Results 21-40 of 254 for long speaker:Maurice Quinlivan

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...important. It is almost five years since the people of Limerick voted in the plebiscite. After such a wait, it was extremely disappointing to see the Bill as initiated. I am not sure why it took so long to come up with a Bill that provides the mayor with little or no power. Providing the mayor with power to acquire land would go some way towards addressing the absence of real powers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Shoplifting: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. Witnesses are again reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...that we get to grips with the type of criminality that is egged on by the far-right fascists. The Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, said that we could not have anticipated these events. For too long, the Garda Commissioner has paid scant attention to the far right in Ireland. The lack of leadership on Thursday put many members of An Garda Síochána, transport, hospitality,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland-Canada Trade Relations: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. Witnesses are again reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise...

Select Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...that we cannot have an IAG report for the general area as well. It should be done within a year because of the experience we had in Limerick. Timeframes can be missed, things can go on for longer and people can get annoyed about the process, especially when they went out and voted for something. We go and knock on doors and ask them to do something. It was narrowly passed in Limerick....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (15 Nov 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected, pursuant to the Constitution and statute, by absolute privilege. Witnesses are again reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: ...programme will enhance local democracy. The mayoral role is an elected role and the requirement for a public consultation reflects the democratic nature of the role. The reason we use the term "non-statutory" is that we know how long it can take and how complicated it can be. We are talking about having some sort of consultation on that.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in...

Road Safety: Statements (26 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...in employment opportunities and connectivity to centres of employment. It is outrageous this project still has not been completed. The project has been in play for more than a decade. It took a long and very hard-fought campaign championed by the local residents of Moyross to get the Minister to take action and approve construction, which he finally did in 2021. Without the commitment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Chairperson of Enterprise Ireland (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Engagement with Chairperson of the Health and Safety Authority (25 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable or otherwise engage in...

Health Service Funding: Motion [Private Members] (24 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...Hospital Limerick." The Sunday Worldstated, "Chaotic scenes inside University Hospital Limerick as a record 130 patients languish on trolleys. 'There is no dignity here, that was lost a long time ago'." The Irish Daily Mailstated, "Rush for Covid jab as public bid to keep out of choked hospitals." A Breaking News headline stated "People 'terrified' of attending Limerick hospital due to...

Investment in Healthcare: Statements (19 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...worry for the person and their family members. Being in a hallway offers no dignity or privacy to a patient. It is simply unfair and not safe for patients or staff. We know from figures that the longer someone is on a trolley and not in a bed, the higher the chance that person will pass away. Treating someone in such a space makes the job of our health professionals all the more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Low Pay Commission Recommendations on the National Minimum Wage: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...The evidence of witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to both the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Living Wage (12 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...implementing a living wage will come with some financial challenges, especially for businesses, some of whom may need temporary and limited Government support to deliver a living wage. However, the long-term benefits would far outweigh the initial costs. A real living wage would reduce the strain on our social welfare system and stimulate local economies by increasing consumer spending....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...industry. I am very pleased that we have the opportunity today to consider further this and other matters with representatives from the Institute of Physics. We are joined by Ms Fiona Longmuir, learning and skills manager, and Dr. Michael Kyle, policy manager. Before we start, as I always do, I will explain some limitations to parliamentary privilege and the practice of the Houses as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: The Circular Economy: Discussion (4 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...witnesses physically present or who give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to the Constitution and statute by absolute privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name, or in such a way as to make him, her it identifiable, or otherwise...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (3 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...from the people I speak to in Limerick and the mid-west region that their concerns are being taken on board and the issue is being treated with the severity and urgency that is needed. We talk about long-term plans but there is nothing in the here and now. We have just come out of a summer in which we had the worst figures for the number of people on trolleys in June, July, August and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: SME Energy and Carbon Demands, Green Initiatives and Technology: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...physically present or who will give evidence from within the parliamentary precincts is protected pursuant to the Constitution of the statute by absolute privilege. Witnesses are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person by name, or in such a way as to make him, her it identifiable, or otherwise engage in speech...

Local Government (Mayor of Limerick) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Sep 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...this Bill but unfortunately they have not been. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. For myself and the people of Limerick it is an extremely important matter that has for far too long been put on the long finger by the Government. Unfortunately, as the Bill stands it falls short of a meaningful change of local government. As I see it, it offers us a ceremonial mayoral...