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@MichaelC_IND_TD

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I'm an Independent TD working in the Dáil and fighting for our basic rights as humans. Member of Joint Committee for Agriculture and Marine and a dad of 3

schull Co Cork, Ireland
Joined May 2016
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Michael Collins TD
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Two sides of the same mouth or whichever way the wind blows
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Ben Scallan 🇮🇪
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In September 2014, referring to immigration, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said "we do not have limitless resources," and that "we simply cannot" expect to "provide for the vast number of economic migrants who seek a better life." "It would be wrong for us to pretend otherwise," he added.
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This so called political party called the greens will have to go
@_mullally_el_
Elaine Mullally ☘️
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Ireland doesn’t even feature, yet our little country is being destroyed by the ridiculous restrictions and taxes @greenparty_ie make it make sense ?
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@veras1 #talktovera I asked the minister for health this morning to please set up a meeting with you @DonnellyStephen time to talk to Vera
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Michael Collins TD
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MEDICINAL CANNABIS PROGRAM (For Ava) 💉🧸 Vera Twomey @veras1
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@DonnellyStephen #talktovera surely it’s time to talk to vera and get this once and for all SORTED @veras1
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Michael Collins TD
6 months
I’d say u hit the nail on the head there Ben
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Ben Scallan 🇮🇪
6 months
Nutshell synopsis of Ireland's #Referendum2024 from what I can tell: - In the past year or so the Irish government came under intense pressure from the public over a variety of controversial issues, such as their liberal immigration policies and highly contentious hate speech
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Michael Collins TD
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Well done @michael McDowell , you have done Ireland proud
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Michael McDowell
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Happy Mothers Day #Referendum2024
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At the count center in the RDS with @Niall_Boylan looking forward to a positive outcome
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Our prayers are with army chaplain Father Paul Murphy who was the victim of a knife attack last night at Renmore Barracks in Galway. We wish him a speedy recovery and call for the perpetrator to be punished to the full extent of the law. @independent_ire
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Michael Collins TD
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So proud to have @Niall_Boylan run for Europe for @independent_ire the support for him and Karen is wonderful, what a day , not to be forgotten
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Vote 1 @EddiePunch for Europe, A Real Voice for the people of Ireland in Europe
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
Terrible shocking situation going on here
@PaulOSu58194456
Paul O’Sullivan
3 years
Shattered after hard day at southdoc,no admissions possible to bantry hospital, patients no option but to come to OOH GP, have had to send onwards several patients to CUH with 1.5Hr+ drive in hope be admitted via ED,including patient with ?CVA,it’s not good enough.
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
Antic catholic government #penaltimesreturntoireland
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Catholic Arena
3 years
In a shocking display tonight, Fianna Fail's Anne Rabbitte dismissively told Catholics to 'watch Mass online!' Ms. Rabbitte wore no mask as she made the insulting remarks.
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@annetted1234 The truth is painful to hear well done @CorksRedFM
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Michael Collins TD
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The Irish flag flies high today on our fishing fleetOur Irish government have sold out the industry @SouthernStarIRL @SkipperEditor @corkbeo @MarineTimesNews @anewshack @C103Cork
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Michael Collins TD
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Independent Ireland seeks to join Government and implement its policies on #immigration , #healthcare , and #Cost -of-Living, but won’t sell its soul to do so, said Party Leader TD Michael Collins in an interview with @RTERadio1 .
