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Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Social Welfare Payments
James Lawless
349. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine a matter in relation to the carer's bonus payment (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53238/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Health Services Waiting Lists
James Lawless
462. 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. [53359/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Mental Health Policy
James Lawless
529. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will examine an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53348/23]
Tue, 5 Dec 2023
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Nursing Homes
James Lawless
617. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when he proposes to on open all the beds in Kenmare community nursing unit, Kenmare, County Kerry. [53891/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Trade Sanctions
James Lawless
174. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what action Ireland is taking with European partners in relation to the full and effective implementation of sanctions on Russia and the prevention of their circumvention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50056/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Ukraine War
James Lawless
177. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs what action Ireland is taking with European partners to counter false Russian narratives and disinformation about the war on Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50055/23]
Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Medical Cards
James Lawless
478. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to assist in a matter regarding a medical card (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52960/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Passport Services
James Lawless
2. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite passport applications (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52585/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Passport Services
James Lawless
3. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will expedite a passport application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52617/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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An Garda Síochána
James Lawless
12. 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. [52245/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Artificial Intelligence
James Lawless
49. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment for a report on his attendance at the AI Safety Summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51221/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Artificial Intelligence
James Lawless
68. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment how he proposes to ensure that AI is developed and deployed in a way that is ethical and person-centred; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51222/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Universal Social Charge
James Lawless
94. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance the number of earners in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth who will benefit from the USC reductions announced in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51212/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Tax Data
James Lawless
147. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers in counties Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth claiming the rent tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51211/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Taxi Regulations
James Lawless
168. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport for further details on a cab system (details supplied); if they will have insurance; the type of licence required to operate same, given it is for hire and reward; the person or body that sets the fare charged to customers; the type of industry, area knowledge tests and Garda clearance the driver has to undergo to be allowed to operate same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51621/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Bus Services
James Lawless
169. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to reinstate a bus stop that had previously been in service (details supplied); if there are no plans to reinstate this, if an alternative service can be offered for this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51624/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Defence Forces
James Lawless
55. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he accepts the broad consensus articulated in the Report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy that Ireland needs to invest more in its defence, across all three services, the Army, Naval Service and Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50710/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Defence Forces
James Lawless
61. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his response to the statement in the Report of the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy that Ireland is not, and never has been, in a position to defend its neutrality, unlike other neutral European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50711/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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School Staff
James Lawless
227. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education what measures are in place to assist schools in securing substitute teachers (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50560/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Health Services
James Lawless
431. Deputy James Lawless asked 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]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Health Services
James Lawless
566. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health when the Care of the Aged Centre in Naas will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51028/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship Programmes
James Lawless
589. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason there is no movement on apprentices (details supplied) who are waiting on their next phase of training. [50754/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Foreign Birth Registration
James Lawless
51. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on the foreign birth registration applications of two persons (details supplied), following the recent provision by them of all outstanding documents. [49441/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Postal Services
James Lawless
72. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when an address (details supplied) will be included in the Geo Directory. [49437/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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State Examinations
James Lawless
208. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education why a student with dyspraxia and ADHD who is allowed to use technology in his exams has been refused permission to do so for his upcoming Leaving Certificate Japanese exam in 2024. [49519/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
James Lawless
211. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education for an update and current position regarding a school site (details supplied) in Celbridge which has been identified as a preferred new location for three schools. [49537/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Social Welfare Offices
James Lawless
291. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection what provisions are made to accommodate clients who wish to conduct business through Irish in local social welfare offices. [49439/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Pension Provisions
James Lawless
516. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health to examine the delay in providing a pension for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49534/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Planning Issues
James Lawless
120. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for a progress update on the planning measures he introduced two years ago to increase home ownership and restrict the practice of the bulk purchasing of homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48955/23]
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
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Housing Schemes
James Lawless
129. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage how many properties have now availed of the vacant property refurbishment grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48954/23]
Wed, 8 Nov 2023
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Housing Schemes
James Lawless
69. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to examine a flaw in the home loan scheme whereby if a person still has an interest in the family home, they do not qualify (details supplied); whether this issue can be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48965/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Passport Services
James Lawless
101. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs to expedite the passport application of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47476/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Defence Forces
James Lawless
184. Deputy James Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the reason for the delay in the provision of the Defence Forces pensions and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47478/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Schools Building Projects
James Lawless
452. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education for an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47447/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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School Transport
James Lawless
453. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education for an update on the provision of a school transport service for pupils left without a bus to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47449/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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School Staff
James Lawless
472. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education to examine the issue of a shortage of teachers in a school (detail supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47623/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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Healthcare Policy
James Lawless
1211. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Health if he will examine the reclassification of a condition (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48001/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Social Welfare Schemes
James Lawless
108. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection how many people availed of the Activation and Family Support Programme in 2022 to fund the cost of training supports and education courses for people on social welfare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46412/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Social Welfare Schemes
James Lawless
113. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department has examined the provision of a statutory bereavement leave, and the costs associated with this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46413/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Special Educational Needs
James Lawless
259. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education to detail the future provision and timescales for the delivery of additional ASD units in Clane, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46122/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Schools Building Projects
James Lawless
269. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education the status of the building works for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46241/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Public Services Card
James Lawless
350. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the current difficulties being experienced by a person (details supplied) trying to renew their public services card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46079/23]
Tue, 24 Oct 2023
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Forestry Sector
James Lawless
418. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when funding will be made available to assist landowners in dealing with ash dieback disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46057/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Education Policy
James Lawless
105. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the development of a digital skills action plan to drive the commitments in the National Digital Strategy, 'Harnessing Digital: the Digital Ireland Framework' to address both the digital talent pipeline and, workforce development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45532/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Departmental Strategies
James Lawless
121. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will provide an update on the new Statement of Strategy for his Department; when he expects this to be completed and published; the outcome of the consultation period earlier this year; the specific areas that the strategy will build on following the previous 2021-2023 strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45531/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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Tax Code
James Lawless
175. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Finance to examine a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45878/23]
Thu, 19 Oct 2023
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School Admissions
James Lawless
186. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education if she will examine a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45837/23]
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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Road Tolls
James Lawless
95. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the lower mission vehicle toll incentive and will be continued beyond this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45386/23]
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
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Road Safety
James Lawless
99. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport if an issue (details supplied) will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45445/23]
Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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School Textbooks
James Lawless
21. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Education her estimate of the number of secondary students in each of Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Louth who will benefit from the introduction of free school books next year; the number of primary students that are currently benefitting from free school books in each of the counties; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44923/23]