Results 1-20 of 1,045 for in 'Dáil debates' speaker:James Lawless

Ceisteanna - Questions: An Garda Síochána (30 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [14090/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (11 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: 6. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he is confident that all key housing indicators are continuing on a positive trajectory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15672/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (11 Apr 2024)

James Lawless: 35. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government his assessment of the number of commencement notices, that is, residential construction starts, to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15671/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: White Papers (21 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 11. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence for an overview on the implementation of the White Paper on Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13023/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (20 Mar 2024)

James Lawless: 13. To ask the Taoiseach for a report on his joint correspondence, along with the Spanish Prime Minister, to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the situation in Gaza. [7943/24]

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

James Lawless: It is complete. To date, €9 million has been spent. Money is now being spent on security and maintenance to manage and protect the building while the children go to school in prefabs across the yard from it.

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

James Lawless: Yes.

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...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (21 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council on Ukraine. [7797/24]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (20 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 14. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on EU and international affairs will next meet. [7796/24]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Minister of State for that commitment. I want the Department to go further, however. I appreciate there is only so much the Minister of State can say and do tonight. I thank him for the commitment to take the matter to the Minister, Deputy Foley. As he stated, I have discussed the matter with her on several occasions. I acknowledge her good faith on the matter but we need to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (13 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: I wish to raise the issue of the Mercy Convent Primary School in Naas and to set out the sorry tale I have raised many times with the Minister, Deputy Foley. I want to put on record what has happened in this extremely frustrating situation. There are schools around the country, many in my own constituency, where boards of management, principals and staff are looking for a new-build project...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Business Supports (8 Feb 2024)

James Lawless: 38. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Kildare businesses that are likely to qualify for the increased cost of business (ICOB) grant; the discussions his Department has had with Kildare County Council in relation to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5511/24]