Results 21-40 of 384 for speaker:Paul Lawless

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 195. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason he will not implement the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018, in light of his comments that Israel is committing war crimes over the blockading of aid in Gaza. [24169/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: We have a teacher shortage that is worsening year on year. Principals are finding it increasingly difficult to fill teaching posts. We also have a lack of places for children with disabilities. Meanwhile, there are thousands of Irish teachers teaching in the UAE, Australia and other parts of the world. Many left during the crash in search of employment. Many of them want to come home,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in light of the skill shortage in the construction, hospitality, education and healthcare sectors, his Department will consider introducing a tax credit for overtime. [17168/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance if in light of the skills shortage in the construction sector, hospitality sector, education sector and healthcare sector, he will consider introducing a tax credit for overtime. [21003/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Pension Provisions (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 310. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on the approval process for the proposed 1.4% increase in pensions and deferred pensions for members of the an post superannuation scheme, as submitted by An Post on 26 January 2025; if he will confirm the current status of the business case submitted by An Post; the expected timeframe for a decision; any factors...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 452. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a person (details supplied) will make a recommendation on a join family visa application for the foreign-born wife of an Irish citizen, who started the process on 04 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28417/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 497. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when a person (details supplied) will receive ​an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28557/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: I thank the Minister and his officials. I have deep concerns about CAP, as I know the committee has as well. There is a movement across Europe and Europe is rearming. There is going to be an increase of €800 billion in the military budget. It seems from the noises Europe is making and the Minister's statements that we have very little impact over that. What practical steps is the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: No, it is a reality.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: It is a reality that this is happening. If it comes to pass that the CAP does have a significantly reduced focus on agriculture, what is the Minister doing to prepare in this regard? What contingency measures has he in place? What risk analysis is there in terms of protecting food security here? There is a movement away from food production here. This is my question. Is this a-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: No-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: Can I proceed? I appreciate the answer. I am not throwing in the towel at all, but I do think we should be concerned and have contingencies in place. That is my point. Regarding GAEC 2, can the Minister outline-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: The Cathaoirleach can cut me off when he feels it is necessary.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: In terms of GAEC 2 and the appeals, I will be brief. Will the Minister outline the appeals process, how it will work and the timeline? If farmers do appeal, will they be punished in terms of payments for BISS, CRISS, ACRES, etc.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: Can I pose the rest of my questions now for a written response or can I write to the Minister directly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food: Engagement with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (28 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: I will forward them to the Minister and the clerk.

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: The entire scandal with regard to CHI has been shambolic from the outset. We have more than 200 children waiting for spinal surgery. There are children waiting for scoliosis surgery who are in pain. Meanwhile, very young children had surgery needlessly. This is the legacy. We have children the State has failed to treat and failed in terms of their treatment. What happened is absolutely...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 122. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he has taken to address weapons being carried through Irish airspace to Israel; the complicity of Ireland in a genocidal war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27523/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (27 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 123. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the representations he has made within the EU to bring about an end to the blockade of essential aid to Gaza. [27524/25]