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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Reachtaíocht um Thrácht ar Bhóithre (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: De ghnáth, eisítear ceadúnas tiomána trucaile (catagóir C) ar feadh 5 bliana agus is féidir é a athnuachan suas le 10 mbliana tar éis an dáta éaga. Chun tiomáint go gairmiúil, ní mór do thiománaí ceadúnas tiomána bailí chomh maith le Deimhniú ar Inniúlacht Ghairmiúil (CPC) a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Measures (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 was recently signed into law by the President on 23 June 2023. This is a large piece of legislation which covers a multitude of topics. In the Programme for Government, we committed to addressing a number of concerns, such as the use of e-scooters, variable speed limits, rollout out of zero to low emissions vehicles and the necessary infrastructure,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Insurance Industry (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: Under Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, motor insurance is required to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place. However, the provision of insurance cover to individuals is a commercial matter for insurance companies. An insurance policy is a private contract between the insurer and the client, based on the risks assessed by the company. Therefore, I am not in a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. Please contact my private office if a response is not received within ten days. Pending a response, the Deputy may wish...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: As is set out in the Issues Paper on the Review of the National Ports Policy 2013, which was published on 19 October 2023 for public consultation, matters such as climate change adaptation, ORE facilitation and general port capacity requirements bring to the fore the question of how our ports are to finance such necessary developments into the future. Currently, Irish ports do not receive...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport is the funding instrument that supports the development of the trans-European transport (TEN-T) network. The TEN-T network is a multimodal network of rail, roads, waterways, ports and airports which comprise two levels: the core network and the comprehensive network. CEF funding is delivered in the form of grants allocated following...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 303. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to examine a pay query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44138/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 305. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update from the Office of Public Works on a flood relief scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44193/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 306. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update from the Office of Public Works on a flood relief scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44194/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 372. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the matters raised (details below) can be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44057/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 556. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44220/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Insurance Industry (5 Nov 2024)

James Lawless: 1042. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44060/24]

Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: Are there no other speakers? It is that time of the evening and that time of the cycle. Only a few of us brave souls are left.

Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Deputy Browne. I thank Deputy Tóibín for introducing the Bill and provoking the debate. He has attempted to address a significant issue. I have given reasons, which I will recap, as to why the Government is not in a position to support the Bill but, notwithstanding that, I commend the Deputy on his initiative in bringing it forward. I listened with interest to Deputy...

Equitable Beef Pricing Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (24 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Deputy Tóibín for bringing this Bill forward and for his passionate contribution to the debate. I have listened with interest to his setting out of his stall and I have taken careful note of what he has said. We can all agree that farmers should receive a fair and equitable price for their produce. The programme for Government recognises the economic and social role of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (24 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Deputy. When I saw this Topical Issue selected, I was reminded of my colleague, Deputy Paul McAuliffe, who raised this issue under Questions on Promised Legislation last week, and I answered. To put in context that exchange, I absolutely recognise the legitimacy of the concerns around the No. 11 bus, and I have spoken with Deputy McAuliffe on it since then as well. It is a very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (24 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Deputy. I fully recognise the points he is making and understand them. It is absolutely key, and I am someone who, throughout my career, has been committed to optimising the use of public transport and maximising the take-up of it. It is actually quite a simple formula to make that happen but it is a formula we have to deliver. It has to be affordable and at a reasonable...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres (24 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Deputy Ellis for his question. I am glad to have the opportunity to update the House on this matter. A central objective of the programme for Government is to deliver increased levels of integrated healthcare, with service delivery reoriented towards general practice, primary care and community-based services to enable a home first approach. Integral to this is the development...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres (24 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: It is very welcome, indeed. I note the Deputy's comments. The Minister also very much welcomes the development of the integrated care hub in Omni Shopping Centre and the co-location of the consultant-led services, provided for the enhanced community care specialist teams for people with chronic disease and older persons, and the primary care services provided by Larkhill primary care team....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Regional Development (24 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I note everything the Deputy says in his very strong contribution. I reiterate that the goal and one of the core objectives of Project Ireland 2040 is strengthening rural economies and rural communities. Building up and improving services for the population requires significant investment in infrastructure, now and into the future. That is undoubted. Prioritising key social and economic...