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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: I thank the Minister of State. I have just one other question. There is a new body out there this past two years, Social Economic Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland, SEEFA. They are very interested in sitting around the table and trying to iron out some difficulties that are out there. Will both of the Minister and the Minister of State meet with them? Are they intending to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ireland's Forestry Programme and Strategy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and their officials for coming before the committee. To clarify, I do not have forestry and I do not derive any income from forestry. I have great respect for those who are in forestry. They are going through a very difficult time, which is acknowledged by the Minister, the Minister of State and the Department. We have public meetings because of...

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: The early childcare providers have delivered for this country but shamefully, the Minister has turned his back on them. He has shamefully rattled out figures time and time again but has never broken these down. These providers have asked him for a complete breakdown of them. Those who came up here and had to go on strike for three days outside the Dáil have to listen to the Minister...

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: The utter lack of accessible public transport in rural areas and this outdated system have left countless students stranded without reliable transportation to their schools. It is an absolute disgrace. The Government has the audacity to preach about reducing car journeys for the sake of our environment, but the absence of adequate public and school bus transport is a glaring contradiction...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (3 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: 653. To ask the Minister for Health whether the Government has commissioned any opinion polling related to any aspects of abortion provision since 2019 and to date in 2023; and if so, what questions were asked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42525/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Driver Test (3 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: 658. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42631/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (3 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: 659. To ask the Minister for Health to provide the number of calls logged to MyOptions annually from 2019 and to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42631/23]

Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: In our deliberations on the Bill’s provisions, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding Ireland’s energy security, a non-negotiable asset that cannot be jeopardised by political hesitation or short-term thinking. Ensuring the future energy needs of our nation is a collective duty that begins with unwavering support for vital initiatives like the Shannon LNG...

Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: I will be agreeing with this motion because I have seen what the lifting of the eviction ban has done. It has added to more difficulties for people who are seeking a home. They are being evicted from their homes and have no rights. I attend an average of ten clinics a week and once a month I might do another 15 or 20 in small rural communities. Every Saturday, I hold a clinic at 9.30 a.m....

Children's Health Ireland - Patient safety concerns and reviews in paediatric orthopaedic surgical services: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: I am delighted the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, is here before us today because this is a hugely serious issue. I recently received a heartfelt email from one of my constituents, a concerned mother whose child is a patient at Temple Street hospital. In her message, she expressed profound anxiety regarding her child's well-being. She conveyed her utmost appreciation for the surgeon who...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: Out of touch.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: Today, thousands of early childcare providers have converged on our capital for a decent, peaceful protest outside the Dáil. For three days their services will be closed in a desperate effort to wake a sleeping Minister and a very much sound-asleep Government on this issue. Is the Taoiseach aware that 97 services have closed this year so far? Is he aware that many more are on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Infrastructure (26 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: 120. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when an address (details supplied) will have fibre broadband; the reason that they are being told the year 2027 is when they will receive it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41657/23]

Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: The Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) (Cap on Market Revenues) Bill 2023 is about putting limits on how much money electricity producers can make, as required by a European Union rule from October 2022. This limit will affect certain types of electricity production and will cover the period from December 2022 until June 2023. People are concerned because it took our Government...

Mortgage Interest Relief: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: I am sharing time with my colleagues. Imagine someone who has just stepped onto the property ladder, finally owning a place to call home. Now picture this newfound security suddenly shaken by something the person has never faced before, namely, rising mortgage interest rates. For many in Ireland, this is a reality check they have never seen coming. It is causing many sleepless nights and...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: I appreciate the opportunity to speak about the position of mayor of Limerick city and county and I acknowledge my learned colleague Deputy O'Donoghue, whose area we are talking about. I have serious reservations as to the costing of the mayor for the county. From where will the money come? Will the Government put up its hands and say it will fully fund the mayor for the five years of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: I echo what the Senator has said. I welcome all the witnesses. I admire each group and what they have done for this country and the opportunities they have given young people and people throughout Ireland. I will keep my questions brief because I am speaking in the Dáil. Will Ms Kavanagh outline Dressage Ireland’s experience of financial transparency and accountability in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: Does Dressage Ireland get any funding directly from Horse Sport Ireland?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges facing the Horse Sport Industry: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Collins: Does Ms Kavanagh think it should?

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