Results 81-100 of 1,058 for speaker:James Lawless in 'Dáil debates'

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (26 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister for the outline of the scheme and indeed for the scheme itself which is very welcome. On one of the more positive aspects, as he has mentioned, I was concerned as to the retrospective application where some owners may have gone out on a limb and at their own cost, their own time and dime as they say. It may have been a struggle to do so but they took action themselves....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defective Building Materials (26 Jan 2023)

James Lawless: 161. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will outline the person or body that will be eligible for financial support with remediation works in apartments and duplexes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3711/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for his response and his kind words and acknowledgement concerning my work in north Kildare. Laois in his own constituency is experiencing similar growing pains, which the Minister of State advocates on regularly. I am aware of the projects the Minister of State mentioned and there has been investment in a number of schools in north Kildare. If these were...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation (8 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, for taking this Topical Issue. My question relates to the availability of school places in north Kildare. As the Minister of State is aware, north Kildare is in the heart of the commuter belt and has a growing population. As always, there are growing pains. This is not new, but it does remind me of the early noughties when we had this...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome the progression of this legislation through to Second Stage. It is great to see it coming along before the end of this term. I take a moment to commend the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, for his determination and diligence in stewarding this Bill to the stage of publication and Second Stage. I know he has made it his priority since he took up office and I salute him on that....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent attendance at the UN General Assembly. [52029/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the public service, justice and police reform division of his Department. [52028/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (19 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52027/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Fees (13 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for the reply. I acknowledge that the Minister has engaged on the issue. I appreciate the Minister of State's response that there is no Government money at involved. With respect, I do not entirely agree with that. The university is publicly funded. I accept that the funding for the project came from another source. The university receives funding from a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Fees (13 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, for taking this Topical Issue matter. I have been in touch with the Department for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and have spoken to the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris, directly and know he is engaging on the issue and recently met students involved. I acknowledge from the outset that the Government is...

Report of the Joint Committee on Justice on GDPR: Motion [Private Members] (6 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: Exactly. We will be inviting plenty more over after this. I thank the Minister of State and all the Members who participated in this debate. I am glad I had the opportunity to have this debate tonight.

Report of the Joint Committee on Justice on GDPR: Motion [Private Members] (6 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State. I agree with Deputy Pringle that she is a very hardworking Minister who is performing a number of duties in this House at the moment, not least her own. Well done to her on that. It is noted. I thank all Deputies who took part in the debate and the members of the committee, as well as Deputy Buckley, who I know speaks on behalf of Deputies Daly and Martin...

Report of the Joint Committee on Justice on GDPR: Motion [Private Members] (6 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: She is the hardest working Minister in the House.

Report of the Joint Committee on Justice on GDPR: Motion [Private Members] (6 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Justice entitled "Report on meeting on 27th April 2021 on the topic of GDPR", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 22nd July, 2021. I thank Deputies Pringle, Costello and the other members of the Joint Committee on Justice, of which I am Chairman, who have engaged in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Communities Abroad (6 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I probably will not need it and will try to be efficient with my time. I thank the Minister for the update. There are three categories of information regarding the situation of Irish citizens in Russia. One is the degree to which consular assistance remains available onsite and on the ground. The Minister mentioned the embassy presence continues. What...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Communities Abroad (6 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: That has answered the question. I thank the Minister.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Communities Abroad (6 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: 7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will be advising any Irish citizens currently in Russia to leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48983/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Irish Communities Abroad (6 Oct 2022)

James Lawless: My question relates to the position of Irish citizens in Russia. What advice is being given to those people in light of the mobilisation and continued deterioration of conditions?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: Will the Minister ask the NTA to look at that? If people know it is coming, they will wait.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Bus Services (22 Sep 2022)

James Lawless: 9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to tackle reliability issues on bus routes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45999/22]