Paul Lawless
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Aontú · Mayo · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 354 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 452 debate contributions
- 1,807 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Mayo 2024-11-29 to present
- party Aontú 2024-11-29 to present
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2025-06-10 · to Health
1486. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for cataract surgery as they are visually impaired and their condition is impacting on their quality of life; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29873/25]
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2025-05-29 · to Finance
32. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Finance if, in light of the skill shortage in the construction, hospitality, education and healthcare sectors, his Department will consider introducing a tax credit for overtime. [17168/25]
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2025-05-29 · to Finance
46. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Finance if in light of the skills shortage in the construction sector, hospitality sector, education sector and healthcare sector, he will consider introducing a tax credit for overtime. [21003/25]
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2025-05-29 · to Foreign
195. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason he will not implement the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018, in light of his comments that Israel is committing war crimes over the blockading of aid in Gaza. [24169/25]
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2025-05-29 · to Public Expenditure
310. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on the approval process for the proposed 1.4% increase in pensions and deferred pensions for members of the an post superannuation scheme, as submitted by An Post on 26 January 2025; if he will confirm the current status of the business case submitted by An Post; the expected timeframe for a decision; any factors influencing the timeline for approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28477/25]
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2025-05-29 · to Justice
452. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice when a person (details supplied) will make a recommendation on a join family visa application for the foreign-born wife of an Irish citizen, who started the process on 04 June 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28417/25]
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2025-05-29 · to Children
497. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28557/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Foreign
122. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he has taken to address weapons being carried through Irish airspace to Israel; the complicity of Ireland in a genocidal war; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27523/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Foreign
123. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the representations he has made within the EU to bring about an end to the blockade of essential aid to Gaza. [27524/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Social
434. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of an appeal by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27586/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Justice
474. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the plans his Department has for a facility (details supplied) [27594/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Justice
475. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the criteria and processes being used to assess the suitability of a facility (details supplied) for use as an IPAS centre. [27595/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Justice
476. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the involvement of local community groups, residents, local politicians, and Mayo Deputies in relation to the suitability assessment for a facility (details supplied) [27596/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Justice
477. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice to confirm the projected capacity of a facility (details supplied) to accommodate international protection applicants. [27597/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Justice
478. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice if an impact assessment has been conducted to evaluate the effects of establishing an IPAS centre in the Ballina area of County Mayo; and if the findings will be published. [27598/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Justice
479. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice to outline any agreements or contractual arrangements made with the developer for the redevelopment and operation of the property in the Ballina area of County Mayo as temporary accommodation for international protection applicants. [27599/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Justice
480. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice the way in which his Department is coordinating with Mayo County Council and other relevant authorities to ensure the property in the Ballina area of County Mayo meets all necessary standards and regulations for its proposed use. [27600/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Justice
481. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Justice to provide a timeline for the decision-making process, and if approved, the expected timeline for the opening of the IPAS centre in the Ballina area of County Mayo. [27601/25]
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2025-05-27 · to Children
545. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality when a child with AIMS requirements presents to pre-school, whether extra places at a school (details supplied) will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27157/25]
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2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
6. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of applicants from Mayo who had their SUSI application refused in the 2024 academic year. [25803/25]
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2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
11. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of SUSI applicants from Mayo who had their SUSI revoked in the middle of the academic year. [25802/25]
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2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
33. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the number of applicants from Mayo who had their SUSI application approved in the 2024 academic year. [25804/25]
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2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
51. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps his Department is taking to mitigate the penalties faced by young carers who may miss mandatory labs or exams due to care responsibilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25801/25]
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2025-05-22 · to Further and Higher Education
60. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to reduce the financial hardship of the contribution fee for third level Universities. [25805/25]
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2025-05-22 · to Rural
75. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total amount paid out in CLÁR funding in each of the past five years, by county; the county that received the lowest amount, and which received the highest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25736/25]