Results 1-20 of 182 for long speaker:James Lawless

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: ...opening statement and we will then take any questions members may have. Some members in the room while others are online around the Leinster House campus. I remind members and witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect 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...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Healthcare Policy (15 May 2024)

James Lawless: 140. To ask the Minister for Health if Huntington's disease will be added to the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22077/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council, UN Matters and Individually Tailored Partnership Programme with NATO: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs (14 May 2024)

James Lawless: I have waited patiently for my slot. I presume that Deputy Carthy has used up his first, second and third round-robin slots in his long engagement. I congratulate the Tánaiste on the international work that he has done on the world stage. That is something on which I get feedback locally. The Tánaiste is leading from the front, which is welcomed and recognised by the vast...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing the Bus and Coach Industry: Discussion (8 May 2024)

James Lawless: ...not running. He told me very frankly that is was not cost-effective anymore, and that bus is now cancelled. I appreciate Mr. Kavanagh's candour at least, even though I had to wait a little bit longer to get my bus home from that particular trip. The 139 is a very good service, and one that I greatly welcome. It was a TFI service rolled out and now operated by J.J. Kavanagh and Sons. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...quite a lot of business. The format of the meeting is that I will invite Ms Egan to make a brief opening statement, before having engagement with members as per usual. I remind all present of the long-standing parliamentary practice not to criticise or make charges against any person or entity in such a way as to make them identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulations and Directive on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...if matters arise she is able to advise us on. We may ask for her opinion as things arise. I will inform the witnesses of parliamentary privilege and the usual protocols. I remind all that the long-standing parliamentary practice is they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity in any way that might be regarded as damaging to his or her good name or is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (30 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...or for persons eligible for subsidiary protection and for the content of the protection granted and amending Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25th November, 2003, concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents, (v) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council addressing situations of crisis and force majeure in the field of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulations and Directive on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...I get on to the main business of the meeting, I advise of the following matters relating to parliamentary privilege and practice: witnesses and those partaking in the meeting 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 to otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (16 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...received in advance. Before I get on to the main business of the meeting, I advise of the following matters relating to parliamentary privilege and practice. Witnesses and members 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 to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: ...meetings. Some members are participating online and others are in the room. We will take the witnesses' briefing first and members may then have questions. I do not expect this to be a terribly long session but we will see what questions people have. I thank the witnesses for being available to have engagement with us. I will briefly outline the position regarding parliamentary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: ...to address it. From the Hope and Courage Collective, I formally welcome Ms Niamh McDonald, director, and Mr. Mark Malone, research and communications lead. As is usual, I remind witnesses 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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: ...growling and there was harassment. There was a quite menacing atmosphere. The witnesses might not be fully versed on the incident, which I appreciate, but it has been suggested that it took a long time to have gardaí present on the ground. I believe there was a single Garda car. I have been told that, for 36 hours preceding the incident, there were conversations online and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: ...hearing. I also welcome those in the Public Gallery and the people who are following proceedings online. The usual procedure applies regarding parliamentary privilege. Witnesses and members 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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: .... Everybody is used to this now ,but we still trip ourselves up every so often. Members have already been served with a warning on parliamentary privilege but witnesses joining the session should note the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as him, her or it identifiable,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Birhane for those further remarks, and all of the speakers who have contributed. That concludes our engagement with the members this evening. We have had a long couple of sessions where there has been quite a degree of detail and engagement. This was a very worthwhile panel and I also note the submissions that have been made, which are before the committee and will be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (23 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: 326. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht whether he is aware of the issues in Edenderry where the public swimming pool was recently badly damaged in a fire, whether there are long or short term plans to provide a public alternative facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2997/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: 1558. To ask the Minister for Health to reclassify the condition XXY, Klinefelter syndrome in order that it can fall under the HSE’s long-term sickness protocol (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56877/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: .... It is appropriate that this is rewarded in measures such as this. A key part of the social contract is that we reward enterprise, work, innovation and industry. This is at the heart of this long-promised measure. It has been long sought, since the USC was introduced as a crisis measure during the difficult fiscal years. I understand it was always intended that, eventually, when...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: ...war in Israel and Gaza at the moment. We cannot have it both ways. We cannot be neutral in one direction and not neutral in the other direction. I do not personally believe we are neutral. I think we have a long, proud history of alliances with many countries, as I have just said. We cannot have it every way and only be neutral when it suits us. I commend the report and look forward...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 431. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans for the long-term care of young people with acquired brain injury or for any young person in need of long-term care, which would be suitable to their needs as alternative nursing homes. [50735/23]