Results 1-8 of 8 for agriculture scheme data speaker:Michael Collins

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Pre-Agriculture and Fisheries Council: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: ...questions. I respect that the Minister is talking about 2024 but I am worried about today for most of those who are finding things difficult. I have a couple of questions. On the EU fuel relief scheme for fishermen, the French and Spanish have taken it up but, while the Irish can take it up, we are refusing to do so. What is the reason for that? I raised this question with the...

Culling the National Herd: Motion [Private Members] (28 Jun 2023)

Michael Collins: I move: That Dáil Éireann: notes that: — farmers are angered by the Government's plans for tougher measures that will drastically reduce emissions in the agricultural sector, leading to downsizing and closure of otherwise viable farms; — Ireland has a proud tradition of clean and green grassland agricultural production, with farms often being managed by the same...

Inshore Fishing: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2023)

Michael Collins: ...hit extremely hard by record high fuel cost increases, while bait prices have also "soared" (mainly due to almost all bait now being imported) as larger whitefish vessels have taken advantage of tie-up schemes; - as a result of the various challenges facing the inshore sector, and the lack of Government support, crewmen are now leaving the sector, with replacement labour proving...

Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Security: Statements (12 May 2022)

Michael Collins: ...are being hit by an array of spiralling input costs which are completely eroding margins that were already through the roof. The Rural Independent Group has been calling on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Government to address this urgent crisis since last summer. However, so far the Minister has completely failed to address this crisis in any proper manner....

Seafood Taskforce Final Report: Statements (9 Dec 2021)

Michael Collins: One of the major recommendations from the task force interim report is that a month-long voluntary temporary cessation scheme would be offered to 220 whitefish vessels impacted by the quota reductions in the period from September to December. Fishermen have been raising their concerns about their industry since long before the Brexit trade deal was signed prior to Christmas 2020. All...

Climate Action Plan 2021: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: ...great from an ideological standpoint but means the burden will be borne primarily by rural residents. The rural-urban divide is perhaps most evident when it comes to public transport. The CSO data indicate that rural-urban public transport use is very unequal. This is due to the lack of public transportation options in rural Ireland. Agriculture should not be carrying a levy to...

Rising Costs and Supply Security for Fuel and Energy: Motion [Private Members] (10 Nov 2021)

Michael Collins: ...(less than in Ireland’s case), the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has dialled back prices to what Spaniards paid in 2018, by cutting taxes and capping costs; and calls on the Government to: — immediately act on the European Commission DIY toolbox aimed at mitigating the impact of higher energy prices, by slashing taxes and offering help to impacted households,...

Financial Resolutions 2018 - Budget Statement 2018 (10 Oct 2017)

Michael Collins: ...in rural crime and theft and left people fearful in their homes. Does the budget provide for the reopening of any of these Garda stations? The decrease by €10 in the threshold for the drugs payment scheme is also welcome as it will help in a small way to alleviate pressure on middle income earners. The increase in the health budget by €685 million is most certainly...