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Programme for Government: Statements (Resumed) (11 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: Rather than repeat or echo-----

Programme for Government: Statements (Resumed) (11 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: I was told I have seven, actually.

Programme for Government: Statements (Resumed) (11 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: The Lord giveth. Rather than repeat what Deputy Cleere said, I want to echo his comments, in particular about the ambition of the programme for Government and its emphasis, in stark contrast to what went on in opposition today, on delivery and the aims of objectives of the programme ahead of us. We come to Government and Dáil at a time of great turbulence internationally....

Programme for Government: Statements (Resumed) (11 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: Have I even more latitude?

Programme for Government: Statements (Resumed) (11 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: I will let Deputy Timmins in. I was coming in to land at that point.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (11 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 134. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason so many buses, in particular the S4, S6 and S8, are regularly cancelled last minute or just don't show up at bus stops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4005/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (12 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 85. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update with regard to the deeply troubling abduction and abuse of a person (details supplied) by the Israeli Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4999/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (12 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance to consider tax relief on oxygen tanks for those who suffer from lung fibrosis in the context of Budget 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5004/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (12 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 135. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the two flood alleviation schemes being undertaken by the OPW in an area (details supplied) and to make a statement on the costs involved the progress of work to date. [5005/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Company Law (12 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 142. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the Companies Registration Office will enact the new Companies (Corporate Governance Enforcement and Regulatory Provisions) Act 2024 with regard to audit exception. [5053/25]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: Hear, hear.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: I know the Taoiseach would agree that the previous Government had a vibrant school building programme at primary and post-primary levels, with multiple projects in my constituency of Dublin South-West as an example. Where does the Taoiseach see the emphasis at primary level over the coming years in terms of the school building programme? Does he agree the needs of those developing areas...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Middle East (13 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 119. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the way the Government is assisting the Gaza paediatric care initiative in carrying out its vital work in providing healthcare to the children of Gaza; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5323/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the official procedure for retired taxi drivers wishing to sell their taxi plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5339/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (13 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 255. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will introduce legislation to deport people who commit a criminal offence in Ireland; the present position in relation to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5342/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (18 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 256. To ask the Minister for Finance the total amount on deposit in banks nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5688/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (18 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 332. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the expansion of special needs classes in a school (details supplied) will be approved; when funding will be made available; and the timeline for the project. [5704/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (18 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 393. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the international An Gorta Mór day took place in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5675/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Derelict Sites (18 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 427. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if there are any plans to update or amend the Derelict Sites Act 2020 to allow local authorities to compulsorily acquire derelict houses or buildings that have been unused for a maximum of five years or less; if compensation to the owners of such derelict houses or buildings will be abolished; if the requirement to have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (18 Feb 2025)

John Lahart: 781. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the position of new elective hospitals, and specifically a new elective hospital for the Dublin region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5939/25]