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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I raise the issue of Naas Mercy Convent Primary School. Many schools throughout the country and indeed in County Kildare are looking for new school buildings and new supports. This school is in the bizarre position of having a new building on site, already constructed. Due to a row with the contractor, developments broke down in 2020 and the building never opened. The children and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: There have been proposals for peace in Ukraine, some of which are barely worth considering. There was what I might describe as a Russian-friendly proposal mooted at one stage, including, I think, by some Members of this House, that would allow Russia to retain jurisdiction over the likes of Crimea, etc., which does not even bear considering. It is more acquiescence and surrender than peace....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Tánaiste. It is encouraging to hear that progress is being made internationally and that many partners are working with us and others to advance that. Continued Russian aggression is a concern, primarily in Ukraine but also, as the Tánaiste referenced in earlier remarks, in other theatres. I was struck by President Macron's recent remarks that the European Union's...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: How concerned is the Tánaiste, because I presume he is in some way concerned and I imagine probably very concerned, about the possible ascension of President Trump part 2 in the United States? I was disappointed to see Nikki Haley bow out of that race. I suppose the Irish preference would be for President Biden to continue. In any event, there is a risk of a repositioning of the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views of the establishment of an international centre for the prosecution of the crime of aggression in Ukraine by Eurojust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10861/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I ask the Tánaiste about the establishment of an international centre for the prosecution of the crime of aggression, with a particular focus on Ukraine and Russian activities there, and the suggestion that has been made by Eurojust that such a body be established. Will the Tánaiste outline his views on that proposal?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: This is a really important step. As I understand it, Russia is outside the jurisdiction of the ICC, not being a party to the Rome Statute. I think of historical parallels. I am not sure if the Tánaiste is familiar with the book East West Street by Philippe Sands. It is an excellent work for many reasons. It chronicles the two Jewish lawyers who effectively led the Nuremburg trials...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: A supplementary point that occurs to me is that while it has historically been difficult to capture evidence for prosecution of these types of crimes, in 2024 we have access to real-time footage, not only from the journalists - we heard the BBC and other respected bodies mentioned earlier - but also from people on the ground, from postings on their own social media accounts. Obviously, there...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 44. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his assessment of the Register of Damage, which aims to serve as a record of evidence and information on claims of damage, loss or injury caused by Russia’s actions in or against Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10862/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance to examine tax a collection query (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11231/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 225. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to confirm the reason the course content and assessment brief for the Irish Junior Certificate has changed, with students no longer required to undertake the oral examination in junior cycle; if there are any plans for a review to be undertaken or feedback from practitioners in this subject area to be considered by her Education; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Traffic Management (7 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 258. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the proposals to proceed with the provision of a second bridge over the River Liffey at Celbridge, County Kildare will occur due to the increasing issue of traffic congestion in the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11283/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks (6 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how the free schoolbooks scheme works for students who use tablets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10907/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 505. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to examine a mater (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10831/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 610. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on a fair deal application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9934/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 636. To ask the Minister for Health what measures his Department is undertaking to assist members of the public (details supplied) in accessing GP care in Kildare, where there is a difficulty for patients in securing a place on a GP client list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10018/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I welcome our witnesses. We have Mr. Jimmy Martin, adviser and former assistant secretary at the Department of Justice, and Ms Julie Dockry, assistant principal officer in the criminal justice legislation unit at the Department. The purpose of this session is to have a briefing on the general scheme of the criminal justice (protection, preservation of and access to data on information...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Mr. Martin. There are a few members participating online, however, if no member wishes to speak first, I will ask a question. My first question is a general one on something Mr. Martin has somewhat touched on. I presume he is talking about the European Court of Justice as to how the EU law precludes the general and indiscriminate retention of traffic and location data. Is Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Is the witness referring to the data retention directive?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Protection, Preservation of and Access to Data on Information Systems) Bill 2024: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: Therefore, that is where this is coming from. It may or may not be related to this but it is certainly relevant. Last year, we processed a Bill introduced by the Minister to address ruling effectively. This committee was a little bit uncomfortable with the pace of that Bill, which progressed rapidly through this committee and the Houses. We felt - and indeed this point was made in our...