Results 1-20 of 71 for speaker:George Lawlor

Uisce Éireann: Statements (10 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: I concur with the Ceann Comhairle's words and congratulate Ballymitty national school on its great success and welcome them to the Public Gallery. When we talk about Irish Water-Uisce Éireann the words "chaos" and "chaotic" often spring to mind. Despite the billions of euro in resources we have had in this country for quite some time, during the past number of years in particular,...

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

George Lawlor: Abolishing the mandatory retirement age in Ireland presents numerous benefits that can positively impact individuals, organisations and society as a whole. The discussion we have today on this Bill must explore the various aspects of the issue, including the economic, social and psychological implications, as well as the challenges and considerations that come with one of the more...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

George Lawlor: In January of this year BNY announced it was to close its Wexford facility with 95% of its 310 Wexford-based employees to transfer elsewhere or be made redundant. Significantly, BNY operations in Dublin and Cork are not impacted by these cuts. The first question to be answered is: why Wexford? Clearly the cost of both property and operating is higher in Dublin. What discussions did the...

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]