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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: Very good. It is interesting. I notice Ms Donovan, in her own practice, had a lot of experience with the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, which I am sure will be relevant in her new role. I remember when that was coming out. It was introduced to great fanfare. It was certainly heralded as a new departure for the complications that often arise with this type of development. In practice,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: Practice has improved across the board within the sector.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: Does that refer to section 18 of the Multi-Unit Developments Act. I think any dispute can be heard by the Circuit Court related to a multi-unit development, MUD, issue. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: Is Ms Donovan saying it would be better not to have a board like hers seized of it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: I understand. That is very good. I thank Ms Donovan for that. As no other members are offering, that will conclude our engagement. I know this was relatively succinct, but it was valuable to the committee to hear Ms Donovan's testimony and instructions. We wish her every success as she gets into the role in the time ahead. I thank her for that. I ask the members to stay as there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: That is good. We wish Ms Donovan well and thank her very much.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 121. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22413/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 136. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22814/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine an issue regarding a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22419/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22582/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on driving test cancellation lists and whether they have been discontinued or not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22628/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 596. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22621/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 May 2024)

James Lawless: 597. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22622/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (22 May 2024)

James Lawless: 33. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine an issue regarding a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23151/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 May 2024)

James Lawless: 162. To ask the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23127/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 May 2024)

James Lawless: 102. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth, respectively that registered for the increased cost of business grant before 1 May 2024; how many more in each county have registered since the application process reopened on 15 May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23056/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Official Engagements (23 May 2024)

James Lawless: 105. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the major gathering of EU Digital Ministers hosted in Dublin recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23055/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (23 May 2024)

James Lawless: 214. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason for deductions to pensions (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23329/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 May 2024)

James Lawless: 227. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the fees for citizenship applications for persons (details supplied); and the process and path to citizenship in each case. [23481/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Scrutiny of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021 (28 May 2024)

James Lawless: We have received apologies from Senator Vincent P. Martin and Deputy Mark Ward. Senator Robbie Gallagher is hoping to join us but has another engagement. I will begin with the usual housekeeping to remind members and witnesses to turn off their mobile phones or switch them to flight mode so they do not interfere with the recording. The purpose of the meeting today is to consider a...