Results 201-220 of 5,343 for speaker:James Lawless

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Expenditure (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that, in relation to the aviation sector, no private consortium other than that in relation to Waterford Airport has sought co-funding from my Department for capital support in excess of €1 million in the last ten years, where the private sector was contributing at a minimum 50% of the funding required. It was on that basis that no aviation projects were...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to examine a matter regarding extra time in second-level examinations for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia and other learning difficulties (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40325/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: 486. To ask the Minister for Health to examine a matter regarding funding for an occupational therapy vocational rehabilitation service (details supplied). [39903/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: 559. To ask the Minister for Health the measures his Department is undertaking to assist individuals with long Covid, particularly financially (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39887/24]

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: That is the way it works.

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Referral to Select Committee (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Transport and Communications pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I thank Members for their interest in the Bill and for giving their time today and at committee previously. Before I start into the substance of that, I wish to be associated with the good wishes afforded to Deputy Joe Carey by Deputy Mattie McGrath. Deputy Carey chaired the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications for the past number of years. I am sure all of us in this...

Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Second Stage (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this Bill for the House’s consideration. One of its main objectives is to provide for the establishment of a marine accident investigation unit, MAIU, within the Department of Transport. It provides for a transition from the current structure, in which the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, MCIB, is...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 to 67, inclusive, together. The Deputy will appreciate that I cannot comment on specific incidents, cases being investigated by An Garda Síochána or individual insurance or compensation claims. The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 makes a clear regulatory distinction between low-powered, pedal-assisted electric bikes, which are treated in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters and neither I nor my department have the power to intervene in individual cases. The RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process. Those who are eligible and have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (3 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 72 together. Local Authorities around the country are currently in the process of conducting speed limit reviews on the roads within their jurisdictions. This is in response to the Road Traffic Act 2024 and the planned reduction in default speed limits to establish a safer speed baseline and combat the rising trend of road fatalities and serious...

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: I welcome the unprecedented €3.9 billion investment in transport infrastructure in the budget. Since 2020, when the Government entered office, it has increased by €1 billion in the Department alone. It has gone from just under €3 billion to just under €4 billion. This is an increase of €1 billion since the Government came office. Looking at public...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: What about the Six-Day War?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (2 Oct 2024)

James Lawless: 60. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to examine the request for a passport (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39346/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I will take that for the Department of Transport. I am aware of those issues on the northern commuter line. The Kildare line is affected as well. A number of the greater Dublin area routes are affected. The core issue is the Enterprise line to Belfast which has gone from two-hourly to hourly. That is a service improvement but it has a knock-on effect. Signalling into Connolly needs to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Not school buses.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (26 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: The statutory requirements governing the movement of traffic on public roads in Ireland, including behaviour at junctions, are set out in the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, as amended. As these regulations apply the term ‘vehicle’ to both mechanically propelled vehicles (MPVs) and to pedal cycles and electric scooters, there is no specific provision...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Members. I thank Senator Byrne for her question. It is a privilege to be here in the Seanad addressing colleagues. It is my first time to do so as a Minister of State but I have been here as Cathaoirleach of the justice committee. I know the great form the Seanad has and it is a privilege to address it today. Senator Byrne's question is extremely important...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: That is okay. There are two James so it is an easy one to get wrong.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (25 Sep 2024)

James Lawless: Again, I thank Senator Byrne for raising this very important issue. I understand exactly the point she is making and will relay it to the Minister, Deputy Donnelly. As Senator Byrne has acknowledged, the Minister, his Department and the Government share her passion for and commitment to providing all women in Ireland with a healthcare system that is appropriate to their needs and that is...