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Scouting Ireland: Statements (Resumed) (11 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I echo the words of the contributors this evening, not least those of my colleague, Deputy Rabbitte, who has been vigilant on this matter. In particular, I echo her concluding comments. There is not a Deputy in the country who does not have multiple numbers of scout troops in their constituency. In my 20 years' experience as a public representative, it is an organisation that seeks the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (10 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: 270. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the ratio of gardaí per head of population in each of the Dublin metropolitan divisions in each of the past five years. [51612/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (10 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: 523. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he has taken to include a feasibility study on the recommendation in the recent Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly recommendation to complete the construction of MetroLink from Swords to Sandyford and to UCD and Knocklyon from Charlemont; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51188/19]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Light Rail Projects (10 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: 659. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the action he has taken to include a feasibility study on the recent Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly recommendation to complete the construction of MetroLink from Swords to Sandyford and to UCD and Knocklyon from Charlemont; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51187/19]

Housing Solutions: Statements (5 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I acknowledge the contributions made by previous speakers on topics such as the treatment of homeless people and people in mortgage arrears or on housing assistance payment. I will focus on the strategic housing development, SHD, process and make a few constructive comments about it. I appeal to the Minister of State and his senior colleague to take these on. The Minister, Deputy Murphy,...

Environmental Impact of Quarries and Incinerators: Motion [Private Members] (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I commend my colleague, Deputy O'Dea, on bringing forward this motion with other colleagues. Some points have already been made but I will make a general point. Along with the Minister of State, we are all familiar with the fact that in recent years there has been much talk about the need for the Government and individual citizens to make changes to assist Ireland in delivering its climate...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I thank Mr. Coffey for his public service. He mentioned the word "crisis". He is predicting a crisis in fiscal policy based, I presume, on the past. There is a degree of "Groundhog Day" about all of this when Mr. Coffey comes before the committee so rather than rehash and rehearse some of the points I have made on previous occasions, I wish to put a couple of points to him. The first...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: What I am trying to drive at is whether looking at international experience, there is a figure that anyone can arrive at that we can say is an adequate amount to run a really good health service, if it is managed properly.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: If we were to do what IFAC wants tomorrow morning and take that block of unreliable money which has become part of day-to-day spending out, where would we find the funds?

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: Mr. Coffey is not really saying where he would get it from. Aside from borrowing, and that is not really an option, so -----

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: No.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I read them.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I have to leave to make another earth-shattering contribution in the Chamber in ten minutes. I have a few questions. My colleague played good cop and I will play bad cop for a minute or two.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Fiscal Assessment Report: Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (4 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: I am joking. I want to drill down into corporation tax. We keep saying it is unreliable. Do the witnesses say that because of the proposed changes in tax law that may be made internationally or because these businesses only have a certain life cycle? If it is the latter, why do we not squeeze the absolute pips out of them in the meantime if they are going to leave anyway? We see Intel is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Company Registration (3 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: Question No. 45, in the name of Deputy Troy, will be introduced by Deputy Scanlon.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: IDA Ireland Jobs Data (3 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: The supplementary questions have been asked. The next question, Question No. 41, in the name of Deputy Troy, will be taken by Deputy Scanlon.

Estimates for Public Services 2019: Message from Select Committee (3 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: The Select Committee on Employment Affairs and Social Protection has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2019 - Vote 37.

Ceisteanna - Questions (3 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: It is proposed that we have just two groups of questions, with a total of 30 minutes for questions to the Taoiseach. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2019: First Stage (3 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: Is the Bill opposed?

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2019: First Stage (3 Dec 2019)

John Lahart: Since this is a Private Members' Bill, Second Stage must, under Standing Orders, be taken in Private Members' time.