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European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2024)

Michael Collins: I thank the Minister of State for being here. It is very disappointing, however, that a senior Minister is not present to discuss this issue. I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, but surely an issue as important as this deserves having a senior Minister before us. When it comes to this issue of an asylum pact, it is a deal done by a dirty Government and it will not be forgotten...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: ...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...

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

Michael Collins: ...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 know now that recent statements by the Taoiseach that we should slow the flow have come too late. The massive majority know that the slowing of the flow should have started last year. The Government has made...

Motor Insurance Costs: Motion (16 Feb 2017)

Michael Collins: ...they are pursued and tackled more aggressively by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and insurance companies. As the report recommends, we need to examine the issue of returning immigrants accessing motor insurance and ensure that they are not priced out of the market. The Government needs to review and implement the recommendations of the report as a matter of urgency...