Results 121-140 of 1,058 for speaker:James Lawless in 'Dáil debates'

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Judicial Appointments (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome that response and the acknowledgement from Government of the position. The statistics tell us that Ireland has 3.3 judges per 100,000 people, compared with an average of 21 judges per 100,000 people throughout the OECD and the EU. I know the Minister of State has acknowledged that in his response which I welcome. It strikes me that in terms of the moves in the recent years, such...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Judicial Appointments (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: The working group will inform and give us an evidence base. In the past, when we were assessing increasing the number of judges, it was done in an ad hocmanner. The purpose of what we are doing now is to make sure that we have an evidence-based assessment as to how many judges we need and trying to forward plan into the future to have those judges, as we need them, when we need them. There...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I understood I would be taking Question No. 7 on behalf of Deputy Murnane O'Connor.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I thank the Acting Chairman.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I will not spend too much time on this question but it raises an important issue, which relates to the resources An Garda Síochána has to tackle violence against women. I know this is an issue that is close to the Minister's heart. It is sometimes referred to as domestic violence but, in fact, it is a broader issue that can occur outside the home as well. What resources are being...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I acknowledge and appreciate all the work being done in this area. I recognise in particular the work done by the Minister, along with my colleague, Senator Chambers, and others, in regard to the provisions on stalking and other advances that have been made in recent times. I raise this issue as a male who has many significant female others, not least my daughters and wife. One of my...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (24 May 2022)

James Lawless: I will not dwell on this much further other than to say the Minister is correct about the role of community gardaí, which has been expanded in recent years. There is a sensitivity and awareness of the issues, particularly in domestic situations. I am thinking in particular of the Garda personnel in Naas, including Superintendent Oliver Henry, Garda Gary Cogan, Garda Shane Smith and...

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 May 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome the introduction of the legislation that, as far as I can see, sets out to streamline the process of Garda compensation claims and, in effect, bring them in line with other litigation of a similar nature that goes through our courts. It also seeks to apply some of the improvements and efficiencies this Government has brought in for other similar areas to the process and streamline...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I am satisfied with the response for now. The Minister is engaging with RACO and I accept that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: On the first point on the level of ambition, I welcome the Government's ongoing consideration of that matter. I note it has not been officially confirmed or decided yet and I encourage the Government to go to at least level 2. As the Minister said, the plan arose in the pre-Ukraine context and while many of us could see what was on the horizon globally, it is now beyond doubt. Some of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: There is a very important place for the Reserve and it is important that we clarify that and give support and encouragement to those who serve.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I agree with the Minister and I note those comments. It is a difficult choice for the Government but it is a very important strategic one, given our position in the emerging global structures and the threats and challenges that prevail. It is time that Ireland stood up and took its place among the nations of the world. I wish the Minister well in those deliberations and he has my support.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: 5. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will reinstate the instructors allowance for officers in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23499/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: The question concerns the instructors allowance in the Defence Forces, given the Representative Association of Commissioned Officers, RACO, has made a submission advocating for its reinstatement. I know it was there historically but through various agreements, such as the Haddington Road agreement and so on, it was taken out at one stage. What is the view on its reinstatement?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I know the Minister is well aware of, and we have discussed in this Chamber and at the committee in the past, the issues of retention and the difficulties and challenges in maintaining the force, largely due to pay and remuneration and those bread-and-butter matters. The defence committee visited Haulbowline, the Curragh camp and other places, and we heard this from many front-line officers...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I believe an Teachta Haughey's question was transferred to me.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: I have an email the Deputy sent to the Ceann Comhairle's office yesterday, if that is of assistance.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 May 2022)

James Lawless: Reserve Defence Force, RDF, personnel are an important part of the fabric of the Defence Forces. Concern was expressed in the report of the Commission on the Defence Forces that less than one third of the RDF is considered to be operationally effective. Will the Minister make a statement on that matter? While I am on my feet, I will make a brief point. I heard Deputy Barry state that...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

James Lawless: I welcome the Bill and thank the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, for bringing it forward. I also thank the members of the justice committee, two of whom, Deputies Martin Kenny and Carroll MacNeill, are present, while others have contributed, for their work on this Bill. Shortly after the Oireachtas Committee on Justice was established, this Bill...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Credit Unions (28 Apr 2022)

James Lawless: 75. To ask the Minister for Finance when the review of the credit union policy framework will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20528/22]