Results 1-20 of 178 for long speaker:James Lawless

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Legal Aid Board: Chairperson Designate (30 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...quite a lot of business. The format of the meeting is that I will invite Ms Egan to make a brief opening statement, before having engagement with members as per usual. I remind all present of the long-standing parliamentary practice not to criticise or make charges against any person or entity in such a way as to make them identifiable or otherwise engage in speech that might be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulations and Directive on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...if matters arise she is able to advise us on. We may ask for her opinion as things arise. I will inform the witnesses of parliamentary privilege and the usual protocols. I remind all that the long-standing parliamentary practice is they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity in any way that might be regarded as damaging to his or her good name or is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (30 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...or for persons eligible for subsidiary protection and for the content of the protection granted and amending Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25th November, 2003, concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents, (v) Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council addressing situations of crisis and force majeure in the field of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Regulations and Directive on International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Discussion (23 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...I get on to the main business of the meeting, I advise of the following matters relating to parliamentary privilege and practice: witnesses and those partaking in the meeting are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or to otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Pre-legislative Scrutiny of the Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2024: Discussion (16 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: ...received in advance. Before I get on to the main business of the meeting, I advise of the following matters relating to parliamentary privilege and practice. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or to...

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: ...meetings. Some members are participating online and others are in the room. We will take the witnesses' briefing first and members may then have questions. I do not expect this to be a terribly long session but we will see what questions people have. I thank the witnesses for being available to have engagement with us. I will briefly outline the position regarding parliamentary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: ...to address it. From the Hope and Courage Collective, I formally welcome Ms Niamh McDonald, director, and Mr. Mark Malone, research and communications lead. As is usual, I remind witnesses of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Arson Attacks: Discussion (5 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: ...growling and there was harassment. There was a quite menacing atmosphere. The witnesses might not be fully versed on the incident, which I appreciate, but it has been suggested that it took a long time to have gardaí present on the ground. I believe there was a single Garda car. I have been told that, for 36 hours preceding the incident, there were conversations online and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: ...hearing. I also welcome those in the Public Gallery and the people who are following proceedings online. The usual procedure applies regarding parliamentary privilege. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: .... Everybody is used to this now ,but we still trip ourselves up every so often. Members have already been served with a warning on parliamentary privilege but witnesses joining the session should note the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as him, her or it identifiable,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill: Discussion (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Dr. Birhane for those further remarks, and all of the speakers who have contributed. That concludes our engagement with the members this evening. We have had a long couple of sessions where there has been quite a degree of detail and engagement. This was a very worthwhile panel and I also note the submissions that have been made, which are before the committee and will be...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Swimming Pools (23 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: 326. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht whether he is aware of the issues in Edenderry where the public swimming pool was recently badly damaged in a fire, whether there are long or short term plans to provide a public alternative facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2997/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 Jan 2024)

James Lawless: 1558. To ask the Minister for Health to reclassify the condition XXY, Klinefelter syndrome in order that it can fall under the HSE’s long-term sickness protocol (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56877/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Universal Social Charge (23 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: .... It is appropriate that this is rewarded in measures such as this. A key part of the social contract is that we reward enterprise, work, innovation and industry. This is at the heart of this long-promised measure. It has been long sought, since the USC was introduced as a crisis measure during the difficult fiscal years. I understand it was always intended that, eventually, when...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: ...war in Israel and Gaza at the moment. We cannot have it both ways. We cannot be neutral in one direction and not neutral in the other direction. I do not personally believe we are neutral. I think we have a long, proud history of alliances with many countries, as I have just said. We cannot have it every way and only be neutral when it suits us. I commend the report and look forward...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: 431. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth his plans for the long-term care of young people with acquired brain injury or for any young person in need of long-term care, which would be suitable to their needs as alternative nursing homes. [50735/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

James Lawless: ...and Assistant Commissioner Angela Willis of the Dublin metropolitan region. They are all welcome. I will read a brief note on parliamentary privilege. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it identifiable, or otherwise...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...note on privilege. I think most of the witnesses have been at this committee before and are familiar with the set-up, but I will read it into the record. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in any such way as to make him, her or it identifiable or engage in...

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

James Lawless: ...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 internet or social media. Francis Fukuyama told us it was the end of history and that western liberal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Irish Prison Service Bill and of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill: Discussion (3 Oct 2023)

James Lawless: ...how this committee works. Before I do that, I will give a short overview of privilege. It is important to understand that we adhere to various conventions in these Houses. Witnesses and members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice that they should not criticise or make charges against any person or entity by name or in such a way as to make him, her or it...