Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Science and Technology James Lawless TD has responded to news that Ireland’s leading universities have fallen in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The figures, published today, show no Irish university in the top 200 globally ranked universities. Deputy Lawless commented, “These figures are a reflection on the funding cuts […]
Minister Halligan completely neglecting his portfolio – Lawless
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Science, Technology and R&D James Lawless has hit out at Minister John Halligan saying the Waterford TD has completely neglected his national responsibilities. Deputy Lawless is calling on the Minister to focus and get on with the job he was tasked with doing on behalf of the country. “Ever since his […]
Speech by James Lawless TD at Parnell Summer School
No man has a right to fix a boundary to the march of a nation” said Parnell. Yet what is a nation? What is the role of nationalism in the 21st century and indeed what was it ever? Today brings back a special memory for me which in a round-about way is why I […]
Lawless Appointed Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Science and Technology, Research and Development
Kildare North T.D. James Lawless has been appointed as his party’s spokesperson on Science and Technology, Research and Development by party leader Michael Martin T.D. this week. This is an area which has been neglected by the current Government with no Minister or Minister of State responsible for such a Department. Speaking on his appointment […]
Further consideration should be given to Transport Strategy – Lawless
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North James Lawless has taken issue with a number of aspects of the transport plan for the Greater Dublin Area as signed off by acting Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe earlier this week. Deputy Lawless says the plan is lacking in detail, and should be subject to further Dáil scrutiny. […]
Government refuses to acknowledge Kilkenny water supply problems – Aylward
Fianna Fáil TD for Kilkenny Bobby Aylward has criticised the Government for failing address the ongoing water supply problems in Kilkenny following weeks of flooding. Deputy Aylward previously called on the Government to suspend water charges for people affected by water service interruptions. The Kilkenny TD attempted to follow up on the issue the Dáil […]
