Paul Lawless TD
Aontú · Mayo constituency
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- 3 declared interest record(s)
- property/landlord public-record signal
- 202 lobbying/public-official contact record(s)
- EUR 68,330 in member payment records
- 41 chamber attendance day(s) in 2026
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Parliamentary questions
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport the reason people travelling from Heuston Station to County Mayo are given very short notice about which platform their train is departing from, meaning that despite arriving early to the station they have to run to the platform to board their train; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is undertaking any work to encourage the return of catering services on trains connecting Dublin and Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeClosed-Circuit Television Systems
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether there are plans to expand the community CCTV grant aid scheme to address gaps in coverage; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeClosed-Circuit Television Systems
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the level of funding allocated under the community CCTV grant aid scheme in 2024, 2025 and to-date in 2026; the number of successful applications from County Mayo within that period; and whether additional funding will be made available to support towns seeking to improve public safety.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeAn Garda Síochána
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of Garda personnel currently assigned to Ballina Garda Station; the way in which this compares with previous years.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeClosed-Circuit Television Systems
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his plans to introduce a more consistent national framework for the installation and maintenance of CCTV systems in towns across Ireland; and the measures being taken to support local authorities in delivering such infrastructure.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeVictim Support Services
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the supports available to victims of assault in cases where prosecutions do not proceed, including where mental health issues arise in relation to the alleged perpetrator; and if additional supports are being considered in such circumstances.
- June 18, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeClosed-Circuit Television Systems
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is engaging with other Departments and local authorities to improve public safety in town centres, particularly in relation to lighting, urban design, and community safety initiatives; and if he will outline any current or planned strategies.
- June 17, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateEnergy Prices
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given that a loyal Electric Ireland customer received a €100 credit in 2023, followed by discounts of 28% in 2024, 18% in 2025, and 10% in 2026, if he is concerned that despite such discounts, the overall cost of electricity has continued to rise for the average household; and the steps being taken to address increasing energy costs.
- June 17, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateElectricity Supply Board
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the level of profit made by ESB in recent years; the portion returned to the State versus shareholders; and whether the Government can intervene to reduce profit levels in order to lower electricity costs for ordinary consumers.
- June 17, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateEnergy Prices
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment given that approximately one in seven families are reported to be in electricity arrears, the measures being taken to support these households; and whether further interventions are planned to prevent disconnections and reduce energy poverty.
- June 17, 2026PQ to Minister for ClimateEnergy Prices
Asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current impact of the public service obligation levy on electricity bills; his views on whether this represents an additional burden on consumers; and if he is satisfied that reductions in fuel costs are being passed on to customers rather than offset by increased ESB charges.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for TaoiseachTaoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the most recent EU leaders' meeting.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for TaoiseachArtificial Intelligence
Asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the revised national digital and AI strategy.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EnterpriseTourism Industry
Asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the steps he is taking to bolster the tourism potential of County Mayo.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding the implementation of the school transport scheme review; and which recommendations have been implemented to date.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the timeline for the full implementation of the school transport scheme review recommendations up to 2030; and if delays have occurred, the reasons for same.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures arising from the school transport scheme review which were intended to increase flexibility for families in choosing schools; and if these measures have been implemented.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth to review the rules governing concessionary school transport, in particular the prohibition on increasing capacity where additional demand exists; and if changes are being considered.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if Bus Éireann is permitted to reallocate existing transport resources, including vehicles from underutilised routes, where such changes would not result in additional cost to the State.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason the option for parental contributions towards extended or enhanced school transport services was removed; and if there are plans to reintroduce such flexibility.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for EducationSchool Transport
Asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she acknowledges that the eligibility criteria under the school transport scheme may disproportionately affect rural families where alternative schools lack services such as afterschool care; and if a review is planned.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingHousing Provision
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the operation of the capital assistance scheme (CAS) in County Mayo; the total number of homes delivered to date under the scheme, broken down by client group older persons, persons exiting homelessness, people with disabilities and other priority cohorts; the number of CAS projects currently approved, in construction or at planning stage in the county; the level of funding allocated to Mayo County Council and approved housing bodies for this purpose; and the expected delivery of CAS-supported homes in the county over the next three to five years.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingTraveller Accommodation
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the breakdown of funding provided under Traveller accommodation programmes, including Traveller housing grants, to Mayo County Council over the past five years and to date in 2026; the proportion of that funding drawn down and spent; the number of Traveller-specific housing units delivered, refurbished or upgraded over that period; the current targets set under the Traveller Accommodation Programme; and the projected delivery of additional Traveller accommodation units in County Mayo over the next three to five years.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingHousing Provision
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the cost to the State/ total amount paid out on the housing assistance payment HAP in each of the past fifteen years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingHousing Provision
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the cost to the State/total amount paid out on the Rental Accommodation Scheme RAS in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HousingHomeless Accommodation
Asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will detail the cost to the State/total amount paid out on the provision of emergency homeless accommodation in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for SocialSocial Welfare Eligibility
Asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) will receive a decision on their application for the carers’ allowance; if their payment will be backdated to the date of application; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeSocial Welfare Payments
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount paid out under the accommodation recognition payment in each year since its establishment, in tabular form.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeFamily Law Cases
