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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I am joking. I want to drill down into corporation tax. We keep saying it is unreliable. Do the witnesses say that because of the proposed changes in tax law that may be made internationally or because these businesses only have a certain life cycle? If it is the latter, why do we not squeeze the absolute pips out of them in the meantime if they are going to leave anyway? We see Intel is...

Housing Solutions: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I acknowledge the contributions made by previous speakers on topics such as the treatment of homeless people and people in mortgage arrears or on housing assistance payment. I will focus on the strategic housing development, SHD, process and make a few constructive comments about it. I appeal to the Minister of State and his senior colleague to take these on. The Minister, Deputy Murphy,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: 270. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the ratio of gardaí per head of population in each of the Dublin metropolitan divisions in each of the past five years. [51612/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (10 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: 523. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he has taken to include a feasibility study on the recommendation in the recent Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly recommendation to complete the construction of MetroLink from Swords to Sandyford and to UCD and Knocklyon from Charlemont; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51188/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Light Rail Projects (10 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: 659. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action he has taken to include a feasibility study on the recent Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly recommendation to complete the construction of MetroLink from Swords to Sandyford and to UCD and Knocklyon from Charlemont; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51187/19]

Scouting Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (11 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I echo the words of the contributors this evening, not least those of my colleague, Deputy Rabbitte, who has been vigilant on this matter. In particular, I echo her concluding comments. There is not a Deputy in the country who does not have multiple numbers of scout troops in their constituency. In my 20 years' experience as a public representative, it is an organisation that seeks the...

Patient Safety (Notifiable Patient Safety Incidents) Bill 2019: Second Stage (12 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: We can be flexible.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (12 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I thank the Minister for attending. I understand the Minister for Education and Skills cannot attend and I am okay with that such is the urgency of this issue. I am delighted to have a Cabinet-ranking Minister present and she might bring back the concerns of the local community on this. Knocklyon, Firhouse and Ballycullen are growing areas. The Department of Education and Skills...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (12 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: Does the Minister's official response name the locations being considered?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Accommodation Provision (12 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I thank the Minister for her sympathetic response. I will feed it back and acknowledge the fact she will go back to the Minister. Citywest is also in my constituency. The Minister of Education and Skills should be aware that never mind that the site to which the school is proposed to be moved is 10 km away, it also creates difficulties for Citywest. Firhouse Educate Together national...

Pensions (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: Deputy Penrose noted that my colleague, Deputy O'Dea, has tabled a Bill on the same matter. The Deputy mentioned my name, too, but in the context of this issue, I am his master's voice to Deputy O'Dea. It would not be within my grasp to produce a pensions protection Bill with a level of detail that could stand up to the same kind of scrutiny as a Bill that Deputy O'Dea is capable of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (17 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the patronage process for a post-primary school in Citywest, Dublin 24; when the outcome will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53179/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (17 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: 667. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if funding will be channelled from Tusla through a partnership (details supplied) that has a SLA with Tusla via her Department to address the hidden harm amongst children of parents struggling with crack cocaine and other substance misuse issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53290/19]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

John Lahart: The Deputy can wish the Acting Chairman well.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

John Lahart: For the record, I should have said before Deputy Murnane O'Connor spoke that it was her maiden speech in the Dáil. Now for another maiden speech, I call Deputy Devlin.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

John Lahart: I thank the Deputy. I cannot help but notice the picture of absolute happiness, the married couple sitting in front of us on the Green Party benches. It makes for a lovely picture.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

John Lahart: You are welcome.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

John Lahart: I thank the Deputy.

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

John Lahart: I thank Deputy Troy and call Deputy Heydon. I am going to start bringing down the gavel at three minutes.

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 Mar 2020)

John Lahart: Amendment No. 50 has been ruled out of order as it is not relevant to the provisions of the Bill.