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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Employment Rights (15 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: In advance of the phased return to workplaces from 20 September, many workers are wondering when they will have a legal right to request remote or blended working arrangements. Can the Tánaiste give an update on the drafting of legislation to deliver a right to request remote working?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Employment Rights (15 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: Since the announcement by the Government of the phased return to work from 20 September, many workers have expressed concerns to us about what that will mean for remote and blended working in the future. From the Tánaiste's response, it seems we are a good bit away from having the right of workers to request remote working delivered into law. In the absence of that firm legal footing...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Employment Rights (15 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Tánaiste for his response. Many people are concerned regarding what will happen. It is good that the Government is calling on employers to do X, Y and Z but we will be coming into this very soon. I agree with the Tánaiste that one of the benefits of the pandemic is that working will change for many people. My colleagues and I have spoken to many people on this issue...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Living Wage (15 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: I raised the issue of the introduction of a living wage with the Tánaiste a number of times prior to the recess. In previous exchanges, the Tánaiste mentioned that the improvement of workers' conditions has been a priority. As such, I would like to know how this priority is progressing. Can the Tánaiste provide us with a timeframe of when the Low Pay Commission review will...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Living Wage (15 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: As the Tánaiste is aware, I have expressed my scepticism already in respect of the Low Pay Commission and my concern that it will come back with too low a figure. It has previous on this with the national minimum wage, when it came back with figures that would have been described at the time as desultory, paltry and pathetic. It does not give me huge confidence if we are leaving the...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Living Wage (15 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: People will be bitterly disappointed if the commission reports back and the living wage is not €12.30 or more per hour. People have suggested that the living wage should be €12.30 per hour. The reason that we are demanding a living wage in this country is because issues such as the cost of rent, public transport and childcare have not been addressed. Until they are addressed,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (15 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: 742. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been awaiting correspondence from Croom Orthopaedic Hospital. [44049/21]

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution. I move the motion to adjourn the debate, unfortunately.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authorities (16 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: 85. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has held in relation to the directly elected mayor of Limerick regarding the provision of powers to the mayor in relation to Limerick’s transport strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44127/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: 120. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there were no air traffic controllers available at State airports, namely Cork and Shannon airports, during dates in July 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44128/21]

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: I am pleased to speak on this important Bill. We have been looking for this for many years in the previous committee and in the committee I chair at the moment. The establishment of a corporate enforcement authority as a stand-alone entity is a very positive and welcome step, and I want to put that on the record. For too long, white-collar crime has not been pursued as vigorously as it...

Planning and Development (Amendment) (20 per cent Provision of Social and Affordable Housing) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: I want to make some brief comments in the short time available to me. This amending legislation is necessary to remove the sweetheart deal offered to developers and investors by way of the exemption to Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended. It is necessary at a time when the residential property price index figures show an annual average increase of 8.6% in property...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: This is an important Bill, one which my party will be supporting. Our regret is in regard to the need to rush it through. Unfortunately, this need arises because the Government has yet again failed to plan. The new divisions are to begin operations at the end of the year and this debate is occurring as we approach the end of September. This is not a good way to be doing our business. ...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank members and witnesses for participating in today's meeting in line with the exceptional circumstances we have to deal with under Covid-19. Members and all in attendance are required to exercise personal responsibility in protecting themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Today is the first meeting in a long time where people can physically come into room as well...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: I have raised this issue unfortunately with the Minister of State for the Department when we have not received the opening statement. It is very unfair to the members of the committee not to receive that in time. Please continue, thank you.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister. I ask that one of his officials forwards the statement to us so we have a written copy of it. I invite members to discuss the issue with him. I remind those participating remotely to use the "raise hand" function on Teams and, importantly, to cancel it when they have finished speaking. We have a rota in place that will apply for the next two weeks at least. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: Deputy Bruton's time is up. The next party that has indicated is the Green Party. Senator Garvey and Deputy Duffy have 14 minutes between them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: That is fine. The Senator still has eight minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: Unfortunately Deputy Murphy's time is up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (22 Sep 2021)

Maurice Quinlivan: Very briefly.