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Question· writtenPQ 814asked

814. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in relation to her recent announcement concerning State-led early childhood provision, when a facility (details supplied) in Tallaght will be ready to take children for preschool care. [73677/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

814. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality in relation to her recent announcement concerning State-led early childhood provision, when a facility (details supplied) in Tallaght will be ready to take children for preschool care. [73677/26]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

538. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if consideration has been given to the late opening of the National Gallery and other state buildings such as the National Writer's Museum and the National Library, other than on a Thursday evening at least once a month; and the obstacles that are in the way of such an arrangement. [73697/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

538. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if consideration has been given to the late opening of the National Gallery and other state buildings such as the National Writer's Museum and the National Library, other than on a Thursday evening at least once a month; and the obstacles that are in the way of such an arrangement. [73697/26]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether or not a cost-benefit analysis has been conducted regarding data centres in Ireland and how data centres benefit the country. [73726/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

443. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment whether or not a cost-benefit analysis has been conducted regarding data centres in Ireland and how data centres benefit the country. [73726/26]

Question· writtenPQ 415asked

415. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation on behalf of very local newspapers in Dublin (details supplied), that do not seem to be allowed to apply to host public service, public appointment, or HSE advertisements, his plans to remedy the situation; the rules governing State bodies, semi-State agencies, and NGOs in terms of advertising in local newspapers. [73694/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

415. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation on behalf of very local newspapers in Dublin (details supplied), that do not seem to be allowed to apply to host public service, public appointment, or HSE advertisements, his plans to remedy the situation; the rules governing State bodies, semi-State agencies, and NGOs in terms of advertising in local newspapers. [73694/26]

Question· writtenPQ 413asked

413. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views in relation to house insurance that has been cancelled as a result of a flooding; and the impact the completion of State flood alleviation projects will have, if any, on insurance companies in regards to housing developments in residential areas that have been refused insurance coverage because of flooding incidents. [73658/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

413. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views in relation to house insurance that has been cancelled as a result of a flooding; and the impact the completion of State flood alleviation projects will have, if any, on insurance companies in regards to housing developments in residential areas that have been refused insurance coverage because of flooding incidents. [73658/26]

Question· writtenPQ 201asked

201. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the plans for the establishment of the new dual diagnosis team in Dublin south-west, based in Tallaght; the proposed staffing and timeline for the team to become operational; the pathway by which patients will access the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72922/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

201. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the plans for the establishment of the new dual diagnosis team in Dublin south-west, based in Tallaght; the proposed staffing and timeline for the team to become operational; the pathway by which patients will access the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72922/26]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the average ambulance response times in the Tallaght area; the number of incidents in the past 12 months where patients waited more than one, two and three hours respectively for an ambulance; and whether the National Ambulance Service has sufficient ambulance and staffing capacity to meet demand in the Tallaght area. [72717/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

151. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the average ambulance response times in the Tallaght area; the number of incidents in the past 12 months where patients waited more than one, two and three hours respectively for an ambulance; and whether the National Ambulance Service has sufficient ambulance and staffing capacity to meet demand in the Tallaght area. [72717/26]

Question· writtenPQ 886asked

886. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if there has been a provision in Budget 2027 for medical cards to be issued to lung fibrosis patients as a matter of routine care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72392/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

886. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if there has been a provision in Budget 2027 for medical cards to be issued to lung fibrosis patients as a matter of routine care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72392/26]

Question· writtenPQ 885asked

885. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the progress regarding the purchase by the Health Service Executive of a building (details supplied); and to outline the services that will be provided in the short, medium, and long term. [72449/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

885. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the progress regarding the purchase by the Health Service Executive of a building (details supplied); and to outline the services that will be provided in the short, medium, and long term. [72449/26]

Question· writtenPQ 880asked

880. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the status of funding under Budget 2027 for an organisation (details supplied) particularly in terms of utility costs offsets, medical cards, and its continued funding at 2026 bracket levels equivalent to €500,000. [72423/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

880. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the status of funding under Budget 2027 for an organisation (details supplied) particularly in terms of utility costs offsets, medical cards, and its continued funding at 2026 bracket levels equivalent to €500,000. [72423/26]

Question· writtenPQ 875asked

875. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the provision in Budget 2027 that has been made within the health budget for ongoing lung fibrosis funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72400/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

875. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the provision in Budget 2027 that has been made within the health budget for ongoing lung fibrosis funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [72400/26]

Question· writtenPQ 904asked

904. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there has been consideration given to enhancing graduate entry medicine tuition support or a state-backed finance scheme; and the future plans for same. [72452/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

904. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there has been consideration given to enhancing graduate entry medicine tuition support or a state-backed finance scheme; and the future plans for same. [72452/26]

Question· writtenPQ 637asked

637. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timeframe that a facility (details supplied) will be ready to take children for preschool care, being rolled out as part of the early learning and childcare capital projects. [71784/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

637. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the timeframe that a facility (details supplied) will be ready to take children for preschool care, being rolled out as part of the early learning and childcare capital projects. [71784/26]

Question· writtenPQ 695asked

695. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the current status of the National Framework for Interstitial Lung Diagnosis and Care in Ireland, submitted to the Chief Clinical Officer in June 2026; when it is expected to be approved and published; and the proposed timeline for implementation of its recommendations. [71384/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

695. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the current status of the National Framework for Interstitial Lung Diagnosis and Care in Ireland, submitted to the Chief Clinical Officer in June 2026; when it is expected to be approved and published; and the proposed timeline for implementation of its recommendations. [71384/26]

Question· writtenPQ 558asked

558. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has considered reviewing the current restrictions on persons aged 16 and 17 attending live music events held in licensed premises, including whether such attendance could be facilitated subject to appropriate safeguards preventing the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years. [72213/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

558. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he has considered reviewing the current restrictions on persons aged 16 and 17 attending live music events held in licensed premises, including whether such attendance could be facilitated subject to appropriate safeguards preventing the sale or supply of alcohol to persons under 18 years. [72213/26]

Question· writtenPQ 557asked

557. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of concerns that existing licensing restrictions can limit access for persons under 18 to live music performances in licensed venues; and if he will examine options to facilitate attendance at such events, subject to appropriate safeguards. [72214/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

557. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he is aware of concerns that existing licensing restrictions can limit access for persons under 18 to live music performances in licensed venues; and if he will examine options to facilitate attendance at such events, subject to appropriate safeguards. [72214/26]

Question· writtenPQ 390asked

390. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools nationally and in Dublin, that have not been assigned a dedicated NEPS psychologist for the 2026/2027 school year due to staffing or capacity constraints; and the steps being taken to address current staffing pressures within NEPS. [72236/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

390. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of schools nationally and in Dublin, that have not been assigned a dedicated NEPS psychologist for the 2026/2027 school year due to staffing or capacity constraints; and the steps being taken to address current staffing pressures within NEPS. [72236/26]

Question· writtenPQ 389asked

389. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure continuity of NEPS psychological support where a school cannot be assigned a dedicated psychologist for an academic year; and the way in which pupils requiring psychological assessment or intervention in those schools can access NEPS services. [72237/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

389. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the measures in place to ensure continuity of NEPS psychological support where a school cannot be assigned a dedicated psychologist for an academic year; and the way in which pupils requiring psychological assessment or intervention in those schools can access NEPS services. [72237/26]

Question· writtenPQ 388asked

388. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will examine the circumstances whereby a school (details supplied) has been informed that it will not be assigned a dedicated NEPS psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year, particularly given that this will be the third year since 2023 in which the school has been without a dedicated NEPS psychologist; and the alternative supports that will be made available to the school. [72240/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

388. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will examine the circumstances whereby a school (details supplied) has been informed that it will not be assigned a dedicated NEPS psychologist for the 2026-2027 school year, particularly given that this will be the third year since 2023 in which the school has been without a dedicated NEPS psychologist; and the alternative supports that will be made available to the school. [72240/26]

