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Gaza: Statements (21 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: I extend my solidarity to the Palestinian people. Israel has imposed a blockade across the occupied Palestinian territories, using the most brutal military tactics, and murdered tens of thousands of people. This is particularly true in Gaza where, over the past 19 months, there has been a systematic campaign of murder, forced displacement, attacks on health centres, the arbitrary detention...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: That was you. You were in the last government.

Committee on Disability Matters: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (21 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: Apologies have been received from Senator Tom Clonan. I remind members of the constitutional requirement that in order to participate in public meetings, they must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex. Members of the committee attending the meeting remotely must do so from within the precincts of Leinster House. This is due to the constitutional...

Committee on Disability Matters: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (21 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: With the agreement of members, will we go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 636. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to examine the case of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25988/25]

Committee on Disability Matters: Business of Joint Committee (15 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: Apologies have been received from Senators Bradley and Harmon. Before we proceed, as this is the first meeting, I have a number of housekeeping matters. In accordance with Standing Orders, I make the following declaration. I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gangland Crime (15 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 174. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his views on organised crime in Limerick city, the resources needed by the Garda and the additional steps that can be taken to interrupt drug gang activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22421/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 185. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine the case of a person (details supplied) who, having applied for a passport in October 2024, has yet to receive any confirmation or communication regarding when this passport will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24956/25]

Trade Union Recognition Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: This is a Bill that my party and I will be supporting. I am a proud member of SIPTU and have been for a number of years. The aims of the Bill are sound and seek to provide a legal basis for trade union recognition by employers where 20% of employees are members of a union. In the 21st century, it is appalling that not every worker has fair representation, dignity and the ability to engage...

Housing and Critical Infrastructure: Motion [Private Members] (13 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: There is a housing emergency in this State. Whatever way the Government tries to spin it, that is what we have. Whether someone is a house buyer, renter or waiting on the council to provide a house, he or she will find they face a challenging and often very long course. Limerick has seen rents increase by an astonishing 75% since 2020 and house purchase prices have increased by 44% since...

Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: It has been said that education is the most important weapon you can use to change the world for the better. In a changing and more complex world to navigate this has never been truer. For our further and higher education institutions to enable economic growth, they must be supported. The programme for Government commits to ongoing investment in these institutions to deliver sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 138. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the performance of the community access support team in Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22416/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Overcrowding (13 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 221. To ask the Minister for Health if she will report on the ongoing use of the full capacity protocol at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) and the continued overcrowding at UHL; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22415/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (13 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 316. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who received neither the November or January electricity account credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23781/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 1095. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied) who, having been referred by University Hospital Limerick for prostate surgery at St. John’s Hospital, Limerick, has yet to receive an appointment date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23709/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (8 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: As my colleague said, these questions focus on when we can see a review. Does the Minister have any idea when the draft review will be done? When will the review be completed? Shannon Airport is one of the regional airports we will be championing. As the Minister knows, Shannon Airport is the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. It serves the mid-west region. As we have said in the past,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (8 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: Nobody is asking the Minister to rush the review or to do a review that would not be comprehensive, but as he knows, the last review was done ten years ago. People in the mid-west region and in Mayo and Galway are waiting for what the outcome of that review will be. Shannon Airport, as I said, has the capacity to handle 5 million passengers per year. In 2024, it serviced 2.1 million...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (8 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the review of the Government aviation policy to be completed; his plans for airports outside of Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22420/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (8 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for an improvement of bus infrastructure in Limerick city, appreciating the lack of such infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22419/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (8 May 2025)

Maurice Quinlivan: 386. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the case of a child (details supplied) will be examined who having been referred three and a half years ago by their GP to the early intervention team has yet to receive a speech and language or occupational therapy appointment [23095/25]