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Brexit (Foreign Affairs): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: I have three minutes for questions and answers and Deputy Mattie McGrath has the remainder of the time. We have been six months fighting on the cross-border directive for a new scheme. There seemingly is a newly announced Northern Ireland planned healthcare initiative. Will this scheme be available to people from west Cork or elsewhere in the Republic of Ireland who have problems with...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: The lack of broadband is now becoming a living nightmare for thousands of workers who cannot work from their homes and students who are unable to connect from their homes to the schools. We await the roll-out of national broadband, which is great, whenever it happens. In the last week alone, I have been contacted by families from Dunmanway, Coomhola, Bantry, Drimoleague, Kinsale, Bandon,...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: I am thankful the Minister is here because it is a very important issue for every constituent. The public has so many genuine questions about vaccines. When will people with cystic fibrosis get it? When will those over 70 and home carers get it? The home help service in west Cork, and everywhere, is at the front line like no other. There are approximately 1,000 elderly and vulnerable...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: I would appreciate it if the Minister could furnish me with that information. I want to commend the community hospitals in west Cork that had doses of the vaccine leftover but called in a number of home helps to use them up. It was a great idea and the right way to use up the few vaccines that were available. The intimate care home helps have to provide, which in many cases includes...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: 20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if a direct contact will be provided for Members of Dáil Éireann to access information regarding the provision of broadband (details supplied). [3246/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (21 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: 23. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if broadband will be provided to a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3321/21]

EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Motion (20 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: I thank Deputy Michael Healy-Rae. Obviously, we in this country wanted a Brexit deal to be agreed. It is certain that nobody here wanted a hard border. We did not, however, want a deal at the cost at which it has come for certain sectors. I put the blame for how the Irish fishing sector has been affected firmly on the Irish Government. I have consistently called on the Government to...

Pay for Student Nurses and Midwives: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: I am delighted to speak in support of this motion. I know that the student nurses have been exploited to a large extent during this pandemic. They have had to work long shifts, some up to 13 hours a day, and have been exposed to traumatic scenes in the hospitals, including treating seriously ill patients and comforting the dying and their families. Despite all that, these student nurses...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (20 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: 348. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for PPS numbers by persons (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2569/21]

Covid-19 (Higher Education): Statements (14 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: If the Minister cannot answer all my questions in the time available, he might respond to me in writing. What action will the Minister take to ensure the return of accommodation fees, which were paid in good faith at the start of the academic year, given that because of Covid-19 restrictions, the majority of third level colleges are carrying out lectures online and students are no longer...

Covid-19 (Education): Statements (14 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: I have a lot of questions but I accept that the Minister will not be able to answer all of them now. I ask that she reply in writing to those questions she does not cover. My office has been inundated with calls, messages and emails from leaving certificate 2021 students, as I am sure is true of every Deputy. The main message from the students is that the Department should put a predicted...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (14 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: In 2020, more than 7,000 people either going blind or in pain and in need of an operation availed of the cross-Border scheme. On 31 December, this scheme ended, leaving thousands in the Republic who require urgent surgery in the North stranded. Three cross-Border health initiatives were in place prior to 31 December. Cancer patients travelled from Donegal to Derry. Children requiring...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (13 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: There have been more cases of Covid-19 per million people in Ireland over the past seven days than anywhere else in the world. There is a complete lack of focus on some factors that have not been addressed. Experts, including Professor Anthony Staines, believe the following four factors apply. The Government decided not to test adequately for Covid-19. In fact, Ireland was one of the only...

Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (13 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: It appears to be the consensus among survivors that they needed time and space to digest the findings of the report before any apology should have been given. The leaking of this report has completely undermined survivors. It was a cruel and deeply cynical move. One way or another, the report was leaked. How did it happen? Who leaked it? Who was given a copy? Surely the State could...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: The Irish fishing industry was worth €1.2 billion prior to the Brexit trade deal and created 16,000 jobs scattered around coastal communities. The Irish fishing industry cut 60% of its mackerel in UK waters but the new negotiated deal means we will be reduced to approximately 13%. This deal is completely negative for Ireland. For instance, Belgium and Spain will lose less than 1,000...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Warmer Homes Scheme (13 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: 87. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason the warmer homes scheme application process (details supplied) is taking so long; if more resources will be allocated to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45123/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: 176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) in respect of charges and changes to flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1349/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (13 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: 226. To ask the Minister for Finance if the definitions of art relating to the artists exemption scheme will be reviewed (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45015/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Third Level Costs (13 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: 656. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding refunds for campus accommodation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45117/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Michael Collins: 748. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a series of matters (details supplied) concerning the provision of educational supplies during the last lockdown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1424/21]