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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: Yesterday I hosted the Parkinson's Association of Ireland's briefing in audiovisual room. We were told there has been no Parkinson's consultant in Cork University Hospital since 2016. There has been a promise of a replacement for years but still nothing. There have been no specialist Parkinson's nurses in Cork since 2021. The Parkinson's Association of Ireland is looking for proper care...

Cost of Disability: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: I thank the Social Democrats for putting forward this motion, which I fully support. Indecon International produced a report on behalf of the Department of Social Protection looking at detail of all of the extra day-to-day costs faced by people with disabilities. An extensive survey, incorporating feedback from thousands of disabled people across Ireland, was completed by consultants from...

Back to School Costs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: I commend this motion. It looks like the Government is trying to jump all over the place this evening about the fact that Sinn Féin has put forward a motion on children's school costs. This morning I read out statistics from The Mirrorto the Tánaiste. He was not too impressed about where they came from. Hopefully, when the Minister hears what the president of the Society of St....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: We would like a special arrangement too.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: We are in the one Europe.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply. The Government is simply going to stand idly by and let many businesses go to the wall over the next few months. I hope that during the summer recess the Tánaiste will speak to the owners of those businesses, as I have done in places such as Castletownbere, Clonakilty, Bandon and even at the Dunmanway Agricultural Show last weekend. The public...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: The latest statistics from the EUROSTAT agency estimate that Ireland's annual inflation hit 9.6% in June. This is the highest rate of inflation since 1983. Ireland's real economy is in a very dire place today. The Government is good at cherry-picking certain economic variables and spinning those to make matters look better but the sad reality is that this country is now more unequal than...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: 121. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the frequency with which the energy security emergency group has met (details supplied); the frequency with which the subgroup on electricity and gas security of supply, which was referenced in the national energy security framework, has met; the location of the minutes of the meetings; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: 147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36029/22]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: 160. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is a plan to increase the VAT limit for businesses (details supplied) given the rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36048/22]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: 207. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there is any funding available for a swimming pool in Baltimore, County Cork; if so, the potential sources of funds; the way the operators of the pool may apply, given this facility needs help to keep its doors open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36033/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: 318. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of passports for a person (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36207/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Staff (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: 410. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will release to a person (details supplied) the records relating to his transfer from the Department of Social Protection to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on secondment, as he has requested under freedom of information and general data protection regulation legislation (details supplied); and if...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Conservation (5 Jul 2022)

Michael Collins: 903. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36038/22]

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (29 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: The Rural Independent Group supports the motion, as we have done on each previous occasion on which it has been before us. On the whole, the Special Criminal Court has been an effective tool against subversive elements and, in recent years, organised criminal gangs, and for that reason it is worth retaining. The case for its retention, however, is far from unanswerable. We need to be clear...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: On Monday last, at a meeting of Cork County Council meeting, the order of business was suspended to discuss another Irish fishing industry crisis in the term of this Government. Fishing boats in Castletownbere, Union Hall and other piers in County Cork are staying tied to the pier as fishermen cannot afford to fuel their trawlers and boats. One councillor stated that he was told by a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: That is where the Government has led them. It is ruining their future.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: The Minister might answer the question. I am not supporting it.

Autism Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: I am sharing time with Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. This Bill would oblige the Government to produce a cross-departmental autism strategy and require all relevant Ministers and public bodies to co-operate with its implementation. The strategy would outline how the needs of people with autism, including access to education, other public services, employment and social inclusion, can be met by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of the Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (29 Jun 2022)

Michael Collins: My questions are brief as some have been asked already. The Minister stated that the new office will encourage fairness and transparency in the agrifood sector, which is a good news story. The information I have indicates that the board will be appointed by the Minister and consist of a chairperson and five ordinary members. Will the Minister appoint the board directly?