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Green Hydrogen Strategy Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I am delighted to see this Bill, introduced in February along with my colleagues, Deputies O'Rourke, Guirke and Cronin, reaching Second Stage today. The amendment from the Government would delay the Bill for six months. I would rather it was not delayed but we will accept that amendment and move forward. It is positive that the Government is listening to what we have put forward. We are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Passport Services (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister of State. I appreciate his comments on the volume of passport applications being received but that is no succour to people stressing over being unable to travel aboard for holidays. Providing a passport is a basic function of the Department of Foreign Affairs and, unfortunately, it is often shambolic and a national embarrassment when people have put in applications on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Passport Services (14 Jul 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I wish to raise the issue of the passport service because of the sheer volume of queries my office has received from people on a daily basis who are anxious to have their passports returned to them in advance of their travel dates. I acknowledge the tremendous work the staff have been doing. When I have spoken with them, they have been both professional and courteous on every occasion....

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

Maurice Quinlivan: 357. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide an update on the proposed construction of a community centre at King’s Island, Limerick, as committed to in the Limerick regeneration plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38905/22]

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.