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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Cyber Security Centre (20 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 465. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of staff allocated to the National Cyber Security Centre; the job titles, qualifications and specifications for each of these roles; the amount of time each person has worked for the NCSC; the future allocation of additional staff to the centre; the timeframe for these allocations; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Cyber Security Centre (20 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 466. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the key objectives of the National Cyber Security Centre; if the NCSC has achieved formal international accreditation; the level of funding provided to the NCSC in each of the years 2015 to 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8161/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Programme (20 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 474. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the EU legislation before his Department with a view to being transposed into law; the details of such legislation; the status and timeframes for transposition of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8380/18]

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: This is another school-related issue. St. Joseph's primary school in Kilcock dates from the 1950s. It was the first new national school in the town for some time. When the school was built, the population was 1,000 but it is now almost 6,500. However, the school buildings are unchanged from that time. I would like to give credit to the many parents who have contacted me in recent weeks....

Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister. I welcome the timeline and that there will be confirmation by the end of next week because the school authorities are in limbo at the moment. I would be happier if the Minister was to tell me that the correspondence which will arrive next week will be good news. Knowing they will be told something is useful but knowing they will be told something that will advance the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 78. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will consider documenting travel expenses paid to a separate section of a P60 on request to be used for persons applying for local authority housing loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8901/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Data (21 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of complaints received on an annual basis by Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann in each of the years 2013 to 2017, in tabular form; the nature of these complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8887/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: The Government's programme on innovation, Innovation 2020, commits to a target of 2.5% GDP spending on research and development this year. The figures released by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation last week suggest that we have spent about 1.4% or 1.5%, which is about half of what was committed. Can the Minister advise when the Government might reach that target? It...

Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: I listened with interest to Deputy Bailey's speech. There have been a number of speeches in the House on this issue over the last number of days. I thought that Deputy Bailey gave a fine speech. She spoke about evidence-based policy and detailed consultations. I would love it if that were the case. It was certainly well argued and well intentioned and I would support it, were it not for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (22 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 129. To ask the Minister for Health if the patient transfer of a person (details supplied) from Naas General Hospital to Tallaght Hospital will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9024/18]

Industrial Relations (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (27 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Act 2003 (as amended) to make provision to alter part of the functions requirement of Science Foundation Ireland to ensure balance between the promoting, developing and assisting the carrying out of oriented basic research as well as applied research; to initiate...

Industrial Relations (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2018: First Stage (27 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: Fianna Fáil will support the Bill which is a common-sense and prudent safety measure and an important step in strengthening Ireland's protection against nuclear and radiological threats. Fianna Fáil has always been opposed to any form of nuclear development within Ireland and is conscious of the threat from nuclear developments in other places and the possibility that it may...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (27 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status and timeframe for the construction of a school building (details supplied); and his views on whether the existing buildings are unsuitable for modern primary school education. [9571/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: I thank the delegates for their evidence and observations which have been useful. I have a couple of questions and it is probably better to ask them together to let the delegates answer them in whatever order they wish. My first question has been touched on. I was interested to hear about vouchers. If I heard correctly, a €5,000 voucher is being prepared under Enterprise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: Would it be possible for the Brexit scorecard to be circulated to committee members? It would be a very useful document to have.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Data (28 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 137. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the year in which Ireland is likely to meet the relevant research and development national income targets as a result of the NDP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10427/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Research and Development Data (28 Feb 2018)

James Lawless: 137. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the year in which Ireland is likely to meet the relevant research and development national income targets as a result of the NDP; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10427/18]

Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Mar 2018)

James Lawless: The programme for Government makes multiple references to public transport. The 7.28 a.m. service from Sallins to Grand Canal Dock was absolutely full leaving that station with eight stops to go. Commuters were physically unable to board the train at Hazelhatch, Adamstown and further in. There is an urgent need for greater capacity on these services. I have tabled multiple parliamentary...

Questions on Promised Legislation (8 Mar 2018)

James Lawless: Three years and no spending.