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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Yes. It is a meeting with stakeholders regarding the difficulties and risks facing rank-and-file members of An Garda Síochána in the performance of their duties. The stakeholders are the Garda Representative Association, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors and a witness named Mr. Tony Gallagher.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: The Senator's views are noted. We can have other sessions on that topic. There is enough knowledge and wisdom on the committee not to delve into live cases, so I think we can manage in such a way. Concerns were expressed in the aftermath about Garda equipment, resources, staffing and so on, which can be looked------

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: The session was proposed and agreed at the meeting of the joint committee on Tuesday, and that is where it is coming from. If members want to suggest other topics for consideration, they can do so. I will close the meeting for today-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: -----and thank our visitors. Deputy Pringle wishes to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: It is actually a whole pattern of events, to be honest, not just one.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Sure. One of the aims of the new term is to be more responsive. It has been an issue in the past that it takes time to organise meetings, and we have had some difficulties in the context of the Kerins judgment. Members will be aware of correspondence I sent to the Minister this week. I sent it also to the Ceann Comhairle and the Chairman of the Working Group of Committee Cathaoirligh. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: I do not want to labour the point because we have visitors, but that was in the early stages of the committee's term. We were all finding our feet. Perhaps if that were to happen tomorrow, we could have a different approach and respond more quickly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation Enforcement: Discussion (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Can we perhaps excuse our visitors and then return to this matter? We should not have an internal housekeeping debate. I thank our guests. We will see them in a few moments.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (20 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 125. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45926/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Flexible Work Practices (14 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 68. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the Right to Request Remote Work Bill 2021 will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44650/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Citizenship Applications (14 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 253. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a citizenship application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45094/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (14 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 320. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the projected number of school places in an area (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44759/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (14 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 380. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44656/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 471. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that hormone replacement therapy has been taken off the drugs payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44408/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (14 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for the update. As has been said, the refurbishment works are overdue and need to progress. While they will be welcome when they do take place, these works are really a sticking plaster. Some clarity on the long-term plan is needed. It is not a bad idea for the school to occupy the site of the old post-primary school but, as I have said, it is not suitable in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Oideachas trí Ghaeilge (14 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: I am sharing time with my colleague, Deputy Cronin, and we send our best wishes to Deputy Durkan. Deputy Catherine Murphy supports the motion as well. We in Kildare tend to work together on these issues, which is a good and collaborative way to finish out the term. It is very much a team effort. The points have already been outlined. Gaelscoil Chill Dara, which took a long time to get...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (14 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 404. 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. [38823/22]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equal Opportunities Employment (14 Jul 2022)

James Lawless: 600. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of persons with disabilities who have been employed within State agencies. [39128/22]