John Lahart
Written
13 Oct 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
904. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if there has been consideration given to enhancing graduate entry medicine tuition support or a state-backed finance scheme; and the future plans for same. [72452/26]
97. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason it takes over a year for An Coimisiún Pleanála to decide on a Section 5 application once a Local Authority makes a referral to them or if the applicant submits an appeal (details supplied). [69176/26]
262. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport has the RSA considered reforming the current driving-test format, including a more supportive or modular assessment model, while maintaining road-safety standards. [68319/26]
263. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport what the average waiting time is for a repeat driving test following an unsuccessful attempt, and what measures are being considered to reduce this delay. [68320/26]
264. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the supports or reasonable accommodations the RSA provides to driving-test candidates experiencing anxiety or mental-health difficulties; and if these supports are being reviewed. [68318/26]
12. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the implementation of a temporary road tax for tourist vehicles, as these vehicles are contributing to road surface damage. [67338/26]
172. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he has considered the introduction of a personal tax relief for gym and swimming pool memberships to encourage greater participation in physical activity and support national public health objectives, and whether his Department has assessed the potential cost and uptake of such a measure. [66626/26]
194. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether consideration has been given to proposals for a tax incentive on gym and swimming pool memberships as a means of supporting the objectives of the National Swimming Strategy and increasing physical activity levels. [67714/26]
98. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current average waiting time from application to survey under the SEAI warmer homes scheme; the measures being taken to reduce waiting times; and whether any priority arrangements exist for households experiencing significant dampness or mould. [64253/26]
100. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he has considered a review of the eligibility criteria under the SEAI warmer homes scheme in respect of homes with a room-in-roof construction that are currently excluded from insulation measures; and the technical basis for the exclusion of such properties. [64249/26]
476. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of reports that a number of students residing in Bohernabreena, Dublin 24, have been unable to secure a place on school bus services due to capacity constraints; the number of applications received, approved and refused for the area for the current school year; and if additional services are being considered [64216/26]
523. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the curriculum content in place at primary and post-primary schools regarding factual material concerning vaping and nitrous oxide. [64687/26]
525. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will respond to assertions that the content of mathematics higher paper 2026, was not a reasonable examination of the syllabus set by her Department with many questions considered obscure and challenging, particularly in the tight timeframe of the exam; and the analysis or response that has been actioned within her Department arising from conce…
970. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in the context of the recent Irish Nationality Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2026, whether the Bill will include transitional provisions for people already lawfully resident; the number of people currently working towards naturalisation would be affected by the change; the consultation with employers, the IDA and the Department of Enter…
1143. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if she will review the criteria for the long-term Illness scheme to consider the inclusion of serious lifelong cardiac conditions, particularly in cases where patients require permanent medication following major procedures such as triple bypass surgery. [64368/26]
653. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has plans to increase the income tax exemption limits for persons aged 65 years and over, which have remained at €18,000 for a single person and €36,000 for a married couple/civil partners since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59811/26]
724. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he acknowledges concerns that the current €42,500 VAT registration threshold for service providers creates a "cliff edge" for sole traders in tourism and other consumer-facing sectors; and whether he intends to address this issue in the forthcoming Budget. [60765/26]
725. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated Exchequer cost of increasing the VAT registration threshold for service-based businesses to €60,000, €75,000 and €85,000 respectively. [60764/26]
726. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide details of any analysis undertaken comparing Ireland's VAT registration threshold for services with those applicable in other jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom. [60761/26]
727. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if his Department has conducted any assessment of the impact of the current €42,500 VAT registration threshold on sole traders and micro-enterprises operating in business-to-consumer service sectors, including tourism and guiding services. [60760/26]
728. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered increasing the VAT registration threshold for service-based businesses, which currently stands at €42,500; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60759/26]
783. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is aware of concerns that the new €3 customs duty on low-value imports from outside the EU may disproportionately impact consumers who rely on overseas purchases due to limited availability of certain goods in Ireland, including plus-size clothing; and if he will consider exemptions or other measures for affected consumers. [62359/26]
784. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if an assessment has been carried out of the impact of the new €3 customs duty on low-value imports on consumers who have no reasonable Irish or EU alternative for essential purchases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62360/26]
487. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport when the LUAS operations contract is up for renewal; if it has been renewed in the recent past; the person or body that has been the successful contractor; the changes this will mean for any in-house or contracted services such as cleaning and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56808/26]
1013. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to respond to a person (details supplied); if will consider legislation that would enforce such considerations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56765/26]