Michael Collins confronts Taoiseach over ignored crisis

Michael Collins challenged the Taoiseach in the Dáil over a refusal to engage with groups who warned of a crisis 18 days ago. He says the IHF and CCEA were not met, requests were rejected, and questions are being blocked.

Key allegation: Collins accuses the Taoiseach of refusing to speak with the IHF and CCEA after they wrote to the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and every minister outlining the crisis. He also says his request to reconvene the Dáil Independent Ireland was ignored and that Taoiseach's questions and QPLs are being declined.

Background and timeline: Eighteen days ago the IHF and CCEA contacted government leaders, including the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste, to outline a crisis and ask for engagement. Collins sets out that those written requests were not answered and that subsequent parliamentary attempts to raise the issue were refused.

Parliamentary implications: Collins presses for the opportunity to ask questions in the Dáil and for transparency on why formal questions and QPLs are not being taken. He frames the refusal as a breakdown in accountability, calling for the Taoiseach to respond directly.

What Collins demands next: Collins urges that the silence end and that ministers engage with the IHF and CCEA and permit parliamentary scrutiny. He makes clear the priority is to give those who raised the alarm the chance to be heard and to allow TDs to question government ministers.