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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Living Wage (12 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: The Minister of State will be well aware that we have always supported the The Living Wage Technical Group's recommendations on that, which is different from what the Minister of State's Government has said is the living wage. We have always been cognisant of the problems and challenges which SMEs will face with regard to their ability to pay the living wage. For some businesses an increase...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Living Wage (12 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: 10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the progression of the introduction of a living wage, as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44415/23]
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Living Wage (12 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: My question relates to the Government's commitment to introduce a real living wage as outlined in the programme for Government. This must be a priority. Ensuring that people are paid a living wage is crucial to the well-being of our citizens and to the overall health of the economy. Low-paid workers are often the backbone of our society, performing essential roles in various sectors,...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Living Wage (12 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister of State. Even if the median earnings calculation is reached in 2026, as stated by the Minister, Deputy Coveney, on budget day, it will not be delivered in the lifetime of the Government. As I said, a living wage will provide for basic needs, not wants. It is unlike the national minimum wage, which is not based on the cost of living. By implementing a minimum wage of...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: Members who are participating remotely need to do so from within the Leinster House complex, as they well know. Apologies have been received from Senator Garvey. Today we will have a discussion and engagement on the reports relating to the skills and apprenticeship landscape in Ireland. Physics-related enterprises play a considerable role in respect of the Irish economy. As such, it is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: Which level of schools?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: We will move on to round 2. Anybody else who wants to contribute again may do so. I thank the delegates for the presentation. It was really informative. The consensus among members and the representatives is that we should get rid of the stereotype surrounding apprenticeships. In a previous role, I launched a few documents on apprenticeships, the need to get more people involved, and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes our consideration of this matter. I thank both representatives from the Institute of Physics. Their enthusiasm is clear from their contribution. The committee will consider this important matter further.
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Intellectual Property (11 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: 89. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to discuss the steps being taken to advance the establishment of the EU Patent Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44418/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: 255. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the confirmation by Limerick City and County Council that no funding remains to complete housing adaptation grant works in 2023 and that such works are being deferred to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43450/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: 256. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if additional funding will be provided to Limerick City and County Council in order that works scheduled for successful applicants for the housing adaptation grant can be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43451/23]
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (10 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: 412. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied) who, having been referred to St. Gabriel's Foundation, Limerick, by the HSE's child and adolescent mental health services, has yet to receive an assessment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43509/23]
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: I remind members who will participate in the meeting remotely that they must do this from within the Leinster House complex. Apologies have been received from Senator Marie Sherlock. Today we are going to discuss the circular economy and funding and supports that are available to enterprise to deliver circular economy initiatives. The circular economy is a model of production and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: We shall now move to members who want to speak. If they wish to contribute remotely, they should use the raise-hand icon and take down the hand when finished. First is Deputy Louise O'Reilly. She has 14 minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: The Deputy's time is up. The Minister of State can finish up.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: The next slot is the Fine Gael slot and the group has 14 minutes.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: There is no evidence that the company in question has dumped rubbish.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: The Senator should not mention any specific company if that is possible.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)
Maurice Quinlivan: A festival obviously-----