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Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Departmental Funding (15 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: 270. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will intervene, with the HSE, to ensure that funds are immediately released for the Wexford Strengthening Children's Disability Services project, which was formally approved by the HSE with a commitment that the initial payment would be processed in October (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (14 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank the Minister for his supportive words. This proposed campaign was inspired by a young pup called Stout who suffered from severe health difficulties arising from malnutrition, poor breeding practice and the unsanitary conditions that he was kept in. The campaign is led by two people in Wexford - Tara O'Connor and Kevin Keegan. They are proposing some reasonable legislation and that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (14 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: I welcome what has been said about the high level group. As it stands, the 2010 Act permits upwards of 300 breeding dogs on a site. It also outlines that one full-time staff member to 25 breeding bitches is sufficient. We are looking for a more sensible number of breeding bitches and we believe that 15 is a sensible cap that would enable breeders to run a proper sanitation programme and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (14 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: This question is to ask whether the Minister will outline the measures being taken to strengthen existing animal welfare laws and enforcement mechanisms and whether his Department intends to engage with campaign representatives to progress the aims of the proposed Stout's law and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (14 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: 927. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his Department has an official policy on the use of the fada in Irish names from official State sources; his views on whether citizens whose names contain a fada should be properly addressed in official communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54917/25]

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: This was a budget where workers were left behind. We had no personal income tax relief for workers. Hard-working families - the backbone of our economy and the people who keep our economy going, ticking over and working - were left with their hands hanging. We saw a reduction in the VAT rate. Many millions of that will go to multinational chains. I have heard descriptions of franchises...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: In a week when hundreds of millions of euro were gifted to burger barons and builders, although the Tánaiste may disagree with that characterisation, I will raise an example of the reality that many on the ground are encountering. I was contacted by the Furlong family in Duncormick in Wexford. I have their permission to raise this issue on behalf of their son, Josh, who is 23, has...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: That would be excellent.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank the Deputy. Did Senator Rabbitte want to come in on a second round?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: We have some time. I will be stricter on time the second time around.

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: I appreciate that Deputy Rice was late joining us. Would he like to contribute?

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: That is everything. On behalf of the committee, I thank everyone for their attendance-----

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Child Protection and Family Support: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank all the witnesses for their presence here today and for the very informative discussions along with their answering of the questions. I apologise for my absence at the start as I had some business on the floor of the Dáil. I thank them for coming along. We hope to interact with them again sometime in the future to build on the tremendous work they are doing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment: Competitiveness and the Cost of Doing Business in Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank today's witnesses for their presentations. They were very informative. I appreciate the reference to utilities and infrastructure, but my questions relate more directly to the cost of doing business. One question relates to commercial real estate both in Dublin and the rest of the country. How does Dublin compare internationally and how does the rest of the country compare? Is...

Industrial Relations (Boycott of Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Sep 2025)

George Lawlor: I appreciate that the Minister of State has been somewhat thrown under the bus on this by her Fine Gael Government colleague.

Industrial Relations (Boycott of Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Sep 2025)

George Lawlor: I never thought I would see the day when I would stand in this august Chamber and say that Winston Churchill appeared to have more affinity and commitment to the workers of Ireland than the Fianna Fáil party and this Government. In 1909, Winston Churchill brought in the trade boards so that underrepresented, undervalued and underpaid workers could be represented by the trade boards. In...

Industrial Relations (Boycott of Joint Labour Committees) Bill 2025: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Sep 2025)

George Lawlor: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." It is a privilege to be able to bring this vital Bill before the House on Second Stage. We have a chance today to make clear our commitment to standing up for the most fundamental of rights, the right to bargain collectively for better conditions, pay and a fairer workplace. This is also an opportunity to protect a long-standing...

National Social Enterprise Policy: Statements (25 Sep 2025)

George Lawlor: I am glad to speak on the issue of Ireland's national social enterprise policy and to reflect on its deeper promise, its transformative potential and the urgent need to elevate it from policy to practice, from vision to reality. This should not be just a policy. It should be a philosophy which says that business can be more than profit, that trade can be rooted in purpose and that...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

George Lawlor: Apologies have been received from Deputy Barry Ward and Senators Maria Byrne and Joe O'Reilly. Everyone is very welcome. We do not have anyone attending remotely today, but I will read the note. I ask anyone who is attending remotely to mute themselves when not contributing in order that we do not pick up any background noise or feedback. As usual, I remind those in attendance to ensure...

Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community: Traveller Apprenticeship Incentivisation Programme: Discussion (25 Sep 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank Ms Kelly for her opening statement. I now open the floor to questions. I call Deputy Quinlivan.