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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fuel Costs: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (23 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Mr. Godfrey. He understands where we are coming from. There is significant concern especially from consumers about being gouged. Whether it is true or not, there is a sense that there is collusion going on in setting the prices across the State. As many members have already said, we are getting calls in our constituencies and we have referred a few of them to the Competition and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fuel Costs: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (23 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Senator's time is up. It is clear from Mr. McHugh's answer that we definitely need legislation in this area because it cannot be the case that nobody is being prosecuted.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fuel Costs: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (23 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Senator is way over time. I call Senator Crowe, who has seven minutes. He will be followed by Deputy Bruton, who will also have seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Fuel Costs: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (23 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes our consideration of the matter for today. I thank the representatives of the CCPC for appearing before the committee. I imagine they will appear before us again. Many questions remain unanswered. In fairness, there were some the witnesses could not answer. In some cases, I think they could have answered some version of them. Deputy Bruton made a good point in suggesting...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Company Liquidations (22 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I want to clarify something in the Minister of State's response. I want to ensure that we can get a guarantee from the receiver that it will be the case that if workers do not resign from their current employment there should be no obstacle to retaining their statutory redundancy entitlements. That is what the Minister of State said and I accept her bona fides but I would like some more of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Company Liquidations (22 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: As others have said, the announcement by Roadbridge that it is entering into receivership has been met by major concern throughout the State but especially in my town of Limerick. There is concern for the plight of the workers, many of whom worked for that company for decades or more. This is, of course, a terrible blow to the workers, subcontractors and their families. There is also a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (22 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 46. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to an additional bonus fuel allowance payment given the dramatic increase in fuel prices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14880/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 910. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address the case of a person (details supplied) and the feasibility of a drip being provided at their home address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14314/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (22 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 962. To ask the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14452/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 193. To ask the Minister for Health the wait time for a person (details supplied) awaiting a breast clinic appointment at University Hospital Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13226/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 196. To ask the Minister for Health the wait time for a hospital appointment for person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13257/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Brexit on Trade in Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: The proceedings of Oireachtas committees are now conducted without the requirement for social distancing, with normal capacity in committee rooms restored. However, committees are taking a graduated 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 the committee room and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Brexit on Trade in Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: We will get a briefing note from the Department and I will make sure that is passed on to the members. I call Deputy Bruton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Brexit on Trade in Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: Nobody else seems to be indicating to speak. I wish to put on the record my thanks to InterTradeIreland and the witnesses from the Department for attending. I sat in this room six years ago, when we were really worried about Brexit. I think we were the first committee to do a report on Brexit. We called for special status for the North, which is basically the protocol we have now. That...

Assessment of Needs for Children with Special Education Requirements: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: If there is one group that knows what is right for children with special educational requirements, it is their parents. Their love for their children is unconditional and they will fight and lobby to ensure their children get the appropriate supports in a timely manner. In my experience, the parents of children with special educational requirements are the bravest and most determined people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (3 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of plans to progress a rail stop on the existing rail line at locations in Moyross and Corbally in Limerick city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10361/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (3 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: 39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans there are to increase the frequency of trains on the Castleconnell Station to Limerick route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10360/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Representatives from the European Commission (3 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I welcome everybody today. I advise people that we still have a health emergency. Our Oireachtas committee will be conducted without the need for social distancing at the moment. Normal capacity is back in the committee rooms and this is the biggest crowd I have seen during this Dáil. I am absolutely delighted to see so many people here today. Witnesses and members have the option...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Representatives from the European Commission (3 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Commissioner Schmit. The first speaker is Senator Gavan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Representatives from the European Commission (3 Mar 2022)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Commissioner. I call Deputy Paul Murphy. He will be followed by Deputy Shanahan.