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John Lahart

Fianna Fáil Dublin South-West TD in this Dáil since 29 November 2024

Official Oireachtas profile

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567
questions asked
Oral and written, to government departments
34,811
words spoken in the chamber
Across 143 contributions. Plus 8 contributions from the chair, not counted
396
votes recorded
Each Yes, No or Abstained in a recorded vote
206
topics asked about
Across 20 departments

From the Dáil chamber only: committee meetings are not in this archive.

What they ask about

The subject headings the Oireachtas filed their questions under.

Who they ask

The departments their questions were addressed to.

Month by month

Low months are usually recesses, when the Dáil does not sit. The archive runs to 22 October 2026.

Questions asked 567 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026

Contributions to debates 143 in all

Dec 2024Oct 2026
Show as a table
MonthQuestionsContributions
December 2024 0 0
January 2025 1 0
February 2025 42 12
March 2025 37 17
April 2025 42 14
May 2025 27 17
June 2025 25 5
July 2025 37 16
August 2025 0 0
September 2025 31 0
October 2025 25 18
November 2025 45 3
December 2025 10 0
January 2026 22 4
February 2026 47 7
March 2026 24 0
April 2026 39 3
May 2026 29 8
June 2026 21 5
July 2026 15 8
August 2026 0 0
September 2026 22 0
October 2026 26 6

Debates they spoke in most

Plus 84 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.

Asked about similar topics

Worked out by computer from the subject headings of each TD's questions, giving more weight to headings few TDs use. It shows shared subjects, not shared views.

Party, constituency and offices

  1. constituency Dublin South-West 29 November 2024 to now
  2. party Fianna Fáil 29 November 2024 to now
John Lahart Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Justice
696. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration with regard to the Kilbride Army camp which is being used as an IPAS centre, if he is aware that enhanced safety measures are required as a result of recent attacks on men; if he will consider transferring them to a safe place; if swift action will be taken to ensure their continued protection; if an investigation will be carried out i…
John Lahart Written 9 Dec 2025 · to Justice
727. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide details of new migration arrangements (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70353/25]
John Lahart Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Transport
224. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason crucial Luas Finglas and DART South-West projects have been delayed in favour of funding roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68883/25]
John Lahart Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Transport
225. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68884/25]
John Lahart Written 4 Dec 2025 · to Transport
226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport for a progress report on matters pertaining to the pension entitlements and arrangements for retired CIÉ workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68885/25]
John Lahart Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Foreign
41. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her response to the US-Russia agreement on Ukraine, which appears to propose rewarding Russian aggression with territorial gains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66693/25]
John Lahart Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Foreign
56. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of Ireland's commitment to supporting democratisation, human rights and the rule of law as a key element of foreign policy, the extent to which Ireland is currently contributing observers to international election observation missions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [66692/25]
John Lahart Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Transport
261. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with airlines in relation to the sharp increases in flight prices coinciding with major events such as football matches, music concerts, and other large-scale gatherings; and the measures his Department is taking to protect consumers from excessive or opportunistic pricing during such periods. [67207/25]
John Lahart Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Housing
51. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department is reviewing the approval and handover process involving local authorities and approved housing bodies, with a view to expediting occupancy of completed social housing units; and the specific steps which are now being implemented to accelerate the allocation of homes such as those at a location (details supplied). […
John Lahart Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Housing
67. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reasons the completed social housing units at a location (details supplied) remained vacant for close to a year before tenants were allocated homes; and the measures which are being taken to ensure that newly completed units are not subject to similar delays in future, particularly where demand is high. [65836/25]
John Lahart Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Foreign
151. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she has plans to examine a shorter-term, more affordable passport renewal option for seniors (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65359/25]
John Lahart Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Finance
256. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to examine the recommendation of the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee (details supplied) as they relate to the Taxes Consolidation (Rights of Performers and Film Workers) (Amendment) Bill 2025. [65235/25]
John Lahart Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
345. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth is she aware of a spike in reported stress issues for post-primary school children, in terms of examination anxiety and so on; the way in which this is being addressed and the plans she has; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65189/25]
John Lahart Written 25 Nov 2025 · to Education
346. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for a survey on parents of post-primary school students in view of the survey of primary school parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65190/25]
John Lahart Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
91. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if she will address the recent reduction in funding for an organisation (details supplied); if she is aware that discontinuing the twelve-week introductory programme for new members has significantly reduced accessibility; if she will consider restoring funding to ensure affordability for older participants, given that current costs are prohibitive for many; if pri…
John Lahart Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
130. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the policy measures in place to ensure timely assignment of case managers or social workers for adults with complex needs who are identified as high clinical risk; if she will review current waiting list management for disability services to prevent prolonged delays; the safeguarding protocols which apply in cases where individuals live in non-sheltered settings w…
John Lahart Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Foreign
206. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the details of Irelands contribution to the OSCE; the details of some of its functions; the details of Ireland's role within it as a member and its growing importance in the present turbulent global context. [65025/25]
John Lahart Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Foreign
207. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on Ireland's financial contribution to the OSCE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65026/25]
John Lahart Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Foreign
208. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on increasing funding to the OSCE for election observation on the basis that investment in such processes protects and strengthens democratic processes and institutions (details supplied) [65027/25]
John Lahart Written 20 Nov 2025 · to Health
655. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health her views on the proposed sale of the Baggot Street Hospital.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [65028/25]
John Lahart Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Transport
104. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport to address the criticism of some taxi drivers of his recent response regarding the introduction of fixed fares by a taxi company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64070/25]
John Lahart Written 19 Nov 2025 · to Health
349. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health her views on the recent reduction in funding for a company (details supplied); if she is aware that discontinuing the twelve-week introductory programme for new members has significantly reduced accessibility; if she will give consideration to restoring funding to ensure affordability for older participants, given that current costs are prohibitive; if private hea…
John Lahart Written 18 Nov 2025 · to Transport
273. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider funding for a feasibility study into the Metro South West project; the estimated cost of such a study; the practical steps to be undertaken in such a study; the timeframe from initiation to completion of such a study based on previous practice; if he will confirm whether he favours and supports such a study; and if he will make a statement …
John Lahart Written 13 Nov 2025 · to Justice
361. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to continue to expand or extend the Humanitarian Admissions Programme; his views in relation to the history of the operation of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62415/25]
John Lahart Written 12 Nov 2025 · to Foreign
190. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the efforts being made to support LGBTQI+ communities at EU and international level. [60929/25]