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Other Questions: Community Involvement Scheme (2 Apr 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: 17. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will run a community involvement scheme in 2014 and when local authorities will be informed on the matter. [15045/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Road Network (2 Apr 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the proposed interchange to facilitate the Kerry Group at Osberstown, Naas, County Kildare; if he will provide details of the funding available to complete the project; and when he expects it to commence in order to prevent traffic difficulties on the opening of the facility. [15044/14]

Report on Defence Forces Service with the United Nations in 2013: Referral to Select Committee: Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: I welcome the strong views expressed by the Minister of State, which strengthen the position held by many people here and throughout the European Union on developments on the ground in the West Bank. Unfortunately, words do not have much effect on Israeli policy on settlement expansion in the West Bank. Strong measures such as a boycott of goods produced in settlements and sold in the...

Report on Defence Forces Service with the United Nations in 2013: Referral to Select Committee: Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for allowing Deputy Nolan and me to bring this very important issue to the attention of the House. Having visited Hebron six months ago, I have seen first-hand the plight of the Palestinians within the city. I saw the Rajabi house itself - the site of the proposed settlement - when I was there. There was a doubt about the legality of the purchase...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Middle East Issues (1 Apr 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: I thank the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for enabling me to withdraw my road traffic (amendment) Bill from the Order Paper by incorporating its contents into the Road Traffic Bill 2013, which he has brought forward. I wish to acknowledge the Minister's actions in that regard.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Electoral Commission Administration (27 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: 143. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the establishment of an independent electoral commission, as outlined in the programme for Government; when he expects the electoral commission to be up and running; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14621/14]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (26 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some residents along our canals are being quoted exorbitant prices for house insurance due to their proximity to the canal and the risk of flooding; his views on whether this appears very unreasonable in view of the fact that the incidences of flooding by canals is minimal; and if he will make a statement on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Report on Access to Finance for SMEs: InterTradeIreland (25 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: We also have a problem with regard to access to the information. There should be just one portal advising people where to go and we need to develop that. The InterTradeIreland report indicates the lack of information, particularly in Northern Ireland, as to what is going on in the SME sector from the banking perspective. Can that be addressed by us putting pressure on our counterparts in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Report on Access to Finance for SMEs: InterTradeIreland (25 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: Is that not very little? Deputy Tóibín has rightly mentioned that 40% of the population of the island is in the North and yet InterTradeIreland is only targeting €140 million while we are at €1.25 billion down here. Is anyone driving it up there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Report on Access to Finance for SMEs: InterTradeIreland (25 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: I would argue with Mr. Gough on that. He said earlier that the island of Ireland was very good. It is a bit misleading to say something like that when the North of Ireland is very poor at sourcing funding, especially under research and innovation. From our trip to Brussels we discovered that Europe wants Horizon 2020 to go towards generating jobs. I believe InterTradeIreland should be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Report on Access to Finance for SMEs: InterTradeIreland (25 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: The North should set a target comparable to what we have down here, which is €1.25 billion. The North should set a target of €400 million or €500 million for Horizon 2020.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Report on Access to Finance for SMEs: InterTradeIreland (25 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: Sorry to interrupt, but is that cross-Border or in the South only?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Yield (25 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: 207. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of betting tax Tote Ireland paid to the Exchequer in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [13148/14]

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: Positivity has emerged over the last year. One can feel it on the ground. The confidence is returning to the people. Once there is confidence in the economy, the economy will grow. We have seen that in the figures for the gross domestic economy for the last year. While we are here to support Ministers in what they are doing, we also intend to keep them on their toes. We will not be...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak on this matter. The Minister must be used to the fact that he never sees any Opposition Deputies here when there is good news to be announced. The good news began yesterday for St. Patrick's weekend with the "Inspire Ireland" video. It has currently gone viral on YouTube. We must build on the success we have had as a result of the last three...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tobacco Smuggling (11 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: 93. To ask the Minister for Finance in view of proposals to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes, if plans are being made to increase surveillance on the illegal cigarette trade taking into consideration retailers' fears that there will be an increase in such activities; if he is satisfied that the current manner of detection which includes three mobile scanners is sufficient to continue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Illicit Trade in Tobacco (11 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: 416. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality in view of proposals to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes, if he envisages increased cooperation between the Customs Service of the Revenue Commissioners and An Garda Síochána to deal with the illegal tobacco industry; if he expects there to be an increase in the number of searches undertaken by An Garda Síochána as...

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: 27. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to commemorate the exploits of Ernest Shackleton during 2014 as it is the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Endurance Expedition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10742/14]

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: I understand where the Minister is coming from as Tom Crean was from his own area in Kerry. However, Kildare is trying to develop its tourism industry. Would the Minister be in favour of giving a grant to Kildare Fáilte to develop the Shackleton museum in south Kildare?

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (6 Mar 2014)

Anthony Lawlor: Is that a "Yes" or a "No"?