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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: The Commissioner might come back in writing on that. Is that okay? The Commissioner will follow up some questions today. If he could send them through the clerk, they will be circulated to all members so everybody gets a copy. They will certainly be of interest to our members so it would be appreciated if the Commissioner could do those follow ups. That concludes this part of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: We are looking forward to that. It will be a good engagement. We will move swiftly on because the Minister is due to join us. I thank the Commissioner and appreciate him giving of his time today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: We are still in public session. I welcome the Minister and her team to the meeting. The Minister is familiar with procedure here so I do not need to go through that. Time is tight as we have an absolute cut-off point of 7 p.m. because the meeting will have lasted three hours by then and that is the cut-off point. I propose to allow members five minutes each for their contributions. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: The last member to speak is Deputy Ó Riordáin and following his contribution, I will invite both of our guests, Deputy McGuinness and Senator Keoghan, to come in at the end, with a five-minute slot between them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: I ask the Deputy to respect the rules about mentioning individuals in the committee meeting. Has this individual been mentioned on the record before?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: That concludes our consideration for this evening. I thank members, the Minister and her team and the other witnesses. Before we wrap up, I ask if it is agreed that we publish the opening statements on the committee's website. Is that agreed? Agreed. That concludes our formal business. The committee will reconvene tomorrow at 3 p.m. in private session for a briefing on the general...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (14 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 51. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on the foreign birth registration applications of two persons (details supplied), following the recent provision by them of all outstanding documents. [49441/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (14 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills why a student with dyspraxia and ADHD who is allowed to use technology in his exams has been refused permission to do so for his upcoming Leaving Certificate Japanese exam in 2024. [49519/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update and current position regarding a school site (details supplied) in Celbridge which has been identified as a preferred new location for three schools. [49537/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (14 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 291. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection what provisions are made to accommodate clients who wish to conduct business through Irish in local social welfare offices. [49439/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pension Provisions (14 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 516. To ask the Minister for Health to examine the delay in providing a pension for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49534/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (16 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: Public transport is the main artery of our infrastructure. I represent the Kildare North commuter belt, as the Minister knows. Whether it is climate change, quality of life or avoiding gridlock, I think the many reasons for investment in public transport are self-evident. I want to reference Dart+ West and Dart+ South West, two projects that bring the Dart line electrification out to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 61. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his response to the statement in the Report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy that Ireland is not, and never has been, in a position to defend its neutrality, unlike other neutral European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50711/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (21 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 227. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what measures are in place to assist schools in securing substitute teachers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50560/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 431. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans for the long-term care of young people with acquired brain injury or for any young person in need of long-term care, which would be suitable to their needs as alternative nursing homes. [50735/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 566. To ask the Minister for Health when the Care of the Aged Centre in Naas will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51028/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (21 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 589. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is no movement on apprentices (details supplied) who are waiting on their next phase of training. [50754/23]

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: I welcome the report. The consultative forum was a very useful exercise and I am glad the Tánaiste and the Government initiated it. It was a very meaningful debate. Unfortunately, I was abroad on other committee business at the time it was held and was unable to attend, but I followed it closely and have read its recommendations. A view may have been expressed by some members of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of earners in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51212/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: Do I lead the group?