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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 24 Jun 2025 · to Health
777. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health for an update on her plans to promote uptake of the HPV vaccine, specifically amongst young men and boys; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33780/25]
John Lahart Written 24 Jun 2025 · to Health
778. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health for an update on her plans to extend BowelScreen and BreastCheck screening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33781/25]
John Lahart Written 24 Jun 2025 · to Health
790. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health his views on the impact of antimicrobial resistance on the health service in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33834/25]
John Lahart Written 24 Jun 2025 · to Health
791. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the health impacts of the introduction of a minimum unit price on alcohol since it came into force; if a review by the Health Research Board will be conducted in relation to this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33835/25]
John Lahart Written 19 Jun 2025 · to Climate
207. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether local authorities have the legal authority to request proof of lawful waste disposal by residents in the form of receipts or bank statements, particularly in cases where there is no evidence of public or private bin service usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33242/25]
John Lahart Written 19 Jun 2025 · to Justice
348. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the current rules governing the migration of South African citizens to Ireland, specifically in relation to eligibility and requirements for obtaining work visas; pathways available for transitioning from work visas to permanent residency; any bilateral or special arrangements in place between Ireland and South Africa regard…
John Lahart Written 18 Jun 2025 · to Transport
34. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport for a breakdown of the cost for the Dodder greenway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32995/25]
John Lahart Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Finance
297. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the obligations insurance companies have when requesting medical reports for the purpose of issuing mortgage protection policies, particularly in cases involving individuals with medical conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32491/25]
John Lahart Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Public Expenditure
315. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to outline the process for a business tendering for State or OPW contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31977/25]
John Lahart Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Education
395. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth for a progress report on when the PE hall aspect of the development at a college (details supplied) will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31995/25]
John Lahart Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Education
411. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on developments to be undertaken at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32096/25]
John Lahart Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Justice
643. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position in relation to the proposed State purchase of a hotel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32696/25]
John Lahart Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Education
328. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the current recognition process for overseas teaching experience, particularly in cases where experienced teachers from the UK are being denied recognition due to technicalities, such as having taught in primary rather than secondary settings, despite having taught age-equivalent cohorts and holding decades of relevant experience; a…
John Lahart Written 11 Jun 2025 · to Foreign
10. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade for an update on efforts by the department and consular offices to secure the release of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30764/25]
John Lahart Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Finance
388. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Finance the current position on tax relief for spousal maintenance and child maintenance; the reason there a difference in treatment between the two; if he is willing to review and reconsider the current rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29043/25]
John Lahart Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Enterprise
439. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the value of trade from the occupied territories in Israel from 2020 to 2024, in tabular form. [30153/25]
John Lahart Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Education
583. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will confirm the current status of negotiations regarding bereavement leave entitlements for school secretaries now employed directly by her Department; if she will outline when parity with other public servants in this regard will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29839/25]
John Lahart Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Education
676. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her Department is reviewing the loss of a teaching post in a school (details supplied); if consideration is being given to reinstating the post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30530/25]
John Lahart Written 29 May 2025 · to Foreign
211. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he expects India and the EU to conclude a trade deal by end of 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27172/25]
John Lahart Written 29 May 2025 · to Education
370. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on a matter (details supplied). [28873/25]
John Lahart Oral 27 May 2025 · to Taoiseach
6. Deputy John Lahart asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent engagement with the US President. [26754/25]
John Lahart Written 27 May 2025 · to Housing
374. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to adding inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, to the list of conditions eligible for medical priority with regards social housing lists in local authorities across the country given that it is a lifelong illness with no known cure; and if he will make a stateme…
John Lahart Written 21 May 2025 · to Education
56. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans to address an urgent and critical issue for a school (details supplied). [26224/25]
John Lahart Written 21 May 2025 · to Education
57. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the budget for a school will be reviewed in view of the additional costs incurred (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26226/25]
John Lahart Written 21 May 2025 · to Education
58. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if funding for a school (details supplied) will be provided. [26235/25]