Results 361-380 of 477 for speaker:Paul Lawless

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

Paul Lawless: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance if in light of the skills shortage in the construction sector, hospitality sector, education sector and healthcare sector, he will consider introducing a tax credit for overtime. [21003/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 310. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on the approval process for the proposed 1.4% increase in pensions and deferred pensions for members of the an post superannuation scheme, as submitted by An Post on 26 January 2025; if he will confirm the current status of the business case submitted by An Post; the expected timeframe for a decision; any factors...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 452. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will make a recommendation on a join family visa application for the foreign-born wife of an Irish citizen, who started the process on 04 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28417/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 497. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a person (details supplied) will receive ​an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28557/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Programmes (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: 25. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide details of the new projects that will be delivered under the shared island scheme in the next five years. [25742/25]

Vacant Council Housing: Motion [Private Members] (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 1: To Insert the following after "rolling planned maintenance will support this": "commits to: — reducing the turnaround time for vacated local authority homes to new tenants from the current average of eight months, to a two month average turnaround time; and — ensuring that local authorities be permitted to apply to the Vacant...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: 100. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he is satisfied with the current resilience of the ESB network in light of the damage caused by Storm Éowyn; the measures that have been taken in the five months since that storm to identify and develop dedicated corridors or pathways to protect electricity infrastructure; if he will provide an update on the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: I ask the Minister about Storm Éowyn and the preparations that I hope are under way to make the grid more resilient. I am sure the Minister is well aware of the difficulties, as is the Minister of State, Deputy Dillon, in my constituency, which experienced huge fallout from the storm. Many houses have only recovered connectivity and landline communications in recent weeks. What steps...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: This Government, in fairness, is great at documents and plans but very poor on delivery. The Minister spent most of his time acknowledging the work of the ESB, which has done tremendous work, but I want to know how many meters have been cleared. For example, there are thousands of kilometres of ESB lines where trees are growing up through those lines. There are guidelines that state the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: Clearance.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: It is depending on the tree.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: With respect, it is six months after the storm and we are still at survey stage.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Electricity Grid (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: In many cases what we need is action. I recently had contact from a family who experienced a power outage. They live at the end of a forest. They are living in fear of the next storm. They know that should a storm hit, they will certainly experience a power outage. This is the type of work we need to get down to business on. I appreciate the survey is being undertaken but we are now in...

Proposed Approval of the Agreement Between the European Organization for Nuclear Research and Ireland: Motion (11 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: I welcome the very positive news that Ireland will become an associate member of CERN. Ireland has a rich history in research and scientific innovation. Indeed, the Nobel science laureate, Ernest Walton, who was the first person to split the atom, should be recognised here today. Membership will open doors for Irish researchers to take part in CERN scientific programmes and make Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Legislative Measures (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: 874. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the expected timeline for the enactment of the legislation implementing the Supreme Court decision in the O'Meara case; if this legislation will be enacted with retrospective effect to January 2024; and if not, if it will apply only from the date of enactment. [28918/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: 1007. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive a holiday visa for their foreign-born partner who currently resides with them in Lisbon, Portugal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29466/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: 1034. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for a citizen ceremony. [30191/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: 1263. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will undergo a procedure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28941/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (10 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: 1486. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for cataract surgery as they are visually impaired and their condition is impacting on their quality of life; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29873/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Impacts of the Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Act 2023: Discussion (11 Jun 2025)

Paul Lawless: I welcome the Department representatives, the merchants and the members and representatives of veterinary associations. I have concerns for many of the stakeholders, the farmers, as regards the potential unavailability of vets. That is a major factor. The creation of a monopoly is a concern as well. Monopolies obviously do not end well for the consumer. I have concerns about the...