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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Will Uisce Éireann meet the committee?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Newport is a beautiful town on the west coast of Mayo that is nestled in the stunning Clew Bay. Newport has no wastewater treatment plant and, as a result, raw sewage is being pumped into Clew Bay. This is affecting fish stocks and the ecosystem, with a foul odour in the town. Indeed, it is robbing the town of its potential in terms of economic development, housing development, tourism and...

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: We are trying to protect these jobs. It is incredible that today is the first day the Minister of State has spoken about this issue.

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Be honest. The Government has neglected the indigenous SME sector.

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: As I rise to speak on this motion today, I want to thank the Aontú team behind the scenes, who put so much work into this motion, our leader, Deputy Peadar Tóibín, and Senator Sarah O'Reilly. It is an historic day, in that we have moved our first Private Members' motion in the Dáil this morning. The issue of tariffs is one of the number one concerns to the public at...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 81. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to reintroduce the increased cost of business scheme in 2025, or introduce a similar financial support package linked to commercial rates, given the ongoing challenges faced by ratepayers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17729/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills where the Programme for Government school transport 2030 scheme application process was advertised; the number of schools that applied; to outline the selection criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17846/25]

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I welcome the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025, which essentially proposes to allow flexibility to employees regarding the ability to work on until they reach the State pension age. Aontú has raised this important issue on a number of occasions. Currently, as the Minister of State rightly recognises, the system is...

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: In fairness, we are discussing pensions and this is another important aspect of it. However, I take her point.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions she is taking to expand mental health supports in primary and secondary schools, including the provision of structured training and resources for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17166/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to ensure that children in County Mayo who are waiting prolonged periods for their initial CDNT appointment do not experience delays in accessing appropriate school placements and supports. [17165/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 417. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what business grants supports for small business ratepayers will be introduced in 2025, and what the deadlines will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17251/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 526. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to address the lack of supports for single working parents of children with autism (details supplied) during school holidays, as they rely on term-time-only afterschool services, and need further assistance when schools and afterschool are closed for holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17337/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 599. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are plans to provide a timeline for when local authority homes can avail of the pyrite scheme, considering the urgency of the situation for those living in such houses; if he would address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16626/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 668. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of women denied the non-contributory State pension due to their husband's contributory pension through his employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16821/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 669. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the cost to the State to allow all women to qualify for the non contributory State Pension, regardless of their husband's pensions or earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16827/25]

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (Resumed) (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this very important subject. We have a major problem with youth crime and especially with child exploitation. There is a major issue with children being enticed into criminal activity by adults, especially in the drugs scene. Drug dealers are providing drugs to young people. Often, these are free in the first instance. Those young people and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 21. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will commit to reviewing the tax individualisation system, which unfairly penalises single-income households; and if he will outline any steps his Department is taking to address this issue. [15153/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Credits (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 24. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the Government’s plans to implement the tax credit for gym memberships; and the timeline for the introduction of same. [15154/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Development Plan (3 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 126. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way the Government plans to manage the increasing costs associated with the National Development Plan, especially in the context of inflationary pressures and rising material costs. [15156/25]