Question· writtenPQ 226asked

226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with regard to the OPW/SDCC Whitechurch flood alleviation scheme, when the promised post-flood investigation report will be published; and the stage the project is at. [71724/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with regard to the OPW/SDCC Whitechurch flood alleviation scheme, when the promised post-flood investigation report will be published; and the stage the project is at. [71724/26]

Question· writtenPQ 225asked

225. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with regard to the OPW/SDCC Whitechurch flood alleviation scheme, if he is satisfied that there are now in place sufficient mitigation and alleviation measures to ensure that flooding will not re-occur (details supplied) given that flood insurance is a serious difficulty for householders. [71726/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

225. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation with regard to the OPW/SDCC Whitechurch flood alleviation scheme, if he is satisfied that there are now in place sufficient mitigation and alleviation measures to ensure that flooding will not re-occur (details supplied) given that flood insurance is a serious difficulty for householders. [71726/26]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there is a provision in Budget 2027 for utility and travel cost relief for lung fibrosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72396/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

214. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if there is a provision in Budget 2027 for utility and travel cost relief for lung fibrosis patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72396/26]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport his plans to repeat the scrappage scheme for older cars, which has operated very successfully earlier in the year and enabled owners of older cars to purchase e-cars. [71790/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 October 2026

103. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport his plans to repeat the scrappage scheme for older cars, which has operated very successfully earlier in the year and enabled owners of older cars to purchase e-cars. [71790/26]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for completion of the Whitechurch flood alleviation scheme; if he is aware that some residents have just completed works on their homes almost nine months after the flooding and some are just returning to their homes following the flooding (details supplied). [71127/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2026

147. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the timeline for completion of the Whitechurch flood alleviation scheme; if he is aware that some residents have just completed works on their homes almost nine months after the flooding and some are just returning to their homes following the flooding (details supplied). [71127/26]

Question· writtenPQ 97asked

97. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason it takes over a year for An Coimisiún Pleanála to decide on a Section 5 application once a Local Authority makes a referral to them or if the applicant submits an appeal (details supplied). [69176/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 September 2026

97. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason it takes over a year for An Coimisiún Pleanála to decide on a Section 5 application once a Local Authority makes a referral to them or if the applicant submits an appeal (details supplied). [69176/26]

Record· debate2026-09-29published

Diaspora Engagement: Discussion

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade

Question· writtenPQ 264asked

264. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the supports or reasonable accommodations the RSA provides to driving-test candidates experiencing anxiety or mental-health difficulties; and if these supports are being reviewed. [68318/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

264. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the supports or reasonable accommodations the RSA provides to driving-test candidates experiencing anxiety or mental-health difficulties; and if these supports are being reviewed. [68318/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport what the average waiting time is for a repeat driving test following an unsuccessful attempt, and what measures are being considered to reduce this delay. [68320/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

263. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport what the average waiting time is for a repeat driving test following an unsuccessful attempt, and what measures are being considered to reduce this delay. [68320/26]

Question· writtenPQ 262asked

262. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport has the RSA considered reforming the current driving-test format, including a more supportive or modular assessment model, while maintaining road-safety standards. [68319/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

262. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport has the RSA considered reforming the current driving-test format, including a more supportive or modular assessment model, while maintaining road-safety standards. [68319/26]

Question· writtenPQ 12asked

12. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the implementation of a temporary road tax for tourist vehicles, as these vehicles are contributing to road surface damage. [67338/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 23 September 2026

12. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the implementation of a temporary road tax for tourist vehicles, as these vehicles are contributing to road surface damage. [67338/26]

Question· writtenPQ 327asked

327. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures that are being taken to increase adult participation in gym, leisure centre and swimming pool activities; and if he will outline any engagement he has had with stakeholders on the matter. [66629/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

327. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the measures that are being taken to increase adult participation in gym, leisure centre and swimming pool activities; and if he will outline any engagement he has had with stakeholders on the matter. [66629/26]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to proposals for a tax incentive on gym and swimming pool memberships as a means of supporting the objectives of the National Swimming Strategy and increasing physical activity levels. [67714/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

194. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to proposals for a tax incentive on gym and swimming pool memberships as a means of supporting the objectives of the National Swimming Strategy and increasing physical activity levels. [67714/26]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered the introduction of a personal tax relief for gym and swimming pool memberships to encourage greater participation in physical activity and support national public health objectives, and whether his Department has assessed the potential cost and uptake of such a measure. [66626/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 September 2026

172. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered the introduction of a personal tax relief for gym and swimming pool memberships to encourage greater participation in physical activity and support national public health objectives, and whether his Department has assessed the potential cost and uptake of such a measure. [66626/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1143asked

1143. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if she will review the criteria for the long-term Illness scheme to consider the inclusion of serious lifelong cardiac conditions, particularly in cases where patients require permanent medication following major procedures such as triple bypass surgery. [64368/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1143. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if she will review the criteria for the long-term Illness scheme to consider the inclusion of serious lifelong cardiac conditions, particularly in cases where patients require permanent medication following major procedures such as triple bypass surgery. [64368/26]

Question· writtenPQ 970asked

970. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in the context of the recent Irish Nationality Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026, whether the Bill will include transitional provisions for people already lawfully resident; the number of people currently working towards naturalisation would be affected by the change; the consultation with employers, the IDA and the Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment before creating an eight year pathway; the rationale for the extension of the residency provision from the current five to eight years; and the way in which this will give certainty to prospective Irish citizens. [66085/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

970. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in the context of the recent Irish Nationality Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026, whether the Bill will include transitional provisions for people already lawfully resident; the number of people currently working towards naturalisation would be affected by the change; the consultation with employers, the IDA and the Department of Enterprise Tourism and Employment before creating an eight year pathway; the rationale for the extension of the residency provision from the current five to eight years; and the way in which this will give certainty to prospective Irish citizens. [66085/26]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will respond to assertions that the content of mathematics higher paper 2026, was not a reasonable examination of the syllabus set by her Department with many questions considered obscure and challenging, particularly in the tight timeframe of the exam; and the analysis or response that has been actioned within her Department arising from concerns raised by both teachers, students and former teachers. [64716/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

525. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will respond to assertions that the content of mathematics higher paper 2026, was not a reasonable examination of the syllabus set by her Department with many questions considered obscure and challenging, particularly in the tight timeframe of the exam; and the analysis or response that has been actioned within her Department arising from concerns raised by both teachers, students and former teachers. [64716/26]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of reports that a number of students residing in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, have been unable to secure a place on school bus services due to capacity constraints; the number of applications received, approved and refused for the area for the current school year; and if additional services are being considered [64216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

476. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of reports that a number of students residing in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, have been unable to secure a place on school bus services due to capacity constraints; the number of applications received, approved and refused for the area for the current school year; and if additional services are being considered [64216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 100asked

100. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has considered a review of the eligibility criteria under the SEAI warmer homes scheme in respect of homes with a room-in-roof construction that are currently excluded from insulation measures; and the technical basis for the exclusion of such properties. [64249/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

100. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has considered a review of the eligibility criteria under the SEAI warmer homes scheme in respect of homes with a room-in-roof construction that are currently excluded from insulation measures; and the technical basis for the exclusion of such properties. [64249/26]

Question· writtenPQ 98asked

98. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current average waiting time from application to survey under the SEAI warmer homes scheme; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and whether any priority arrangements exist for households experiencing significant dampness or mould. [64253/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

98. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current average waiting time from application to survey under the SEAI warmer homes scheme; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and whether any priority arrangements exist for households experiencing significant dampness or mould. [64253/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4095asked

4095. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports that are available to unaccompanied minors from Ukraine who are accommodated by Tusla under section 5 of the Child Care Act 1991 and who wish to progress to further or higher education but do not meet the residency requirements for SUSI or the Free Fees Initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63390/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

4095. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the supports that are available to unaccompanied minors from Ukraine who are accommodated by Tusla under section 5 of the Child Care Act 1991 and who wish to progress to further or higher education but do not meet the residency requirements for SUSI or the Free Fees Initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63390/26]