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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (8 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: I welcome our guests who have come here today to speak about the continued crisis in fishing. It is something I have spoken on at great length in the Dáil. Serious errors were made in the run-up to the Brexit negotiations, which have cost us dearly. The Government failed to get a deal for the sector during Brexit negotiations and the only option it is now putting forward is a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (7 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: 233. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the existing 12 metre rule for solar panels on the roofs of domestic properties without the need for planning permission will be abolished (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60506/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (7 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: 234. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the supports available for a couple that have both been married before and lost their homes in their divorces; the schemes that are available to persons in this situation in relation to purchasing and building their own home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60517/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (7 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: 271. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if assistance will be provided in relation to a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60072/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: Numerous school bus operators nationally and from west Cork have contacted me in the past two weeks. They are concerned that Bus Éireann has decided that all school bus services will return to pre-Covid operations and that all extra buses provided during Covid to allow for social distancing of children will no longer be provided. Many of these school bus operators are very worried that...

Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: I would like to speak to this amendment. I am not a member of the committee, but we have been kept apprised of the progression of the Maritime Area Planning Bill through the Dáil. I do not think there is any Deputy in the country who would have anything to say against having offshore wind energy and renewable wind energy projects. I have no issue with it whatsoever. Of course, others...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: What additional employment and other supports will be put in place to assist hospitality businesses such as hotels, restaurants and pubs that have seen bookings for events wiped out over the last few weeks and in the run-up to Christmas? The worry is now keeping employed at a time when there had been a staffing crisis in the industry. The Irish Hotels Federation is reporting a loss in...

Workplace Ventilation (Covid-19) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: I am glad to have this opportunity to speak on this Bill. There is no doubt that workplace ventilation is of huge importance to all at this time. Every effort must be made to safeguard those working in largely populated workplaces. In my view, the Government has been reactive rather than proactive on so many fronts in regard to this pandemic. It should for once seek to be one step ahead,...

Employment Support Services: Motion [Private Members] (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: I support the Sinn Féin motion tonight. Workers' representatives in local employment services and job clubs have been outlining their concerns about a new proposed tendering process for local employment services by the Department of Social Protection. The trade unions SIPTU and Fórsa have said the process will lead to possible redundancies and a disruption in services as people...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2021: Motion (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: I welcome and support this proposed measure. I seldom support what the Minister puts before us, but this proposal is welcome. It helps to support the horse and greyhound industries. Directly or indirectly, they account for 39,000 jobs, which is a large number. We must secure and maintain those jobs in this country in future. I sincerely hope these funds will make their way down the chain...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: I asked the Taoiseach-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: Is there any answer on the fuel question? He gave me no answer in those four minutes.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: It is the carbon tax and fuel taxes.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: People are paying €57 in every €100 on tax.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: The people of rural Ireland cannot cope and the Taoiseach is walking away from it without a straight answer. He has no answer.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: He has no answer.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: I thank the Taoiseach for his reply, but he should not mention about LEADER funding because that is after being cut going forward. I would say the Taoiseach should stop thinking about that dream. The public transport is the same, with the Minister, Deputy Ryan, kicking the can down the road. It might happen in the next few years, the Taoiseach is saying. A Deputy said this and a Deputy...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: Good. The Taoiseach is on about another issue.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: With fuel prices at an all-time high pushing hauliers, bus operators, farmers, taxi operators and ordinary fathers and mothers from rural Ireland close to the edge and forcing what we saw last week with the closure of the capital on two occasions due to the hauliers' and farmers' peaceful protests, with more planned, will the Taoiseach explain to those people as well as the young people of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (30 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: 196. To ask the Minister for Finance if tax incentives are available for persons who are purchasing a residential and commercial property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58998/21]