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Thu, 16 May 2024
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Defence Forces
James Lawless
11. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the implementation of the strategic framework for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21827/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Legislative Measures
James Lawless
45. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he is considering legislation to prevent former and serving soldiers performing private security work in countries subject to international sanctions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21826/24]
Thu, 16 May 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
James Lawless
235. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the measures his Department is undertaking to assist families waiting on assessment of need appointments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22170/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
9. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if an issue in relation to two passport applications (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22099/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
10. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite a passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22120/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Healthcare Policy
James Lawless
140. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if Huntington's disease will be added to the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22077/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Medicinal Products
James Lawless
141. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if his Department will increase the medications available on prescription to sufferers of Huntington's disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22078/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
89. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21303/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
90. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21310/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
96. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite the passport application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21564/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
99. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21881/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Housing Provision
James Lawless
368. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine a housing matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21334/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
James Lawless
443. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the status of a matter (details supplied); the steps her Department has taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21336/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Departmental Programmes
James Lawless
551. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21210/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Health Service Executive
James Lawless
636. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21769/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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EU Meetings
James Lawless
81. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on the recent meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20577/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Ukraine War
James Lawless
103. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the action he is taking with his EU counterparts to ensure that multifaceted support to Ukraine remains relevant, sufficient and strategic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20576/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Teaching Council of Ireland
James Lawless
168. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education to examine an issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20950/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Local Authorities
James Lawless
278. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine a matter (details provided); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20437/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Disabilities Assessments
James Lawless
422. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the progress his Department is achieving in reducing the waiting list for assessment of needs for children on the HSE waiting list; if he could detail the waiting time remaining for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20718/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Home Care Packages
James Lawless
481. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health for an update on the home care package (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20107/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Health Services
James Lawless
497. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20189/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Medical Aids and Appliances
James Lawless
556. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20414/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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National Development Plan
James Lawless
97. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 4 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19808/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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National Development Plan
James Lawless
107. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an overview of the progress made to date under National Strategic Outcome 1 of the National Development Plan 2021-2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19807/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Residency Permits
James Lawless
201. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice when the review of the Irish Residence Permit card fee will be completed; if a reduction on these fees is anticipated soon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20453/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
89. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to examine a passport issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19898/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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An Garda Síochána
James Lawless
9. Deputy James Lawless asked the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the work of the policing reform implementation programme office in his Department. [14090/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
144. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to examine a passport issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18932/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
150. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite a passport application of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19077/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Protected Disclosures
James Lawless
254. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on the steps his Department is taking to create a more robust enforcement and implementation of the Protected Disclosures Amendment Act 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18957/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Schools Building Projects
James Lawless
281. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education when construction will begin on the permanent school building for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18792/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Carer's Leave
James Lawless
437. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the current criteria regarding carers leave/benefits (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18784/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Health Services
James Lawless
699. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied). [19116/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
97. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17436/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
107. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if a passport application (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17959/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Defence Forces
James Lawless
143. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to examine a query regarding the retirement age in the Defence Forces (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17343/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Personal Injuries Assessment Board
James Lawless
249. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17326/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Special Educational Needs
James Lawless
257. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education the current waiting times involved in the application of assistive technology in primary schools; if she will assist in an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17331/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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School Transport
James Lawless
266. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if a matter in relation to a school bus application (details supplied) [17380/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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School Admissions
James Lawless
284. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education to examine the lack of school places in Maynooth (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17485/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
James Lawless
563. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17912/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Health Services
James Lawless
581. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17388/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Health Services
James Lawless
661. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17903/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Third Level Admissions
James Lawless
711. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17944/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Insurance Industry
James Lawless
79. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his response to the Central Bank report that shows a large decrease in the cost of settling insurance claims through the Injuries Resolution Board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16910/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Business Supports
James Lawless
104. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of businesses in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth, respectively, that have registered for the increased cost of business grant to date; when payments under the grant will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16883/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
1. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16837/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Passport Services
James Lawless
2. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs when a replacement passport will issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16844/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Electric Vehicles
James Lawless
11. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if he will address a matter in relation to EV charging (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16790/24]