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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (21 May 2024)

Michael Collins: 415. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will address several queries concerning the financial aspects of the community employment scheme (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22958/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (21 May 2024)

Michael Collins: 485. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is the case that when his Department makes an offer to a farmer for TB reactor cattle and the farmer accepts this offer, his Department can refuse to accept the farmers acceptance of the offer made as in the case of a person (details supplied). [22700/24]

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Michael Collins: We do have a very serious health crisis. It is a poison chalice to take on any Ministry relating to health. No one could stand up on the other side of the House and say that things are going well, because they are not. It is a disaster in every aspect of healthcare. I call on the Minister of State to intervene in the case of some 13 service users in Carrigbeg, Bandon, County Cork,...

Road Safety and Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (15 May 2024)

Michael Collins: When it comes to roads and road funding, I could say quite a lot. I would need four or five hours rather than four minutes. I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, but the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, and the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, should be here. It is a pity they are not because the Minister has a lot of questions to answer regarding lack of...

Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion [Private Members] (14 May 2024)

Michael Collins: We welcome and support this motion, which acknowledges the work done by the sub-committee of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Dublin and Monaghan Bombings and the three related Barron reports. This recognition of past efforts sets a precedent for continued investigation and resolution. We...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Michael Collins: Horticulture is a vital industry and one with great potential. We import 90%-plus of the fruit and vegetables we consume in Ireland. In west Cork, we have a thriving organic sustainable food industry from dairy to vegetable and soft fruit growers. The industry depends on an educated workforce from further education, levels 4 to 6, and higher education, levels 7, 8 and above. It has come...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (14 May 2024)

Michael Collins: 569. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons diagnosed with life-term illnesses who have already been approved for a medical card are required to go to their local GP and hospital consultants for medical reports, which will not have a changed outcome on them, then go to their local pharmacy and ask for the cost of high-tech medicines and regular daily prescribed medicines to put in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 May 2024)

Michael Collins: 558. To ask the Minister for Health based on the fact that melatonin and circadin tablets which are used in the treatment of insomnia are ineffective in many patients, and that GPs are prescribing slenyto more frequently for these patients with a very high success rate; when will this drug be put on the discretionary hardship scheme. [20431/24]

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Michael Collins: Then why do we need to change? They are not doing anything wrong. There is an old saying in Ireland, "If it ain’t broke, don't fix it". The Minister of State is saying he is going to allow these organisations to function in the very same way. Will there be absolutely no difference for any lotto that is being done by a local community, voluntary or sporting organisation? Can the...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Michael Collins: I would like the Minister of State to address that question because this is a very serious matter. If there is going to be any change, that means it is not staying the same. These organisations are totally and utterly dependent on such fundraising. Deputy McGrath mentioned those involved in horse racing and greyhound racing. They have their concerns too. I listen and speak to them quite...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 May 2024)

Michael Collins: We spoke about gambling regulation under the previous Government. I thought the regulation that was brought in was strong. There was a lot of talk about advertising, non-advertising and so on. People enjoy a little bit of the flutter. I am one of those who does not gamble at all. It is very rare if I ever do. I buy local lotto tickets to support local communities. I do many clinics in...

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

Michael Collins: With the Chair's indulgence, I welcome my sister Kay Lynch from Bantry and Geraldine O'Donovan from Ovens to the Gallery today. 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...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (1 May 2024)

Michael Collins: People all over Cork county and city are incensed at the paltry amount in roads funding given to Cork each year. While canvassing in Baltimore, Kealkill, Kinsale, Drimoleague and Macroom last week, the thing on the top of everyone lips is the condition of our roads. The independent AIRO report drawn up by Cork County Council proves the Government’s underspend has gone unnoticed...

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...

Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Given the fuel taxes being considered at this time, the Government should be facing an amazing crisis because it has no understanding of the difficulties in which people find themselves in this country at the moment. The Government is quite smug about it and quite happy. The Green Party is wagging the tail and the Government is running along with it. The price of a barrel of fuel is at its...

Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Agriculture is a bit like fisheries in that it has been thrown to the dogs by previous governments and by this Government in particular. I spent several hours canvassing in Macroom mart last Saturday. I met many farmers who are furious about how the Government has acted. They are absolutely livid. When Deputy Tóibín spoke about a Dublin-oriented Government, they were nodding in...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: For those who died in the Stardust disaster and their families, yesterday's apology was welcome but was 43 years too late. I ask the Taoiseach and his Government to think of the 50 people who died so horrifically on Whiddy Island on 18 January 1979. Forty-five years, three months and 14 days ago, these victims went to work at the offshore jetty off Whiddy Island in Bantry Bay where they...

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

Michael Collins: I congratulate the Minister of State in her new role, and I thank the Regional Group for tabling this important motion. Every time we have spoken about the carers of this country I have called for the carer's allowance means test to be abolished. It is time the Minister set this in motion. Carers are doing the work, so pay them. That is the simple answer. Also, the reablement...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: I welcome the witnesses. Based on the information that has been provided, we have spoken to some of the hauliers that are concerned. We have asked them for a report on what is happening and what their concerns and issues are. There was an inspection last week on 17 April 2024 in Cherbourg and it must be pointed out that no animal welfare issues arose during this inspection. These hauliers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (Resumed) (24 Apr 2024)

Michael Collins: Ms Meaney stated earlier on that the Department is talking to everybody. If it is talking to everybody, surely the hauliers are part of it. If they are part of that, how is it that they will be put out of business? If they are put out of business, that is the end, or is that the plan? If the Department is talking to everybody, surely the RSA and everybody are involved in this discussion....