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Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: In recent months, I have raised the challenges faced by Le Chéile National School in Limerick city and its need of additional supports. The school is in the second most disadvantaged area in the State, according to Pobal. There are 186 students in the school. School assessments have found 72% of children in the school have at least one additional need. Staff have pleaded for support...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Members participating remotely are required to do so from within the Leinster House complex only. So far, apologies have been received from Senator Garret Ahearn. Today we will look at the impact of artificial intelligence on business. In October 2023, the committee reported on artificial intelligence in the workplace. One of the key observations of the committee was that further...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process: Discussion (8 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: We are now in public session. Any member who is joining us remotely must do so from within the Leinster House complex. Today we will have a discussion on the small companies administrative rescue process, SCARP. The Companies (Rescue Process for Small and Micro Companies) Act 2021, which was commenced on 8 December 2021, provides for a new, dedicated rescue process for small and micro...

Report of the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Motion (2 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: As Cathaoirleach of the committee, I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to lead out on this important debate, and the Business Committee for taking a positive approach and allowing it onto the agenda, which is timely and important. I express my thanks to my fellow members of the committee who worked diligently to produce this report. The collaborative and considered approach...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Role and Operation of the Health and Safety Authority: Discussion (1 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I remind anyone who is participating in the meeting remotely that they must do that from within the Leinster House complex only. Apologies have been received from Senators Róisín Garvey and Marie Sherlock. Today we are going to look at the role and operation of the Health and Safety Authority. The Health and Safety Authority is an important regulatory body that comes under the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Role and Operation of the Health and Safety Authority: Discussion (1 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: As nobody else wishes to come in, I will come in at this point. I raise the issue of health services and issues that may go on. This may not be within the remit of the HSA, but it might deal with the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, and others. Yesterday, the nurses’ union spoke of how 4,000 nurses have been assaulted in the course of duty over the last number of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1474. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a child (details supplied) who, having been referred by his or her GP in February 2023 to the paediatric clinic at University Hospital Limerick, is yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14747/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (9 Apr 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1530. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who having been referred four years ago to the neuro surgery unit at Cork University Hospital has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14928/24]

General Practice and Local Health Services: Motion (20 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: Local health services throughout the State have come under severe pressure due to workforce shortages, challenging working conditions, growing waiting lists and excessively long wait times. This impacts staff morale and undermines confidence in the health service. Local health services and GP services need to be improved as a priority. The lack of alternative care options in the community...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Challenges Facing Businesses in Relation to Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Discussion (20 Mar 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 Senator Paul Gavan and Deputy Louise O'Reilly. Today we will look at the challenges facing businesses in relation to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility is where companies integrate social...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1347. To ask the Minister for Health the progress being made in the construction of the 96-bed unit at University Hospital Limerick; when construction will be finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12148/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1348. To ask the Minister for Health when the 96-bed unit currently under construction at University Hospital Limerick will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12149/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1349. To ask the Minister for Health the progress being made in the construction of the second 96-bed unit at University Hospital Limerick; when construction will be finished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12150/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (20 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1350. To ask the Minister for Health when the 96-bed unit, scheduled for construction at University Hospital Limerick will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12151/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1472. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the case of a person (details supplied) who has been waiting for an appointment at the ophthalmology department at University Hospital Limerick and has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12809/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (20 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1533. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) who received an appointment to attend the Community Audiology Service at the Health Service Executive West, Limerick, but received notification of the appointment after the date of the scheduled appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13221/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Educational Disadvantage (6 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister of State for her response, but she has not given any comfort to the children, parents or school staff who are listening to this. I know a few of them will be tuning in. The Minister of State referenced that three Departments are responsible for the services I am talking about, but the problem is they do not seem to be co-ordinating and Le Chéile National School has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Educational Disadvantage (6 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I recently had the pleasure of visiting Le Chéile National School in Limerick. During the visit, I met with senior staff at the school who highlighted a number of major concerns regarding the absence of supports being made available to the children of the school. It is not a small school. It was built as part of the Limerick regeneration programme. It serves families from Southill...

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: This motion is about providing for those with disabilities and their carers. They deserve so much better than they are getting at the moment. They deserve the quick delivery of the services and support they need. There are more than 500,000 family carers across the State. They are tremendous people who have made great sacrifices in their own lives to care for a family member. They are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (5 Mar 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 745. To ask the Minister for Health the number of days per year that the full capacity protocol has been utilised at University Hospital Limerick for the period 2011 to 2024, tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10586/24]