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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Strategies (19 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the new Statement of Strategy for his Department; when he expects this to be completed and published; the outcome of the consultation period earlier this year; the specific areas that the strategy will build on following the previous 2021-2023 strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45531/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (19 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 175. To ask the Minister for Finance to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45878/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (19 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45837/23]

Situation in the Middle East and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: Statements (18 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I send my sympathies to the families of Kim Damti and Emily Hand, as the Tánaiste did at the start of this debate and my colleagues the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, and Deputy Phelan also did. I agree with much, although perhaps not all, of what Deputy Phelan said. The first casualty of war is truth. Not surprisingly, it has become a casualty quickly, including in this arena...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (18 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the lower mission vehicle toll incentive and will be continued beyond this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45386/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (18 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 99. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an issue (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45445/23]

Final Report of the Independent Scoping Exercise into the Circumstances surrounding the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell: Statements (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I too welcome the O'Farrell family to the Chamber and sympathise with them on the loss of their son. I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Lucia O'Farrell recently in Leinster House 2000 and we had a conversation about the case. It was all too brief, unfortunately, but I am mindful of it. I also want to recognise the work of my colleague, Deputy McGuinness, in continuing to highlight this over...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Departmental Matters: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: Will do.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: We are here to consider the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Helen McEntee, and her officials. We will now proceed with consideration of the Bill.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: Amendments Nos. 1, 4 and 6 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and will be discussed together.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: Would the Minister like to respond?

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: It is noted the Deputy may resubmit it on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister and the officials for attending the meeting. I also thank committee members for their attendance and participation.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: In accordance with Standing Order 101, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Justice has completed its consideration of the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023 and has made amendments thereto.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 21. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her estimate of the number of secondary students in each of Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth who will benefit from the introduction of free school books next year; the number of primary students that are currently benefitting from free school books in each of the counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44923/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: 50. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how much the increased capitation announced in Budget 2024 will be worth to schools in each of Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44924/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council and Departmental Matters: Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Defence (17 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Tánaiste for coming today. The starting point for this discussion must be the attacks on Israel on Saturday, 7 October. I welcome that there now seems to be consensus that that was an abhorrent event. Some representatives were later than others in condemning that, but that seems to be happening now. I understand the traditional sympathy for Palestine in Ireland. I share...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Exports Growth (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister and take his response in good faith. I note the Department's research. Its view is that it is not necessary. If that is the case, I take it in good faith. However, it surprised me to learn that Ireland is one of only two EU countries that do not have an export credit guarantee scheme in place. It has been said to me and to Deputy Troy, who tabled this question and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Exports Growth (12 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: I again thank the Minister. I accept his answer. It is interesting that 1998 is the year it ceased. I vaguely remember that. I was not involved in politics at the time obviously, but I have read about the beef tribunal and so forth. I was aware there were issues around that. However, 1998 is a long time ago. It is before the Good Friday Agreement was signed and before there was an...