Results 61-80 of 124 for speaker:George Lawlor

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (2 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: 308. To ask the Minister for Health when she expects the allocation of a specialised nursing service to assist a child (details applied) to attend school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16034/25]

Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion (1 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: You threw him out of your party.

Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion (1 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: You threw him out of your party.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Enterprise Sector (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: I welcome the Minister's comments. I think he hit the nail on the head: often people who have very good ideas do not have the necessary business acumen or are afraid to put themselves forward and present a business plan. Wexford Local Development has three fabulous in-house social enterprises in Kafé Konnect, EPIC and the Little Jobs Service. Kafé Konnect is a terrific example of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Enterprise Sector (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 78. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to interact with local development companies to promote the creation of a national social enterprise policy. [6714/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Enterprise Sector (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: This question was originally submitted to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and then transferred to the Department of the Minister, Deputy Calleary. I submitted the question to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the basis of the 4,300 social enterprises that are making a significant contribution to the Irish economy. In 2021, it was €2.34 billion,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Enterprise Sector (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: I welcome the Minister's commitment to social enterprise. He is correct to suggest the LDCN had a number of consultations throughout the county, and continues to do so. However, there is a belief among LEADER companies in particular that a more specific targeted support for social enterprise in more disadvantaged areas may be necessary. They say one of the biggest challenges facing them as...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Process (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 210. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to reintroduce the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14773/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 278. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the Careers Oversight Group has not met in over two years; when the Institute of Public Administration's report will be published; when is it expected that the Minister will have fully considered the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14774/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 862. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in Wexford General Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased later this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14180/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 863. To ask the Minister for Health the status of ophthalmology clinics in County Wexford; the days on which the services are operational; the locations of these clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14181/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 864. To ask the Minister for Health her plans to establish a women's health hub in Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14182/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 865. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE community intellectual disability nurses based in CHO5 in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14183/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regeneration Projects (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 910. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on projects under the rural regeneration and development fund within County Wexford, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14184/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the processing of a passport for a person (details supplied) will be expedited by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13241/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (19 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 465. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if lands formerly held by a company (details supplied) became State lands and vested in the Minister, pursuant to section 28 of the State Property Act 1954, on the dissolution of that company on 19 October 2007; if so, to outline his proposals in relation to the future of the lands; if he and his officers will engage with Wexford...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (19 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 713. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to introduce measures allowing students to sit the Leaving Certificate through Irish sign language, in the same manner as other languages such as Chinese or Mandarin (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12065/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (19 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 1217. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a decision will be made on the application for naturalisation for a person (details supplied) who applied to the Department of Justice for citizenship in February 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12844/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Funding (6 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 31. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he intends to increase the funding made available through Fáilte Ireland to support the ever-growing event that is Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. [6712/25]

Policing and Community Safety: Statements (4 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: The latest CSO figures on crime make for sombre reading. Burglaries increased by 10% last year, while thefts and assaults were at their highest level in five years. The illegal importation of drugs, destined to cripple communities and individuals throughout this country, increased by a remarkable 83% in the past 12 months, just short of double the previous year. In 2024, we saw 27...