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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: We will start the second phase of this session on the implementation and after-effects of the Good Friday Agreement, part of a series of meetings we have been holding. I am pleased to take over from the Chair. I followed the debate from my office. I look forward to reading the iar-Taoiseach's submissions. There is quite a lot of detail and depth in them. I listened to Mr. Bruton deliver...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: That is excellent. That is very useful. On this theme, was Mr. Bruton surprised and-or disappointed at the recent polling that suggested Northern Ireland residents, particularly those of the unionist persuasion, were not yet persuaded?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thought that after Brexit there might have been a greater-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Bruton.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Before I move on to the next speaker, I want to acknowledge the presence of the former MP and former MLA, Alasdair McDonnell, in the Gallery. He is very welcome. I do not think that anybody is contributing online, so we will go to the Sinn Féin and Deputy Conway Walsh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. John Bruton (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I think those are fitting closing remarks from Senator Blaney. I thank him. The iar-Taoiseach's submissions were excellent and will be a useful resource to this committee and all of us as individuals beyond this meeting and into the future. The fact that he provided such a considered written submission to complement his oral submission to today's hearing is extremely useful to all of us....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Gerry Adams (15 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Chair and am conscious of time. I know Mr. Adams has to get to an engagement and Deputy Carroll MacNeill has to come in as well, so I will try to be brief. I welcome Mr. Adams to the committee. It was very interesting to listen to the earlier parts from my office. The whole series on the agreement has been extremely enlightening and insightful. I remember the agreement and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Gerry Adams (15 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: It was a good day. The croppy boys were out.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Gerry Adams (15 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I have one observation and one other question. I will try to be brief because I know time is against us. The last speaker, Deputy Wynne, picked up on what Mr. Adams said about parties which have enjoyed being in power not wishing to give up that power. Perhaps not surprisingly, I do not agree with that analysis. As was reflected earlier with Senator Currie, it is the prerogative of all of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Gerry Adams (15 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Gerry Adams (15 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I hear what Mr. Adams is saying. We are allowed to agree to disagree on certain points as well. I will yield to the next member because I know time is short.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Gerry Adams (15 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I apologise for interrupting but we are members of the EU and we have a European charter of human rights.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Antisocial Behaviour (19 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 37. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if any discussions have taken place regarding public order and safety with Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and rail service providers, given the recent antisocial behaviour on public transport servicing Kildare North. [2223/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the expansion of the DART+ service to Sallins and Newbridge is being considered, given that they are the main commuter towns in the area. [2224/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (19 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 250. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the projected time scale for the commencement of a tender for a school (details below); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2471/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (18 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 311. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine an issue regarding the benefit-in-kind tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63458/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (18 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 673. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of school transport for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63346/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (18 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 711. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school transport issue in relation to a student (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63700/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (18 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 838. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if advice will be provided in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); if the matter will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63223/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (18 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 1480. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1407/23]