Michael Collins

Independent Ireland · Cork South-West

Activity on Transport — 87 events (16 lobbying · 69 questions · 6 votes) full profile →

• 2026-04-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the current NCT expiry rules whereby vehicles tested after their due date automatically revert to the original anniversary date, resulting in a shortened certificate even where a vehicle has been genuinely off the road, untaxed and unused for a prolonged period; if he will consider introducing a statutory off road declaration system similar to the UK's SORN so that vehicle owners are not penalised for keeping a vehicle off the road; if he will examine the modernisation of compliance and enforcement systems by replacing paper tax, insurance and NCT discs with a fully digital, real time verification system; and if he will undertake a review of NCT validity rules to ensure that NCT certificates reflect the actual date of test rather than an arbitrary anniversary date, in order that responsible motorists and purchasers of second-hand vehicles are not unfairly disadvantaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23604/26]
• 2026-02-04
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether, prior to the State's purchase of a property (details supplied) a formal value-for-money assessment was undertaken; whether that assessment distinguished between the capital cost of the building and the ongoing operational costs associated with its use, including catering, security, staffing, transport and facilities management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7892/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department recognises that members of the Irish Coast Guard, including volunteers in coastal units, may now join a union (details supplied) and seek representation through that union; when this was formally acknowledged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6421/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if officials in his Department have engaged, or plan to engage, with a union (details supplied) regarding matters raised by Irish Coast Guard members who have recently joined the union; if so, the timeline for such engagement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6422/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the way his Department plans to ensure that Irish Coast Guard volunteers who have joined a recognised trade union can avail of independent representation in HR, welfare and disciplinary processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6423/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he acknowledges the long standing HR difficulties reported by volunteers within Irish Coast Guard coastal units; the steps being taken to address these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6424/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department recognises that Irish Coast Guard volunteers are considered workers under health and safety and workplace policy frameworks while on duty, training, or active service; the way in which this status will interact with their access to union representation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6425/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department plans to establish a formal framework for engagement with representative bodies and recognised unions representing members of Irish Coast Guard coastal units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6426/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has assessed the potential positive impact of union representation on retention, morale, and operational stability within Irish Coast Guard units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6427/26]
• 2026-01-27
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he has received requests from organisations (details supplied) for meetings regarding the representation of Coast Guard volunteers; if so, the status of these requests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6428/26]
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport

  • The taxi supply shortage in Ireland and the need to increase licensed taxi driver and vehicle supply to support the urban, rural and night-time economies.
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  Rehab Group Public Expenditure and Reform

  • Rehab's Pre Budget Submission
• 2026-01-21
  LOBBY
  mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport

  • Conducted outreach to share Freenow by Lyft’s report on the opportunities and risks facing Ireland’s taxi sector. Issued invitations to Oireachtas members to attend a formal briefing in Leinster House on the report’s findings and held individual meetings to discuss the report and its policy implications.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Rockwood Consulting ULC 2 returns Transport

  • Requested DPO to advocate for the inclusion of commercial bus operators in the under 9s fare reduction scheme
  • Briefed DPOs on CTTC Budget 2026 objectives
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Fórsa trade union Transport

  • In it's presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Fórsa raised the issue of the factoring of working hours for crews, particularly winchmen and winch operators, in the search and rescue service operated at Shannon and Weston Airport.
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  EasyGo Charging Limited Transport

  • Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
• 2026-01-20
  LOBBY
  Hanover Media Strategy Limited Transport

  • Greening Corporate Fleets
• 2026-01-17
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Suckler Cow and Beef
• 2026-01-16
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Finance

  • Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
• 2026-01-12
  LOBBY
  Climate and Health Alliance Transport

  • Active Travel and Greenways
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason the National Transport Authority (NTA) has suspended part of the bus service on the Westport–Louisburgh–Killeen–Killadoon route; the reason the request from local representatives to reinstate the Killeen–Killadoon section has been refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69937/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the measures that will be taken to address underserved by public transport including the provision of a Local Link service in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69939/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to consider extending the ANSEO rural link pilot scheme, currently operating in Achill, to the Louisburgh–Killeen–Drummin–Roonagh Harbour hinterland, given its potential to provide a sustainable and climate-friendly transport solution for these communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69941/25]
• 2025-12-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the way in which rural transport policy will be aligned with Ireland’s climate action targets, particularly in areas where the absence of public transport forces reliance on private cars (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69943/25]
• 2025-09-24
  PQ
  Asked Justice

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if his Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of the use on local services including schools, healthcare, and transport of a facility (details supplied); and if he will provide copies of the assessments. [50557/25]
• 2025-09-19
  LOBBY
  mytaxi network Ireland (trading as FREE NOW) Transport

  • Correspondence regarding the delivery of Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) services in rural Ireland and the expansion of the Local Area Hackney licence to enhance local transport options.
• 2025-09-16
  LOBBY
  Cork Chamber Transport

  • Cork Chamber Delegation to Leinster House
• 2025-08-27
  LOBBY
  EasyGo Charging Limited Transport

  • Policy relating to actions needed to Decarbonise Transport
• 2025-06-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the status of several driving test applications (details supplied); when these people will receive a date to sit their tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29577/25]
• 2025-05-20
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications in the preparation of the forthcoming renewable heat obligation, if he has considered the creation of a separate scheme for liquid fuels which could be combined with highly successful renewable transport fuel obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25389/25]
• 2025-05-18
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA EU Affairs

