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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Air Services (22 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken since the ending of Covid-19 air travel restrictions to address the imbalance in the regional spread of air traffic routes across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30173/23]

Working Group of Committee Chairmen: Engagement with An Taoiseach (22 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Taoiseach for coming before the committee. I have a number of questions and an observation. I chair the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. We had a presentation on artificial intelligence, AI, yesterday. It frightened a lot of people who listened to it. We all agreed that it should not be the role of one committee to look after it. I suggest we...

Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: There was an amendment in the name of my colleague, Deputy O'Reilly, that was ruled out of order. We have a letter from the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, Deputy Catherine Connolly, to that effect. I wish to speak on this amendment if the Minister of State agrees. We were not going to push the amendment but we did want to put it down and we may finesse it in the Seanad and bring the amendment...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: We have mobile phones going off-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Members participating in the meeting remotely may do so only from with the Leinster House complex, as they will know. Apologies have been received from Senators Róisín Garvey and Paul Gavan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Today we will look at artificial intelligence, AI, in the workplace. Advantages in technology have brought many opportunities for positive change in the workplace. However, developments in technology have also brought new risks and challenges that require appropriate scrutiny to ensure the rights of businesses and staff are sufficiently protected through robust legislation and policy....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Would that be the first recommendation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I actually double-checked that to see-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I found out a load of information this week for myself, just through doing research or whatever. I put all three opening statements into this technology and pretended to ask it to do something. I was not expecting it to do it. It was just amazing stuff.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I call Deputy Mick Barry, who has seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Discussion (21 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes our consideration of this issue for today. I thank all the witnesses who came in to assist the committee in respect of its consideration of this important matter. As was said, the committee, and probably other committees, will be discussing this matter further as soon as possible. This concludes the committee's business in public session for today. I propose that the...

Education Costs: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: As schools throughout the country close their doors for the summer, parents, teachers and students can look forward to a well-earned break and some recovery before the cycle starts again in late August. I salute our primary, post-primary and third level educators for the work and support they have offered our learners over the past academic year. Being an educator is a tough but at the same...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I remind members who are participating in the meeting remotely that they must do so from within the confines of the Leinster House complex. I have received apologies from Senator Gavan. Other members will be joining us online presently. Today's meeting is to discuss Ireland's trade relationship with Canada. The two countries share many common ties and enjoy a positive relationship. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Dr. Giblin and Mr. Collenette. I now invite Ms Gilna and Mr. O'Hara to make opening remarks on behalf of the ICBC.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: You can brief us when you come back.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: You can brief my wife on that one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Mr. O'Hara and Ms Gillna and invite Ms Doyle-Kelly to make her opening remarks on behalf of the Ireland-Canada Chambers of Commerce.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I will now invite members to speak. Will they please indicate? I ask those who are participating remotely to please use the raise hand function and take it down when they are finished speaking. We have a roster in place. First is Deputy Louise O’Reilly from Sinn Féin, who has 14 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Trade Relationship with Canada: Discussion (20 Jun 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank all the witnesses for their presentations, particularly those who travelled. It is much appreciated. This has been a useful and helpful engagement. I thank Deputy Stanton, who was instrumental in ensuring the meeting happened. He has been championing this cause since the pandemic period. It was difficult to get the meeting organised. I thank Deputy Stanton and the committee...