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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (16 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: If that is the case, and we are hearing rumours that there will be additional school places in Thomond College, which is the school I went to myself, I would be delighted with that. The Educate Together school is a brand-new school that has been built. One of the people I am dealing with lives two minutes from that school but has no place, and is not even on a waiting list, as far as I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (16 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 57. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills about the case of more than 20 sixth class primary school children in Limerick who were issued rejection letters from the 11 post-primary schools that they applied for; to outline the steps that have been taken to date; the remaining steps that are to be taken to rectify this ongoing matter; and if a commitment can be given that such a...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (16 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: In February 2019, I raised this issue with the then Minister for Education. I highlighted that the common application system in Limerick is unique. It requires sixth class students to list their schools in order of preference from one to 11. Imagine children being told there is no place for them and getting 11 rejection letters. The system is in place for the correct reason of avoiding...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (16 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 227. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the safety measures, if any, that are being considered to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclist road users due to the high volume of HGVs driving along the N20 through the town of Charleville. [22489/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Mayoral Election (16 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 408. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide details of the progress made in establishing a democratically-elected mayor for Limerick; when the people of Limerick can anticipate voting in such an election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22726/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Electoral Process (16 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 409. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason citizens completing register-to-vote forms are now required to pay for postage, when previously such forms could be sent via freepost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22727/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (16 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 432. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the certification documents required by Approved Housing Bodies in a case (details supplied) before new units can be occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23138/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Members who are participating remotely need to do so from within the Leinster House complex, as they well know. We have not received any apologies. Today's engagement is with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, regarding an update on quarter 1 matters relating to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The Department is responsible for advising and implementing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: We have not yet-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I call Deputy Stanton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Deputy is well over time. I ask the Minister to wrap up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: We will now move to the Fine Gael slot, which will be seven minutes. Senators Ahearn and Lombard can share the slot if they want to. We will move to a second round afterwards.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: We now move to the second round of questions. Four members have indicated, starting with Deputy O'Reilly, and they have seven minutes each.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I am afraid the Deputy is out of time. I am sticking to the seven-minute limit on this round.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I ask the Deputy to refrain from naming specific companies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank everyone for their contributions. I have tried to be as flexible as I could. This concludes our consideration of the matter today. I would like to thank the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and his officials for assisting the committee in its consideration of this important matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (10 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I advise members that at our meeting on 3 May, Senator Garret Ahearn was elected to the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment. I now call on Senator Ahearn to take the chair to make his declaration in accordance with Standing Order 104(3A).

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (9 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 394. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on the case of a person (details supplied) who received the April bonus payment of €200 but did not receive a second payment of €200 for their spouse, who is a qualified adult on his pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21219/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (9 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 397. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who received the April bonus payment of €200 but did not receive a second payment of €200 for their spouse, who is a qualified adult on his pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21260/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (4 May 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps being taken to improve suburban rail services in Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20769/23]