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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.

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

Michael Collins: I ask the Taoiseach to listen to the question.

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

Michael Collins: I ask the Taoiseach not to play antics with the people of west Cork.

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

Michael Collins: Two.

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

Michael Collins: It will go down to one person in December.

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

Michael Collins: It is not agreed.

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

Michael Collins: Over the past number of weeks, Deputies have been inundated by business owners who are struggling to keep their doors open throughout the country. If some of them are to survive, they need to get the energy subsidies for bars, cafes and restaurants released before Christmas. I even had an accountant on to me in the past few days who has quite a lot of these businesses on his books. He had...

Impaired Farm Credit Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I apologise for the absence of Deputy Mattie McGrath. He genuinely wanted to be here this evening but is unable to be with us. He has put a great deal of work into this Bill, along with others, as I will explain. The Deputy sends his apologies. This Rural Independent Group has the overarching objective of protecting the family farm...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: I have raised the crisis regarding Dursey Island off Castletownbere on numerous occasions, mainly because the world-famous Dursey cable car has been suspended for number of months due to the repair works being carried out. The islanders and landowners are anxiously awaiting the cable car works completion, which has been put off due to inclement weather. I spoke to the islanders and...

Extension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: The extension of this Act will allow the hospitality sector to continue to provide for the sale or supply of intoxicating liquor in outdoor seating areas. The Act was introduced in July 2021. There is an ongoing demand for provisions that allow businesses to provide outdoor dining services with clarity and certainty in relation to the law. Therefore, that appears to be the rationale for...

Energy Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: I thank Mairead McGrath and Brian Ó Domhnaill in our office for helping us to put the motion together. According to the latest consumer price index, CPI, the rate of inflation illustrates a 9.2% increase in the cost of living between October 2021 and October 2022. The rate of inflation in Ireland is being driven by the cost of energy. The cost of gas has spiked by 93.3% in the past 12...

Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: All across the country, SME owners are worried and struggling as we head into the winter due to rising costs, higher interest rates and waning consumer confidence. While the Government cites the war in Ukraine as the rationale for this Bill, many other factors are also to blame. The Government's ongoing dysfunctional energy policies, for example, mean Irish consumers are paying much higher...