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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (13 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: 472. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made in the further and higher education sectors since 27 June 2020; the new initiatives undertaken; and the additional funding provided for them. [61814/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (13 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: 536. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to income limits to qualify for a GP card ; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61681/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: 544. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61700/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for his response and his kind words and acknowledgement concerning my work in north Kildare. Laois in his own constituency is experiencing similar growing pains, which the Minister of State advocates on regularly. I am aware of the projects the Minister of State mentioned and there has been investment in a number of schools in north Kildare. If these were...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, for taking this Topical Issue. My question relates to the availability of school places in north Kildare. As the Minister of State is aware, north Kildare is in the heart of the commuter belt and has a growing population. As always, there are growing pains. This is not new, but it does remind me of the early noughties when we had this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: 45. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the endoscopy unit in Naas Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61178/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: 81. To ask the Minister for Health the way it is proposed to expand GP services in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61179/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: 267. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61435/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: We will start the second phase of this session on the implementation and after-effects of the Good Friday Agreement, part of a series of meetings we have been holding. I am pleased to take over from the Chair. I followed the debate from my office. I look forward to reading the iar-Taoiseach's submissions. There is quite a lot of detail and depth in them. I listened to Mr. Bruton deliver...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: That is excellent. That is very useful. On this theme, was Mr. Bruton surprised and-or disappointed at the recent polling that suggested Northern Ireland residents, particularly those of the unionist persuasion, were not yet persuaded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thought that after Brexit there might have been a greater-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Bruton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Before I move on to the next speaker, I want to acknowledge the presence of the former MP and former MLA, Alasdair McDonnell, in the Gallery. He is very welcome. I do not think that anybody is contributing online, so we will go to the Sinn Féin and Deputy Conway Walsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I think those are fitting closing remarks from Senator Blaney. I thank him. The iar-Taoiseach's submissions were excellent and will be a useful resource to this committee and all of us as individuals beyond this meeting and into the future. The fact that he provided such a considered written submission to complement his oral submission to today's hearing is extremely useful to all of us....

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome the progression of this legislation through to Second Stage. It is great to see it coming along before the end of this term. I take a moment to commend the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, for his determination and diligence in stewarding this Bill to the stage of publication and Second Stage. I know he has made it his priority since he took up office and I salute him on that....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: 702. To ask the Minister for Health if the case of a child (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60991/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022: Discussion (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: We almost have a full house. Everybody is very welcome. It is great to have so many witnesses before the committee in person. Good afternoon to members of the committee. Apologies have been received from Senator Ruane. As there are now a number of ways in which members can partake in proceedings, some may drop in and out over the course of the meeting and others will participate online....