Results 5,341-5,360 of 6,708 for speaker:John Lahart
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (25 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: I caution the Deputy about being mindful-----
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Post Office Network (25 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: We are going to start sticking to the clock, as is my usual way of doing things. Questions Nos. 19 and 20 are grouped together. I call Deputy Stanley to introduce his question.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Business of Select Committee (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Colm Brophy. I will, therefore, chair the session. Today the joint committee will meet representatives of the Irish Wheelchair Association, the Disability Federation of Ireland and Mental Health Ireland. Before doing so, we will go into private session to deal with committee business.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss disability funding and disability proofing budget 2019. I remind members and delegates to switch off their mobile phones as interference from them affects the sound quality of the transmission of the proceedings. I welcome from the Disability Federation of Ireland Dr. Joanne McCarthy, senior executive officer, policy and research; from the Irish...
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: I thank Dr. McCarthy and I call on Ms Carthy, national advocacy officer of the Irish Wheelchair Association, IWA, to make her presentation.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: I thank Ms Carthy. I call Ms Mitchell, senior policy and research officer with Mental Health Reform, to make her presentation.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: I thank Ms Mitchell and call on Deputy Jonathan O'Brien. He has a few minutes. If the witnesses care to answer immediately rather than waiting until the end, they should feel free.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: I remind the Deputy of the time allocation.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: Ms Kate Mitchell might respond first.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: That is very unfair.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: We all have constituents who have had similar experiences. A constituent of mine who lost most of one of her arms is not eligible for a disabilities parking permit, which is bizarre. The case is currently with the Office of the Ombudsman.
- Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: On behalf of the select committee, I thank Dr. McCarthy, Ms Carthy and Ms Mitchell for their compelling evidence and work. I also thank the enthusiastic research team who ably assisted the witnesses. If any of the organisations wishes to communicate with the select communicate through correspondence on any of the key issues raised in our engagement, I ask that it do so.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: Are those GPs practising?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: There is a shortage of GPs in Dublin.
- Questions on Promised Legislation (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: Many GPs are retiring.
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: 38. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of meetings he has had regarding the Luas cross city project; the dates of the meetings; the person or bodies with which he has met regarding the project and the disruption arising from its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16272/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: 76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the plans that have been put into operation to resolve the ongoing problems with regard to the introduction of the Luas cross city project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16273/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an appeal in respect of a school (details supplied) will be upheld; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17568/18]
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Migrant Integration (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: 277. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the closure of a centre (details supplied) as a result of his Department withdrawing funding; if his attention has been further drawn to the benefit this centre brings to the community; the measures he is taking to prevent the closure of the centre; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (24 Apr 2018)
John Lahart: 366. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a home care package; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17535/18]