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Michael Collins TD
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Tonight I spoke of my SUPPORT to the motion on strict regulation on movement. Tonight 14 Spanish Trucks are in Dinish Island Castletownbere where many worried people are concerned as to the HEALTH CHECKS of these people coming in as we would in theirs
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Independent Ireland policies are under final review , will be released next week #IndependentIrelandParty @independent_ire
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Michael Collins TD
5 years
Today I attended a discussion with a Cancer survivor on the difficulties on getting a Medical Card for Cancer patients. #Cancer #CancerAwareness #medicalcard
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Michael Collins TD
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New Rural and Urban Party
@irishexaminer
Irish Examiner
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New rural party expects more TDs to join soon
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Michael Collins TD
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Tonight on behalf of the rural independent group i spoke about the lack of respect shown to the family of shane o farrell by this government and their fight for justice #justice #respect #shaneofarrell #government
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Michael Collins TD
10 months
Goodbye to a legend may you be singing in heaven tonight Shane
@rtenews
RTÉ News
10 months
A rousing performance of 'Fairytale of New York' was given by Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill at the funeral of Shane MacGowan in Nenagh, Co Tipperary. The performance was greeted by cheers inside and outside the church |
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Stunning new service starts 6.15 from Skibbereen to Cork 3 times daily tomorrow morning and have succeeded in being awarded the service from Bantry to Cork in the days ahead. Delighted to meet up with Damien @Wcorkconnect
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Michael Collins TD
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Very proud to have Ken on our team, knows exactly what’s going on on the ground
@PeterPaulGuy
Paul
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🇮🇪🚨 Excellent interview by Cork City Cllr. Ken O'Flynn on the nonsensical lunacy of the Irish governments current open-borders and illegal migration policy Well worth a watch 👇 #IrelandisFull
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@DonnellyStephen if this was Dublin it wouldn’t happen West Cork needs Bantry General Hospital @BSswhg @anewshack @laucullen1
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Paul O’Sullivan
3 years
Absolutely gobsmacked, West cork population abandoned as bantry hospital medical department i remains closed until September and told to go to southdoc or cuh ,gp can not do on what a hospital does , and we feel abandoned , patients are going to come to harm ,We can’t carry on!!
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Michael Collins TD
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Its a disgrace the stunt this government pulled today in supporting the mother and baby motion but will not implement the extention of time for the victims which was the main part of the motion. Do they think the irish people are fools #motherandbabyhomesreport
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Michael Collins TD
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Mother and baby motion this morning
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Happy birthday Ava 🎉🎉🎂🎂🎈🎈
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
Great news at last well done #talktovera
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vera twomey
3 years
Really happy that @DonnellyStephen @MichealMartinTD has contacted via email to advise they will look into the funding/refunding surrounding Bedrocan it's a start so thank you everyone for your support for the existing and future med can patients x v
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
Best of luck Ave , @veras1
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vera twomey
3 years
Please think of Aves today we are finally going back to school I'm so excited for her but still so afraid of this flipping covid but we are on our way now I hope it will all be okay. #talltovera xxxxx
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Michael Collins TD
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Our motion tomorrow restore the Vat rate to 9%, save our SME’s @independent_ire
@RAI_ie
Restaurants Association of Ireland
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🚨Motion to restore 9% VAT rate for food-led hospitality businesses to be debated in the Dáil at 10am tomorrow morning🍽️ The Rural Independent group of TDs have brought forward a #VAT9 motion that calls for the permanent reinstatement of the lower rate for small, independent
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Michael Collins TD
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Congratulations to our own @philhealy2 , West cork and Ireland are so proud of you🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🥇🥇🥇🌟
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Phil Healy
3 years
I’M GOING TO THE OLYMPICS!!! 😭🥳 It was always a dream to qualify and compete in one event at the Olympic Games but I am just beyond thrilled to officially announce I’ve been selected in the 200m, 400m and Mixed 4x400m relay 🤩 #Tokyo2020
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Michael Collins TD
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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY especially to all the amazing women in my life. @veras1
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Michael Collins TD
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Happy Christmas from me and my family to you and yours especially to all who cannot be with their loved ones today and especially to our frontline workers .
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Michael Collins TD
5 years
And we are officially off. Signing my nomination forms this morning in Cork for Cork South West Dail Election 2020. #GeneralElection2020 #GE2020 #Independent
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Michael Collins TD
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Michael Collins T.D confirms over €96,000 funding for West Cork. €20,000 Belgooly Walkway. €19,512 Expansion of Trails, Carpark ,Facilities at Goleen. €17,099 trail at Castlefreke €19,500 Ballinascarthy loop walk. €20,000 for the warreen cliff walk Rosscarbery
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Michael Collins TD
4 years
Finally
@Independent_ie
Irish Independent
4 years
All travellers arriving in Ireland must produce negative Covid test from this Saturday
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Michael Collins TD
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Well done @PaulOSu58194456 u were brilliant we need to keep this in the limelight #savebantryhospital #bantry @anewshack
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Paul O’Sullivan
3 years
Well done Michael , thanks for the support, gardai estimate at least a 1000 people turned up to protest on a showery Sunday !
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
#belfastorblind @kingsbridgehosp delighted to Have bus 66 back home in Cork tonight
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Michael Collins TD
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Incredible statement from the Taoiseach.NOT ONCE DID I RING HIM. NOT ONCE. #FairytaleTuesday #saveourfishingindustry @SouthernStarIRL @CorksRedFM @C103Cork @thejournal_ie
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Michael Collins TD
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Well done Neil truth is painful to hear! @CorksRedFM
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Annette Donnelly
11 months
Michael Martin is a complete failure!
