Results 141-160 of 6,110 for speaker:John Lahart

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (5 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: 528. To ask the Minister for Health why paralysis is not classed as a long-term illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19365/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: 529. To ask the Minister for Health the criteria that must be met for a person with spinal injuries to be granted a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19366/16]

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (6 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this topic. Fianna Fáil will be supporting this Bill which has been expected for some time. As the Minister of State is aware, problem drug use continues to be one of the most significant challenges facing the city of Dublin and the entire country. We know how drugs and substances undermine the human potential of the drug user, devastating the...

Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: With my colleagues, I welcome members of the Halawa family to Dáil Éireann. They have welcomed me into their home in Ballycullen on a number of occasions to share their concerns about their brother and son, Ibrahim. Much of what I wanted to say has been said by previous speakers, but the purpose of the motion, in part, is to reassure the Halawa family that this Parliament is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Seirbhísí Aeir Fóirdheonaithe (7 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: As Deputy Michael Healy-Rae is not present we will move to Question No. 5.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Environmental Policy (7 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: The next question is the name of Deputy Martin Heydon but I understand that Deputy Neville will speak on it.

Other Questions: National Monuments (7 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: I will stop the Minister there. She is well over the time.

Other Questions: National Heritage Plan (7 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: I thank the Minister, Ministers of State and Deputies for an energetic session. The Minister earned her salary today.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing (7 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: 123. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for the existing complex of flats on Dominick Street, Dublin 1, including if he will refurbish them or have them demolished, given his announcement on 29 June 2016 of the development of 72 units of social housing and community facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20399/16]

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: I remind the Deputy to stick to the contents of the Bill or what could be put into it. I need to remind him of that.

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: The Deputy will appreciate that I was not in the chair then.

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: I understand it is proposed to refer this Bill to the Select Committee on Justice and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 149. Does the Minister wish to move the motion of referral now?

Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest: Statements (8 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: I welcome the Minister. We concluded the previous debate a little early. Members' contributions did not last as long as expected. Does the Minister need a minute to catch his breath?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: 48. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of children waiting more than a year for an outpatient consultation in Temple Street Children's Hospital, Dublin 1. [20974/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: 76. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the substantial increase between December 2015 and May 2016 in the number of children waiting more than a year for an outpatient consultation in Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin 12. [20973/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (13 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: I am grateful to the Cheann Comhairle for listing this issue among the Topical Issue matters for today. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee for dealing with this. A lot of media and public attention has correctly been focused on the emerging administrative, management oversight, employee, auditing and financial aspects of the Console scandal, but there is, as I am sure the...

Topical Issue Debate: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (13 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: I am grateful and know that the users of the service will also be. The Minister of State has her finger on the pulse and it sounds as though she has had her finger on it since the issue began. She knows and appreciates that the relationship between a counsellor and a client is special and confidential. A number of questions might be going through the minds of clients about alternative or...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Access to Higher Education (13 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: 112. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is aware of any specific access programmes that are being established to provide a route to third level, specifically to Dublin Institute of Technology, Grangegorman, for young persons from the inner city of Dublin; if there are none, if he will consider putting some in place; if he recognises the importance of such access programmes for...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Urban Renewal Schemes (13 Jul 2016)

John Lahart: 123. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his immediate plans to renovate or demolish the flats at O'Devaney Gardens, Dublin 7; if he is aware of the level of anti-social behaviour in that area, including regular fires being started in abandoned flats; if he will consider allocating some funds to refurbish the flats; and if he will make a statement on the...