Results 341-360 of 488 for speaker:Paul Lawless

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: Can I proceed? I appreciate the answer. I am not throwing in the towel at all, but I do think we should be concerned and have contingencies in place. That is my point. Regarding GAEC 2, can the Minister outline-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: The Cathaoirleach can cut me off when he feels it is necessary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: In terms of GAEC 2 and the appeals, I will be brief. Will the Minister outline the appeals process, how it will work and the timeline? If farmers do appeal, will they be punished in terms of payments for BISS, CRISS, ACRES, etc.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: Can I pose the rest of my questions now for a written response or can I write to the Minister directly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: I will forward them to the Minister and the clerk.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he has taken to address weapons being carried through Irish airspace to Israel; the complicity of Ireland in a genocidal war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27523/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the representations he has made within the EU to bring about an end to the blockade of essential aid to Gaza. [27524/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 434. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to examine the case of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27586/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 474. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the plans his Department has for a facility (details supplied) [27594/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 475. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the criteria and processes being used to assess the suitability of a facility (details supplied) for use as an IPAS centre. [27595/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 476. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the involvement of local community groups, residents, local politicians, and Mayo Deputies in relation to the suitability assessment for a facility (details supplied) [27596/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 477. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to confirm the projected capacity of a facility (details supplied) to accommodate international protection applicants. [27597/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 478. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality 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. [27598/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 479. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline any agreements or contractual arrangements made with the developer for the redevelopment and operation of the property in the Ballina area of County Mayo as temporary accommodation for international protection applicants. [27599/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 480. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the way in which his Department is coordinating with Mayo County Council and other relevant authorities to ensure the property in the Ballina area of County Mayo meets all necessary standards and regulations for its proposed use. [27600/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 481. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide a timeline for the decision-making process, and if approved, the expected timeline for the opening of the IPAS centre in the Ballina area of County Mayo. [27601/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 545. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a child with AIMS requirements presents to pre-school, whether extra places at a school (details supplied) will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27157/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: We have a teacher shortage that is worsening year on year. Principals are finding it increasingly difficult to fill teaching posts. We also have a lack of places for children with disabilities. Meanwhile, there are thousands of Irish teachers teaching in the UAE, Australia and other parts of the world. Many left during the crash in search of employment. Many of them want to come home,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 195. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason he will not implement the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018, in light of his comments that Israel is committing war crimes over the blockading of aid in Gaza. [24169/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in light of the skill shortage in the construction, hospitality, education and healthcare sectors, his Department will consider introducing a tax credit for overtime. [17168/25]