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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Regeneration Projects (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 358. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the creation of extended playground facilities at the site adjacent to the King’s Island community crèche, Limerick, as committed to in the Limerick regeneration plan, and if he will make a statement on the matter.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38906/22]

Sick Leave Bill 2022: From the Seanad (13 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I welcome, on behalf of Sinn Féin, the passing of the Bill. It is an important day for workers. It is the first time we have had a statutory right to sick pay for an awful lot of people. I welcome that very much. There were a few issues we had with the Bill, but we are happy to support it. The Minister of State referred to the issue of sick certificates for people who are sick....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unified Patent Court: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: The proceedings of the Oireachtas committee will be conducted without the requirement for social distancing and with normal capacity in the committee rooms restored. However, committees are encouraged to take a gradual approach to this change. Members and witnesses have the option to attend meetings in the relevant committee room or online through Microsoft Teams. All those attending in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unified Patent Court: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Thank you, everybody. Nobody else has indicated to speak. I thank the witnesses for coming. This is the third meeting we have had on this issue. We have discussed it with the Department and with IBEC previously. I share the concerns and echo the comments of the other Deputies that we get this done as fast as we can. That will be up to the committee. We will talk about this again in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unified Patent Court: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: We will go into private session to consider the matter further. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Unified Patent Court: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I call Deputy Shanahan.

Raise the Roof: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Raise the Roof was established because the housing policies failed workers and families. In Limerick recently, the first and biggest public meeting since the easing of restrictions was held. I have no doubt the rally taking place on Saturday will be big as well. The housing market in Limerick is broken. I want to talk to the Minister about three specific issues we have there. The...

Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space: Motion (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I never thought I would be hearing us speak about space, but here you go. This is probably the longest ratification process in the history of the Dáil. The first treaty was ratified the year I was born and we are working towards approving it in the Dáil now. That is a bit of progress anyway, so we will get there. The cosmonaut Alexei Leonov said, "The Earth was small, light...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 118. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to address the shortage of non-consultant hospital doctors at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37471/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 199. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made in establishing the trial mental health 24/7 de-escalation unit in Limerick; when he expects the unit to be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37472/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Inspections (12 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 924. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to address the concerns highlighted in the recent Health Information and Quality Authority report of its 15 March 2022 inspection of the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37548/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 208. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting on the provision of a wheelchair from the Southill health centre in Limerick, having been measured for one 12 months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36337/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: The proceedings of Oireachtas committees will be conducted without the requirement for social distancing, with normal capacity in the committee rooms restored. However, committees are encouraged to take a gradual approach to this change. Members and witnesses have the option to attend meetings in the relevant committee room or online through Microsoft Teams. All those attending in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I invite Ms McElwee to make her opening statement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I ask members connecting remotely to use the raise hand function and, more importantly, to put their hands down when they finish speaking. A rota of speakers in place. The first person to indicate is Deputy O'Reilly. The Deputy he has 14 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Very briefly, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Deputy Bruton's time is up, unfortunately. The next person indicating to speak is Deputy Paul Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Deputy Paul Murphy's time is up. The next person indicating to speak is Senator Gavan followed by the Bill's sponsor, Deputy Barry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Does Senator Gavan wish to address the comments he made in his contribution?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Companies (Protection of Employees' Rights in Liquidations) Bill 2021: Discussion (6 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Does Mr. Berney wish to come in here as well?