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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: If we got it, I would, but we did not.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: This is going to be my last Leaders' Questions with the Taoiseach as his term draws to a close.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: In the past two years, I have raised over 50 questions of serious national west Cork concerns. Looking back, I must say many of these issues got worse rather than better under his leadership. I noticed some of the same frustration we experience in west Cork at the launch of Councillor Shane P. O'Reilly's campaign for the Rural Independent Group in the next general election in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: 205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons waiting for a driving test in the test centre in Skibbereen, County Cork; the average length of waiting time for a test by month from January to date in November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59108/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: 206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the RSA can guarantee a full five-day testing service in Skibbereen, County Cork; the reason that a resident tester has not been put in place despite a recruitment drive and the fact that more than 40 are employed in the country; the reason that instructors are informed third hand even though they pay an affiliation fee to the RSA...

Impaired Farm Credit Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: Under Standing Order 83(3)(b) I propose that the vote be taken by other than electronic means.

Finance Bill 2022: Report Stage (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: This is about the carbon tax and terrible plight of the people over the past number of years. It was brought about by a rosy idea to rob the people of rural Ireland and fill the pockets of those in the cities and bigger towns in order that they can get super transport services that we do not have in rural Ireland. Carbon tax is an absolute direct attack on the people of rural Ireland, and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: Yes.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: No.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: It looks like the adult services need more space. Unfortunately, 180 children are being moved and discommoded.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: On 22 November, parents of more than 180 children who attend the child and family centre in Bantry received a letter informing them of the decision to move the entire children's disability services out of the child and family centre and into a section of the Bantry adult day care centre. This decision was taken without any consultation with parents. The purpose-built child and family centre...

Transport in Galway and Other Areas: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: I thank the Independent Group for putting forward this very important motion on transport. It refers to the net zero emissions pilot project in Galway. The unfortunate situation I find myself in, in the constituency of Cork South-West, is that there is zero transport. Forget about zero emissions; it is zero transport. In many of the towns and villages where there is zero transport, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Official Travel (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: 56. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of delegates who attended COP27 on his invitation and from the Government; the number who were members of the Green Party; the full expenditure of COP 27 that was in relation to his delegates travelling and staying there; if he will provide a breakdown of the costs; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Fuel Sales (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: 59. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 148 of 8 November 2022, the penalty for a person who is selling a bag of turf at a market; the person or body that enforces same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58480/22]

Declaration of a Housing Emergency: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: As we speak, almost all emergency homeless accommodation in the State is full or under major pressure. The demands placed on the entire housing system from accommodating Ukrainians and the record numbers seeking asylum in Ireland, on top of housing policies that are simply not working, are creating this nightmare situation for so many people. Like many other Deputies, I am inundated with...

Social Welfare Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: Taken as a whole, budget 2023 will help families across Ireland somewhat to meet the growing costs of food, heat and electricity this winter. The measures announced such as the extension of fuel allowance thresholds, electricity credit payments, double child benefit payments and the once-off €500 payment to recipients of the working family payment will go some way to reducing...

Death of Professor Brian Hillery: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: Brian Hillery was widely regarded as one of the great gentlemen of Irish politics. Those who served with him in the Oireachtas have remarked on how he was always extremely courteous and a warm and intelligent man. Those who spoke of his legacy after his passing referred as fondly to his personal qualities as much as his achievements. He served as a Senator from 1977 to 1982, 1983 to 1989...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: I had a meeting with concerned interested parties yesterday where a serious concern hangs over the future of the driving test centre in Skibbereen. I have been informed that at least one of the two driving testers will move on at the end of December, which will leave the driving centre with skeleton staff. People who booked the driving test in Skibbereen two weeks ago were informed they...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: I said it could go down to opening for only week in a month.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: I hope it is not.