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Carbon Budget: Motion (6 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: Tie up the boats then?

Carbon Budget: Motion (6 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: In a recent radio interview, a Deputy from west Cork said carbon tax was difficult but good. I could not believe how anyone could be so far removed from his constituents. Just imagine every farmer, fisherman and hard-working father and mother in west Cork, who are now worried beyond words, wondering where they will get the money to buy food or fill the oil tank. That statement, made by a...

Vacant Properties: Motion [Private Members] (6 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: The number of vacant dwellings in Ireland stood at 90,158 last year, according to the residential building report. The housing situation in Ireland has been at crisis point for too many years. We need a different plan and a different strategy that actually works. Every single day, my office is blinded by the number of people being made homeless and the number living in squalor. My...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: The Taoiseach has been going to EU Council meetings regularly over the winter months. However, it appears that he and his Government are only raising a genuine question pertaining to the energy crisis at an EU level now when the worst of the dark and the cold winter months are behind us. Our Taoiseach has some neck to claim he gets permission from Europe to lower the VAT on fuel, but on the...

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: In the past few weeks I have had numerous phone calls from constituents expressing their grave concern about the new core funding model for early learning and care and school-age childcare providers. On 7 March the Minister announced this €221 million core funding scheme. This announcement was welcomed by parents and providers alike. Among its benefits will be improved affordability...

European Union Regulation: Motion (5 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: The Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022 will give more powers to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the Commission for Communications Regulation. These new powers could mean that rogue operators could face a fine of €10 million-----

European Union Regulation: Motion (5 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: I am sorry. Am I in the wrong?

European Union Regulation: Motion (5 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: I am on the wrong track. I will withdraw my contribution.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: Last Monday week a lady of 88 years of age fell on the roadside near her home in Bandon. She was lifted by her family back to her house knowing she had a hip and shoulder injury. We found out afterwards she had a fractured hip and broken shoulder. They called an ambulance immediately at 2 p.m. but it did not arrive until 4 a.m and she was in hospital at 5 a.m., 15 hours later. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (5 Apr 2022)

Michael Collins: 256. To ask the Minister for Finance if there is an enhanced and more ambitious policy framework being planned or in discussion in relation to an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18343/22]

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

Michael Collins: 418. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18218/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (31 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: 258. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if passports for persons (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17233/22]

Government Response to Situation in Ukraine: Statements (30 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the western world entered a strange interlude in which we forgot about the realities of the great power politics. The real failure was not only to ignore the resurgence of two of the old great powers - China and Russia - but to enable their rise. US Administrations helped China's rapid growth, especially after the Beijing Government was allowed...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: Ireland has been neutral in international relations since the 1930s. The nature of Irish neutrality has varied over time and has been contested since the 1970s but many people believe that Irish neutrality means whatever the Government of the day wants it to mean. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced some to consider where we stand when it comes to global affairs. A recent Sunday...

Services for Children with Disabilities: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: We have a serious problem with children and adults with disabilities. Only a couple of months ago I was fighting in here to save the Kilbrittain early intervention unit in west Cork. It was fully intended to close that unit and, luckily enough, parents sat down within hours of hearing the story and I had it back before the Dáil within a couple of days. Okay, the decision was reversed,...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: It is nearly six weeks since I first raised the Dursey cable car crisis with the Taoiseach in the Dáil. Since then, I have raised it with the Tánaiste; the Minister, Deputy Humphreys; and the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donovan, among others, in trying to find a solution before the world-famous Dursey cable car ceases operations this Thursday evening for 240 days due to the urgent...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: Will the Government provide the funding?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: I would appreciate that.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: 355. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport for a baby (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15824/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Mar 2022)

Michael Collins: 356. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport for an infant (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15825/22]