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

James Lawless: I welcome the recent USC cuts in the budget. I am particularly interested in how many earners in County Kildare will benefit. The Minister might also give details on counties Wicklow, Meath and Louth. My colleague Deputy McGuinness is interested in counties Kilkenny and Wexford. I ask the Minister to give us a broad statement on this but I am particularly interested in Kildare taxpayers.

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

James Lawless: I may not require the full expanded time. I thank the Minister for the reply. I note the number of 1.6 million taxpayer units in the State and that a taxpayer unit can encompass a jointly assessed couple. I assume that if one were to apply a pro ratacalculation by population, one could arrive at a reasonable estimate of the Kildare figures and those for other counties. I will do this....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 49. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on his attendance at the AI Safety Summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51221/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 68. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he proposes to ensure that AI is developed and deployed in a way that is ethical and person-centred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51222/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51211/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 168. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for further details on a cab system (details supplied); if they will have insurance; the type of licence required to operate same, given it is for hire and reward; the person or body that sets the fare charged to customers; the type of industry, area knowledge tests and Garda clearance the driver has to undergo to be allowed to operate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to reinstate a bus stop that had previously been in service (details supplied); if there are no plans to reinstate this, if an alternative service can be offered for this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51624/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (28 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [52245/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: Good afternoon all. We have received apologies from Deputy Ward. Deputy O'Reilly will be joining as his substitute. Members should ensure their phones are on silent or airplane mode so as not to interfere with the sound system. I welcome Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. He is joined by Deputy Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon and Assistant Commissioner Cliona Richardson. They are all...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Commissioner for his opening remarks. To ensure members of the committee are aware, I will lead out the questions, while Deputy Daly will take the second slot and Deputy Alan Farrell will take the subsequent one. I will rotate it at 3 p.m. There is a five-minute block for each member, to include questions and answers. I think most members are familiar with this approach now....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Commissioner. I have a few other questions, and I will ask them in a block and allow the Commissioner to answer them in this way as well. I am mindful of the time because we have to move on from member to member swiftly. In my introductory remarks, I mentioned the suggestions made on last night's "Prime Time" programme by a representative of the Garda Representative...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: Very good. I thank the Commissioner. I call Deputy Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: We will move on to Deputy Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: No, you cannot because you are over time and I give you extra time.