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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: In recent hours, the Garda Commissioner has gone on the record saying that proposed legislation to overhaul oversight of An Garda Síochána would lead to him spending more time reporting to oversight bodies than overseeing policing and leading the service. He said that the policing, security and community safety Bill 2021, as it currently stands, would lead to dysfunctional...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Victim Support Services (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: No, but the Deputy can have another bite of the cherry afterwards. I call Deputy Kenny for a brief comment.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Victim Support Services (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: Just to inform Members, the question from Deputy Brendan Smith will be the last question. I call on the Minister to conclude.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: We are moving on to Question No. 90. We are checking the matter concerning Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: Whether the Deputy's name was submitted as a substitute.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: It is being checked.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: There has been no notification to the Ceann Comhairle's office of substitutes for questions.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: We are going back to Question No. 87, in the name of Deputy Murnane O'Connor.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: The Deputy who tabled the next question is not here and that has not been notified.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: I need to check that. I will move to Question No. 86 and revert to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: We are going to stick to the time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Fishing Industry (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: The Minister did not use all his time with the previous reply.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: 132. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí assigned to the drug squad in the Dublin south Garda division; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51551/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: 146. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí currently assigned to Tallaght and Rathfarnham stations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51550/21]

Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality: Statements (20 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: I was just thinking as Deputy Cathal Crowe was speaking that the issue of gender equality crosses into so many areas of our lives. When I was Dublin spokesperson for my party in the previous Dáil, I took a particular interest in cycling. There is quite a body of literature that shows that particular innovations and infrastructure have to be put in place to enable and encourage more...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments (20 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: The Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and I had a sneak preview of the children's satellite hospital at Tallaght. It is a very fine facility and I very much look forward to it opening. I acknowledge, as the Minister of State did, the work and commitment of staff in Tallaght University Hospital and their efforts in ensuring an uninterrupted provision of emergency care throughout the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments (20 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: I thank the Minister of State for her presence today. We all know, both as human beings and constituency politicians, that a trip made by anybody to hospital is generally a journey taken with some little anxiety and trepidation, if not more. It is not something we like to have to schedule into our diary. Covid-19 has clearly exacerbated this experience for people because it tends to make...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: I apologise for my lateness, which was due to business going on in the House. I thank the witnesses for their presentations. The witness reports are very interesting and I want to drill down into some aspects of them. Picking up on the previous point, Mr. Church mentioned that children continue to seek support in increasing numbers online because they may be concerned that a telephone...

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: I am not challenging the hypothesis; I am looking for it to be substantiated. The point was made that the listening services saw an increase in contacts around mental and emotional well-being, suicide and self-harm. I would welcome a little more detail on that.

Joint Committee On Health: Impact of Covid-19 on Children: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

John Lahart: Yes.