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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: Nóiméad amháin, Deputy Ó Laoghaire.

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 and his officials for appearing before the committee today. The briefing was well absorbed, so they have served their Minister well. I also thank members for their contributions.

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Message to Dáil (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: In accordance with Standing Order 110, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the year ending 31 December 2024: Vote 27 – International Co-operation and Vote 28 – Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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: The Tánaiste has nóiméad amháin. If he could, a briefing paper on that would be useful.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Trade Relations (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 194. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that are being taken to ensure that critical medicines for rare disease patients do not become embroiled in any trade tensions given the significant pharmaceutical manufacturing presence here; the steps that have been taken to ensure that this is being communicated at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Energy Conservation (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 215. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the grants that are available to first-time buyers of second-hand homes and, more specifically, to provide information regarding the details of the SEAI one stop shop grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33941/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Sports Funding (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 467. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will inform a club (details supplied) formally of the outcome of its appeal; if successful, the way in which the funds can be drawn down; if unsuccessful, the reasons and the way the club can bridge the funding gap needed for its project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33737/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Rental Sector (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 482. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the way in which the market rate will be determined under the proposed rental regulation changes; if there will be a standardised or verifiable methodology to ensure consistency and transparency in its application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33516/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Housing Schemes (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 491. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the first home bridge the gap scheme will be extended to first-time buyers of second-hand homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33692/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Departmental Reviews (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 715. To ask the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to consider a review of leave entitlements for parents of multiple children; the reason the Government has not acceded to such a measure in the past; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33859/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 777. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on her plans to promote uptake of the HPV vaccine, specifically amongst young men and boys; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33780/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Programmes (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 778. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on her plans to extend BowelScreen and BreastCheck screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33781/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 790. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the impact of antimicrobial resistance on the health service in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33834/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (24 Jun 2025)

John Lahart: 791. To ask the Minister for Health to provide an update on the health impacts of the introduction of a minimum unit price on alcohol since it came into force; if a review by the Health Research Board will be conducted in relation to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33835/25]

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...

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]

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

John Lahart: I advise members of the constitutional requirements that members must be physically present within the confines of the Leinster House complex in order to participate in public meetings. I will not permit a member to participate where they are not adhering to this constitutional requirement. Therefore, a member who attempts to participate from outside the precincts will be asked to leave the...

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

John Lahart: Thanks. There are a few acronyms in Mr. Clarken's written submission and this is a new committee. I know BEPS is about tax avoidance but will Mr. Clarken elaborate on that? The submission states, "Ireland should urge the European Union, and use all their resources available as a member state, to push for European ODA (mostly financed through the NDCI instrument)...". Will Mr. Clarken say...