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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: The Senator is spot on in her timing and it was very helpful that her questions were targeted at specific witnesses. I hope they were all taking notes. Am I correct that her first question was to the deputy commissioner?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: I invite the deputy commissioner to respond.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: I thank the deputy commissioner. I believe Senator Ruane's remaining questions were addressed to Mr. Geoghegan and Mr. Herrick. I invite Mr. Geoghegan to respond first, after which we will hear from Mr. Herrick.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: I thank the witnesses for their brevity. That concludes our engagement with regard to the time we have. We could easily give another hour or two to the discussion if we had the opportunity. We may return to the topic again. If there is anything that the witnesses feel they would have liked to have addressed, if they wish to provide follow-up answers to questions or if they wish to make...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Data Centres (17 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 105. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the development of a shared public sector or Government data centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32337/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Data Centres (17 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: My question relates to a commitment in the recently published national resilience and recovery plan to provide a Government data centre. Will the Minister elaborate on plans for that? Is it to be a physical data centre, a system to provide a single view of the citizen or both? What exactly is it to consist of and how exactly will it work?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Data Centres (17 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister. His response was very interesting. I am delighted to hear the centre is to be located in Backweston in my constituency of Kildare North. I am aware of the forensic science laboratory and other State facilities already located there. This will complement the facilities at that location. I know that centre is operating well and it is good to see it growing with this...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Data Centres (17 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister for responding to my comments. I am familiar with the campus at Backweston and have followed its development. Indeed, I was there for the launch of Forensic Science Ireland and the turning of the sod a couple of years ago. It is great site and it is well located. There is a valuable skill set and talent pool in north Kildare. I thank the Minister for the continued...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has examined the possibility of extending the DART+ south west project as far as Sallins; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32451/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (17 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the DART underground; the timeline to its completion; the estimated benefits that it would bring to the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32452/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 124. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has any plans for the refurbishment of Naas Courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32338/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 120. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of persons in counties Kildare and Wicklow receiving support under the employment wage subsidy scheme; the number in each county who were receiving support under the scheme in May 2021; the number of persons in each county who have received support under the scheme and its predecessor since March 2020; the expenditure on the schemes in each...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 128. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans with regard to corporation tax rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31698/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current wait time for a practical driver test; the measures that are being taken to reduce the wait time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30660/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 266. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an issue in relation to the online theory test by a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31378/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 282. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a driver licence for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31830/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 629. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide information on his Department's review of siting and size conditions for rooftop solar panels on homes and the review of exemptions for educational and community buildings as part of the current development of interim planning regulations; if he will provide information on the stated need to consider...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Reform (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 714. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place for the leaving certificate 2022; if the exam will consist of a combination of accredited grades and modified papers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30623/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 814. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Irish sign language has not been included as a curricular subject (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31785/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Jun 2021)

James Lawless: 839. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the establishment of permanent premises for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32060/21]