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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an issue (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45445/23]

Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I too welcome the O'Farrell family to the Chamber and sympathise with them on the loss of their son. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Lucia O'Farrell recently in Leinster House 2000 and we had a conversation about the case. It was all too brief, unfortunately, but I am mindful of it. I also want to recognise the work of my colleague, Deputy McGuinness, in continuing to highlight this over...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Departmental Matters: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: Will do.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: We are here to consider the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Helen McEntee, and her officials. We will now proceed with consideration of the Bill.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: Amendments Nos. 1, 4 and 6 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: Would the Minister like to respond?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: It is noted the Deputy may resubmit it on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister and the officials for attending the meeting. I also thank committee members for their attendance and participation.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 and has made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 21. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her estimate of the number of secondary students in each of Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth who will benefit from the introduction of free school books next year; the number of primary students that are currently benefitting from free school books in each of the counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44923/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how much the increased capitation announced in Budget 2024 will be worth to schools in each of Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44924/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Departmental Matters: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Tánaiste for coming today. The starting point for this discussion must be the attacks on Israel on Saturday, 7 October. I welcome that there now seems to be consensus that that was an abhorrent event. Some representatives were later than others in condemning that, but that seems to be happening now. I understand the traditional sympathy for Palestine in Ireland. I share...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Exports Growth (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister and take his response in good faith. I note the Department's research. Its view is that it is not necessary. If that is the case, I take it in good faith. However, it surprised me to learn that Ireland is one of only two EU countries that do not have an export credit guarantee scheme in place. It has been said to me and to Deputy Troy, who tabled this question and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Exports Growth (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I again thank the Minister. I accept his answer. It is interesting that 1998 is the year it ceased. I vaguely remember that. I was not involved in politics at the time obviously, but I have read about the beef tribunal and so forth. I was aware there were issues around that. However, 1998 is a long time ago. It is before the Good Friday Agreement was signed and before there was an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for that. I commend the work done to date. I acknowledged the Minister of State's report in August and, as has been mentioned, the appointment a year previously of Dr. Scanlon. The State is ahead of the pack, which I am very glad to see. It befits our status as a digital employer and digital hub for so many multinationals and, indeed, indigenous companies...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: So often with technology and advancements and innovation of any kind, we see potential conflicts between private interests and the public good. In some cases, corporations are racing ahead with their developments and laboratories. We also see some founding fathers of the technology taking a step back from it. It was well documented over the summer that a couple of early AI adopters and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Exports Growth (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I am asking this question in place of my colleague, Deputy Troy. Has an export credit guarantee scheme been considered? If the Minister introduced such a scheme, it would provide great support to companies that are seeking to increase international trading opportunities. It would be very welcome and of great assistance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 8. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his proposals for an artificial intelligence advisory council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44173/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Artificial Intelligence (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I want to ask about the plans for an artificial intelligence, AI, advisory council. I know there is an AI ambassador, Dr. Patricia Scanlon, already in place and she is doing good work. I understand, however, it is planned to roll out a council of sorts, and I wonder where progress is on that issue.