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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Blackspots: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Ms Rogers. I call Ms O'Brien to make her opening statement on behalf of the Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Blackspots: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I ask Ms O'Brien to conclude as the time is up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Blackspots: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I invite the members to discuss the issues with the representatives present. I remind those participating remotely to use the raise hand function. I call Deputy O'Reilly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Blackspots: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: We can have only one speaker at a time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Blackspots: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Today's meeting came on the back of a report we commissioned on employment blackspots across the State. For those who have read the report, you will see that many of the blackspots are in Limerick, with five of the top ten. In fairness, this is down from seven in the top ten in 2016 but a lot of progress still needs to be made. As was mentioned, some of the activation schemes we have going...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unemployment Blackspots: Discussion (25 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Particularly in Limerick. There was a regeneration programme but it has now finished, while half of the work still needs to be done. I thank Ms Rogers and Ms O'Brien for coming in today. The discussion was very useful. That concludes the committee's business in public session. I now propose that the committee goes into private session to consider other business. Is that agreed?...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (25 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 99. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who, having been referred four years ago to a neurologist in the neurology department of University Hospital Limerick for treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37962/24]

Healthcare Services in the Mid-West Region: Motion [Private Members] (24 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I join with my colleague Deputy Cullinane in offering condolences to the family of Aoife Johnston, especially her parents, James and Carol, and her sisters, Megan and Kate. The people of Limerick, of the mid-west and, I am sure, of the entire the country are perplexed as to how a healthy 16-year-old comes to their hospital and does not return home. Mr. Justice Clarke's report, which was...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (24 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 89. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration is being given to the creation of a Bus Éireann intra-city route that will service Glasgow Park Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37335/24]

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Unfortunately, I am not a member of this committee. I am subbing for a colleague of mine who cannot make it. I am a TD for Limerick City. I am a member of the local mid-west region drug and alcohol task force. I have been for 12 years, at this stage. I do not have to tell anybody here, but Limerick city has unique problems with drugs. While drugs are an issue across the State, the use...

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Dr. Kenny.

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Dr. Crowley. That is an additional point I was going to make.

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I know we are running out of time but does Mr. Murray think some pharmacies would need support for extensions or different rooms where people could come for needle exchanges?

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: The witnesses from the Irish Pharmacy Union spoke about they reached out to stakeholders, particularly those in Portugal. Could they tell us what they learned from the Portuguese. I think a lot of us would have concerns about some of it but from what I have seen, other bits have worked really well. What was the Portuguese experience? Regarding the comment that it came and went, that...

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: The law engagement and assisted recovery, Lear, project in Limerick, which is done with the Anna Liffey Drug Project. Gardaí can refer people to Anna Liffey as opposed to criminalising them straight off the bat and it is working really well. In the absence of legislation, we should be going down that road. HHC in cannabis is presenting anecdotally. What concerns do the witnesses from...

Committee on Drugs Use: Decriminalisation, Depenalisation, Diversion and Legalisation of Drugs: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: When they criminalised head shops.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Vacant Properties (19 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 187. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the average turnaround time for a void property to be refurbished in Limerick city; the steps that are being taken to shorten the refurbishment time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37214/24]

Childcare: Motion [Private Members] (18 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. Too many families are paying what is in many cases equivalent to a second mortgage when it comes to childcare. Having to contend with the astronomical price of childcare puts severe stress on families from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Regardless of ability to pay, there is the initial stress of sourcing a childcare provider. I am dealing with a family who...

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (18 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: At the outset, I acknowledge that in the main, the Bill is positive. It is encouraging to see the Government adopt many of the recommendations of the expert review group. The Bill is a positive advancement in supporting those with mental health challenges. However the delay in publishing the Bill is disappointing. The Government had four years to produce a Bill. To do so in the last...

CJEU Judgment in Apple State Aid Case: Statements (18 Sep 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I am sharing time with my colleague.