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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Reform (1 Mar 2017)

James Lawless: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions being taken in his Department on third level reform, as outlined in his Department's strategy statement for 2016 to 2019. [9928/17]

Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: The Deputy might get credit for inventing the alarm bells.

Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: As a Fianna Fáil spokesperson on science, technology and research, I am pleased to support the Bill and commend it to the House. I agree with the comments of my colleague, Deputy Collins, in terms of the Bill and its place in the wider context. There is no doubt that the Bill is very necessary and welcome, and will make a significant difference to SMEs in terms of how they engage...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: I reiterate the points I made earlier. There has been a campaign of misinformation about the workers. There is much information in the public domain and in the workplace which is wrong and misleading and very unfair to the workers. In many cases, these workers have given a lifetime of service to the company. As has been stated, in many cases they date back to the old Quinnsworth. They...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: It is the first time I have seen a dispute where all people wanted was to keep their jobs. They were not looking for anything extra - any extra money or extra terms or conditions. They were merely looking to keep doing the same job they have been doing for 30 years. Many have dedicated a life service to the company. It is also highly regrettable the approach taken by the employer, in...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: It is regrettable that some parties in the House use this as an opportunity to table opportunistic legislation to try to exploit this situation which benefits nobody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Election of Vice Chairman (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: I thank members and look forward to working with the committee, as well as assisting the Chair in the important job we have ahead.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay regarding the letter of intent being issued to the contractor in respect of a project (details supplied); when this letter will be issued; the timeframe of this project going forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9775/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 512. To ask the Minister for Health the status of home help for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9558/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 515. To ask the Minister for Health if his Department will review the decision not to award funding for an armchair to an adult special needs day service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9569/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 517. To ask the Minister for Health the status of funding for a sling and adult changing tray required for a facility (details supplied); if he will expedite this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9578/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 541. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9690/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 542. To ask the Minister for Health the reason heart surgery scheduled for a person (details supplied) was cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9697/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 669. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the closure of the Harold's Cross greyhound stadium; the action taken to prevent this closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9727/17]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Waste Disposal Charges (28 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 726. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of domestic waste charges and allowances for those persons with special needs that have to dispose of incontinence products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9712/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: The programme for research in third level institutions, PRTLI, is a critical plank for funding in universities. The sixth phase of the programme is to be announced this year. It was due to be announced last year, but we are still awaiting clarification on that. At a time of such competition for talent in the country in the wake of international events, this is a critical part of our...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Administration (23 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will review the help-to-buy scheme whereby the first time buyers 5% tax rebate from purchasing a property is paid back to developers; if consideration will be given in a review to allow this rebate to be paid directly to the first time buyer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9290/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Help-To-Buy Scheme Administration (23 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: 150. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department will review the help-to-buy scheme whereby the first-time buyer's 5% tax rebate from purchasing a property is paid back to developers; if consideration will be given in a review to allow this rebate to be paid directly to the first-time buyer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9433/17]

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: I will be brief. I welcome the progress with the Bill, albeit my colleague, Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony proposes to table many amendments on Committee Stage to improve it and deal with some issues. I had the pleasure of meeting a most amazing, passionate and articulate young woman last week, Niamh Herbert from Sallins, who attended the House with me to request Members of the House to...

Minerals Development Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Feb 2017)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for introducing the Bill which Fianna Fáil will support. The Bill has a long provenance. It will replace five Acts dating from 1940 to 1999. It was Fianna Fáil in government in 2006 that initiated work on the Bill; therefore, it has taken some time to get to the House. I hope we will get it through the remaining Stages in a shorter timeframe. The...