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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (30 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: 119. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of new recruits that have enlisted in the Permanent Defence Forces in 2021; the net increase in the numbers in the Permanent Defence Forces resulting from this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47149/21]

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. There is much talk in these discussions about the generation comprising those aged 25 to 35, about whom I know a lot from a personal perspective as well as a professional and political perspective. The question people in that age group have on their mind - perhaps not all of them at age 25, but it will articulate itself at some...

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: How much time do I have? The Acting Chairman might give me a time. Have I two minutes?

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Figures from the IDA Ireland and the company show that close to 9,000 sustainable jobs were created as a result of AWS's investment in Tallaght. There is great synergy going on between AWS and South Dublin County Council in terms of the district heating scheme. We talk about water and I am very conscious of the amount of water. Do we know if data centres must use clean water? To the best...

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: I thought Deputy McNamara's was among a number of really thoughtful contributions this morning. Sitting in the Chair is always a good place to be to listen to the debate. It is a necessary discussion but I am disappointed. That is why I liked the contributions of Deputies Bacik, McNamara and others. I found some of the other contributions incredibly one-sided - this rush to be on the...

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: The next group is the People Before Profit-Solidarity and I have three speakers.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: There are a number of speakers in this time slot. When I tap the bell they will know they have ten seconds to wind up. I call Deputy Farrell.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: The next 20-minute speaking slot is for Sinn Féin. A number of speakers are sharing time. I call Deputy Darren O'Rourke.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: The Deputy is well over time.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Not if you have to go over time.

Data Centre Moratorium: Motion [Private Members] (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: I call Deputy Shortall.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: 172. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total allocated Exchequer funds for 2021 for the student grant scheme, student assistance scheme and associated supports, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47054/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: For a number of years I have had a very open mind on this and I approached the committee meeting this morning in the same vein. It is one of the most comprehensive presentations I have had the pleasure of listening to. Almost all of the questions one could ask have been answered. We have had the background to this, the international comparisons, the number of products, how the product is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: That is grand. It would be important that the HPRA let the committee know what the fruits of that are. Do we have an answer on whether consultants initiate the prescription there, or is it GPs?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: That is grand.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: On the THC references, it has been said our regulations around that are quite old. Are they generally mirrored across the EU right now or do they run counter to most others? I see heads nodding so I will take it as a "Yes" that our treatment of THC is generally mirrored in other EU countries. On the companies manufacturing this, which I will not name, is the officials' experience that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

John Lahart: Okay.