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Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I move amendment No. 24: In page 22, lines 25 and 26, to delete “by the Mayor as the Mayor considers appropriate, and” and substitute “by the D’Hondt system, and”. What we are looking at in amendment No. 24 is the D’Hondt system. We reference local democracy and are supportive of the democratic elements of the election of members of the Limerick...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: It is the same thing.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I move amendment No. 25: In page 22, line 28, after “subsection (4)” to insert “, including, but not limited to, businesses, trade unions, community and voluntary sector organisations”.

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (15 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I move amendment No. 26: In page 23, line 31, after “time” to insert “, subject to the approval of elected members,”.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 267. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to confirm what the anticipated overspend is on Limerick Council's Part 8, which is the build of 43 units on the Condell Road in the city; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49628/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I raise the issue of University Hospital Limerick and the accident and emergency department there, which I have probably raised every week since I was elected in 2016. Last October saw a record number of 2,043 people on trolleys there and today there are 106 people on trolleys. In 2020 we had 18,012 people on trolleys and we have already surpassed that figure this year. It is a scandal. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (9 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 37. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he and his Department are taking to address the large volumes of people being treated on trolleys at University Hospital Limerick, where the 2023 numbers have exceeded those of 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49007/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made regarding the establishment in Limerick of the trial 24/7 mental health de-escalation unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49008/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Emergency Accommodation (9 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 133. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his views on a report (details supplied); the steps he is taking address the findings regarding large numbers being unable to access temporary emergency provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49004/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I remind members participating in the meeting remotely that they must do so from within the Leinster House complex only. We have not received apologies from any members. Today we will discuss the issue of the skills and supports required for businesses to meet their decarbonisation targets. Ireland has committed to a legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions no later than...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Mr. Healy. The two witnesses joining us online should indicate any time they want to come in. I ask Mr. Meally to make his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I will now invite members who wish to contribute and ask them to indicate. The first is Deputy O'Reilly who has 14 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: We will move on to a Fine Gael slot, which is 14 minutes in total.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Senator Garvey is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Senator's time is well up if she wants a quick answer from the SEAI.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Mr. Sharkey very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: The Senator's time is up. I will move on. Deputy Shanahan has seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Supports Required for Businesses to Meet Decarbonisation Targets: Discussion (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes our consideration of this matter. I thank the representatives for assisting the committee in this important matter. I propose we go into private session to consider other business. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (8 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 135. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in completing the planned 96-bed block at University Hospital Limerick; the steps he will take to expedite its construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49006/23]

Housing: Motion [Private Members] (7 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: Three years into the Government's term, the housing crisis shows no sign of abating. In that time, homelessness figures have increased by 47%. There has also been an ever-increasing number of evictions. The cost of renting a house or apartment has increased, quarter by quarter, by 25% State-wide. Rents are increasing and record numbers of young people are still living at home with their...