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Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Deputy Daly and Professor Ian Marder of the criminology department in Maynooth University who helped us to draft the Bill initially. We introduced the Criminal Justice (Promotion of Restorative Justice) (Amendment) Bill 2023 in December 2023. It fulfils several objectives for the State, the victims of crime and alleged perpetrators. If enacted, I strongly believe it will be of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister of State, but it does not give me any confidence. In the last line of his response he said, "I would like to reassure the Deputy, and all patients... in the mid-west, that this Government is fully committed to improving health services in the region." I have received the same reply since 2016 when I first started raising this nine years ago. The fact remains that we...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I agree.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I said no recent progress.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: We had the last Dáil motion on UHL which was passed.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: We are the only party that actually called for-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: Yes, we have

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, but I would have hoped a Minister from the Department of Health would have come in. The last time I had a Topical Issue at least I was told it would be the Minister of State, Deputy Collins, which I appreciated. I had a Topical Issue on crime but nobody from the Department of justice. I want to put that on the record. I will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Overcrowding (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Government did not oppose that motion and we await a response from HIQA.

Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank CAB for the work it has done over the past number of years. I really want to talk about the community safety fund and how that can be enhanced. The aims of the Bill are positive aims that my party and I support. Any efforts that attempt to deny criminals their ill-gotten gains are welcome. The message must be delivered loud and clear that crime does not pay. We have to make...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I raise the issue of the lack of gardaí in Limerick city and the perceived lack of a Garda response. In recent days, I have spoken to many community leaders who have all used the same words - "tense", "fear" and "dread" - to describe the situation. It is not fair that communities are left like this. This week alone, I was contacted by several constituents. One said a car was speeding...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Health Services (16 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 221. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to expedite an appointment for a person (details supplied) who was referred fourteen months ago to a foundation for both occupational therapy and behavioural treatment but has yet to receive one; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40098/25]

Commission of Investigation (Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools) Order 2025: Motion (15 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: For too long, survivors have had to fight to be heard. Since 2009, I have known and worked with courageous men who were the victims of sexual abuse at Creagh Lane school in Limerick. I met some of them again yesterday. The way they have been treated is frankly appalling. They have been on a very long journey to justice. Unfortunately, that journey has yet to be concluded. These men were...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: Apologies have been received from Senator Nikki Bradley. Today we continue our discussion about progressing the delivery of disability policy and services. From the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, I welcome Mr. Liam Herrick, chief commissioner, Dr. Iris Elliott, head of policy and research, and we will later be joined by Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh, commission member. Before we...

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Mr Herrick. I now invite members of the committee to put their questions. Members should adhere to the agenda item scheduled for discussion. All members have seven minutes. The first speaker is Deputy Keogh.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: Take your time.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: There was an electricity fault there, so we lost power for a while. Apologies to anybody listening in and particularly to our witnesses and to the members of the committee. The next speaker is Senator Tom Clonan, who has seven minutes.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I now invite Senator Murphy O'Mahony to come back in. Apologies, we lost her earlier when there was an electricity cut.

Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Jul 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: Just before the Deputy goes any further, we have spoken about this matter before. For the benefit of the witnesses, this is a specific case, so they do not have to comment on it if they do not wish to, but they are more than welcome to comment on it if they want to. I am assuming they might not have been briefed on this matter or whatever and it might be a bit beyond their remit as well. I...