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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: In that time, there was attempted ramming several times. All I want today is a debate on this issue, as to why the Taoiseach's officials, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, and the Valentia Coast Guard were contacted and nothing happened-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: The fishermen's livelihoods are at stake. I want a debate on that issue today, if at all possible.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: I rang the Taoiseach's office in Dublin that morning, and they put me through to the Cork section and I have got no reply since.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: I left a message. The Taoiseach has to correct the record of the Dáil.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: I have never in my life rang you, because I have never got any satisfaction from you.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: You rang me looking for a vote but I knew you would turn your back on the people of west Cork, and I would not vote for you. Never once did I ring you.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: Not once. Shame on you to lie.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: 164. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of warmer homes applications awaiting survey in Cork city and county; the number of applications awaiting works in Cork city and county; the waiting time for new applicants for both surveying and works in Cork city and county; the number of companies engaged in surveying and works in Cork city and county;...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: I welcome our witnesses. In my own part of Cork South West, many people will appreciate this discussion today on the care and safety of dogs. Dog theft has become such a huge issue. What is the reason for the delay? Why has the Department taken no dog theft case to date? Is it to do with proof? What is slowing up this process because it is vital that a clear message is sent to those...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: I thank the Chair. If not for his co-operation this debate might never have taken place so that is much appreciated. I welcome the witnesses from Horse Care Ireland. I have a few questions for them but appreciate that they might not be able to explain the whole system to us. It looks like a good proposal but I need to get it into my head. The opening statement states: The online...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: The farming community has seen, at first hand, the shocking attacks on sheep and the worrying of other farm animals by dogs that are not controlled. Mr. Collins stated that in discussions in respect of these problems, the concept of an online passport emerged. Perhaps Mr. Collins can explain that further and how its introduction might eradicate the attacks on sheep by dogs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: My next question concerns the annual spend on animal welfare of €6 million, the issue of unidentified animals and responsible ownership. The taxpayer is being exposed. Does Mr. Collins see a solution here?

Health (Amendment) Act 2021: Motion (27 May 2021)

Michael Collins: In theory, mandatory hotel quarantine was a smart measure to slow and stop the introduction of new variants. In practice, our system quickly accelerated from being problematic to being dangerous. Ireland’s version of quarantine exacerbates the difficulties involved, distinguishes between the between the rich and poor, ignores science and puts front-line workers and their communities...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 May 2021)

Michael Collins: I thank the fishing organisations for the peaceful protest in Cork yesterday. I was disappointed to think we have two senior Ministers, Deputies Coveney and McGrath, and our Taoiseach, who I found out afterwards was canvassing around Dublin Bay North, did not bother to meet with the peaceful protesters in Dublin. No Fine Gael politician turned up, which is a disappointment, but remember,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 May 2021)

Michael Collins: Let us take a closer look at the grants that have been given out over recent years. West Cork and Cork county were continuously overlooked in recent years. Look at the rural regeneration funds. West Cork had a shovel-ready project which ticked all the boxes for two years, namely, the Schull Harbour development project, which could have created 100 jobs in a rural peninsula. I pleaded with...

Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Statements (27 May 2021)

Michael Collins: I intend to use my time for questions and answers. Elderly people in my constituency of Cork South-West, especially the housebound, are concerned. I have always known that the ambulance service is flat out to the mat in the normal daily work it has to do, and it is the ambulance service that must administer vaccinations to the housebound. Has the Government looked at another mechanism for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Issues: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (27 May 2021)

Michael Collins: I thank the witnesses for coming before us today. This issue is exasperating, to say the least, and we are under severe pressure to resolve it, as politicians on the ground. It does not look like it is being resolved and it is costing the industry and costing many people jobs. The pressure is unbelievable. I have a number of questions. I hope I do not read them too quickly but I would...

Health and Criminal Justice (Covid-19) (Amendment) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (26 May 2021)

Michael Collins: At the outset, I wish to thank the Minister. I have often spoken in the House about Vera Twomey's situation during the Covid-19 crisis. I often asked the Minister to liaise with her. His staff have done so and they had a successful discussion. I wish to put that on the record and to thank the Minister for it. It is very important for Ms Twomey and for other people who are in that...

Annexation of Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (25 May 2021)

Michael Collins: We have all seen across our news channels and social media the images of children, women and men who are being left distraught at what has happened between Israel and Palestine. In the past nine days or so, 66 children have been killed. That is 66 children too many. Nearly 450 buildings in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed or badly damaged, including six hospitals and nine primary care...

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Michael Collins: I thank my colleagues, Deputies Mattie McGrath, O'Donoghue and Michael Healy-Rae for giving me time to speak to this very important matter. It has been well flagged for months now that thousands of aviation workers are facing permanent unemployment if the Government keeps dragging its heels. There is a further complication with Cork Airport because there are plans to close it for a few...