• Independent Ireland Party TD for Cork South-West
• Entered the Dáil on 27 February 2016 — General election
• Email me whenever Michael Collins speaks (no more than once per day)

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• Subjects (based on headings added by the Dáil record): Abortion Services, Passport Services, Driver Test, International Protection, Forestry Sector

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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Apr 2026)

“In the past month, Ireland has seen the damage we have done to our own economy by not being energy independent. We import fossil fuel and now we know how delicate this is. One major disruption and Ireland goes dry. We all know we must steer away from fossil fuels and towards renewables but the Tánaiste knows for today, tomorrow and far into the future, tractors, lorries and hi-macs...”

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (16 Apr 2026)

“59. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which is it envisaged that the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 will interact with the current National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26708/26]”

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Legislative Measures (16 Apr 2026)

“67. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Critical Infrastructure Bill 2026 and accompanying explanatory memorandum will be presented; and when is it proposed for the Bill to be taken at second stage in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26706/26]”

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• Has spoken in 241 committee discussions and Dáil debates in the last year — well above average among TDs.
• Has received answers to 155 written questions in the last year — below average among TDs.
• People have made 2 comments on this TD's speeches — well above average among TDs.
• This TD's speeches, in the printed record, are readable by an average 14–15 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 43 people are tracking whenever this TD speaks — email me whenever Michael Collins speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "public-private partnership") 1173 times in debates — well above average among TDs.
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