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Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: We are working with Deputy Eamon Ryan.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: It could be the Deputy.

Local Government (Mayor and Regional Authority of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: As the Minister has said, we are here again with thanks to Deputies Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin. The Minister has spoken on some of the governmental and legislative framework contained in the Bill. I want to talk about some of the political elements. I suspect it is a reflection of his time on the city council but Deputy Ryan referred to the "city". Coming from Dublin City Council I...

Local Government Reform (Amendment) (Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I thank those from all parties who contributed to what has been a discussion, not a debate. Everybody had constructive things to say. We all come into public service for different reasons. I look at Dublin as a Dubliner and, like many of my colleagues, I served as a local authority member for a number of years. I see the efficacy of the work of the four Dublin local authorities. However,...

Local Government Reform (Amendment) (Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: We have been working very hard and we have played our part in that. Nobody here envisages a diminished role for councillors or councils. In fact, everybody agrees that we should enhance their roles. I accept that point about business people coming to Ireland but I do not want to get hung up on business people. Business drives a lot of things in Dublin but there is a danger that those...

Local Government Reform (Amendment) (Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: Did Deputy Farrell?

Local Government Reform (Amendment) (Directly Elected Mayor of Dublin) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time" I am sharing time with Deputy Shane Cassells. I welcome the opportunity to go into more detail on the Bill. I thank the Minister of State for being present. The idea of a mayor for Dublin goes back to the time of the former Minister and Deputy, Mr. Noel Dempsey. In 2001 or 2002, it resurfaced in the context of the Fianna...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (22 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 112. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans on ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35780/16]

Other Questions: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I welcome that, but we are still short when one compares the numbers, for example, in Limerick city and county with this metropolitan region. The number of gardaí serving in Limerick city and county is almost twice that of those serving in Tallaght and Rathfarnham. I appreciate that there is a great deal of investment in cars, and certainly they are visible around the constituency, but...

Other Questions: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 34. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in the Dublin southern metropolitan region on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to the Dublin southern metropolitan region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34734/16]

Other Questions: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I am tempted to say the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport does not seem to hold back when it comes to talking about matters under the operational control of the Commissioner, but that would take away from the time I want to devote to this issue. Having lived there all my life, I acknowledge that my constituency has seen unprecedented spikes in crime, particularly from mid-2014 to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 98. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for the Dublin southern metropolitan region are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in Dublin southern metropolitan region have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34733/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans for a post-primary school for the Firhouse and Ballycullen, Dublin 24, area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34487/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of proposed additional rooms at two national schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34488/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage his plans are at for the provision of permanent buildings for two schools (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34489/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage his plans are at for a post-primary school for the Citywest and Saggart areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34490/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: 480. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the serious issues facing a health centre (details supplied) due to understaffing; his plans to deal with the chronic understaffing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34568/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (10 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: Thank you, Deputy.

Messages from Seanad (10 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: I have two messages from Seanad Éireann. Seanad Éireann has passed the Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016 - changed from Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016 - without amendment. Seanad Éireann has passed the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2015 without recommendation.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

John Lahart: This motion will conclude after two hours if not previously concluded. I welcome the visitors in the Gallery, for whom I know this is an important issue. I ask Deputies to be alert to the fact that there are sign translators in the press gallery and to adjust their pace accordingly. I call the chairman of the committee, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, to move the motion.