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Other Questions: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I welcome that, but we are still short when one compares the numbers, for example, in Limerick city and county with this metropolitan region. The number of gardaí serving in Limerick city and county is almost twice that of those serving in Tallaght and Rathfarnham. I appreciate that there is a great deal of investment in cars, and certainly they are visible around the constituency, but...

Other Questions: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 34. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in the Dublin southern metropolitan region on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to the Dublin southern metropolitan region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34734/16]

Other Questions: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I am tempted to say the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport does not seem to hold back when it comes to talking about matters under the operational control of the Commissioner, but that would take away from the time I want to devote to this issue. Having lived there all my life, I acknowledge that my constituency has seen unprecedented spikes in crime, particularly from mid-2014 to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 98. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for the Dublin southern metropolitan region are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in Dublin southern metropolitan region have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34733/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a post-primary school for the Firhouse and Ballycullen, Dublin 24, area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of proposed additional rooms at two national schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34488/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage his plans are at for the provision of permanent buildings for two schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34489/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage his plans are at for a post-primary school for the Citywest and Saggart areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34490/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 480. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the serious issues facing a health centre (details supplied) due to understaffing; his plans to deal with the chronic understaffing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34568/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (10 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: Thank you, Deputy.

Messages from Seanad (10 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I have two messages from Seanad Éireann. Seanad Éireann has passed the Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016 - changed from Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016 - without amendment. Seanad Éireann has passed the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015 without recommendation.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: This motion will conclude after two hours if not previously concluded. I welcome the visitors in the Gallery, for whom I know this is an important issue. I ask Deputies to be alert to the fact that there are sign translators in the press gallery and to adjust their pace accordingly. I call the chairman of the committee, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, to move the motion.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: NAMA Operations (10 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I remind the Deputy that he should be careful about naming private individuals outside the House, even if they are mentioned in the media.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Motor Insurance (10 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: As the next question is on the same issue, I ask the Minister of State to respond to Deputy Michael McGrath when replying to Question No. 2 as the time for Question No. 1 has elapsed.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Staff Careers (3 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 107. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to revise the terms of employment for temporary clerical officers in the Civil Service in order to secure better pay and conditions; his plans to introduce a measure whereby clerical officers in the Civil Service who are on a temporary contract for three years or more will automatically be made permanent; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Probate Applications (2 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average waiting time for a probate application to be processed in Dublin; her views on whether there is an insufficient number of staff processing applications in the Dublin Probate Office; her views on whether an investment in temporary staff at these offices would help alleviate the housing crisis as it would result in fewer properties...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (2 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 87. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Syrian refugees that have been taken into the country following the Government's pledge to take 4,000; the reason the process is taking so long; the steps she is taking to speed up the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32893/16]

Local Government (Amendment)(Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: First Stage (27 Oct 2016)

John Lahart: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to enable the holding of a plebiscite for the election of a directly elected mayor of Dublin and to provide for related matters. The Bill is clear and concise in its intention. It provides for the holding of a plebiscite, a vote of all eligible voters in the four administrative areas of Dublin, to decide whether legislation...

Local Government (Amendment)(Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: First Stage (27 Oct 2016)

John Lahart: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consular Services Representations (26 Oct 2016)

John Lahart: 97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the name of the person the Government communicated with to date in order to assist a person (details supplied); the responses to these communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32159/16]