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

James Lawless: An odd number is needed. More board members are needed.

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

James Lawless: When advertising positions, is there good recruitment interest?

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

James Lawless: Another issue that was mentioned in the written submissions was around some of the appeals that are coming through. The legal term used to describe them would be that they are destined to fail - they are frivolous, vexatious or unstatable in a court situation. That is a challenge. I am sympathetic to the concern about dealing with a case and giving it due attention and procedure, even when...

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

James Lawless: Very good. It is interesting. I notice Ms Donovan, in her own practice, had a lot of experience with the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, which I am sure will be relevant in her new role. I remember when that was coming out. It was introduced to great fanfare. It was certainly heralded as a new departure for the complications that often arise with this type of development. In practice,...

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

James Lawless: Practice has improved across the board within the sector.

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

James Lawless: Does that refer to section 18 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act. I think any dispute can be heard by the Circuit Court related to a multi-unit development, MUD, issue. Is that correct?

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

James Lawless: Is Ms Donovan saying it would be better not to have a board like hers seized of it?

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

James Lawless: I understand. That is very good. I thank Ms Donovan for that. As no other members are offering, that will conclude our engagement. I know this was relatively succinct, but it was valuable to the committee to hear Ms Donovan's testimony and instructions. We wish her every success as she gets into the role in the time ahead. I thank her for that. I ask the members to stay as there...

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

James Lawless: That is good. We wish Ms Donovan well and thank her very much.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22413/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine an issue regarding a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22419/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22582/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on driving test cancellation lists and whether they have been discontinued or not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22628/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 596. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22621/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 597. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22622/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

James Lawless: 11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the strategic framework for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21827/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Measures (16 May 2024)

James Lawless: 45. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is considering legislation to prevent former and serving soldiers performing private security work in countries subject to international sanctions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21826/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (16 May 2024)

James Lawless: 235. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures his Department is undertaking to assist families waiting on assessment of need appointments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22170/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (15 May 2024)

James Lawless: 9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if an issue in relation to two passport applications (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22099/24]