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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: Mr. Walsh mentioned that a quorum for a board is three members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: There may be boards comprised of three threes to speed it up. Not each of those three people in the group will have the expertise that Mr. Walsh mentioned. Is it a unanimous vote or a majority of two to one? Could Mr. Walsh give us insight into that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: Does that mean the vote is not in the public domain?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Chair for his indulgence.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: An Bord Pleanála: Discussion (6 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: Are those workshops with planning authorities?

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I, too, welcome the Minister to the House. I have examined the Bill with keen interest since it was first introduced in the Dáil. I will focus on one aspect of the Bill, namely, the book of quantum. I recognise that the first book of quantum was published when the legislation was introduced and it was subsequently reviewed in 2016. The intention of the Bill is that the book of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I welcome the opportunity Senator Ardagh has given me to highlight a Bill I am introducing in the Seanad next week. The proposed Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019 will provide for the imposition of a cap on the level of awards which may be made in respect of a claim for general damages arising from personal injuries, for the confirmation by each House of the Oireachtas...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: -----and debated on Second Stage the following week. I would be delighted to hear something about it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I really want to talk about work permits, a review of which was carried out last year. The changes made were welcomed by the hospitality and agriculture sectors. Almost one year has passed since they were introduced. The Leader might call on the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Humphreys, to come before the Seanad in order that we can...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: We are listening.

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (27 Feb 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I agree with many of the comments that have been made. I know a number of people who have served overseas in all divisions of the Defence Forces. I am familiar with the work they do. We have all mentioned recruitment and the Minister of State referred to it on a number of occasions. I do not think recruitment is the issue. Many people are willing to join the Air Corps, Naval Service or...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I welcome the discussion provoked by Senator McDowell. I hope he will support the Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019 that I will be introducing tomorrow. I hope the Bill will move to Second Stage during Private Members' time in a couple of weeks. I will seek support for this Bill because it will be very important for people paying insurance. I also want to raise an...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business. I ask the Leader to accept the Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019, which I wish to introduce on First Stage this afternoon. I propose we take that before No. 1 on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the imposition of a cap on the level of awards which may be made in respect of a claim for general damages arising from personal injury; to provide for the confirmation by each House of the Oireachtas of draft regulations; to provide for a review of this Act; and to provide for related matters. I thank the Leader...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I will not be long. The Bill allows the Minister to introduce regulations that have to be passed by both Houses. It is about claims inflation, which has allowed claims to be four and a half times higher than in the United Kingdom. Claims inflation is a result of what the Judiciary is imposing on insurance companies regarding pay-outs. This leads to premium inflation, which has affected...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I will wrap up in a second. The objective is to reduce premiums, particularly when there is a competition worry with regard to Brexit. I am delighted to be able to introduce this Bill today. Second Stage will be in the next couple of weeks.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: Like Senator Ó Domhnaill, I wish everyone well on Lá Fhéile Pádraig, in particular those people participating in parades around the country. I hope the weather is a lot more clement than it has been in the past.I wish them and all those attending well. It is a great occasion. I ask the Leader to ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to come...

Seanad: Period Poverty: Motion (27 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I apologise. It was not my intention to be the last person to speak. It certainly should not be a man who concludes the debate on this topic. I know the Minister of State will also comment. While I agree with the motion and the legislation, as Senator Alice-Mary Higgins has highlighted, this is an opportunity for us to set a standard not just here but internationally, as we have done so...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages Bill) 2019: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Anthony Lawlor: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister to the debate on this Bill. I thank my colleagues in Fine Gael for allowing me bring it forward. I also thank the Minister for being present and for his advice in my discussions with him. I thank my work colleagues in the office, Fintan and Adam; the various groups with which I consulted such as the Irish SME...