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Bill· Public2019/20lapsed

Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019

Ireland · Seanad Éireann · 4 March 2019

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the imposition of a cap on the level of awards which may be made in respect of a claim for general damages arising from personal injury; to provide for the confirmation by each House of the Oireachtas of draft regulations; to provide for a review of this Act; and to provide for related matters.

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the locations identified by her Department to house the 4,000 refugees Ireland has committed to; the progress in establishing a network of Emergency Reception and Orientation Centres; when the examination of the State's property portfolio to assess their suitability for use as centres will be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2935/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 January 2016

282. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the locations identified by her Department to house the 4,000 refugees Ireland has committed to; the progress in establishing a network of Emergency Reception and Orientation Centres; when the examination of the State's property portfolio to assess their suitability for use as centres will be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2935/16]

Question· writtenPQ 431asked

431. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the building programme for the new community college in Naas, County Kildare; at what stage is the planning process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2185/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 January 2016

431. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the building programme for the new community college in Naas, County Kildare; at what stage is the planning process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2185/16]

Question· writtenPQ 774asked

774. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she appreciates the practical difficulties which arise when the number of hours required by pupils for special needs assistant support is greater than the number of hours allocated to a school, and that the sharing of hours by one special needs assistant between children who are often in different classes can prove counterproductive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46872/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

774. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she appreciates the practical difficulties which arise when the number of hours required by pupils for special needs assistant support is greater than the number of hours allocated to a school, and that the sharing of hours by one special needs assistant between children who are often in different classes can prove counterproductive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46872/15]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Morrell River flood relief scheme; when he expects the Office of Public Works to proceed with the project given that it has received the options report and cost-benefit analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1181/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 January 2016

272. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Morrell River flood relief scheme; when he expects the Office of Public Works to proceed with the project given that it has received the options report and cost-benefit analysis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1181/16]

Question· writtenPQ 253asked

253. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the farm payments to farmers, by county, in 2014 and in 2015 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46004/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2015

253. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the farm payments to farmers, by county, in 2014 and in 2015 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46004/15]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of communication between Fáilte Ireland and local communities regarding points of interest on the Ireland's Ancient East route, which will ensure businesses in these areas can maximise and capitalise on the tourism benefits arising from the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44981/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015

30. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the level of communication between Fáilte Ireland and local communities regarding points of interest on the Ireland's Ancient East route, which will ensure businesses in these areas can maximise and capitalise on the tourism benefits arising from the initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44981/15]

Question· writtenPQ 14asked

14. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the funding allocated for the planned N7 widening, Sallins bypass and Osberstown interchange road projects in Naas in County Kildare will be available to ensure the projects are progressed simultaneously; if progressing these works as one project will be more cost-efficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 December 2015

14. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the funding allocated for the planned N7 widening, Sallins bypass and Osberstown interchange road projects in Naas in County Kildare will be available to ensure the projects are progressed simultaneously; if progressing these works as one project will be more cost-efficient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40406/15]

Question· writtenPQ 648asked

648. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority funding for County Kildare will remain at the same level as in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45047/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2015

648. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority funding for County Kildare will remain at the same level as in previous years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45047/15]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to roll out broadband to rural areas in west Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44821/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2015

70. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to roll out broadband to rural areas in west Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44821/15]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the consultation process he has had with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on the publication of wind farm guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44820/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 December 2015

63. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the consultation process he has had with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on the publication of wind farm guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44820/15]

Question· writtenPQ 26asked

26. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has engaged with Bord na Móna on the decrease in tonnage allowable from 1 December 2015 at the Drehid landfill site from 360,000 tonnes to 120,000 tonnes; if Bord na Móna has discussed with his Department when this excess tonnage will now be deposited; his views on increasing the levy for community gain to be applied by planning authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44113/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2015

26. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he has engaged with Bord na Móna on the decrease in tonnage allowable from 1 December 2015 at the Drehid landfill site from 360,000 tonnes to 120,000 tonnes; if Bord na Móna has discussed with his Department when this excess tonnage will now be deposited; his views on increasing the levy for community gain to be applied by planning authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44113/15]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the necessary funding for the continued remediation of the Kerdiffstown landfill site will be ring-fenced in future budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44114/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2015

24. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if the necessary funding for the continued remediation of the Kerdiffstown landfill site will be ring-fenced in future budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44114/15]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the apprenticeships approved by the new Apprenticeship Council; if these courses will include day-release rather than block-release, which will accommodate small businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37947/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2015

36. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the apprenticeships approved by the new Apprenticeship Council; if these courses will include day-release rather than block-release, which will accommodate small businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37947/15]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the reason for the delay; when work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43874/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2015

34. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the reason for the delay; when work will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43874/15]

Question· writtenPQ 512asked

512. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the expert group's report on the future of higher education funding in Ireland will be published; if the continued funding for the National University of Ireland Maynooth to ensure staffing levels will increase in line with plans to expand the student population and resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43919/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2015

512. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the expert group's report on the future of higher education funding in Ireland will be published; if the continued funding for the National University of Ireland Maynooth to ensure staffing levels will increase in line with plans to expand the student population and resources; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43919/15]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

508. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the recently announced proposals regarding new apprenticeships by the Apprenticeship Council will be operational; if and when there will be a further announcement regarding other apprenticeships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41420/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 December 2015

508. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the recently announced proposals regarding new apprenticeships by the Apprenticeship Council will be operational; if and when there will be a further announcement regarding other apprenticeships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41420/15]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health if the recruitment drive for nurses and doctors currently under way is effective; his plans to further incentivise medical personnel to return here, particularly in terms of support for career development through funding for training and education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42709/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 December 2015

49. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health if the recruitment drive for nurses and doctors currently under way is effective; his plans to further incentivise medical personnel to return here, particularly in terms of support for career development through funding for training and education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42709/15]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures he will put in place for the smooth and prompt implementation of the extension of the early childhood care and education scheme to a second year; if every support will be offered to child care providers to ensure they receive payment under this scheme without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42512/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

13. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures he will put in place for the smooth and prompt implementation of the extension of the early childhood care and education scheme to a second year; if every support will be offered to child care providers to ensure they receive payment under this scheme without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42512/15]

Question· writtenPQ 396asked

396. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed primary care centre for Celbridge in County Kildare; when it will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42369/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

396. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the status of the proposed primary care centre for Celbridge in County Kildare; when it will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42369/15]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures in place to relieve gardaí of administrative duties and to allow them to concentrate their efforts on crime prevention; her plans to focus on this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42294/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

83. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the measures in place to relieve gardaí of administrative duties and to allow them to concentrate their efforts on crime prevention; her plans to focus on this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42294/15]

Question· writtenPQ 81asked

81. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána reserves; the number in County Kildare; their role in the community; if they should be more proactive in community policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42295/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

81. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda Síochána reserves; the number in County Kildare; their role in the community; if they should be more proactive in community policing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42295/15]

Question· writtenPQ 27asked

27. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of entrepreneurs under 25 years of age who have accessed the microfinance fund; the additional measures that are in place to encourage a greater number of younger persons to establish their own business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41421/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2015

27. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of entrepreneurs under 25 years of age who have accessed the microfinance fund; the additional measures that are in place to encourage a greater number of younger persons to establish their own business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41421/15]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the communications his Department had with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources regarding bio-digesters; if the need to increase the tariffs on electricity generated by bio-digesters was considered; if this would have advantages for the agricultural sector, as a result of the increase in the dairy herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41243/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 November 2015

23. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the communications his Department had with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources regarding bio-digesters; if the need to increase the tariffs on electricity generated by bio-digesters was considered; if this would have advantages for the agricultural sector, as a result of the increase in the dairy herd; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41243/15]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

548. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the establishment of an independent electoral commission; when it will be established and functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41611/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

548. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the status of the establishment of an independent electoral commission; when it will be established and functioning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41611/15]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

526. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider increasing the housing assistance payment for recipients in north Kildare to reflect the level of rent in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41612/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 November 2015

526. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider increasing the housing assistance payment for recipients in north Kildare to reflect the level of rent in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41612/15]

Question· writtenPQ 212asked

212. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to limit the number of pupils entering a school (details supplied) in County Dublin to 150 in each year; if this is not the case, the optimum number of students to be accepted per year going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41001/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2015

212. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to limit the number of pupils entering a school (details supplied) in County Dublin to 150 in each year; if this is not the case, the optimum number of students to be accepted per year going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41001/15]

Question· writtenPQ 15asked

15. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to increase the level of investment in capital projects to secure the continued growth in the economy; his views that this investment needs to occur quickly; if the proceeds from the sale of shares in Allied Irish Banks could be used to invest in these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40407/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2015

15. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to increase the level of investment in capital projects to secure the continued growth in the economy; his views that this investment needs to occur quickly; if the proceeds from the sale of shares in Allied Irish Banks could be used to invest in these projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40407/15]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health his views on the ambulance service's response time in a recent case of an emergency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40874/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2015

150. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health his views on the ambulance service's response time in a recent case of an emergency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40874/15]

Question· writtenPQ 17asked

17. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Finance if the proceeds from the sale of shares in Allied Irish Banks can be better utilised for capital projects rather than to reduce the State's debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40180/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 November 2015

17. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Finance if the proceeds from the sale of shares in Allied Irish Banks can be better utilised for capital projects rather than to reduce the State's debt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40180/15]

Question· writtenPQ 563asked

563. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to local authorities for the housing aid for older persons scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40271/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2015

563. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide additional funding to local authorities for the housing aid for older persons scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40271/15]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the training courses available for unemployed persons who had been self-employed and now wish to upskill; her views that every opportunity should be provided to all persons wishing to upskill in order to re-enter the workforce; if there are plans to allow greater access to training courses to all unemployed persons, irrespective of their previous occupation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40095/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2015

71. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the training courses available for unemployed persons who had been self-employed and now wish to upskill; her views that every opportunity should be provided to all persons wishing to upskill in order to re-enter the workforce; if there are plans to allow greater access to training courses to all unemployed persons, irrespective of their previous occupation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40095/15]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of the opening of the promised community welfare office for Naas, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40144/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 November 2015

69. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the status of the opening of the promised community welfare office for Naas, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40144/15]

Question· writtenPQ 145asked

145. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of the Maynooth Community College in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39695/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2015

145. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of the Maynooth Community College in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39695/15]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of the Celbridge Community College in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39694/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2015

144. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of the Celbridge Community College in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39694/15]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of the Naas Community College located in the Millennium Park near Naas in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39693/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2015

143. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the completion of the Naas Community College located in the Millennium Park near Naas in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39693/15]

Question· writtenPQ 142asked

142. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, as a result of the population increase in the Johnstownbridge and Enfield areas in County Kildare, she has given consideration to the establishment of a secondary school for this locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39692/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2015

142. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if, as a result of the population increase in the Johnstownbridge and Enfield areas in County Kildare, she has given consideration to the establishment of a secondary school for this locality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39692/15]

Question· writtenPQ 121asked

121. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Kilcock in County Kildare; when the centre will be completed and open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39696/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 November 2015

121. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the status of the establishment of a primary care centre in Kilcock in County Kildare; when the centre will be completed and open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39696/15]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the opportunity for local authorities to apply for funding for municipal swimming pools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39299/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2015

589. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to reopen the opportunity for local authorities to apply for funding for municipal swimming pools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39299/15]

Question· writtenPQ 501asked

501. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the establishment of a gaelcholáiste in North Kildare; if her Department has analysed figures from the area that indicate the need for a gaelcholáiste, particularly based on the demand for places in gaelscoileanna; her views on the limited capacity at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin, which currently caters for students from Kildare north; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39409/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2015

501. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the establishment of a gaelcholáiste in North Kildare; if her Department has analysed figures from the area that indicate the need for a gaelcholáiste, particularly based on the demand for places in gaelscoileanna; her views on the limited capacity at a school (details supplied) in County Dublin, which currently caters for students from Kildare north; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39409/15]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to increase the tariffs applicable to renewable energy resources other than wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38955/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2015

100. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to increase the tariffs applicable to renewable energy resources other than wind; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38955/15]

Question· writtenPQ 86asked

86. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when his Department will complete the review of the proposals from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on wind energy guidelines, and its implications for our 2020 renewable energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38956/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 November 2015

86. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when his Department will complete the review of the proposals from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on wind energy guidelines, and its implications for our 2020 renewable energy targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38956/15]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will contact each local authority to encourage them to engage with the National Asset Management Agency on lands within their portfolios which have planning permission granted or which are zoned and which could be used for social housing; his views on whether such a process would help to alleviate the current housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38229/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2015

10. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will contact each local authority to encourage them to engage with the National Asset Management Agency on lands within their portfolios which have planning permission granted or which are zoned and which could be used for social housing; his views on whether such a process would help to alleviate the current housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38229/15]

Question· writtenPQ 986asked

986. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm if there is a policy in place whereby a definite percentage of students sitting each leaving certificate subject will fail every year; if so, if this is a set figure, or does it change according to the year in question; if this decision is made before the paper is given to the students; her views that this policy discourages students from taking particular subjects, such as honours mathematics, which will have a negative impact on project mathematics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38083/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2015

986. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm if there is a policy in place whereby a definite percentage of students sitting each leaving certificate subject will fail every year; if so, if this is a set figure, or does it change according to the year in question; if this decision is made before the paper is given to the students; her views that this policy discourages students from taking particular subjects, such as honours mathematics, which will have a negative impact on project mathematics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38083/15]

Question· writtenPQ 801asked

801. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the reason the response time for questions submitted regarding the Health Service Executive through the parliamentary question system has been extended from ten working days to 15 working days. [38084/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2015

801. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the reason the response time for questions submitted regarding the Health Service Executive through the parliamentary question system has been extended from ten working days to 15 working days. [38084/15]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the locations where newly trained gardaí from Templemore, since it has reopened, have been allocated, by county; if priority has been given to counties where there are Garda shortages, such as in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2015

589. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the locations where newly trained gardaí from Templemore, since it has reopened, have been allocated, by county; if priority has been given to counties where there are Garda shortages, such as in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/15]

Question· writtenPQ 374asked

374. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the latest ranking from the World Bank Doing Business report, which states that Ireland has dropped to No. 17 in the world; the measures he will put in place to improve this ranking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38394/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2015

374. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the latest ranking from the World Bank Doing Business report, which states that Ireland has dropped to No. 17 in the world; the measures he will put in place to improve this ranking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38394/15]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress being made with the proposed online passport application process; when he anticipates it will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37838/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 November 2015

138. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress being made with the proposed online passport application process; when he anticipates it will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37838/15]