Results 1-20 of 84 for speaker:George Lawlor

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 May 2025)

George Lawlor: I raise an issue affecting 11,000 customers in the Wexford area who are served by the Kilmallock Bridge water treatment plant. Based in Ballymurn, the plant supplies Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oilgate. Last October, the Minister, Deputy Browne, and I attended the unveiling of two new treated water storage reservoirs and associated works. At that...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 May 2025)

George Lawlor: It is indeed.

Trade Union Recognition Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2025)

George Lawlor: Ba cheart dom a rá ar dtús go bhfuil mé ag ullmhú mo Bhille féin maidir le haitheanas na gceardchumann, rud atá ina ábhar imní do Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre le fada an lá. Is fíor a rá go bhfuil leibhéal ardtábhachta ag baint leis an mBille seo sa Teach seo agus go deimhin sa tír seo. I have been preparing my own...

Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

George Lawlor: As the Minister knows, higher education holds immense significance for the future of this island. The power of higher education as an economic enabler, particularly in our regions, is a vital component to our economies locally and nationally. As we navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing global economy, it is essential that we recognise the pivotal role higher education plays in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (7 May 2025)

George Lawlor: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that persons employed as bus escorts for students in special needs schools are not paid during holiday periods and are entitled to minimum social welfare payments to cover these periods; the plan she has to ensure that such valuable workers are appropriately remunerated in order to attract workers into this important area of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (7 May 2025)

George Lawlor: 324. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on an application for a visa (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22373/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Wildlife Protection (7 May 2025)

George Lawlor: 364. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the independent scientific assessment on the protection of the native Irish honey bee, carried out by NUIG, will be published; his views on the Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021; if he has considered temporarily halting imports of honey bees as an interim measure to protect the Irish species until the study...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Minimum Wage (1 May 2025)

George Lawlor: 2. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will reverse his decision to delay the implementation of the living wage until 2029; if he will commit to ensuring that low-paid workers are recognised for the invaluable role they play in the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21411/25]

EU Regulations: Motion (30 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: The Labour Party has no difficulty with this motion and will not be opposing it. It is noted that, in July 2022, Slovakia notified the Commission of recent changes to its domestic insolvency laws that introduced a new preventative restructuring procedure and a new type of insolvency practitioner. That notification was followed by notifications from Estonia, Spain, Malta and Italy in...

Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (30 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: People feel the lack of school places means that places are being just thrown at them. These are not my words; these are the words of the manager of the Collective Sensory Group, Shona King, who works closely with families and children in this area. Children need appropriate places but that is certainly not always the case. Often, we see children in autism classes when, in fact, this is...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: I raise the issue of housing adaptation grants and the funding being made available across the country. From speaking to former colleagues on Wexford County Council and some of the officials there and colleagues from around the country across the Chamber, there seems to be a serious difficulty in terms of funding for the adaptation grants. While applications are being accepted, unless...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (29 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: 881. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that school transport is organised for a pupil (details supplied) who is now travelling to school by taxi daily at a cost of €50 a day, funded by their school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19369/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (29 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: 1408. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for an invalidity pension for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19007/25]

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: I concur with the Ceann Comhairle's words and congratulate Ballymitty national school on its great success and welcome them to the Public Gallery. When we talk about Irish Water-Uisce Éireann the words "chaos" and "chaotic" often spring to mind. Despite the billions of euro in resources we have had in this country for quite some time, during the past number of years in particular,...

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: Abolishing the mandatory retirement age in Ireland presents numerous benefits that can positively impact individuals, organisations and society as a whole. The discussion we have today on this Bill must explore the various aspects of the issue, including the economic, social and psychological implications, as well as the challenges and considerations that come with one of the more...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: In January of this year BNY announced it was to close its Wexford facility with 95% of its 310 Wexford-based employees to transfer elsewhere or be made redundant. Significantly, BNY operations in Dublin and Cork are not impacted by these cuts. The first question to be answered is: why Wexford? Clearly the cost of both property and operating is higher in Dublin. What discussions did the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (8 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: 343. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason an over-the-counter medication (details supplied) purchased in another EU Member State was not allowed into the State by customs officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16666/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Industry (3 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank the Minister of State for her response. I mentioned in my opening remarks that I wondered if the geopolitical area was the reason for the difficulties we were seeing with foreign visitors coming to Ireland. With President Trump and President Putin's antics, the war in Ukraine and other disturbances and wars and atrocities around the world, is that playing a role in the American...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Industry (3 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: In light of the recent statistics released by the Central Statistics Office, which indicate a very concerning 30% decrease in foreign visitors to Ireland year on year, it is clear the Government simply must acknowledge the gravity of this situation and must commit to addressing the underlying causes and implications of this decline. A total of 304,000 foreign visitors completed a trip to...

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: If we look across the country, it is clear that when it comes to diverting young people from criminal activity, the presence of community gardaí delivers huge results. I have seen it across my home county of Wexford where community gardaí working assiduously on the ground are making a real difference in their communities. Investment in community gardaí is a no-brainer when it...