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Written Answers — Department of Health: Generic Drugs Substitution (11 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: 394. To ask the Minister for Health to outline his plans to commence the consultation process on a national biosimilars policy, which he indicated he would commence in March 2017; the reason for the delay in launching this consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32268/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: 396. To ask the Minister for Health if will expedite a surgery date for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32310/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (11 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: 448. To ask the Minister for Health if he will award funding for a day care centre place to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32621/17]

Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: Facts.

Independent Reporting Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: We are shining a light.

Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister and Deputy Brian Stanley for their support of the amendment. I am very happy to see it accepted.

Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: While I agree with its spirit, again, I have queries about the letter of the amendment. I have seen the type of damage done to the environment and surrounding areas, to which the Deputy refers, be it in regard to mining, quarrying or landfill, with heavy goods activity or heavy engineering activity taking place at different locations. Very often, it is a case of "dig first and ask questions...

Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: I move amendment No. 24:In page 104, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: “Research and Revitalisation 215.(1) The Minister may undertake, commission, sponsor or facilitate research directed towards—(a) exploring for minerals, (b) developing minerals, (c) rehabilitating mine sites, in the State and such area to which this Act applies, including, but not limited...

Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: I move amendment No. 16:In page 73, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following:“(3) To facilitate the rehabilitation of mine sites, the Minister shall mandate the Environmental Protection Agency, in conjunction with local authorities, to identify historic mining sites and associated waste sites that were closed before 1977.”. This amendment relates to the plethora of...

Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: That is a reasonable explanation. I am satisfied that the report has been conducted. On that basis, I will withdraw the amendment.

Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: I welcome the amendments in the spirit in which they have been made, although I am not sure about the detail of them. I agree with Deputy Stanley that it is desirable to involve the committee in deliberations of any kind and in a review of regulations. I am not sure if there is difficulty with the amendments in that, as they are worded, they do not refer to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Functions (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: 35. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the responsibilities of the newly created role of the Minister of State with responsibility for higher education; and the way in which it integrates with the existing role of the Minister of State for Training, Skills and Innovation and with his Department and the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. [29463/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Data (6 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: 45. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his projections for growth in higher education student numbers over the next decade; the way in which he proposes that demand will be met; the projected costings involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31572/17]

Planning and Development (Rapid Broadband) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Planning and Development (Rapid Broadband) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the rapid installation of broadband infrastructure; to improve availability of broadband and telecoms services nationally; to provide for the sharing of broadband and telecoms services infrastructure by state agencies (including Transport Infrastructure Ireland) to telecoms and broadband providers; to provide for...

Waste Disposal: Motion [Private Members] (4 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: I commend Deputy Dooley as our spokesperson on this area on tabling this motion on this vital matter. As I am sure is the case with all parties in the House, Fianna Fáil is fully paid up to the polluter pays principle and is very cognisant of our obligations both moral and legal in making sure that it is indeed the polluter who pays. We are fully aware of the targets that we signed up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion (4 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: I look forward to engaging with the witnesses on the future of public service broadcasting, its funding and remit at the meeting on Friday. We met, I think, at the Parnell summer school and I hope we meet them again this year. I look forward to that. I am interested in Creative Ireland because I am involved in the midsummer arts festival in Naas and a local history festival later in the...

Order of Business (4 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: The general data protection regulation comes into effect in less than 12 months, in May 2018. 3 o’clock It is directly applicable, which that means it will be enforced immediately in Ireland. It is complex and was the largest piece of legislation ever to emanate from the European Union. Data protection is obviously at the heart of the technology industry, multinationals and...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Bodies Membership (4 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: 74. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she is considering advancing Ireland's efforts to join CERN; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31261/17]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: International Bodies Membership (4 Jul 2017)

James Lawless: 75. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the levels of engagement between her Department and the governing bodies of CERN. [31262/17]