Results 101-120 of 258 for speaker:Paul Lawless

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 132. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address the concerns in regarding the management of public funds in relation to recent reports of overspending in certain departments; and the steps being taken to ensure better oversight and accountability. [15155/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 177. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide details on the amount of renewable gas purchased by State agencies in each of the last five years, including the percentage of renewable gas in relation to their total gas consumption, and to outline any plans to increase the use of renewable gas in state agencies. [16448/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 203. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific measures being taken to enhance transport and utilities in the west, given concerns that inadequate infrastructure could hinder Ireland's competitiveness. [7891/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Nursing Homes (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 307. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a determination on their fair deal application. [16382/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Nursing Homes (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 308. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their fair deal application. [16383/25]

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Mayo has a huge issue with dereliction and vacancy. Mayo has the highest level of dereliction in the country at 14%. Its vacancy rate is 12%, the second highest in the country. I want to raise the issue of dereliction, particularly around the protected structures and listed buildings. Consider the old Bank Corner on James Street in Claremorris, for example. The owners tried to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (2 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 278. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the details of the school dental programme; the number of routine dental checks provided; the timeline for checks and treatments; and the range of treatments offered under the programme. [15884/25]

Support for Householders, Businesses and Farmers Affected by Storm Éowyn: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: I acknowledge the progress that has been made on the scheme. I am glad we are making progress on the humanitarian scheme. It has been quite disappointing in many regards. There have been major difficulties with it for many of my constituents. It has been quite chaotic and haphazard. Many constituents of mine have got €200, others have got €10, and others have got nothing at...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 116. To ask the Taoiseach to report on his recent engagement with the US president. [12497/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 127. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions the Government is taking to address the growing persecution of Christians worldwide, particularly in light of the recent abduction and murder of Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Nigeria; if he will raise concerns at international forums about the increasing number of attacks on Christian communities; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 164. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a report on his efforts to alleviate the repression of people, particularly women, in Afghanistan; the engagements he has had in support of these efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15157/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 371. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if Bus Éireann will issue school bus tickets for the existing school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15072/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Disability Services (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 506. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is encountering a delay on a disability allowance appeal that remains unresolved since 8 January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15345/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 655. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the criteria and processes being used to assess the suitability of the former St. Mary’s Secondary School in Ballina for use as an IPAS centre. [15595/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 656. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the involvement local community groups, residents, local politicians and Mayo Deputies have in relation to the suitability assessment for the former St. Mary's Secondary School in Ballina. [15596/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 657. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to confirm the projected capacity of the former St. Mary’s Secondary School to accommodate international protection applicants. [15597/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 659. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if an impact assessment has been conducted to evaluate the effects of establishing an IPAS centre in the Ballina area of County Mayo; and if the findings will be published. [15599/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 660. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline any agreements or contractual arrangements made with a developer (details supplied) for the redevelopment and operation of the property as temporary accommodation for international protection applicants. [15600/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 663. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth how his Department is coordinating with Mayo County Council and other relevant authorities to ensure the property meets all necessary standards and regulations for its proposed use. [15603/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 664. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide a timeline for the decision-making process; and if approved, the expected timeline for the opening of the centre. [15604/25]