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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (18 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 184. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to Limerick City and County Council for the provision of the housing adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45495/23]

Investment in Healthcare: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: As we speak, 74 people are on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick, UHL. This is the lowest number there has been for the whole month of October. The average is 100 people a day on trolleys. It is an absolute disgrace. The budget gives no comfort that the issue will be addressed. In the round, the budget lacked ambition and neglected the core issues of health and housing. It was a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (19 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to discuss the steps that have been taken on the establishment of a veterinary school on a third level campus; and when a decision can be expected on this matter. [45545/23]

Health Service Funding: Motion [Private Members] (24 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: On Monday, 130 people were on trolleys in UHL, which is a national scandal. We have had figures close to that before. We had 124 in May and 124 in September. Earlier I heard the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, talk about media reports. I was surprised he did not mention media reports in such a disastrous week for Limerick. I want to put on the record some media reports. A headline on...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Employment Support Services (24 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 94. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the steps that are being taken, in conjunction with other Departments, to address the issue of unemployment blackspots across the State, with particular reference to those in Limerick city; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44416/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Penalty Points System (24 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for clarification regarding the application of penalty points to drivers found operating a vehicle with an expired NCT certificate, when no NCT appointments are available to that person within 40 km of their local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46372/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 79. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if the increased cost of business grant will include a provision to aid businesses that may struggle to meet the Government commitment to deliver a living wage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46832/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: On Monday, 130 people were on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick, which was the highest number ever recorded. It was confirmed by the hospital on "Morning Ireland" that completion of the new 90-bed unit will be delayed for another year, from 2024 to 2025. Some 18,012 people were on trolleys in University Hospital Limerick in 2022. The figure will surpass 20,000 this year. The...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: The issue has been raised by me and by Government backbenchers.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I am meeting him again tomorrow.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Tánaiste is being facetious. This is the most important project, as the Tánaiste is well aware.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I do not know the answer.

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: In the time available to me I would like to raise two issues that are particularly important to my constituency of Limerick, namely, the delays in completing the Coonagh to Knockalisheen road and the ongoing scourge of scrambler misuse in urban areas. The Coonagh to Knockalisheen road is a vital project and piece of infrastructure and, when completed, will service the community of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Chairperson of the Health and Safety Authority (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Deputy needs to be careful. I know the case he is talking about. I just ask him to be careful.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Chairperson of the Health and Safety Authority (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Deputy Shanahan cannot ask those questions. Ms Byron is here from the HSA, in fairness, so whatever happened-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Chairperson of the Health and Safety Authority (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Deputy Shanahan can ask outside the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Chairperson of the Health and Safety Authority (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I will next call Senator Sherlock and Deputy Bruton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Chairperson of the Health and Safety Authority (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes our consideration of this important matter. I thank Ms Byron for assisting the committee with it. I propose that we suspend briefly and resume shortly to hear from the new chairperson of Enterprise Ireland. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Chairperson of Enterprise Ireland (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: We will now engage with the new chairperson of Enterprise Ireland. Enterprise Ireland is the Government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets and comes under the remit of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. It plays a key role in providing supports and assistance to many Irish enterprises. I welcome its new...