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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: White Paper on Enterprise Policy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (8 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Very briefly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: White Paper on Enterprise Policy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (8 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Deputy O'Reilly. I call Deputy Matt Shanahan and I apologise to him for what happened earlier. The issue has now been fixed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: White Paper on Enterprise Policy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (8 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Senator Garvey is next. I apologise for what happened earlier.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: White Paper on Enterprise Policy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (8 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Mr. Hegarty for that. I want to make a quick comment myself. Deputy Bruton asked about statistics on job creation. Mr. Hegarty was talking about full employment. Deputy Stanton asked a question about blackspots or regional blackspots. It is a particular issue for me because the city of Limerick, where I come from, has eight of the top ten blackspots. We are waiting on the CSO...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: White Paper on Enterprise Policy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (8 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes the consideration of the matter for today. I thank the representatives for assisting the committee in its consideration of this important matter today. We will consider this as soon as possible. The report of the joint committee on offshore renewable energy has been finalised and was launched this morning. Hard copies of the report are available in the committee room. The...

Eviction Ban: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I listened carefully to the contribution of the Minister, Deputy O'Brien, and in particular that of the Minister of State, given we share a constituency and he will have dealt with some of the people I have dealt with, as I know because they have told me they have been to his constituency office, but he has not answered the question they have been asking me. The question is one many...

Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I welcome the Health (Amendment) Bill 2023. The abolition of inpatient charges in all public hospitals is a welcome step that will hopefully alleviate some of the financial concerns facing patients who have had the misfortune of having to attend hospital. The inpatient charge of €80 per day was a burden for many, particularly for those who had the misfortune of having to return and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Start-up and Scaling Environment in Ireland: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I remind those present in the committee room to exercise personal responsibility to protect themselves and others from the risk of contracting Covid-19. Members participating in the meeting remotely must do so from within the Leinster House complex only, as they are well aware. Apologies have been received from Senator Sherlock. Today, we will look at the strengths, weaknesses,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Start-up and Scaling Environment in Ireland: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I invite Ms Martina Fitzgerald and Mr. Brian Caulfield to make opening remarks on behalf of Scale Ireland. I welcome Ms Fitzgerald back to Leinster House as I understand she has not been here for a number of years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Start-up and Scaling Environment in Ireland: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I will now invite members to discuss the issues with the representatives. I remind members who are participating remotely to use the raise hand function and, importantly, to cancel it when they are finished speaking. The first member is Deputy O'Reilly, who has 14 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Start-up and Scaling Environment in Ireland: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Deputy Stanton. I call Deputy Shanahan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Start-up and Scaling Environment in Ireland: Discussion (22 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes our consideration of the matter today. I thank all our witnesses for assisting the committee in its consideration of this matter. The committee will consider the matter further as soon as possible. I propose that the committee go into private session. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: So did the Tánaiste's brother. That is the reality.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Tánaiste is a hypocrite.

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I followed this debate online and on TV when it was on previously so I am delighted to have some time to contribute to it myself. The importance of this Bill cannot be underestimated or understated. It sets in motion the conditions for a modern framework for policing with a view to improving performance and accountability within An Garda Síochána. It is the outworking of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 633. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the case of a child (details supplied) who has level two autism and whose parents have been unsuccessful in securing a primary school place for them in a Limerick school with ASD supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12593/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1219. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who following a referral in October 2021 to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at UHL has yet to receive any correspondence on an appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12535/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (21 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1502. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined, who following a referral to St. John’s Hospital, Limerick for an operation has yet to receive any correspondence on a surgery date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13832/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Veterinary practices across the State are having difficulty recruiting vets. Many are retiring and many are leaving and we simply do not train enough to replace them. While there is a demand for veterinary studies, there are not sufficient higher education places and the drop-out rate can be quite high. The State needs a second veterinary school to address the challenges in recruitment....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (28 Mar 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: This Topical Issue relates to the circular titled Arrangements for Social Housing Acquisitions in 2023. As we all know, this circular was issued to local authorities regarding tenantsin situ. There is great concern and frustration among many local authorities that my colleagues and I, including Deputy Ó Broin, have spoken to. The recent decision to end the moratorium on evictions will...