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Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: The Labour Party took women's pensions away from them.

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: They were never worried about the rights of the Irish.

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: A disgrace to the name of-----

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Labour are finished in this House. They are finished in Irish politics. They are history.

Immigration: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: It is disappointing that such an important matter has been refused a proper debate in this Dáil until now. Inward migration has been left run out of control. In a recent Red C poll that was made very clear when more than 70% of people said we have done enough. However, this Government has ignored all concerns and rolled on as if the people of Ireland should not be listened to. We all...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

Michael Collins: Garda morale is at an all-time low. There is no Garda leadership in this country. Garda stations have been closed. Crime is on the rise in our cities and in the countryside and people are feeling in danger. This was the case well before the outbreak of this recent mindless crime in Dublin, when our capital city was in grave danger. I saw this situation for myself. There were shocking...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (30 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: 148. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there is a viable method to establish a same-day passport service in Cork county/city, mirroring the existing service accessibility found in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50454/23]

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: Ongoing financial support from the State through the horse and greyhound racing fund is pivotal to the viability of both industries, which, combined, have an economic impact of nearly €2.5 billion and benefit 40,000 people through direct and indirect employment. The legacy of horse and greyhound racing is deeply rooted in the Irish cultural fabric. Ireland is renowned globally for...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: During last week's flying visit to Ireland, the EU environmental Commissioner ruled out any movement on nitrates reduction in this country. This was astonishing given that in my constituency, the leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil came to west Cork to meet farmers who had ticked all the boxes environmentally, thereby leaving them with hope of some movement. These farmers and others...

Capital Supply Service and Purpose Report Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: First, I thank Deputy Shanahan and the Regional Independent Group for championing this Bill, which aims to enhance transparency in capital spending. The Bill requires all Ministers to submit detailed annual reports and capital allocations covering projects exceeding €500,000 from four years prior. This timeframe avoids interference with procurement and commercial agreements. What...

Neutrality: Motion [Private Members] (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: Almost every week here in the Dáil, a question over our neutrality is raised. It seems the Irish Government, including both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, are eating away at our neutrality, for whatever reason, I do not know. Our Defence Forces have been under-resourced for decades, leaving this country wide open to attack if we in any way play around with our neutrality, which has...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: My thoughts and prayers, like others, are with all who were hurt last Thursday. There has been many commentaries as to who carried out the scandalous carry-on last Thursday night. Some Labour Party TDs, who dream that they know it all, have been inciting all sorts of people inside here in the Dáil. This surely needs controlling and will be dealt with by us. Everyone knows, however,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools of Music (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: 292. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a series of data (details supplied) will be provided in relation to the Cork ETB School of Music, showing the situation before and after Covid lockdowns in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52528/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: 643. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated number of relevant healthcare premises as defined in the Safe Access Zones Bill 2023 which will be designated as safe access zones upon the enactment of the legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52472/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: 644. To ask the Minister for Health the total expenditure spent on the legislative review process of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; the amount spent on contracts, research expenses, reimbursements and all other possible categories from 2021 to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52475/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (28 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: 645. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of contracts for the provision of termination of pregnancy services issued in each of the years from 2019 to date in 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52476/23]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: I will try anyway. I will start by wishing the Minister the very best on the birth of her grandchild. What a joyous occasion it must be for her. It is a bit unfortunate that she is here with us today but we will try and speed this up. I offer great congratulations to the Minister and her family. It is a beautiful thing to hear a child crying inside here, as we did a moment ago. It is a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: The lowering of the nitrates derogation from 250 kg N/ha to 220 kg N/ha will have devastating consequences for clean Irish agriculture. Farmers throughout the country have spent tens of thousands to bring their farms up to environmental standards, with very few of them now falling behind. Despite the huffing and puffing, it looks like the Government has thrown in the towel on fighting to...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: I was delighted to hear, a little while ago, that nine-year-old Emily Hand is now on a list of hostages to be released. Please God, that is followed through for her family and the people who have been extremely stressed about her well-being. Let us not forget that if we had expelled ambassadors and gone ahead with the drama that Members were calling for in the Dáil last week, this...

Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: I and my colleagues in the Rural Independent Group condemn all war and violence. We also condemn the killing of innocent people in this war but we do so by condemning both sides and not turning a blind eye to what happened on 7 October, when women were raped by Hamas terrorists, others were killed and children were killed. Over 200 hostages were taken into Gaza by Hamas and up to 1,200...