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Eviction Ban: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: I will support the continuation of the eviction ban. I have made this very clear from the word "go". I have a lot of sympathy, though, for those who have houses and are basically called landlords, which is a disgraceful name to call quite a lot of them. They are property owners and have a right to make a little profit, and most of them are making a loss. What far outweighs their...

Finance Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: Many areas where people are struggling were not covered by the Finance Bill, for example, energy costs. While the Government has given a rebate on electricity bills on two previous occasions, which was very much welcomed, there is no doubt about that, it is desperately needed still. On further energy savings for businesses, they are getting a few quid but it is nothing when bills are...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (21 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 179. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 179 of 21 February 2023, if he will address a series of issues (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12890/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (21 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 420. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on a series of matters in relation the renting of holiday homes in rent pressure zones (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12873/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (21 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 1234. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of engagements between his office, his Department, the HSE and named stakeholders in relation to the three-year review into Ireland's abortion laws since its launch in December 2021 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12582/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (21 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 1235. To ask the Minister for Health when the bid management strategy to automatically outbid websites other than MyOptions in search engine results was set up; if he will provide a breakdown of the amount that has been spent annually on this function since its establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12583/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: This issue has already been raised several times. However, it is important. Next week is national brain awareness week. There are 800,000 people in Ireland who have neurological issues. I welcome Tony Wilkinson and his wife, who are in the Gallery. Mr. Wilkinson has done Trojan work for the people of this country in the context of Parkinson’s disease. In the implementation...

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March and, in 2023, we commemorate the 117th year of the global event. It is a day dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and promoting gender equality worldwide. On that note, to the ladies who look after me in every way, shape and form in my office, Margaret, Ellen and Valerie, and...

Protection of Cash as Legal Tender: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: I move: That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges that: — Irish banks and financial institutions are leading the agenda for a move towards a cashless society; — the Government's policy so far has supported the objective of the banks, who are driven by the high cost of providing cash services and the push towards a more digital banking model, which incentivises banks to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: I welcome the witnesses. I have been looking at how the IFA has worked so far. The IFA's national sheep committee brought the campaign for stronger support of the sheep sector to the Department on the afternoon of 21 February. The IFA sheep chairman, Kevin Cumiskey, submitted a letter to the Minister, Deputy Charlie McConalogue, highlighting the deepening income crisis for sheep farmers...

High Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: I thank Sinn Féin for putting forward this motion. Petrol and diesel prices are at an all-time high, which is increasing the cost of transport for businesses and individuals. This can have a knock-on effect on the wider economy because businesses may pass on the increased costs to consumers. This will result in higher prices for goods and services. Despite the widespread impact of...

Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: I appreciate the Minister of State being before us but am disappointed the Minister, Deputy Ryan, does not stay. He seems to run away when Rural Independents come before him recently.

Environmental Protection Agency (Emergency Electricity Generation) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (7 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: The Minister of State might pass on that we would like him to stay. I am not degrading the Minister of State but a senior Minister needs to hear facts and he will not hear them from most of his own crowd back-patting him and not explaining to him what is happening out there. In order for temporary emergency generation to be available in quarter 4 2023, licence applications are required...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (7 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on Leap card incentives (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11043/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (7 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter in relation to incentivising the private bus sector to involve itself in taking up potential routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11531/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 227. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine a series of matters (details supplied) in relation to the 9% VAT rate for hotels and restaurants. [10990/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (7 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 591. To ask the Minister for Health the number of abortions carried out in the State under the 2018 Act in a non-hospital and non-GP settings from 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11101/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (7 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: 592. To ask the Minister for Health the number of abortions carried out under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Act) 2018 in hospitals from 2019 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11102/23]

Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: I congratulate the Minister of State on her new role. I hope to work closely with her going forward. The closure of banks and lack of access to traditional banking services in remote areas has left many people without proper access to banking services. In fact, rural banking services in Ireland have been completely hollowed out since the financial crash. In many cases, only for credit...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 Mar 2023)

Michael Collins: The recent allocation of funding for roads in County Cork that was announced by the Government leaves our county with €1,000 less per kilometre than the national average. At a recent Cork County Council meeting, councillors were told that County Cork has lost €273 million for roads since 2008. We have the third lowest sum per kilometre of all local authorities. They were also...