (25 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: The three main changes for Irish traders are: advanced notification for live animals, animal products and certain plant products; full UK customs controls; and health certification for certain animal products, plants, plant products and high-risk foods and feed of non-animal origin. The Minister for agriculture, Deputy McConalogue, stated that these rules represent a significant change for...

Tribunal of Inquiry into certain matters relating to the Complaints Processes in the Defence Forces: Motion (24 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: The Women of Honour group, which was in the audiovisual room yesterday, serves as a support network for former and current female Defence Forces members who allege they were abused within the military. The group has issued a warning and has expressed concern that the issues plaguing the Defences Forces will persist unless the terms of reference for an inquiry into these abuses are expanded....

Gaza and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: Motion [Private Members] (24 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: This is a war that has caused immense suffering and destruction for the Palestinian people who have been living under a brutal siege and bombardment for more than two months. This is a war that has also threatened the security and the stability of Israel, which has faced relentless rocket attacks and terrorist infiltrations from Hamas. This is a war that has endangered the prospects of...

Housing and Homeless Prevention: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: I thank Sinn Féin for putting forward this motion. In November, Ireland had 13,514 people, including 4,105 children, in emergency or homeless accommodation, according to the Department of housing. The homelessness crisis in Ireland is growing due to this Government's lack of action. This is causing distress for many people, especially children, and is now considered a national...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: The hospitality sector in Ireland is under huge pressure. Closures of restaurants, pubs and cafes are happening at an alarming rate as we speak. More than 280 of these businesses have closed in the last number of months and records show that 48 closed in November 2023. I am inundated with businesses throughout west Cork and our country contacting me to tell me they are on the verge of...

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: Investment funds are increasingly buying up properties in Ireland, such as the recent purchase of 46 houses in Belcamp Manor in Dublin for more than €21.5 million. The Government's 10% stamp duty on bulk purchases introduced in 2021 has proved insufficient in curbing this practice. The motion proposes a higher rate of stamp duty on home purchases by investment funds. However,...

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: Yes indeed. That is the case. The problem is councillors have little or no say in what is going on now.

Investment Funds Trading in the Residential Property Market: Motion [Private Members] (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: Very little. It was weakening between 2014 and 2016. I had a hell of a job to push things through, but nowadays that happens less and less. If you fight for extra development in one area where it is needed, it will be taken from another area. These are the new tricks that have come into county development plans which are making it impossible for people who want to get going in life to do...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Teaghlach), 2023: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Collins: The Government plans to hold two referendums on 8 March, one of which is about the definition of the "family". The proposal is based on the citizens’ assembly’s recommendations and aims to amend Article 41 of the Constitution. The term “durable relationships” is undefined and will be determined by case law. The referendum’s wording raises questions about:...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. I need to explain to him about the knackeries that the dead animals are on the ground, so there is no point in talking about strict environmental rules. Sadly, they are fallen animals that have died over the last two weeks. There is an ongoing dispute that the Minister has not personally intervened in which he has to personally intervene in....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Dec 2023)

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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: I wish you, a Cheann Comhairle, the staff here in the Dáil, including the gardaí, and all here in the Dáil a very happy Christmas. Is the Tánaiste aware of the many crises hitting farmers recently? I will start this week with knackeries, where a strike is ongoing, leaving dead animals on the grounds of farms for days, open to dogs and vermin attack. There is also the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: I was not there.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: I was not invited.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Did it deliver?

Digital Services Bill 2023: Second Stage (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: There are parts of the Digital Services Bill I would support but I will not be supporting the main part of it. It has serious consequences for many people. We have talked about different areas, from hate speech to freedom of debate in this Dáil and throughout the country. It is hugely important. There is a huge difference between freedom of debate and people inciting hatred. Sadly,...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: It is a very serious matter.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Many private early childhood care providers will not be returning to work after Christmas due to strike action. Most of these excellent providers face ruination. The answer of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, to this huge crisis is that enough money is being spent on childcare. This may be the case for those down the line, but private early childcare providers are on their knees and have no...