Results 141-160 of 384 for speaker:Paul Lawless

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 904. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of offences recorded in each Garda station in County Mayo in each of the most recent five years; to provide a breakdown of these offences, specifying the number that relate to theft, public order offences, criminal damage and fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24374/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 905. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of offences recorded in each of the past five years according to newly released crime statistics for each Garda district in County Mayo; to provide a breakdown of these offences, specifying the number that relate to theft, public order offences, criminal damage and fraud; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 906. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide the total number of reported crime offences recorded in County Mayo over the past five years; to request a breakdown of how these offences were reported, specifying the number recorded via front desk reports, 999 call reports, email reports, phone call reports and-or other means of reporting crimes; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (13 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 1159. To ask the Minister for Health if, given the HSE’s statement highlighting a link between telemedicine abortion and coercive control, she will commit to ending the practice of telemedicine abortion, given that it fails to adequately safeguard women in vulnerable situations. [15184/25]

Parental Choice in Education: Motion [Private Members] (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: I wish to start by congratulating the new Pope. I believe there is white smoke in the Vatican. I congratulate the new Pope. It is great news. I read the motion and I listened to the Social Democrats' contributions. To be honest I am quite surprised. They talk about pluralism and choice but it seems that the only choice they want to provide is the choice of those people who agree with...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: I welcome the proposal which has been a positive introduction for many businesses in the hospitality sector. However, like the previous Deputy, I would like to raise issues around local authorities rating outdoor seating. It is very unfair on businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, which have been hammered in recent years. The increased cost of doing business has resulted in...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: This is a -----

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: Yes, but he is at Cabinet.

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: He has an important seat at Cabinet. I understand he is the Minister for Justice but he is at Cabinet and this is a significant issue. It is going to hurt many businesses across Mayo if it is not addressed. I welcome the proposal around the outdoor seating and its extension. It is a common sense, practical solution but placing rates on new facilities or new seating is not acceptable. I...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: When it comes to IPAS developments, the Government is treating people like mushrooms by keeping them in the dark and feeding them dung. That is what is happening right across this country. It has allowed a vacuum of information to develop whereby it is another day, another rumour. I refer to the Belmont Hotel, St. Mary's Secondary School in Ballina and, most recently, Belmullet. I got a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: Is it the case that the works are continuing for another application to be submitted? What are the Government's plans for an IPAS centre in Belmullet? It is totally wrong. The Government's policy at the moment is that people will find out when the scaffolding is erected or when people move in. This is unacceptable. It is no way to treat the people of this country.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: What of the circumvention?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Military Neutrality (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 171. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the removal of the triple lock will pave the way for greater Defence Forces participation in EU-led military missions. [17269/25]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Disaster Response (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 178. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if, in light of storm Éowyn, there are plans to enhance emergency response capabilities in the west of Ireland through greater collaboration between the Defence Forces and other agencies. [17268/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Circulars (8 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 321. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the name of the circular that pertains to the leave granted-allowed to post-primary school teachers for duties on a county council; if she will provide the circular; and if, in the absence of a circular covering post primary teachers, she will provide a circular which includes post primary teachers. [22969/25]

Childcare: Motion (7 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: I wish to raise serious concerns about childcare in my area. There is no doubt that childcare has become like a second mortgage for families. It is crippling many young families. While there are significant issues throughout the country, I will raise an issue in my area of Mayo. Claremorris is a town with fewer than 4,000 people. Such is the lack of childcare places that one childcare...

Report of the Farrelly Commission: Statements (Resumed) (7 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: I commend the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, Deputy John McGuinness, on his many years of great work and the enormous detail he has revealed in highlighting the very tragic case of Grace. I have no doubt he must be very disappointed in recent weeks at the injustice and the lack of justice that was served in this case. Child protection is a very important issue for us in Aontú. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (7 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 25. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of delays in securing marine use licenses and maritime area consents; the steps being taken to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22029/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (7 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 26. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the impact of delays in granting marine use licenses on maritime activities and projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22032/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (7 May 2025)

Paul Lawless: 27. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of delays in securing maritime area consents; the steps being taken to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22035/25]