Results 81-100 of 178 for speaker:George Lawlor

Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

George Lawlor: As the Minister knows, higher education holds immense significance for the future of this island. The power of higher education as an economic enabler, particularly in our regions, is a vital component to our economies locally and nationally. As we navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing global economy, it is essential that we recognise the pivotal role higher education plays in...

Trade Union Recognition Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 May 2025)

George Lawlor: Ba cheart dom a rá ar dtús go bhfuil mé ag ullmhú mo Bhille féin maidir le haitheanas na gceardchumann, rud atá ina ábhar imní do Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre le fada an lá. Is fíor a rá go bhfuil leibhéal ardtábhachta ag baint leis an mBille seo sa Teach seo agus go deimhin sa tír seo. I have been preparing my own...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 May 2025)

George Lawlor: I raise an issue affecting 11,000 customers in the Wexford area who are served by the Kilmallock Bridge water treatment plant. Based in Ballymurn, the plant supplies Castlebridge, Curracloe, Ballymurn, Crossabeg, Glenbrien, Screen and Oilgate. Last October, the Minister, Deputy Browne, and I attended the unveiling of two new treated water storage reservoirs and associated works. At that...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 May 2025)

George Lawlor: It is indeed.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (13 May 2025)

George Lawlor: 285. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the processing of a passport for a person (details supplied) will be processed urgently by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24218/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (13 May 2025)

George Lawlor: 369. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current status and repair timeline for the Barrow Bridge in New Ross; the reason Iarnród Éireann has not been more proactive in pursuing funding for repairs from the insurers of the ships that struck the bridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23252/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 May 2025)

George Lawlor: I listened with interest last week as the Taoiseach scolded local authorities for their inaction or delays in returning void houses back into use. However, as someone who served on Wexford County Council for 20 years, one of the things that caused some of the greatest headaches were large-scale derelict buildings that created dangerous places for young people and children, in particular, to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 May 2025)

George Lawlor: Is there anything we can do to resolve these issues?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 May 2025)

George Lawlor: It is too slow.

Assessment of Need: Motion [Private Members] (20 May 2025)

George Lawlor: The appalling waiting lists for children in Ireland awaiting an assessment of need that we have heard listed out today are nothing short of a national disgrace. It is an indictment of the values of society that we allow vulnerable children to languish in limbo, with their futures hanging in the balance, while bureaucratic inefficiencies and systematic failures continue to plague our health...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (20 May 2025)

George Lawlor: 476. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she plans to review the current policy of her Department which does not allow for grade repetition unless there is an academic reason (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25727/25]

Industrial Relations (Boycott of Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2025: First Stage (21 May 2025)

George Lawlor: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the provisions relating to the constitution of joint labour committees, so as to provide for cases where organisations of employers or of workers fail or refuse to engage in consultation with the Labour Court prior to the appointment of representative (employers) members or representative (workers) members, as the...

Industrial Relations (Boycott of Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2025: First Stage (21 May 2025)

George Lawlor: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage: Challenges Relating to the Delivery of Housing: County and City Management Association (20 May 2025)

George Lawlor: It is good to see Mr. Taaffe again in a different arena. My colleague, Deputy Sheehan, raised the issue of voids, which came up on the floor of the House last week. The Taoiseach effectively scolded local authorities for what he perceived as their inaction in looking for too much money and taking too long to restore properties to use. I raised the issue of dereliction and larger scale...

Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

George Lawlor: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. I congratulate you also on your elevation to the office of Cathaoirleach of this committee. I have been involved in politics for over 20 years. I was a county councillor for 20 years in Wexford but I am a newly elected Deputy. That was one of the joys of having a long-standing TD from my own party living a few hundred yards away from me. As a Deputy in his...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (21 May 2025)

George Lawlor: 167. To ask the Minister for Health if she will address the ongoing shortage of estradot (estradiol transdermal) patches in Ireland; if she is aware that women are frequently having to change pharmacies, travel to Northern Ireland, or arrange private courier services to access their prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT); if she will comment on reports that general practitioners are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Facilities (22 May 2025)

George Lawlor: CBS Secondary School in New Ross currently has an enrolment of 413 students. It is a coeducational DEIS school and remains the only secondary school in County Wexford without a sports hall. This is a significant disparity which leaves the students and teachers at the school at a significant disadvantage. It is my understanding that the Department of education has already approved, in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Facilities (22 May 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank the Minister of State for his response. However it is quite disappointing to discover that in this day and age, considering issues of mental health, well-being and the importance of physical activity, a PE hall does not appear to be on the agenda for this school. This is the only secondary school in County Wexford that does not have a PE hall or a gymnasium. The school is expected...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (22 May 2025)

George Lawlor: No apologies have been received. Before we proceed, I have a few housekeeping matters to go through as follows. In accordance with Standing Orders, I wish to make the following declaration: I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Business of Joint Committee (22 May 2025)

George Lawlor: Thank you, Senator Rabbitte.