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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: We will go around the table and take all members' final questions before going to the Commissioner. Otherwise, we will run out of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: The Deputy might have to wait until next week because we have to vacate the room in three minutes' time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: The Deputy has five seconds to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: It is a good test of memory for the Commissioner to see whether he can pick up all the questions that were put to him in rapid fire. I ask that he follow up in writing on the questions he cannot answer now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: Will he also answer the question on the SDU, if he has that information to hand?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: I appreciate the Commissioner's time today. While this concludes the meeting, Deputy Farrell has indicated he wants to very briefly raise an item. It falls under "any other business" but it is relevant to the witnesses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: They are not expected to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: That was the single item under any other business. For members' attention, I echo and agree with the sentiments expressed by Deputy Farrell in thanking the superintendents. I compliment the professionalism of the whole team in Templemore. For the information of members of the committee, I have written to all four superintendents we met on the day to thank them on the committee's behalf and...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expedite passport applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52585/23]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will expedite a passport application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52617/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (28 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [52245/23]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (28 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Criminal Justice (Engagement of Children in Criminal Activity) Bill 2023 and has made no amendments thereto. On behalf of the committee, I thank the Minister of State and his officials here today. Their attendance is very much...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of earners in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51212/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: Do I lead the group?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: I welcome the recent USC cuts in the budget. I am particularly interested in how many earners in County Kildare will benefit. The Minister might also give details on counties Wicklow, Meath and Louth. My colleague Deputy McGuinness is interested in counties Kilkenny and Wexford. I ask the Minister to give us a broad statement on this but I am particularly interested in Kildare taxpayers.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: I may not require the full expanded time. I thank the Minister for the reply. I note the number of 1.6 million taxpayer units in the State and that a taxpayer unit can encompass a jointly assessed couple. I assume that if one were to apply a pro ratacalculation by population, one could arrive at a reasonable estimate of the Kildare figures and those for other counties. I will do this....

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 49. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on his attendance at the AI Safety Summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51221/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Artificial Intelligence (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 68. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he proposes to ensure that AI is developed and deployed in a way that is ethical and person-centred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51222/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51211/23]