Results 1-20 of 186 for speaker:Paul Lawless

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: I appreciate that Uisce Éireann has made progress nationally. There is no question about that, but my question is specific to Newport. That is why I am raising this issue. What I really want to know is whether the Minister will engage with Uisce Éireann to provide regular updates in relation to it? As I said, we cannot arrive at a situation in 2030 where no progress has been...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (10 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Newport is a beautiful town on the west coast of Mayo, nestled in the stunning Clew Bay. However, Newport has no wastewater treatment plant and as a result, raw sewage is being pumped into Clew Bay on a daily basis. It is affecting the ecosystem and fish stocks. It is creating foul odour and preventing housing development, economic development and, of course, recreational activities for...

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: The programme for Government clearly states that the Government will build 300,000 houses over a five-year period. The truth is that Uisce Éireann cannot produce 50,000 connections in a year. If we consider the funding allocation, Uisce Éireann has €10 billion for the next ten years, but €5 billion of that will go into meeting EU regulations and €3 billion...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (10 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to provide an update on the expansion of the offshore wind energy taskforce. [17284/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Strategies (10 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 84. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the measures the Government has taken to date in supporting Mayo County Council's Digital Strategy 2024-2026 to improve broadband access and digital skills in Mayo. [7890/25]

Tariffs: Statements (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Ireland is facing its biggest existential threat since the last economic recession. Ireland is the most exposed country in the European Union in terms of these tariffs. There is doubt that these will disproportionately impact Ireland. Without question, Ireland is in real danger here, yet the Government is suffering from inertia. It is incredible to think that Simon Harris is meeting...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: This is in Newport, County Mayo.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: We need regular updates on this.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Will Uisce Éireann meet the committee?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Newport is a beautiful town on the west coast of Mayo that is nestled in the stunning Clew Bay. Newport has no wastewater treatment plant and, as a result, raw sewage is being pumped into Clew Bay. This is affecting fish stocks and the ecosystem, with a foul odour in the town. Indeed, it is robbing the town of its potential in terms of economic development, housing development, tourism and...

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: We are trying to protect these jobs. It is incredible that today is the first day the Minister of State has spoken about this issue.

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: Be honest. The Government has neglected the indigenous SME sector.

Protecting the Irish Economy Against Increasing Trade Tariffs: Motion [Private Members] (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: As I rise to speak on this motion today, I want to thank the Aontú team behind the scenes, who put so much work into this motion, our leader, Deputy Peadar Tóibín, and Senator Sarah O'Reilly. It is an historic day, in that we have moved our first Private Members' motion in the Dáil this morning. The issue of tariffs is one of the number one concerns to the public at...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 81. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to reintroduce the increased cost of business scheme in 2025, or introduce a similar financial support package linked to commercial rates, given the ongoing challenges faced by ratepayers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17729/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 109. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills where the Programme for Government school transport 2030 scheme application process was advertised; the number of schools that applied; to outline the selection criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17846/25]

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I welcome the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025, which essentially proposes to allow flexibility to employees regarding the ability to work on until they reach the State pension age. Aontú has raised this important issue on a number of occasions. Currently, as the Minister of State rightly recognises, the system is...

Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: In fairness, we are discussing pensions and this is another important aspect of it. However, I take her point.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Mental Health Services (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions she is taking to expand mental health supports in primary and secondary schools, including the provision of structured training and resources for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17166/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans in place to ensure that children in County Mayo who are waiting prolonged periods for their initial CDNT appointment do not experience delays in accessing appropriate school placements and supports. [17165/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (8 Apr 2025)

Paul Lawless: 417. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what business grants supports for small business ratepayers will be introduced in 2025, and what the deadlines will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17251/25]