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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Funeral Services (4 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 791. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if there is an inspection regime and agreed inspection protocols in relation to the operation of crematoria in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9697/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 381. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the assertion by the Revenue Commissioners that the Finance Act 2022 inadvertently created a loophole allowing employers to make unlimited, tax-free contributions to employee PRSAs, contrary to the policy's original intent, resulting in significant tax avoidance by a small cohort of companies, when the majority of company directors...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 385. To ask the Minister for Finance to explain significant changes in budget 2025 to the tax relief annual contribution limits for PRSAs; if the identification by the Revenue Commissioners be outlined where 125 companies had each transferred at least €100,000 into individual PRSAs to exploit generous tax reliefs, with 17 of these cases involving contributions exceeding...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Rights (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 507. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the options available to a person (details supplied) to remain working longer within the private sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10724/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Meetings (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 571. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will facilitate a meeting, as requested in correspondence to her office on 4 March 2025, between the principals of schools (details supplied) and senior officials of her Department as a matter of urgency to find a solution to the schools’ crisis financial situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10840/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Refurbishment (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 579. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on progress in fulfilling the commitment made by the previous Government to build a replacement of a school (details supplied) which is 50 years old this year; to outline where the project is at present; the reason for the delay in commencing works; and if she will commit to a timeline for completion. [10973/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 654. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being considered to support children with special educational needs who are unable to attend mainstream or special schools due to severe anxiety, ASD, or other related conditions; if there are plans to expand long-term online learning options beyond temporary home tuition schemes; if consideration will be given to developing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 700. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be made on the additional schools accommodation application submitted by a school (details supplied) for the expansion of special needs classes; when funding will be allocated for the project; and the expected timeline for completion. [11943/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 703. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if immediate funding will be provided for a full building survey of a school (details supplied) to assess serious health and safety concerns affecting students and staff; if her Department will engage directly with the school and the NCSE to find an urgent solution, including potential temporary or alternative accommodation if required; if she...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 1245. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider the appointment of an animal welfare director, as it is obvious that there is a considerable public appetite for such a public position now and the most energetic agencies tend to be individuals and NGOs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10771/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Men's Sheds (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 1946. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development for a list of men’s sheds in Dublin south west. [10976/25]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Men's Sheds (19 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: 1947. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline whether the Government intends to reinstate the annual men’s sheds grants of up to €3000 per shed per year for the next five years; if he is considering allocating resources to an organisation (details supplied) for the provision of essential services on the ground, on a regional basis to ensure the good...

Post European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: On that last point actually, nobody has worked harder in this House than my colleague, the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, in developing relationships with congresspeople at state level and leveraging the Irish connection with literally hundreds of congresspeople. That is a significant network and a significant opportunity for lobbying for our interests. I welcome the Minister and thank him...

Post European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: Glaoim ar an Teachta Maitiú Mac Craith.

Post European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: Rachaimid anois go dtí ceisteanna agus freagraí chuig an Aire Stáit.

Post European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: The EU recommitting to the simplification piece, to use the Minister of State’s language, and reducing the cost of business, including up to 35% for SMEs, would have been music to the ears of businesses. Will the Minister of State expand on that? Will he update us on preparations for the Presidency, what it means for the country in practical terms, when it begins and ends and its...

Post European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: I have more questions.

Post European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: I think I might have let it go out of my head when I was told that I could not ask it.

Post European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: I am sure you will.

Post European Council Meeting: Statements (26 Mar 2025)

John Lahart: It was on preparations for the Irish Presidency.