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Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: I raised it because it came up in committee previously but the parent Department for that is the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. That is just the way the strictures are here. I thank all of you for being here. We could have gone on for longer but we will see you again. You have given us quite a bit of food for thought. On behalf of the committee, I thank you and the...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: May I just stop you there? What was its intention? Was it to sow confusion?

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Work of Dóchas: Discussion (17 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: What does Ms Balfe mean by "fossil fuel expansion"? Is it the expansion of mining?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (18 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 34. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for a breakdown of the cost for the Dodder greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32995/25]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Waste Management (19 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 207. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government whether local authorities have the legal authority to request proof of lawful waste disposal by residents in the form of receipts or bank statements, particularly in cases where there is no evidence of public or private bin service usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33242/25]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (19 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 348. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the current rules governing the migration of South African citizens to Ireland, specifically in relation to eligibility and requirements for obtaining work visas; pathways available for transitioning from work visas to permanent residency; any bilateral or special arrangements in place between Ireland and South...

Committee on European Union Affairs: EU General Affairs Council: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (18 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: I have a few questions for the Minister of State. I attended the Institute of International and European Affairs, IIEA, event last week at which he talked about our approach to the Presidency being one of principles-based pragmatism. He might say a little more about that with the principles being our respect for our neutrality. Like him, from my time on the foreign affairs committee and my...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (26 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: As an aside on the GPO issue, the GPO has always been a hub of business transactions for well over a century. I am really excited by the Government's plans and the cultural and historical aspects. The GPO was always a hub of business and business transactions. My question relates to a serious backlog in HSE dental check-ups for primary school children. Constituents have contacted me...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: I thank the Tánaiste. He will have noted too the very positive comments about Ireland by Michael Bloomberg.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: From a number of perspectives, they were very positive and helpful. I have three points to make before I go to questions. First, I think everyone here would echo the Tánaiste's comments, and will echo his comments, about the Passport Office. It is an office with which every Member of the Houses interacts. We have all noticed the improvement, so please convey our compliments to it...

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: For the benefit of the public watching, the Minister might give us a summary on the Expo in Japan because it is a big deal. It tends to be a big deal. How often does it come around and what is Ireland doing at it? I can come back to him.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: If it is agreeable to the committee, I have asked Deputy Shay Brennan to fill in for ten minutes. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: I am conscious that this is a select committee so all our colleagues from the Seanad are not here, but the Tánaiste will be back.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: Great. We will go for a second round of questions and answers of three minutes for each member. We will go the same way about it as the first round, if that is okay with everybody. I call Deputy Shay Brennan.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: I am looking forward to hearing the other question from the Deputy. He said it was from left field.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: We are very conscious of the deepening of relationships with different levels of Congress. This committee would like to play its part in anything that could be facilitated for whoever is passing through by wearing the green jersey on issues related to the committee's work. If there is anything we can do for the Tánaiste there-----

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: Deputy Michael Murphy is welcome.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: I will give the Deputy one minute so use it wisely.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: I have three questions to ask. The Tánaiste will then have a full four minutes to answer. The Parliamentary Budget Office produced a paper that was slightly questioning of the shared island fund. I will give the Tánaiste an opportunity to respond to that. Part of it is about how it is dispersed through different Departments. When does the Tánaiste think he might have the...