Results 1-20 of 380 for long speaker:Michael Collins

Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Michael Collins: .... We are here to shed light on a distressing reality that many survivors of institutional abuse are currently grappling with. These individuals who have already endured so much are now facing long waits, often exceeding a year, to access crucial counselling services. This situation has been exacerbated by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic leading to a significant regression in their...

Support for Carers: Motion [Private Members] (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: ...this service is set to be discontinued in two weeks' time. The discontinuation could lead to potential falls and injuries for those who rely on the service, possibly resulting in hospitalisation, long-term residential care or the need for family members to provide care. This could increase the financial burden on health services and disrupt families. The service's discontinuation is due...

Acknowledgement and Apology to the Families and to the Victims of the Stardust Tragedy: Statements (23 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: ...by the families in their pursuit of truth and justice. Their resilience in the face of adversity is truly commendable. It is important to recognise that the journey to this point has been long and arduous for the victims and their families. It is my sincere hope this acknowledgement brings some measure of solace to those affected by this tragedy. The Stardust fire disaster is one of...

Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: ...existing pension schemes, there may still be gaps in coverage. Some workers, such as those in the gig economy and part-time workers, may not benefit fully. The success of the system hinges on its long-term viability. Adequate funding, efficient management and adaptability to changing demographics are essential. Depending on market performance, the accumulated savings of participants...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: ...the VAT rate to be reduced was launched by businesses throughout west Cork. This campaign, called VAT 9 Now, run by Jamie Budd of Budd's restaurant in Ballydehob, Peter Shanahan of the Fish Basket in Long Strand Beach, Gavin Moore of Monk's Lane, Timoleague, Aisling O'Leary and Forbes Kelly of Revel, Clonakilty and Vic Sprake and Deborah Ní Chaoimhe of Camus Farm outside Clonakilty....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing: Irish Harness Racing Association (17 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: I will certainly give any support I can. The IHRA is pushing at an open door when it comes to a track in west Cork anyway. I would be delighted to help. Why has the granting of a licence taken so long? Does the Minister have the power to grant this licence or is new legislation required?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (9 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: 1569. To ask the Minister for Health the reason pay parity for section 39 employees is taking so long (details supplied). [15122/24]

Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: ...number of asylum seekers. It is totally nuts to think that we can keep bringing people here to Ireland. Reality paints a different picture. Ireland has reached the limit of its capacity. We no longer have enough accommodation for our own citizens, let alone asylum seekers. The blame lies not only with the Government but also with parties like Labour, Sinn Féin and the Social...

General Practice and Local Health Services: Motion (20 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: ..., with recent data revealing that over two thirds, 66%, of rural GPs are currently unable to accept new patients. I will fast-track my contribution because my time is short. I remember not so long ago the position of Dr. Fiona Kelly in Castletownbere. She had to return from holidays because of the lack of a GP and another GP was a day over on his licence, or whatever nonsense was going...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Compliance with the Nitrates Directive and Implications for Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Mar 2024)

Michael Collins: ...that 10,000 tonnes of raw sewage are pumped out into Irish waters every minute. That is coming from towns and villages; it has nothing to do with farmers as such. I attended a meeting not so long ago in Shannonvale in Clonakilty where the issue has been reported on numerous occasions to Uisce Éireann that the stinking substance leeches into the Ardgroom River up to the intake pipe...

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

Michael Collins: .... This spending is significantly lower than the average spend in countries, for example, the UK’s 10%, Norway’s 13.5% and France’s 15%. The current situation, which is characterised by unacceptably long waiting lists for appointments and children being denied essential care, is nothing short of scandalous. The Government is failing to fulfil its own programme for...

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

Michael Collins: ...there, all the money has dried up. They are hoping to have a meeting. Live horse and you will get grass, but that is not going to work for the people of Killybegs, who have been suffering for a long time. The Minister has been there, as was the Tánaiste when he was Taoiseach. What are they all doing? They are only going up the road and have nothing delivered. It is the same pier...

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

Michael Collins: This long-awaited Dáil debate on the fisheries sector has finally arrived, allowing us to shed light on the EU's clandestine actions that undermine the interests of the Irish fishing industry. The man at the helm, our Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, appears to be complicit in these actions, aligning himself with unelected bureaucrats in Brussels rather than standing up...

Reform of the Television Licence Fee Model: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: ...underscores its precarious financial position. This dependence is a stark reminder of the broadcaster’s financial vulnerability and it raises questions about the sustainability of this model in the long term. The Government's lack of decisive action in addressing this issue is a cause for concern. While the Sinn Féin motion to reform the television licence fee model may...

Road Traffic Bill 2024: Second Stage (13 Feb 2024)

Michael Collins: ...on Thursday - I do not know how he knows about it - will be decreased. It is astonishing. He accepted that our roads are in an appalling condition, which they are. I agree with him and have been at him long enough about it. He is on my side now, which is great. I am in the Opposition, which makes it is a bit strange; he is in government but he has not delivered. The bottom line is...

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

Michael Collins: ...from them. Some of these people have made millions of euro from housing refugees. The Government does not give a damn whether these refugees have slate, metal or plastic over their heads as long as we flood Ireland with inward migrants. The Government and most Members of the Opposition in the Dáil will stoop to all levels before they allow democracy, a simple debate and an agreed...

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

Michael Collins: .... It certainly can. There is only one way. As far as I know, there will be a ceasefire for the next few days, which will, thankfully, get hostages out of danger. I hope it will work out to be a long-term ceasefire.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: ...the can down the road in the hope that none of its bad policies would catch it out before leaving office. In the meantime, prices have skyrocketed and we are paying the price for not having a long-term and resilient energy system. The crisis is hitting all of us, in particular hard-working families, directly in the pocket. I understand in recent days a number of reports have been...

Home Care Workers and Home Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2023)

Michael Collins: ...be able to leave, but need help at home that is not available to them. We see situations where they cannot get nursing home beds and community hospital beds. It is impossible for families to get long-term beds for their loved ones. We have to look at the carer's allowance. The carer's allowance is not a living wage. If it was increased to at least €350 a week, it would...

Electricity Costs (Emergency Measures) Domestic Accounts Bill 2023: Second Stage (25 Oct 2023)

Michael Collins: ...done. They are not forgetting the Government anyway because they tell me they are waiting for members of Government parties to come to their doors. They will talk to them if they will be left there long enough to hear what they have to say. It is shocking to listen to families not able to afford to buy food at the end of the week because the electricity bill has to be paid and, if it is...