Paul Lawless

1384. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe for the enactment of legislation implementing the Supreme Court decision in a case (details supplied); whether this legislation will be enacted with retrospective effect from January 2024, or if it will apply only from the date of enactment. [46297/25]

1459. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his long-term plans for persons currently residing in Ireland under the temporary protection directive; if he will provide clarity on the current timeline for reviewing their status, including what is expected to happen to these persons upon the expiration or extension of their protection arrangements (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44600/25]

1487. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of whether his Department has any plans for an IPAS centre in a location (details supplied). [44987/25]

1488. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for the criteria and processes being used to assess the suitability of the property (details supplied) for use as an IPAS centre. [44988/25]

1489. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for details of the involvement of local community groups, residents, local politicians, and Deputies for Mayo in the suitability assessment for the property (details supplied). [44989/25]

1490. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of the projected capacity of a property (details supplied) to accommodate international protection applicants. [44990/25]

1491. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of whether an impact assessment has been conducted to evaluate the effects of establishing an IPAS centre in the Ballina area of County Mayo; and, if so, for details of when and how its findings will be published. [44991/25]

1492. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for details of any agreements or contractual arrangements entered into with the developer for the redevelopment and operation of a property (details supplied) as temporary accommodation for international protection applicants [44992/25]

1493. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for details of how his Department is coordinating with Mayo County Council, and other relevant authorities, to ensure a property (details supplied) meets all necessary standards and regulations for its proposed use. [44993/25]

1494. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a timeline for the decision making process to date and, if approval is granted, for the expected timeline for the opening of a centre (details supplied). [44994/25]

1495. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a person (details supplied) will be assured that no enforcement action will proceed while their regulation 20 application is under review; whether the Minister will take into account the family's humanitarian circumstances, including the emotional, developmental, and psychological impact on the children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44996/25]

1601. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details of the garda personnel on leave from duty; the total number of members absent and a categorisation of their leave type; the details, the number and percentage of garda members on leave; and to provide a breakdown of the length of leave by categorisation. [45656/25]

1603. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of whether he plans to expand the use of a premises (details supplied), as a centre under the international protection accommodation services; and if so, for details of the scope and nature of such plans. [45721/25]

1604. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of whether he, any other Government Department, or State agency has plans, whether at discussion stage or already agreed, to purchase a premises (details supplied), for use as a centre under the international protection accommodation services; and if so, for details of the rationale behind such a decision. [45722/25]

1605. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of the number of international protection applicants currently residing at a premises (details supplied); and the expected duration of their accommodation at the site. [45723/25]

1606. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the criteria and processes being used to assess the suitability of a premises (details supplied), for expanded use as an IPAS centre, including any assessments of its capacity to accommodate additional applicants. [45724/25]

1607. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of whether any agreements or contractual arrangements have been entered into between his Department and the owners or developers of a premises (details supplied), for its redevelopment or long-term operation as an IPAS centre; and if so, for details of the terms involved. [45725/25]

1608. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of whether an impact assessment has been conducted to evaluate the effects of expanding IPAS accommodation at a premises (details supplied), on the surrounding communities of Breaffy and Castlebar; and if so, for details of when and how its findings will be published. [45726/25]

1609. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the means by which his Department is coordinating with Mayo County Council, the HSE, and other relevant authorities to ensure that public services in Breaffy and Castlebar can meet the anticipated demand resulting from increased population due to IPAS accommodation at a premises (details supplied). [45727/25]

1610. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a breakdown of the costs incurred to date in 2025 by the State and Mayo County Council in accommodating international protection applicants at a premises (details supplied), and for details of the projected costs associated with its continued or expanded use. [45728/25]

1611. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for details of the involvement of local community groups, residents, local politicians, and Deputies for Mayo in the suitability assessment for the property at a premises (details supplied). [45729/25]

1612. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of whether the current use of a premises (details supplied), as accommodation for international protection applicants is operating under Section 5 of the Planning and Development Act; and if so, for details of when this exemption is due to expire. [45730/25]

1613. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for confirmation of whether the Government or any State Department has agreed to purchase a premises (details supplied), or any part thereof, for the purpose of permanent or expanded use as an IPAS centre; and if so, for details of the transaction. [45734/25]

1980. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a child (details supplied) will receive a reassessment of needs in order to access essential OT and primary care appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46254/25]

2060. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44518/25]