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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Road Traffic Offences: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: That was very insightful. Senator Ward is next, followed by Senator Gallagher. We will then have to adjourn the meeting because at 5 o'clock we move to a select committee meeting on a separate topic. Therefore, we must keep proceedings moving.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Road Traffic Offences: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: Thank you very much Senator. I invite our guests to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Road Traffic Offences: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: Thank you. We are over time so I will invite Senator Gallagher to have the last word today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Road Traffic Offences: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I will give the last word of the day to Mr. Collins.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Enforcement of Road Traffic Offences: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: This was a very good session. There is so much more we could say. I have questions of my own but we are not going to get to them, unfortunately. It is the nature of these things that time runs out. We had some very useful engagements. We will revisit this matter another day and at the end of our deliberations we will produce a report. That report will be published and everyone will have...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Overseas Development Aid (29 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 177. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the 0.7% international aid commitment will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47811/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Durkan for being with us today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: I have two questions. I listened with great interest to the witness talking through Article 3. I always keep a copy of the blue book on my desk. I had a quick flick through it as Mr. Durkan was talking through it. It was interesting to hear his explanation of the thought process behind the text that was chosen, what went into that and how he saw it manifesting in due course. One thing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Mr. Mark Durkan (29 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Could Mr. Durkan run through parallel consent? I understand the 50% rule, that is, 50% + 1%, but 50% + 50% + 50%, as I think he said, could he explain that formula?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (28 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 33. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of evictions that have been carried out in the past 12 months, by quarter; the reasons for same; the length of time between the dispute arising and the eviction occurring, in cases in which the eviction was as a result of a dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47104/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (28 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 62. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of new social, affordable and private houses that commenced and completed construction in County Kildare in the past 12 months, by municipal district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47103/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 193. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will examine and expedite a passport application for a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46585/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Parental Leave (27 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 312. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46937/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 385. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of visa applications by persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46762/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Will the Minister ask the NTA to look at that? If people know it is coming, they will wait.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to tackle reliability issues on bus routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45999/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: My question relates to the reliability of bus services in County Kildare. However, before I get onto the issue of buses, I should just share with Members present that ironically, I almost missed my question because my train service was delayed on the way in this morning. The 8.20 a.m. from Sallins is repeatedly late. Not only does it delay that train, but that connects to the Hazelhatch...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: The difficulty here is that there were issues with services, and the 120 in particular, pre-Covid and pre-Go-Ahead. In fact, it was considered by the regular commuters on the bus that the service would improve and there was a bit of excitement about it. I replied to some representations at the time saying that there was light at the end of the tunnel because a new operator was coming on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: That is a very good idea. It makes perfect sense to do that, rather than having some casual labour being brought in for a route here or there and being let go again. Having an apprenticeship model as a career path is the way to go. Perhaps the Minister can point the NTA towards that because the driver shortage is across the board. I will share a few examples with the Minister. I have had...