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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Election of Vice Chairman (6 Oct 2020)

James Lawless: This item was flagged last week and the committee agreed to deal with it at this meeting. Members were invited to put forward nominations if they so wished. I have received one nomination. Senator Ward has proposed Deputy Carroll MacNeill as Vice Chairman and that has been seconded by Deputy Creed. I invite Senator Ward to put the proposal to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Election of Vice Chairman (6 Oct 2020)

James Lawless: The Senator did so previously. There being no other nominations, I take it that the nomination of Deputy Carroll MacNeill is agreed to. Agreed. I offer my congratulations to Deputy Carroll MacNeill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Election of Vice Chairman (6 Oct 2020)

James Lawless: I look forward to working with her and other members of the committee. That was very businesslike and smooth.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Property Registration Authority (1 Oct 2020)

James Lawless: 146. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the waiting times for the key functions of the Land Registry including the stamping of deeds, registering of conveyances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27765/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Data (1 Oct 2020)

James Lawless: 245. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for the granting of probate in the Probate Office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27764/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Collection (29 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 39. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a report on European Union digital taxation plans. [26733/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Collection (29 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: I ask the Minister to provide a report on EU plans for digital taxation.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Collection (29 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: I was aware that there were efforts afoot at OECD level and, to a certain extent, at EU level in that regard. I understand EU officials have stated they will seek to press ahead with proposals for a digital tax on technology companies at the end of the year if the wider collection of 137 or more countries fails to get a multilateral deal from the OECD. My understanding is that the US...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Collection (29 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: I agree with almost everything the Minister has stated. President von der Leyen, to whom the Minister alluded, indicated in the context of the EU Covid budget and recovery package that member states, whether the so-called "frugal four" or otherwise, must repay by 2058 any borrowing they receive under the €750 billion once-off recovery fund which is to be borrowed on the markets by the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research Funding (29 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 665. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the EU national leaders agreed compromise regarding the EU long-term budget that entails a massive cut to the planned budget for the next framework Programme Horizon Europe and potentially for the European Research Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26273/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (29 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: As we have more than the four members required for a quorum, I will proceed. Perhaps a few more members will join us. Today, the committee will meet in public session. As this is our inaugural meeting, we will shortly go into private session to discuss procedural matters and our work programme for the term ahead. We have received apologies from Deputy Creed. I take this opportunity to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (22 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 632. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans for a significant overhaul and reform of the way in which accommodation is provided to asylum seekers; the details of increases in resources for the hearing of asylum applications and appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24707/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (17 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 213. To ask the Minister for Health the backlog or waiting list of appointments for each of the service areas managed by a service (details supplied) at a location; the details of the current employment levels; the number of unfilled vacancies the HSE has; the future recruitment plans to fill the vacancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24616/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 37. To ask the Minister for Health if a review or analysis has taken place of the recent lockdown in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23430/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 82. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure more regular publication of localised statistics on Covid-19, especially in view of the significantly differing incidence of the virus within counties. [23431/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers boarding at each train station from Dublin to Enfield, County Meath, in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23363/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (15 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 232. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of passengers boarding at each of the individual train stations from Dublin to Newbridge train station, County Kildare, in the past three years in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23938/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (15 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress on the Sallins bypass construction project; the stage each component is at; the projected dates to open the 9A M7 junction, the spur road back into Sallins village and the bypass proper; the reason for recent delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24058/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Statutory Instruments (10 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 22. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her responsibilities with regard to the coordination of new public health regulations with the Department of Health. [22854/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Oireachtas Joint Committee Recommendations (9 Sep 2020)

James Lawless: 38. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation report entitled, The Case for Irish Membership of CERN, will be implemented. [22635/20]