Results 41-60 of 71 for speaker:George Lawlor

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Funding (25 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 604. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons per county in receipt of jobseeker's payments in January 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7858/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Funding (25 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 605. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of people who were referred to JobPath, by county in 2024; the total amount paid to Seetec and Turas Nua for services in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7859/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (25 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 670. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the case of persons (details supplied) awaiting visas will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7633/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equality Issues (25 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 726. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he agrees that the recent statements by a company (details supplied) to cancel a number of aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion, is extremely concerning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7807/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: Last year, the announcement of a new 97-bed unit at Wexford General Hospital was warmly greeted by the people of County Wexford. As we can imagine, the hospital is a vital component to the county and a 97-bed unit would be a substantial addition. It is badly needed and badly wanted, given the huge increase in population in Wexford over recent years. However, in response to a parliamentary...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Job Creation (20 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 32. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to expand on the Programme for Government commitment to create 300,000 new jobs by 2030 and to outline the strategic investment supports proposed. [6711/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Living Wage (20 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 41. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline his plans to achieve a living wage for workers in Ireland. [6715/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Enterprise Policy (20 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 68. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline his plans for the creation of a National Start Up Hub for entrepreneurs. [6713/25]

Maximising Artificial Intelligence: Statements (19 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: I am sharing time with Deputy Ahern. I am delighted to contribute to this important debate, which is one that my county colleague, Deputy Malcolm Byrne, has been seeking for some time. I am delighted to be a part of the discussion on a topic that is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace. As we navigate this transformative era, it is crucial that we harness the power of AI not just...

Provision of Special Education: Motion [Private Members] (18 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: I join Members in wishing the Minister and Minister of State well in their new portfolios. We have a chronic situation with regard to special education in Ireland. The lack of places means missed milestone after missed milestone. This is a fundamental human rights issue that has affected countless children and their families. The affected children are plagued by insufficient resources...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (18 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 689. To ask the Minister for Health her views on the optimum number of critical care beds that should be available in the acute hospital system; the number of critical care beds and the location of such beds at present; her plans on a hospital-by-hospital basis to increase this number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5497/25]

Housing Policy: Motion [Private Members] (12 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: This motion brings together many of the key elements of what we believe can form the basis of a response to the greatest social crisis this country has faced since the foundation of the State. While we have come a long way since this State was founded, the housing crisis shrouds everything we do. It is a stain on all our political characters and on those of the many who have graced this...

Response to Storm Éowyn: Motion [Private Members] (11 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: I am glad to speak in support of the motion. As members of Dáil Éireann, we stand here this evening not just as a voice for our businesses, farmers and communities, but as advocates for the great resilience and spirit that define our nation. It is essential that we learn lessons. In recent years, we have witnessed the devastating impact of severe weather events, such as floods,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (11 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 611. To ask the Minister for Health when she expects the additional 97 beds planned for Wexford General Hospital to become available to treat patients; the number of existing beds that will no longer be available for patients at that time; the net number of beds currently available in Wexford General Hospital; the net number which will be available when the new 97-bed unit comes into...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (11 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 619. To ask the Minister for Health her plans, if any, to ensure the provision of one WTE diabetes specialist pump nurse in Wexford General Hospital, for patients with diabetes to have a greater chance to access insulin pump therapy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4219/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (11 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 620. To ask the Minister for Health her plans, if any, to provide the appropriate diabetes staffing resources to provide access to the dose adjusting for normal eating programme for all persons with type 1 diabetes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4220/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Bus Éireann (5 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Bus Éireann to revisit the announcement made in 2024 regarding route 370 servicing the village of Bridgetown, County Wexford, which is an important public service availed of by many residents in the Bridgetown area who are fearful that the service will be altered later this year; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Rail Network (5 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the consideration of reopening the Rosslare Europort-to-Waterford city rail link; when a decision is likely to be made on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2376/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Industrial Development (5 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 377. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a detailed list of all the IDA grants given to a company (details supplied), from 2020 to date in 2025, including the sub heading that those grants fall under; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2655/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (5 Feb 2025)

George Lawlor: 685. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when he expects a decision will be made on an appeal for a domiciliary care allowance for a person (details supplied) who submitted the appeal in May 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2900/25]