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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Offshore Renewable Industry Forum and Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Offshore Renewable Industry Forum and Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I wanted to add that I met with the Danish ambassador and the Dutch ambassador in Limerick on this issue of wind energy. As nobody else wants to come in and everybody is happy enough, I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. It was an important and informative session. It will not end there. We will discuss further in private session ourselves how we can progress this. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting on the provision of a wheelchair from the Southill health centre in Limerick, having been measured for one 12 months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36337/22]

Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I never thought I would be hearing us speak about space, but here you go. This is probably the longest ratification process in the history of the Dáil. The first treaty was ratified the year I was born and we are working towards approving it in the Dáil now. That is a bit of progress anyway, so we will get there. The cosmonaut Alexei Leonov said, "The Earth was small, light...

Raise the Roof: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Raise the Roof was established because the housing policies failed workers and families. In Limerick recently, the first and biggest public meeting since the easing of restrictions was held. I have no doubt the rally taking place on Saturday will be big as well. The housing market in Limerick is broken. I want to talk to the Minister about three specific issues we have there. The...

Sick Leave Bill 2022: From the Seanad (13 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I welcome, on behalf of Sinn Féin, the passing of the Bill. It is an important day for workers. It is the first time we have had a statutory right to sick pay for an awful lot of people. I welcome that very much. There were a few issues we had with the Bill, but we are happy to support it. The Minister of State referred to the issue of sick certificates for people who are sick....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 118. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to address the shortage of non-consultant hospital doctors at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37471/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in establishing the trial mental health 24/7 de-escalation unit in Limerick; when he expects the unit to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37472/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Inspections (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 924. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to address the concerns highlighted in the recent Health Information and Quality Authority report of its 15 March 2022 inspection of the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37548/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Passport Services (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I wish to raise the issue of the passport service because of the sheer volume of queries my office has received from people on a daily basis who are anxious to have their passports returned to them in advance of their travel dates. I acknowledge the tremendous work the staff have been doing. When I have spoken with them, they have been both professional and courteous on every occasion....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Passport Services (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister of State. I appreciate his comments on the volume of passport applications being received but that is no succour to people stressing over being unable to travel aboard for holidays. Providing a passport is a basic function of the Department of Foreign Affairs and, unfortunately, it is often shambolic and a national embarrassment when people have put in applications on...

Green Hydrogen Strategy Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I am delighted to see this Bill, introduced in February along with my colleagues, Deputies O'Rourke, Guirke and Cronin, reaching Second Stage today. The amendment from the Government would delay the Bill for six months. I would rather it was not delayed but we will accept that amendment and move forward. It is positive that the Government is listening to what we have put forward. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 357. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the proposed construction of a community centre at King’s Island, Limerick, as committed to in the Limerick regeneration plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38905/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 358. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the creation of extended playground facilities at the site adjacent to the King’s Island community crèche, Limerick, as committed to in the Limerick regeneration plan, and if he will make a statement on the matter.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38906/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: The proceedings of the Oireachtas committee will be conducted without the requirement for social distancing with normal capacity in the committee rooms restored. However, committees are encouraged to take a gradual approach to this change. Members and witnesses have the option to attend meetings in the relevant committee room, or online through Microsoft Teams. All those attending in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Ms McNamara. I now invite members to discuss the issue with the officials who are here. I would remind members participating remotely to use the raised-hand feature and, more important, when they are finished speaking, to take their hand down. As members will be aware, we have a rota system in place. The first person who has indicated to speak is Deputy O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Nobody else has indicated to speak. I have one quick query about the qualified entity. When is it anticipated people will apply for that? Is there any process? Will the Department invite some people to apply? Have departmental officials met people already? If they have, I do not need to know who those people are or whatever. Has the Department met people on the issue of qualified...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I understand that Ms McNamara does not know because the legislation has not been enacted yet. She has said that some people have expressed an interest. Has the Department met those people or organisations? Again, I do not need to know who they are.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Were there a number of inquiries? Are officials happy with who has inquired so far? Are they concerned that some people have not inquired?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2022: Discussion (29 Jun 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I know it is early days yet, in fairness.