Results 301-320 of 470 for speaker:Paul Lawless

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: In fairness, we are discussing pensions and this is another important aspect of it. However, I take her point.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions she is taking to expand mental health supports in primary and secondary schools, including the provision of structured training and resources for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17166/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to ensure that children in County Mayo who are waiting prolonged periods for their initial CDNT appointment do not experience delays in accessing appropriate school placements and supports. [17165/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 417. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what business grants supports for small business ratepayers will be introduced in 2025, and what the deadlines will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17251/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 526. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to address the lack of supports for single working parents of children with autism (details supplied) during school holidays, as they rely on term-time-only afterschool services, and need further assistance when schools and afterschool are closed for holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17337/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 599. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are plans to provide a timeline for when local authority homes can avail of the pyrite scheme, considering the urgency of the situation for those living in such houses; if he would address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16626/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 668. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of women denied the non-contributory State pension due to their husband's contributory pension through his employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16821/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 669. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cost to the State to allow all women to qualify for the non contributory State Pension, regardless of their husband's pensions or earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16827/25]

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this very important subject. We have a major problem with youth crime and especially with child exploitation. There is a major issue with children being enticed into criminal activity by adults, especially in the drugs scene. Drug dealers are providing drugs to young people. Often, these are free in the first instance. Those young people and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 21. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will commit to reviewing the tax individualisation system, which unfairly penalises single-income households; and if he will outline any steps his Department is taking to address this issue. [15153/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 24. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the Government’s plans to implement the tax credit for gym memberships; and the timeline for the introduction of same. [15154/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 126. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way the Government plans to manage the increasing costs associated with the National Development Plan, especially in the context of inflationary pressures and rising material costs. [15156/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Expenditure (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 132. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will address the concerns in regarding the management of public funds in relation to recent reports of overspending in certain departments; and the steps being taken to ensure better oversight and accountability. [15155/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Energy Generation (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 177. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide details on the amount of renewable gas purchased by State agencies in each of the last five years, including the percentage of renewable gas in relation to their total gas consumption, and to outline any plans to increase the use of renewable gas in state agencies. [16448/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Capital Expenditure Programme (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 203. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific measures being taken to enhance transport and utilities in the west, given concerns that inadequate infrastructure could hinder Ireland's competitiveness. [7891/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Nursing Homes (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 307. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a determination on their fair deal application. [16382/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Nursing Homes (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 308. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their fair deal application. [16383/25]

Housing Emergency Measures: Motion [Private Members] (2 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Mayo has a huge issue with dereliction and vacancy. Mayo has the highest level of dereliction in the country at 14%. Its vacancy rate is 12%, the second highest in the country. I want to raise the issue of dereliction, particularly around the protected structures and listed buildings. Consider the old Bank Corner on James Street in Claremorris, for example. The owners tried to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (2 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 278. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the details of the school dental programme; the number of routine dental checks provided; the timeline for checks and treatments; and the range of treatments offered under the programme. [15884/25]

Support for Householders, Businesses and Farmers Affected by Storm Éowyn: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: I acknowledge the progress that has been made on the scheme. I am glad we are making progress on the humanitarian scheme. It has been quite disappointing in many regards. There have been major difficulties with it for many of my constituents. It has been quite chaotic and haphazard. Many constituents of mine have got €200, others have got €10, and others have got nothing at...