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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Thank you, Mr. Purtill. I invite members to discuss the issues with the representatives before us. We have a rota in place and the first person indicated to speak is Deputy O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: What if they do not engage after the letter Revenue sent out today?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: We will circulate the information to members when we get it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied) that in March 2020 secured approval for the construction of two ASD classrooms and several special education spaces and to date no construction of these units has occurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20344/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 520. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a person (details supplied) who having been referred to St. John's Hospital, Limerick for an endoscopy has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20284/24]

Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: In recent months, I have raised the challenges faced by Le Chéile National School in Limerick city and its need of additional supports. The school is in the second most disadvantaged area in the State, according to Pobal. There are 186 students in the school. School assessments have found 72% of children in the school have at least one additional need. Staff have pleaded for support...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Members participating remotely are required to do so from within the Leinster House complex only. So far, apologies have been received from Senator Garret Ahearn. Today we will look at the impact of artificial intelligence on business. In October 2023, the committee reported on artificial intelligence in the workplace. One of the key observations of the committee was that further...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Ms O'Meara. I now invite Mr. O'Reilly to make his opening remarks on behalf of EY.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Thank you. I now invite members to discuss the issues with the representatives present. I call Deputy O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank our guests for raising the issue of politics and the misinformation that might occur during elections. That is really important. Last year the Mayor of London was undermined in a video that even his own family believed was him speaking about a contentious parade that was about to take place. Police were deployed on the streets to prevent rioting and that all came from a fake AI...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Next is Deputy Stanton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Before we sign up to doing anything, it would be better if the Oireachtas allowed us to access AI sometimes. It has blocked some of the platforms. My apologies for interrupting.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Unless anyone else wants to comment, that concludes the consideration of this matter today. I thank the representatives for assisting the committee in our consideration of this important matter. I know I speak for all the members when I say that we have had an exceptionally informative and useful discussion. I propose that we go into private session to consider other matters. Is that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 175. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student (details supplied) will be awarded a place on the school bus for the school of their chosen ethos. [22218/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 176. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if schools (details supplied) are recognised by the State as having a distinct ethos in terms of parental choice with regard to the provision of school bus places. [22219/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Housing Commission report, which is devastating for the Government, called for a radical strategic reset of housing policy. In Limerick, a significant amount of land is in the control of the Land Development Agency. These are lands that could and should be used for the development of social and truly affordable housing that working families can access. In 2022 and 2023, the Land...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Today we are going to consider the Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024. At the outset, I thank members and witnesses for participating in today's committee meeting. I remind members that they are required to participate in the meeting either from within the meeting room or remotely from within the Leinster House complex. Should a division occur, any members participating...

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister of State. As there are no amendments, we will move on to the Bill itself. Deputy O'Reilly wishes to comment.

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Does anyone else want to speak? Does Deputy Bruton have comments?

Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Microenterprise Loan Fund (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (22 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: That completes our consideration of the Bill. I thank the Minister and his officials for attending today's meeting. I look forward to the Bill being enacted and implemented as soon as possible.