Results 121-140 of 7,031 for speaker:John Lahart

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works (17 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: 6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when work will be undertaken to renew the exterior protective finish of Rathfarnham Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39992/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Office of Public Works (17 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I will not take the full time. This question is just in relation to Rathfarnham Castle and to ask the Minister for an update on it. It is a cosmetic-related question on the upgrading of the exterior of the building and the progress on this work.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: 76. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for progress reports on the Whitechurch flood alleviation scheme and Poddle flood alleviation scheme; when these will be completed and all obstacles to movements in local parks such as St. Enda’s and Tymon removed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39993/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I advise members of the constitutional requirements that they 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 he or she is not adhering to this constitutional requirement. In this regard, I ask any member participating via MS Teams to confirm that he or she is on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I thank Mr. O'Brien. We are grateful for his attendance and for his statement. We will go to the floor now. The first speaker is Senator Higgins, who has seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: Is that Mr. O'Brien's understanding?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: Does Mr. O'Brien want to have a final word on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I am trying to be objective. Mr. O'Brien is here representing IBEC, which is a representative of business interests. That is his function, and his job is to represent its interests as best he can.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I know the Deputy did it inadvertently, but we cannot name entities here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: A "Yes" or a "No" will do on this. We might come back to the Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I am next. I thank Mr. O'Brien for getting IBEC to engage with its stakeholders and the companies. It is very helpful. We will not dwell on the last point, but is it the case that if we had the cover of other EU countries, IBEC's members would not have the anxieties that Mr. O'Brien seems to be expressing?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: That twin-track approach is the Government's position too. I have a couple of quick questions. Mr. O'Brien said that the key would be foreign aid support, but foreign aid support is sitting at the border for months and months. The international community has been sending incredibly significant volumes of humanitarian aid but it is just not getting through. That does not work. Every...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: Some of my questions might seem contradictory. Mr. O'Brien mentioned that we had previous issues where Ireland's international reputation might have been at risk. Can he briefly name one of those?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: This is a contradictory question. Let us say that this committee recommended in its report that a Bill be adopted that included services and that it found its way to the desk of President Trump. What does Mr. O'Brien think his reaction would be?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: We are already threatened with tariffs. It does not seem that the US is particularly concerned with Ireland's interests or the interests of the EU when it comes to tariffs. We are talking about tariffs of hundreds of percent being threatened. It does not seem to matter what we do or what we say with this US President. They are going to do what they are going to do. What would be the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: One quarter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: I know, but this is pre-legislative scrutiny of the Bill before the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: General Scheme of Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jul 2025)

John Lahart: We have finished the first round of questioning. We would appreciate it if Mr. O'Brien could stay with us for a short second round. We are conscious that he has come before the committee solo. If he would like to take a break for a few minutes, we would be happy to facilitate.