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A huge thanks to AllFresh whole sale Little Island who donated fresh vegetables to me on my return from Dublin which I distributed immediately to those mostly in need in West Cork last night. This is a truly kind gesture from the Allfresh. @AllfreshCork
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Michael Collins TD
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Welcome to the team @EddiePunch
@independent_ire
Independent Ireland
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Independent Ireland lands a ‘Punch’ for Europeans Eddie Punch, a dedicated advocate for Irish agriculture, has formally announced his candidacy for the upcoming European Parliament elections with Independent Ireland, representing the Ireland South constituency. Mr Punch,
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Michael Collins TD
4 years
Rural Ireland dealt another blow yesterday - Bantry and Dunmanway BOI branches to close
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
@anewshack ⁩ ⁦ @PaulOSu58194456 ⁩ ⁦ @laucullen1 ⁩ PROTEST SUNDAY 1pm please retweet
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Michael Collins TD
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Belfast or blind bus 51 leaves Cork this morning with people from West, North and East Cork as well as Cork City. These people are genuinely concerned for their sight and for those with the pain from their hips or knees they also are sick to their Teeth of waiting on the HSE
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Michael Collins TD
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Public meeting tonight in the Westlodge Hotel @6pm
@CareChampions2
Care Champions Ireland
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1/2) The potential closure of Deerpark NH in Bantry places 35 residents at risk of significant transfer trauma. Their right to stability, security & continuity of care is being jeopardized. @MaryButlerTD @MichaelC_IND_TD
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Michael Collins TD
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Delighted that Michael Is back home after his cataract operation. He can now look forward to seeing his daughter on her wedding day. @kingsbridgehosp @CorksRedFM
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Delighted to attend the Bantry Christmas market today. Well done to all involved.
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Michael Collins TD
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Delighted to be with Cllr Ben Dalton O Sullivan in Minane Bridge today to meet with residents on numerous issues.
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Michael Collins TD
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This weekend there'll be a food donation trolley in the packing areas of our stores If you would like to donate tinned dried foods to support those in need, simply buy an extra item during your shop and leave it in this trolley and we will distribute it through FoodCloud
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Michael Collins TD
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Great news today for the people of ballinhassig where a new bus service by west cork connect from kinsale to cork via ballinhassig, ucc and cuh has got the green light. This coupled with a new bantry to cork service starting soon congratulations Damien and all @Wcorkconnect
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Michael Collins TD
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Three hour zoom meeting with up to 60 Independent Cllrs throughout Ireland tonight where planning permission for our young people was top of the Agenda as well as many concerns in Rural Ireland. #independent
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
Today i raised the urgent need to reopen our country nxt week county by county and reward the people of cork county for keeping covid levels low #reopenireland
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Michael Collins TD
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BELFAST OR BLIND -Bus 64 arrives back in Cork. Speaking to all on board their tired but relieved that they have saved their eye sight for Christmass.
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Michael Collins TD
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Belfast or blind bus 64 leaves Cork this morning for sight saving surgery .They are looking for just one thing this Christmas and this is to save their eye sight and let's hope they will Tomorrow. Safe journey to all.
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Michael Collins TD
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Delighted to meet Vera Twomey in Macroom last night to go through the details of the positive news surrounding Medicinal Cannabis this week. Well done to all involved.
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Michael Collins TD
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Delighted to take up the invite to visit St Mary's Pre School Enniskeane yesterday to discuss very serious situation the pre schools are at in this country at present. Delighted to spend time with the Children who were well able to engage with me.
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Michael Collins TD
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Canvassing Bandon #GE2020
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Very important meeting with pre schools throughout West Cork in Aughadown last night. Pre schools are at crisis level in this country and have been in the last few years. #preschools #
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Michael Collins TD
4 years
Great news this morning @bostondanny1975 well done
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
#bantry @anewshack ⁩ ⁦ @PaulOSu58194456 ⁩ ⁦ @laucullen1 ⁩ ⁦ @HrSswhg ⁩ we are watching and waiting #peoplepower
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Michael Collins TD
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I was delighted to spend time with the patients of Cramers Court retirement Nursing Home Belgooly. Thank you for such a lovely welcome in such a warm and comfortable surrounds. Well done to staff and residents for your kindness to me on my visit #GeneralElection2020 #GE2020
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
More lives will be lost @BSswhg @HrSswhg @PaulOSu58194456 @laucullen1 @anewshack not good enough by a long shot @DonnellyStephen West cork people are furious
@anewshack
Neil Michael
3 years
Access to Bantry General Hospital acute services to continue being restricted until at least September. People are being told to consider their care options before coming anywhere near the hospital.
