Paul Lawless

37. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide an update on the expansion of the offshore wind energy taskforce. [17284/25]

84. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the measures the Government has taken to date in supporting Mayo County Council's Digital Strategy 2024-2026 to improve broadband access and digital skills in Mayo. [7890/25]

81. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he plans to reintroduce the increased cost of business scheme in 2025, or introduce a similar financial support package linked to commercial rates, given the ongoing challenges faced by ratepayers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17729/25]

109. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education where the Programme for Government school transport 2030 scheme application process was advertised; the number of schools that applied; to outline the selection criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17846/25]

126. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education the actions she is taking to expand mental health supports in primary and secondary schools, including the provision of structured training and resources for teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17166/25]

196. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education the plans in place to ensure that children in County Mayo who are waiting prolonged periods for their initial CDNT appointment do not experience delays in accessing appropriate school placements and supports. [17165/25]

417. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment what business grants supports for small business ratepayers will be introduced in 2025, and what the deadlines will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17251/25]

526. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education to address the lack of supports for single working parents of children with autism (details supplied) during school holidays, as they rely on term-time-only afterschool services, and need further assistance when schools and afterschool are closed for holidays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17337/25]

599. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there are plans to provide a timeline for when local authority homes can avail of the pyrite scheme, considering the urgency of the situation for those living in such houses; if he would address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16626/25]

668. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of women denied the non-contributory State pension due to their husband's contributory pension through his employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16821/25]

669. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost to the State to allow all women to qualify for the non contributory State Pension, regardless of their husband's pensions or earnings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16827/25]

21. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Finance if he will commit to reviewing the tax individualisation system, which unfairly penalises single-income households; and if he will outline any steps his Department is taking to address this issue. [15153/25]

24. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the Government’s plans to implement the tax credit for gym memberships; and the timeline for the introduction of same. [15154/25]

126. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the way the Government plans to manage the increasing costs associated with the National Development Plan, especially in the context of inflationary pressures and rising material costs. [15156/25]

132. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will address the concerns in regarding the management of public funds in relation to recent reports of overspending in certain departments; and the steps being taken to ensure better oversight and accountability. [15155/25]

177. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide details on the amount of renewable gas purchased by State agencies in each of the last five years, including the percentage of renewable gas in relation to their total gas consumption, and to outline any plans to increase the use of renewable gas in state agencies. [16448/25]

203. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the specific measures being taken to enhance transport and utilities in the west, given concerns that inadequate infrastructure could hinder Ireland's competitiveness. [7891/25]

307. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a determination on their fair deal application. [16382/25]

308. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their fair deal application. [16383/25]

49. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to address the long waiting time farmers face to obtain felling licences which are taking months and even years to process despite many farmers and foresters having these trees on the ground, losing the ability to salvage timber; and if the farmers and foresters will be compensated for the lost trees. [7893/25]

278. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health to outline the details of the school dental programme; the number of routine dental checks provided; the timeline for checks and treatments; and the range of treatments offered under the programme. [15884/25]

116. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent engagement with the US president. [12497/25]

127. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions the Government is taking to address the growing persecution of Christians worldwide, particularly in light of the recent abduction and murder of Father Sylvester Okechukwu in Nigeria; if he will raise concerns at international forums about the increasing number of attacks on Christian communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15158/25]

164. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a report on his efforts to alleviate the repression of people, particularly women, in Afghanistan; the engagements he has had in support of these efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15157/25]

371. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Education if Bus Éireann will issue school bus tickets for the existing school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15072/25]