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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I call Deputies David Stanton and Matt Shanahan, who both have seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: We will have a second round of questions now. Deputy O'Reilly can begin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: A few issues have been raised here by Guaranteed Irish which we will discuss privately. I think they will have full support from the people who sit around this table on some of the questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes the joint committee's consideration of matters today. I thank the Guaranteed Irish representatives for attending and assisting the committee. We will discuss this matter further in private session. We will go into private session now if that is agreed? It is agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I remind Members who are participating remotely that they need to do so from within the Leinster House complex only. Apologies have been received from Deputy Bruton. Today, we will discuss the 50th anniversary of Guaranteed Irish. This year, the Guaranteed Irish symbol is celebrating 50 years of supporting businesses. The symbol is awarded to businesses based in Ireland that support...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The 50th Anniversary of Guaranteed Irish: Discussion (24 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I will now invite members to contribute. I remind them of the rota system we have in place. I call Deputy O'Reilly.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Events (23 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: As I have said, last week, Motorsport Ireland was informed that the major sports event unit would need another six months to process its application. This is shameful. How did this happen? As a result of the time delays, Ireland will no longer be considered, which represents a major blow to Motorsport Ireland, Limerick and the wider community. It is simply not acceptable that Motorsport...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Events (23 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Motorsport Ireland put together a bid to host a round of the World Rally Championships which would include Limerick, Kerry and the south east and host a stage of the World Rally Championships over the next three years. Many of us, especially those with a passion for the sport, were delighted to hear this. Businesses, especially in the hospitality sector, were keenly aware of the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I raise the issue of University Hospital Limerick with the Taoiseach. He was the health Minister for four years. One hundred and five people are on trolleys in the hospital today, 7,308 people have been on trolleys there already this year, and we will exceed the record number reached last year, namely 21,409. When we talk about the number of people on trolleys, we sometimes forget they are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Business of Joint Committee (17 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I propose that we begin in private session to discuss housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Offshore Wind Energy Strategy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (17 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Today we will discuss the departmental report Powering Prosperity - Ireland's Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy. The development of Ireland's offshore renewable energy sector presents many opportunities and challenges. It is, therefore, very important and welcome that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has prepared a comprehensive strategy to guide the development in this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Offshore Wind Energy Strategy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (17 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I will now invite members to discuss the issues with the representatives who are present. I ask them to indicate if they want to take part. There is a rota in place. The first member is Deputy O’Reilly from the Sinn Féin slot. The Deputy has 14 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Offshore Wind Energy Strategy: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (17 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes our discussion. My own comment is on how important wind energy is, especially to the regions and to the county I come from, Limerick. Hopefully, Foynes will feature prominently in our future of becoming energy-secure around electricity. I thank Mr. Tobin and Mr. McDermot for assisting the committee in its consideration of this important matter. I propose that we go into...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Members who are participating remotely need to do so from within the Leinster House complex only. No apologies have been received today so far. We are dealing with pre-legislative scrutiny of the general scheme of the employment (restriction of certain mandatory retirement ages) Bill 2024. The objective of the Bill is to align mandatory retirement ages in existing and future employment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Mr. Lawlor and Ms Farrell. I now invite members to discuss this issue with the representatives. I remind anyone who is joining remotely to use the raise hand function and take it down when finished.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Senator Sherlock's time is up but the witnesses may respond briefly to her comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Who would like to answer that question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Does anybody else wish to make a contribution? No, okay. That concludes our discussion on this matter today. I thank all of the representatives for assisting the committee in its consideration of this important matter today. I propose we go into private session to consider other business. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Reports (9 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 608. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the report reviewing housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability; to provide a date by which we can expect the said report to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13773/24]