Michael Collins

A reduction in excise duty would be the fairest and most effective way to support all pubs and the VFI is proposing a rebate scheme on the excise paid on draught beer/cider.::There has been a 20% drop in licensed taxi drivers over the past 13 years which severely impacts pubs;…

To highlight the challenges faced by Local Area Hackney drivers in delivering transport services to rural communities, and to secure meetings aimed at identifying practical solutions to support drivers and address these issues.

Highlighting the exposure of the drinks sector to US tariffs and the need for govt actions to support the sector including a pause in proposals re labelling.

Seeking support for Fórsa's campaign seeking public sector pension status for school secretaries and caretakers.

To extend the invite to these TD's to visit CoAction summer camps meet with the adults and families we support.::Discussion with Christopher O Sullivan during this visit to discuss Pay Parity - Section 38 v section 39.

To elicit answers from the Health Minister on areas related to abortion policy

To inform Oireachtas members who were interested in speaking on this issue

To advocate for progress on transport infrastructure projects underway in the Cork region and critical to the region's economic development, including the R624 and N25.

To underline the importance of enhanced Garda resources for Cork to keep pace with population growth and ensure safety in the city and county.

To advance progress on the development of Cork as a national hub for renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, with a view to contributing to the achievement of Ireland's overall climate targets.

To advocate for changes to housing policy to ensure sufficient supply in the Cork region, including measures to repurpose existing buildings to support additional housing supply, as well as support for areas with considerable housing development potential such as the Cork…

To ensure opportunities arising from Ireland's presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026 are realised fully, including opportunities for the inclusion of regions in the programme of events and priorities for the presidency.

To advocate for the importance of supports for economic development in the Cork region, including securing additional sites for development to facilitate inward investment.

To emphasise the importance of progress on critical infrastructure to support tourism in Cork, including advancing the development of events and festivals.

To advocate for budgetary supports for sectors such as hospitality, including potential VAT changes, in order to support the competitiveness of such sectors.