Results 141-160 of 208 for speaker:George Lawlor

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise (8 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: 343. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason an over-the-counter medication (details supplied) purchased in another EU Member State was not allowed into the State by customs officials; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16666/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Industry (3 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank the Minister of State for her response. I mentioned in my opening remarks that I wondered if the geopolitical area was the reason for the difficulties we were seeing with foreign visitors coming to Ireland. With President Trump and President Putin's antics, the war in Ukraine and other disturbances and wars and atrocities around the world, is that playing a role in the American...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Tourism Industry (3 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: In light of the recent statistics released by the Central Statistics Office, which indicate a very concerning 30% decrease in foreign visitors to Ireland year on year, it is clear the Government simply must acknowledge the gravity of this situation and must commit to addressing the underlying causes and implications of this decline. A total of 304,000 foreign visitors completed a trip to...

Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: If we look across the country, it is clear that when it comes to diverting young people from criminal activity, the presence of community gardaí delivers huge results. I have seen it across my home county of Wexford where community gardaí working assiduously on the ground are making a real difference in their communities. Investment in community gardaí is a no-brainer when it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (2 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: 308. To ask the Minister for Health when she expects the allocation of a specialised nursing service to assist a child (details applied) to attend school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16034/25]

Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion (1 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: You threw him out of your party.

Confidence in the Ceann Comhairle: Motion (1 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: You threw him out of your party.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Enterprise Sector (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: I welcome the Minister's comments. I think he hit the nail on the head: often people who have very good ideas do not have the necessary business acumen or are afraid to put themselves forward and present a business plan. Wexford Local Development has three fabulous in-house social enterprises in Kafé Konnect, EPIC and the Little Jobs Service. Kafé Konnect is a terrific example of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Enterprise Sector (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 78. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to interact with local development companies to promote the creation of a national social enterprise policy. [6714/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Enterprise Sector (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: This question was originally submitted to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and then transferred to the Department of the Minister, Deputy Calleary. I submitted the question to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the basis of the 4,300 social enterprises that are making a significant contribution to the Irish economy. In 2021, it was €2.34 billion,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Enterprise Sector (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: I welcome the Minister's commitment to social enterprise. He is correct to suggest the LDCN had a number of consultations throughout the county, and continues to do so. However, there is a belief among LEADER companies in particular that a more specific targeted support for social enterprise in more disadvantaged areas may be necessary. They say one of the biggest challenges facing them as...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Legislative Process (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 210. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he intends to reintroduce the Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14773/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (27 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 278. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason the Careers Oversight Group has not met in over two years; when the Institute of Public Administration's report will be published; when is it expected that the Minister will have fully considered the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14774/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 862. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE nurses working in Wexford General Hospital in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; if this number will be further increased later this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14180/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 863. To ask the Minister for Health the status of ophthalmology clinics in County Wexford; the days on which the services are operational; the locations of these clinics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14181/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 864. To ask the Minister for Health her plans to establish a women's health hub in Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14182/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 865. To ask the Minister for Health the number of WTE community intellectual disability nurses based in CHO5 in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14183/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Regeneration Projects (25 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 910. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount spent on projects under the rural regeneration and development fund within County Wexford, in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14184/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (20 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 206. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will ensure that the processing of a passport for a person (details supplied) will be expedited by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13241/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Properties (19 Mar 2025)

George Lawlor: 465. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if lands formerly held by a company (details supplied) became State lands and vested in the Minister, pursuant to section 28 of the State Property Act 1954, on the dissolution of that company on 19 October 2007; if so, to outline his proposals in relation to the future of the lands; if he and his officers will engage with Wexford...