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

Maurice Quinlivan: Could we just clarify something? If Mr. Courtney has the submissions he might give them to us later or send them on to us so that we can clarify the situation.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Is Senator Gavan happy enough with that?

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Senator Gavan has them.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: They did not come to the committee.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Could Mr. Courtney answer Deputy O'Reilly's question? To clarify, we did try to get him into the committee again after the last meeting and he was not available on a number of occasions when we requested that.

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Could Mr. Courtney send on the letters?

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Yes, but we wanted to clarify that issue as well because it was raised. Could Mr. Courtney respond to Deputy O'Reilly's question?

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Do any other members wish to contribute further? No. I thank the representatives of the Low Pay Commission for assisting the committee with its consideration of this important matter. We will consider it further as soon as possible. That concludes the business of the committee in public session. I propose that the committee now go into private session to consider other business. Is...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (18 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 184. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the amount of funding allocated to Limerick City and County Council for the provision of the housing adaptation grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45495/23]

Funding for Persons with Disabilities: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: I will start by welcoming the people in the Gallery, some of whom are from disability services and some of whom have disabilities themselves. I welcome the families who might be watching this at home or who are logging in tomorrow to watch it. I commend my colleague Deputy Tully who has been a real advocate for people with disabilities since she was appointed to the position of party...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: The Minister of State will be well aware that we have always supported the The Living Wage Technical Group's recommendations on that, which is different from what the Minister of State's Government has said is the living wage. We have always been cognisant of the problems and challenges which SMEs will face with regard to their ability to pay the living wage. For some businesses an increase...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: 10. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the progression of the introduction of a living wage, as committed to in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44415/23]

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

Maurice Quinlivan: My question relates to the Government's commitment to introduce a real living wage as outlined in the programme for Government. This must be a priority. Ensuring that people are paid a living wage is crucial to the well-being of our citizens and to the overall health of the economy. Low-paid workers are often the backbone of our society, performing essential roles in various sectors,...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: I thank the Minister of State. Even if the median earnings calculation is reached in 2026, as stated by the Minister, Deputy Coveney, on budget day, it will not be delivered in the lifetime of the Government. As I said, a living wage will provide for basic needs, not wants. It is unlike the national minimum wage, which is not based on the cost of living. By implementing a minimum wage of...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Members who are participating remotely need to do so from within the Leinster House complex, as they well know. Apologies have been received from Senator Garvey. Today we will have a discussion and engagement on the reports relating to the skills and apprenticeship landscape in Ireland. Physics-related enterprises play a considerable role in respect of the Irish economy. As such, it is...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: Which level of schools?

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

Maurice Quinlivan: We will move on to round 2. Anybody else who wants to contribute again may do so. I thank the delegates for the presentation. It was really informative. The consensus among members and the representatives is that we should get rid of the stereotype surrounding apprenticeships. In a previous role, I launched a few documents on apprenticeships, the need to get more people involved, and...

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

Maurice Quinlivan: That concludes our consideration of this matter. I thank both representatives from the Institute of Physics. Their enthusiasm is clear from their contribution. The committee will consider this important matter further.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Intellectual Property (11 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 89. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to discuss the steps being taken to advance the establishment of the EU Patent Court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44418/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (10 Oct 2023)

Maurice Quinlivan: 255. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the confirmation by Limerick City and County Council that no funding remains to complete housing adaptation grant works in 2023 and that such works are being deferred to 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43450/23]