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of concerns regarding the potential misuse of interim protection orders within the Family Law Court system in the context of high-conflict parental disputes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeFamily Law Cases
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the legal threshold and evidential basis required for the granting of an interim protection order in the Family Law Courts; the safeguards in place to ensure such orders are proportionate and necessary; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeFamily Law Cases
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether consideration has been given to introducing consequences or deterrents in cases where the Family Law Court process is found to have been knowingly misused, including through the making of false or misleading allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeFamily Law Cases
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures in place within the Family Law Court system to ensure that children are protected from the potential negative effects of prolonged or high-conflict parental disputes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeFamily Law Cases
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department is considering any review of the operation of interim protection orders or broader Family Law Court procedures to ensure an appropriate balance between safeguarding individuals and protecting parental relationships where safe to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeInternational Protection
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the amount paid out for IPAS accommodation in each of the past 15 years, in tabular form.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for JusticeLegal Aid
Asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the analysis that has been conducted by his Department to determine the number of solicitors in the country intending to withdraw from servicing free legal aid cases when his Department introduces the new flat rate for such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Services
Asked the Minister for Health the current availability of diabetic eye screening and ophthalmology services at Mayo University Hospital and in the wider Mayo region; whether there are plans to establish a dedicated diabetic eye clinic in Castlebar; the number of patients currently required to travel to Galway for diabetic eye care; the average waiting times involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 16, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthAbortion Services
Asked the Minister for Health whether her Department or the HSE have carried out an internal review or investigation into the impact of the three-day waiting period provision within the existing abortion legislation, including input from women who continued their pregnancies after an initial consultation about abortion with a GP; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportBus Services
Asked the Minister for Transport if consideration will be given to providing a Local Link or similar rural transport service to connect residents in Bohola, Swinford and Foxford with essential services such as schools, churches, community centres and local towns, particularly for older people and those without access to private transport; and if funding or pilot schemes are being considered to address this gap in public transport provision.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that patients with diabetes in Mayo must travel to Galway for essential treatments including eye injections and laser therapy; the plans in place to provide these services locally at Mayo University Hospital; and if she will outline the timeline for same.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the reason diabetes services, including insulin pump access and specialist supports, are not available in Mayo University Hospital at the same level as in Galway; and the steps being taken to address this regional disparity.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of reported staffing shortages impacting diabetes care in Mayo University Hospital, including lack of nursing staff to carry out routine procedures such as blood draws; and the actions being taken to address these deficits.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health if diabetes services at Mayo University Hospital have been reduced or reconfigured in recent years; and if she will outline the long term plan for diabetes service provision in the Mayo region.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services
Asked the Minister for Health the access patients in Mayo have to insulin pump therapy; whether this service can be provided locally and if not, what plans exist to expand access within the region.
- June 11, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHealth Services Waiting Lists
Asked the Minister for Health if a hospital appointment will be expedited for a person (details supplied).
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the reported extended medical leave and forthcoming retirement of the paediatric diabetes clinical nurse specialist at Mayo University Hospital; and the measures that are in place to ensure continuity of care for children with type 1 diabetes in the region.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health whether a replacement paediatric diabetes clinical nurse specialist has been identified for Mayo University Hospital; and if so, the arrangements that are in place for training and handover to ensure no disruption to essential services for patients and their families.
- June 10, 2026PQ to Minister for HealthHospital Staff
Asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to introduce or appoint an advanced nurse practitioner in diabetes at Mayo University Hospital, in line with other university hospitals; and the steps that are being taken to maintain and strengthen paediatric diabetes services in the hospital.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for ForeignPassport Services
Asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount of passports which have been issued but lost in the post in each of the past ten years, in tabular form.
- June 09, 2026PQ to Minister for TransportRail Network
Asked the Minister for Transport to list the rail services which offer catering on board, and those which do not; the reason for the discrepancy; if an assessment of cost has been made on restoring catering services to all routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Dáil contributions
- June 18, 2026StatementRare Diseases: Statements
- June 17, 2026MotionData Centres, Energy Use and Climate Change: Motion [Private Members]
- June 17, 2026MotionEU Directive on Combating Firearms Trafficking: Motion
- June 10, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- June 10, 2026StatementTourism: Statements
- June 10, 2026BillcommitteeCriminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026: Instruction to Committee
- June 10, 2026DebateImpact of Greenways, Railways and Roadways on Agriculture: Discussion (Resumed)
- June 09, 2026DebateFinance Bill 2026: Second Stage
- May 28, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- May 27, 2026MotionExtension of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion
- May 27, 2026MotionFiscal Planning Framework for Economic Certainty: Motion [Private Members]
- May 27, 2026DebateCattle Kill Reduction and Cattle Prices: Meat Industry Ireland
- May 26, 2026MotionCost of Disability: Motion [Private Members]
- May 20, 2026MotionDefence and Neutrality: Motion [Private Members]
- May 19, 2026StatementNational Biodiversity Week: Statements
- May 19, 2026MotionEvictions and Rent Hikes: Motion [Private Members]
- May 13, 2026DebateDeer Management: Discussion
- May 12, 2026StatementInternational Nurses Day: Statements
- May 12, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions
- May 06, 2026OrderofbusinessAn tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
- April 29, 2026DebateFertiliser Input Costs in the Agricultural Sector: Discussion
- April 29, 2026MotionRemediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022: Motion
- April 29, 2026MotionFamily Law Transparency, Child Welfare, and Reform of the In Camera Rule: Motion [Private Members]
- April 28, 2026DebateSeaweed Harvesting and Licensing: Discussion
- April 28, 2026QuestionRenewable Energy Generation
- April 28, 2026StatementOur Rural Future: Statements
- April 23, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- April 22, 2026DebateDefinition of Farmer within the Afforestation Scheme: Discussion
- April 22, 2026QuestionsCeisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
- April 22, 2026MotionEarth Day: Motion [Private Members]
- April 21, 2026MotionSpecial Education: Motion [Private Members]
- April 16, 2026QuestionClimate Change Policy
- April 15, 2026QuestionCabinet Committees
- April 15, 2026MotionTackling Soaring Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members]