  • Mercosur
• 2025-04-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if an exception to the price increase by the NTA will be made for rural taxis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17733/25]
• 2025-03-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied). [9229/25]
• 2025-02-26
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a bus service in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8212/25]
• 2025-02-25
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport when a person (details supplied) will receive a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8142/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if an application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6065/25]
• 2025-02-18
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting since November 2024 for a retest; if he will expedite a test for the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6152/25]
• 2025-02-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to expedite a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3800/25]
• 2025-02-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport when a repeat driving test will be arranged for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2741/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason CIÉ pensioners who are members of the 1951 scheme received no increase in their pension since 2008 (details supplied). [46699/24]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1076/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1107/25]
• 2025-01-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if a driving retest for a person (details supplied) who has been waiting 14 weeks for a driving test, will be expedited, as the person is a trainee teacher and needs their car to commence placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1538/25]
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA Agriculture

  • Suckler Cow & Beef
• 2025-01-20
  LOBBY
  Shannon Group plc Transport

  • Discussion on current National Aviation Policy
• 2024-07-11
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if there will be extra funding for school transport for the 2024-25 school year. [30880/24]
• 2024-04-23
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driving test appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17747/24]
• 2023-11-14
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that a person (details supplied) receives a date for their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49515/23]
• 2023-05-23
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will resolve a school transport issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24943/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on Leap card incentives (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11043/23]
• 2023-03-07
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter in relation to incentivising the private bus sector to involve itself in taking up potential routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11531/23]
• 2023-02-28
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if regional flights between Cork and Bristol will be reinstated (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10199/23]
• 2023-02-21
  PQ
  Asked Environment

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the total carbon footprint of the mining, transport and burning of Columbian coal, versus the total carbon footprint of indigenous natural gas and Corrib gas for the generation of a similar quantity of electricity on a per annum basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8787/23]
• 2023-01-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the status of an NCT for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2739/23]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if assistance will be provided in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); if a driving test will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60427/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if advice or assistance will be provided in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60855/22]
• 2022-12-06
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60922/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons waiting for a driving test in the test centre in Skibbereen, County Cork; the average length of waiting time for a test by month from January to date in November 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59108/22]
• 2022-11-29
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if the RSA can guarantee a full five-day testing service in Skibbereen, County Cork; the reason that a resident tester has not been put in place despite a recruitment drive and the fact that more than 40 are employed in the country; the reason that instructors are informed third hand even though they pay an affiliation fee to the RSA every second year (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59179/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the number of new routes that have been connected in south-west County Cork since Connecting Ireland was first announced; and the location of these routes. [46555/22]
• 2022-09-22
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if her Department has been in contact with the Department of Transport in regard to school bus transport; and if so, if a decision has been made to put on additional capacity to ensure that all children who require a seat on a bus will get one. [46556/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driver licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37788/22]
• 2022-07-12
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education the reason that the 20% discount for transport has not been passed on to the children and students using the school transport system given the cost of living; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37018/22]
• 2022-07-05
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport to address matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36029/22]
• 2021-11-11
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the cost of €35 for a person who applies for a disability parking permit; his plans to eliminate this charge; if there is some way a person can be exempt from this charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55348/21]
• 2021-11-04
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will increase funding for roads in west County Cork in 2022 to bring the area in line with other counties that have received funding ahead of the county for many years (details supplied). [45919/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a series of matters (details supplied) regarding road infrastructure in west Cork. [44395/21]
• 2021-09-16
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the lack of driving test capacity particularly for young persons (details supplied). [44396/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if the theory test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37607/21]
• 2021-07-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if the theory test for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37625/21]
• 2021-06-22
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport when Cork County Council will receive €750 million in funding given the findings of major underfunding for the county and in view of the fact that roads in the county are 52-years behind the standards of other counties (details supplied). [33144/21]
• 2021-03-24
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if capital funding has been set aside in budget 2021 for road projects (details supplied) in County Cork. [39488/20]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter regarding driver testing (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6476/21]
• 2021-02-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding the RSA website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6497/21]
• 2021-01-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter (details supplied) in respect of charges and changes to flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1349/21]
• 2020-11-10
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if a series of matters in relation to speed limits on the N71 (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35384/20]
• 2020-11-03
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding an R plate for drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33210/20]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the possibility of increasing air travel services between Cork Airport and Germany will be examined in view of the fact no routes exist (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41233/19]
• 2019-10-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme factors will be reinstated as per the commitment given in Dáil Éireann on 6 December 2017 that there would be agreement of the active membership in advance of changes to the discount factors in future (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41234/19]
• 2019-06-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a matter relating to an abandoned trawler at a location (details supplied) will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24662/19]
• 2019-04-18
  VOTE
  Public Transport · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted against the motion the motion motion failed · 36–77
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 44–69
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 50–64
• 2018-04-17
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the second round of Fáilte Ireland grants will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16047/18]
• 2017-10-24
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to review the remote area grant for school children living in remote areas of the country in order to increase the payment rates and bring them in line with transport costs (details supplied). [44652/17]
• 2017-05-18
  VOTE
  Dublin Transport · 3 divisions

  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 10–99
  • ✗ voted to reject an amendment to the bill motion failed · 40–93
  • ✓ voted to add an amendment to the bill motion failed · 49–87
• 2017-05-09
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the projects that will be funded from the €3.6 billion earmarked for public transport in the Exchequer capital transport envelope 2016-2021; and the amount that will be used to enhance public transport outside County Dublin and specifically in Cork city and county. [21677/17]
• 2017-01-17
  PQ
  Asked Education

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will put funding in place for a morning ferry to transport school children from Sherkin Island to Baltimore (details supplied). [41419/16]
• 2016-10-13
  PQ
  Asked Transport

  Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the planned all-Ireland national indoor cycling velodrome construction will commence at the National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin. [30154/16]