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Michael Collins TD
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My Interview on RTE Radio 1 this morning on my proposal to my Rural Independent Group in proposing a vote of no confidence on Health Minister Simon Harris as we have a crisis in almost every area of our health service @RTERadio1
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Michael Collins TD
5 years
Magic is the only way to describe the feeling tonight. Tonight I have been re elected to the 33rd dail by the truly great people of West Cork. I am truly humbled by each and every one of you and will make a solemn promise to work tirelessly for you.
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Michael Collins TD
4 years
☘️☘️☘️Happy St.Patrick’s Day everyone at home and to our Irish abroad ☘️☘️☘️
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Michael Collins TD
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Kids go FREE on your local link service this July. And remember the travel pass can be used on this service as well. #locallink @SouthoftheN71
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Delighted to be on the campaign trail over the last few days with my Daughter Eileen. #GE2020
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Michael Collins TD
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CARING FOR CARERS-this morning I spoke in support of family carers- the new goal posts for vaccinations- more financial supports-Housebound people👇 see below clip @C103 @CorksRedFM @SouthernStarIRL @irishexaminer @theopinion_ie @echolivecork
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@veras1
vera twomey
3 years
I just want more progress regarding access and funding to medical cannabis tick tock. @DonnellyStephen come on lads. #bantry @MichaelC_IND_TD
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Delighted to have Max O Mahony from Castletownshend a student in the Schull Community College in Transition doing work experience in the Dail this week.
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GARDA ALERT/Bantry area: White van '152DL' calling to houses in Bantry area selling tools. Report all sightings to Bantry Garda Station.
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Michael Collins TD
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Early morning start to Newcastle to launch Road Bowling in Dublin. Well done to the many who travelled from West Cork and other parts of Ireland to promote this great sport. #roadbowling
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Michael Collins TD
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No better woman well done @veras1 delighted for u and Ava brilliant #motherscourage
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vera twomey
3 years
Announcement to come shortly Bedrocan is to be funded upfront. We did it thank you everyone thank you @DonnellyStephen for calling me earlier @MichealMartinTD thank you @AindriasMoynih1 @MichaelC_IND_TD @karenmurraygray thank you all so much.
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#belfastorblind @kingsbridgehosp New Northern Ireland Healthcare Scheme
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Michael Collins TD
4 years
Totally unfair @DonnellyStephen
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vera twomey
4 years
Reaching out to any other Bedrocan patients enduring the major financial challenge that paying up front for our meds is please contact me as a group maybe our voice for equal reimbursement alongside the CAP can be heard. @DonnellyStephen @lukeming @MichealMartinTD
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Michael Collins TD
5 years
Well done to all in Tar Isteach Dunmanway Charity shop for taking signatures to save Bantry General Hospital. If elected to Dail Eireann in a few weeks it will be top of my agenda to keep Bantry General Hospital the status it has. West Cork is outraged #bantryhospital
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
Lives at risk…questions continue to be unanswered..unacceptable
@anewshack
Neil Michael
3 years
Answers demanded by people in west Cork including @MichaelC_IND_TD @PaulOSu58194456 and @laucullen1 despite "unacceptable" silence from @BSswhg and @HrSswhg
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Today i raised about the rural regeneration fund where projects from schull, skibbereen, bantry, clonakilty, bandon and ballinspittle all part of 48 projects were rejected in the last rounds of funding. The next round will be released soon
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Michael Collins TD
5 years
Thanks to @CorksRedFM for highlighting this woman's plight
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Michael Collins TD
3 years
Did the Taoiseach actually say he would put me permanently asleep???
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Tonight I spoke on my opposition to the carbon tax which will be a disaster for RURAL IRELAND going forward
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Michael Collins TD
5 years
Belfast or Blind bus number 50 leaves for Belfast this morning with patients from Ballydehob, Bantry, Baltimore, Slibbereen, Leap, Clonakilty, Timoleague, Barryroe, Macroom and Kerry. This the 50th bus brings the number gone up to Belfast #belfastorblind
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Michael Collins TD
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Up the rebels #AllIrelandFinal
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