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Prisons (Solitary Confinement) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: Like previous speakers, I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. Like my colleague, Deputy O'Callaghan, and my party, Fianna Fáil, I support the legislation. One does not need to be from a particular class to understand injustice or to understand that a light must be shone on particular areas of society in order to highlight the deficiencies of a system. I applaud Deputy Daly...

Cannabis for Medicinal Use (Regulations) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: The three speakers from Fianna Fáil are dividing their time.

Cannabis for Medicinal Use (Regulations) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (1 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: I call Deputy Clare Daly, who is sharing time with Deputy Mick Wallace.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: 15. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the 137% increase in inpatient and day case waiting lists in Temple Street Children’s Hospital since April 2014, significantly ahead of the national average increase of 57%. [38038/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (6 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: 336. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider developing a national strategy for those suffering from colitis and Crohn's disease, with particular focus on equitable access to inflammatory bowel disease nurses, self care and patient empowerment and sustainable funding models; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38549/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences Applications (6 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: 474. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if persons over 70 years of age can apply to have their driving licence renewed to the NDLS by post, rather than having to attend in person; if not, the reason; and if he will consider issuing a directive to the NDLS to allow persons over 70 years of age to apply for their driving licence renewal by post in order to improve access for...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospice Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: I ask the Leas-Cheann Comhairle to convey our thanks to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this very important topic for discussion. There is not a family in Dublin and the surrounding area that has not benefitted from the overwhelming gentleness and the unobtrusive caring and professional support of the hospice teams in Harold's Cross and Blackrock whether operating within the actual...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospice Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: It is a shame the Minister of State cannot read her entire reply because there is a positive paragraph. We will await the second part of the reply. As I said, everybody has a personal story. The nurses and care team in the hospice in Harold's Cross held the hand of my late father as he passed from this world during his dying days. The hospice outreach team helped us to care for my late...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (8 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: 65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of Gardaí in each in the Dublin eastern metropolitan region on 31 October 2016; and the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to the Dublin southern metropolitan region. [39333/16]

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: Deputy Gerry Adams is next and he is sharing time. Is that correct?

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: How are you dividing it, Deputy?

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: I call Deputy Bríd Smith, who is sharing time with Deputy Paul Murphy.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions (14 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: I intend to stick rigidly to the clock. We are a little behind time so Question Time might be like a pilates class in that I will keep the Minister and the Deputies on their toes.

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: For God's sake, sit down.

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: More three-line solutions.

Business of Dáil (15 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: Get it back on the floor.

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: What Deputy Broughan suggests is sensible. A couple of points struck me about what the Deputy is highlighting about the speedy transfer of information. This is all about ensuring that drivers who are legally in a position to drive are driving in a safe environment and that those who have been convicted of a particular driving offence are removed as speedily as possible from the roads...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: I am grateful for the Minister's response. I want to pick up on something he said earlier. The Minister has outlined how his hands are tied, but the House would welcome if he recognised the need for action to be taken on this in some shape or form. He recognises that there is a lacuna that needs to be addressed. He mentioned making a recommendation to his colleague, the Tánaiste and...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: I will be interested to hear the Minister's response to this amendment. I think it will probably take more comprehensive analysis and a separate debate. We would all have been tempted to do this at some stage, especially in previous times, before this became such a prevalent issue. I commend the Road Safety Authority's television advertising, highlighting the difference a split-second loss...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Dec 2016)

John Lahart: It would be interesting to know how many fines for €2,000 have been issued. I know the Minister cannot get that information now and it would come under the Department of Justice and Equality. The Minister might be able to provide Deputies with those figure in the next period. I would be interested to know how that is enforced. We are all familiar with the penalty points that accrue...