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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (31 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: 140. To ask the Minister for Health to examine the capacity deficits at Naas General Hospital (details supplied) and what immediate plans are in place to meet the significant increases in demand for the services of the hospital. [4327/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance how the income tax treatment of employees with salaries of €100,000 in Ireland compares with other EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4276/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (1 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 134. To ask the Minister for Finance for an update on the National Payments Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4277/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Widow's Pension (1 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 299. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling (detailed supplied), whether there are plans in place to legislate for where an unmarried partner is entitled to a partner's pension in the event of their death; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4667/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Chair. I apologise as I had other commitments this afternoon. I do have an interest in this topic but I was not able to attend the start of this committee. I will not rehash and use arguments that have been made already. I have a couple of brief points. I did hear a spokesperson for Waterways Ireland on my local radio station, Kfm, and a good case was made. There are a lot...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: Very good. I thank Mr. Rowe.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (8 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Kildare businesses that are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business (ICOB) grant; the discussions his Department has had with Kildare County Council in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5511/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (7 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 19. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to expedite a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5503/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (7 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 113. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons that have applied for the renters tax credit (details supplied); the number of individuals who are eligible to apply for this tax credit; the reasons for persons who are not applying for this credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5497/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (8 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 44. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on the implementation of the National AI Strategy: AI – Here for Good; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5512/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I wish to raise the issue of the Mercy Convent Primary School in Naas and to set out the sorry tale I have raised many times with the Minister, Deputy Foley. I want to put on record what has happened in this extremely frustrating situation. There are schools around the country, many in my own constituency, where boards of management, principals and staff are looking for a new-build project...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for that commitment. I want the Department to go further, however. I appreciate there is only so much the Minister of State can say and do tonight. I thank him for the commitment to take the matter to the Minister, Deputy Foley. As he stated, I have discussed the matter with her on several occasions. I acknowledge her good faith on the matter but we need to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 155. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if in a scenario where broadband is running at less than the legal requirement, the steps NBI can take in order to rectify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6047/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Security (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current security arrangements surrounding Weston Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6117/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 380. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to review the issue of the recent councillor gratuity payment announced to be based on years of service, rather than a maximum limit of 20 years. [6115/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 460. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views in relation to the nuisance mechanical noise being emitted from Mountjoy Prison this is having a severe impact on the residents in the surrounding areas, who have brought it to the attention of officials in the prison but have not received a satisfactory response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6118/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (14 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to report on the current oversubscription crisis in schools in County Kildare, and specifically Prosperous and Clane; what her Department is planning to ensure that all children will be educated in a school environment in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6775/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (14 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the current status of the proposed new post primary school (details supplied); the current status of an extension to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6776/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (14 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills what plans/structures are in place to assist secondary school children that are currently being home schooled in securing a school place as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6778/24]