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Housing Targets and Regulations: Motion [Private Members] (6 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: Ireland is in the midst of a severe housing crisis, with the political establishment seemingly incapable of delivering on housing need. The homeless population now exceeds 13,000 and is growing rapidly, yet nothing substantial is being done to reduce the number. The Government's flagship strategy, Housing for All, has goals that include increasing housing affordability and reducing...

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: As we stand on the precipice of this Friday's vote, Ireland's fate hangs in the balance with a pivotal referendum that could redefine the very fabric of our society. It centres around replacing Article 41.2 of the Constitution with Article 42B. This proposed article recognises that care provided by family members to one another forms a bedrock upon which our common good rests. It...

International Women's Day: Statements (5 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: International Women's Day, celebrated annually on 8 March, serves as a powerful reminder of the strides women have made in various fields, be it politics, science, arts or social justice. It is a day to honour the trailblazers who shattered glass ceilings, the activists who fought for equality, and the everyday heroes who uplift their communities. Yet, against this backdrop, the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Fuels (5 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reversal of his decision to end the motor fuel subsidy shortly in view of cost of living increases and the potential for fuel tourism (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10332/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (5 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: 714. To ask the Minister for Health the number of meetings he has held or attended which discussed termination of pregnancy, and to provide details on same, from 2023 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10327/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (5 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: 715. To ask the Minister for Health the number of healthcare professionals who have exercised conscientious objection with regard the provision of terminations of pregnancy at the end of each year from 2019 to 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10328/24]

RTÉ: Statements (28 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: There are two sides to this story, which I will tell the Minister. We are aware of the debacle and the scandals going on with RTÉ. To be honest I do not know where it is going. As far as the public is concerned it is going nowhere. The public have lost complete confidence. I will take you all back a little bit to 1970, when a transmitter and antenna on a wooden pole was erected...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (28 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: The cost-of-living increases have pushed many families to the edge every week. VAT on hospitality has had a shockingly negative impact on businesses, with cafes, pubs and restaurants closing one by one, as our Government stands idly by, not even providing a sympathetic ear. On 31 March, the excise duty on fuel is going to jump the price of fuel up. For the working father and mother or...

Protection of Employees (Trade Union Subscriptions) Bill 2024: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: The proposed Bill will impose an administrative burden on employers, including those running small businesses. They will need to manage the deduction and remittance of trade union subscriptions, maintain open lines of communication with employees in trade unions or potentially face legal consequences. Not only will this increase the cost of doing business here, it will also push up the cost...

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: The country is grappling with a deepening mental health crisis and it is children who are bearing the brunt. The Government, despite its many promises, is failing on all fronts to provide the necessary mental health support to young people. The coalition has been a saga of unfulfilled promises when it comes to child mental health services. The Children’s Rights Alliance’s...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: First and foremost, let me be unequivocal. Any deliberate arson attack on property is condemnable, regardless of the rationale behind such acts. They are criminal and should be dealt with swiftly by the State's law enforcement authority, An Garda Síochána. The risk of someone being killed or injured in an arson attack is real and the act of burning buildings is deeply wrong and...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Information and Communications Technology (27 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: 52. To ask the Taoiseach if the electronic Irish Statute Book (eISB) website uses a third-party assistive technology software tool (details supplied), and when an issue will be rectified. [8436/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: 54. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her current policy regarding the carer’s allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8086/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (20 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: 362. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if persons over the age of 70 years who are capable and willing to work could be eligible for additional the State pension benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8087/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: 563. To ask the Minister for Health whether a candidate’s desire to exercise their conscientious objection with regard to the non-performance of terminations of pregnancy would disadvantage them in the hiring or promotions process within the Health Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7664/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (20 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: 564. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the roll-out of abortion provision in the eight remaining hospitals that he said would be performing abortions by early 2024; the number of people appointed to positions to ensure abortion provision could begin in these hospitals; the various positions people were appointed to, including obstetricians, nursing staff et cetera; the cost of these...

Sustainable Fisheries Sector and Coastal Communities: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: Is the Minister saying there is absolutely going to be no deal with Iceland, end of story? That is all I am asking. Is the answer "Yes" or "No"? It is a simple answer. It should not be a complicated answer that goes on for another minute while I am losing valuable time.

Sustainable Fisheries Sector and Coastal Communities: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: It is a "Yes" or a "No".

Sustainable Fisheries Sector and Coastal Communities: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: Iceland is not in Europe.

Sustainable Fisheries Sector and Coastal Communities: Statements, Questions and Answers (15 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: There is a veto.