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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (30 Sep 2020)

John Lahart: 246. To ask the Minister for Health the available day bed places for each public and voluntary hospital; and the number of these beds that are categorised as sub-acute by each hospital in tabular form. [27586/20]

Roadmap for Living with Covid-19: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate, and I commend the Minister on the task he has been given to undertake and deliver on in the most trying and challenging of times. The Minister is doing a fine job. He has the best wishes of this side of the House and, I hope, the other side of the House. The Minister is in the position at a unique time in history when we...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Pre-budget Engagement: Minister for Finance (1 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: I read the Minister's script twice. I thank him for coming to the committee in person. We have a lot of work to catch up on. I know from previous membership of the Committee on Budgetary Oversight that the Minister has always made himself available, and he has not let us down today. I hope the technical issues can be cleared up as time goes by. The Minister's statement mentioned the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (6 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the developing situation at the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28491/20]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Migration Crisis (6 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: 401. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the engagement he has had with the Greek authorities in relation to the Moria camp in Lesbos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28817/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (6 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: 589. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to increase the number of refugees Ireland will offer to relocate from Greece before Christmas 2020; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28589/20]

Brexit and Business: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: On the subject of expediting things, I thank the Deputy. Deputies McGuinness and MacSharry are sharing time.

Brexit and Business: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: Briefly.

Brexit and Business: Statements (7 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: The Deputy can write to the Minister of State on the issue. She had an opportunity earlier to contribute. I have allowed her a little latitude now.

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: From the Seanad (7 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, 8 to 10, inclusive, 20 to 22, inclusive, 28 to 30, inclusive, 35 and 37 to 45, inclusive, 53 and 54 shall be taken together by agreement.

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2019: From the Seanad (7 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: Agreement to the Seanad amendments is reported to the Houses and a message will be sent to Seanad Éireann acquainting it accordingly.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: I must be strict about time so that as many Deputies can speak as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: The Minister has four minutes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces Personnel (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: Does Deputy Clarke wish to make a short input on this?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: 10. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the way in which he plans to bridge the gap of ten years between forced early retirement on age grounds in the Defence Forces and access to the State pension. [29137/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: 26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to extend the supplementary pension provision to post-2013 new entrants to give them the option of a lengthy career in the Defence Forces. [29138/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: I thank the Acting Chairman, Deputy Durkan, for facilitating my move from gamekeeper to poacher for a minute or two. As the Minister knows, members of the Defence Forces are forced to retire at the age of 50. What plans has he to help them bridge that gap of ten years until they reach pension age?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Sector Pensions (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: I thank the Minister for that comprehensive response, which contains some interesting material. He said he assumed I was referring exclusively to the supplementary pension provision but it is not just that. Obviously, as he said, the age of retirement reflects the duties involved and he also referred to the fast accrual system of pension for military personnel. The final part of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Facilities (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: I appreciate this being included on the Topical Issue agenda today. It is a local issue, especially in the parish of Ballyroan, where Sancta Maria College is located. I thank the Minister of State for her attendance to take the question. It is a serious issue. As background, Sancta Maria College has a brand new building. It is barely open. It cost the taxpayer a lot of money. It is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Facilities (8 Oct 2020)

John Lahart: That is good news for the school community and its parents and teachers. There is no point in labouring the issue. I am grateful for the comprehensive reply given by the Minister of State. It is very bad news to hear about the contractor, and that this was a cause for the school closing. There is another matter, as blended learning has had to be used and there was an understandable...