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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: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Businesses: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank Ms O'Meara. I now invite Mr. O'Reilly to make his opening remarks on behalf of EY.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Thank you. I now invite members to discuss the issues with the representatives present. I call Deputy O'Reilly.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank our guests for raising the issue of politics and the misinformation that might occur during elections. That is really important. Last year the Mayor of London was undermined in a video that even his own family believed was him speaking about a contentious parade that was about to take place. Police were deployed on the streets to prevent rioting and that all came from a fake AI...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Next is Deputy Stanton.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Before we sign up to doing anything, it would be better if the Oireachtas allowed us to access AI sometimes. It has blocked some of the platforms. My apologies for interrupting.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Unless anyone else wants to comment, that concludes the consideration of this matter today. I thank the representatives for assisting the committee in our consideration of this important matter. I know I speak for all the members when I say that we have had an exceptionally informative and useful discussion. I propose that we go into private session to consider other matters. Is that...

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...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Thank you, Mr. Purtill. I invite members to discuss the issues with the representatives before us. We have a rota in place and the first person indicated to speak is Deputy O'Reilly.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: What if they do not engage after the letter Revenue sent out today?

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

Maurice Quinlivan: We will circulate the information to members when we get it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (8 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 191. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a school (details supplied) that in March 2020 secured approval for the construction of two ASD classrooms and several special education spaces and to date no construction of these units has occurred; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20344/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (8 May 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: 520. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a person (details supplied) who having been referred to St. John's Hospital, Limerick for an endoscopy has yet to receive an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20284/24]

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

Maurice Quinlivan: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment entitled "Report on Offshore Renewable Energy", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 8th March, 2023. I wish to share time with Deputy O'Reilly.

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: I thank Mr. O'Brien. I now invite members to discuss the issues with the representatives. I remind our witnesses and members they cannot mention specific cases or companies, if they are inclined to do that. The first person to speak will be Deputy Louise O'Reilly.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: No, I was issuing that warning to everybody.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Yes. The next slot belongs to the Fine Gael Party and Deputy David Stanton has 14 minutes.