299. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade where Ireland is actively strengthening bilateral relations with a country, her views on whether it reasonable to ask how unresolved human rights cases involving Irish children are being addressed within that engagement, specifically with regard to Egypt; whether sufficient political and diplomatic weight is being applied to secure outcomes rath…
255. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will review the application of 23% VAT on injectable prescription medicines, including Tirzepatide, having regard to price disparities with Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35894/26]
294. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of children in Dublin South West that are currently without a special class place; the way this shortage is influencing the Department’s prioritisation of the rebuild of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35853/26]
297. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth when immediate interim safety measures will be implemented at a school (details supplied) given the deteriorating roof structure and the risks identified to pupils and staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35855/26]
331. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport given that Eir is not a designated body under NewERA, the reason he has ‘sought the advice of the New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA) on this pension increase’ which has been approved by the company and the pension trustees/managers, last July 2025. [36472/26]
781. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the specific steps being taken to ensure the HSE considers the "time-critical" nature of Friederichs Ataxia during the current price negotiations for Skyclarys; the way in which the commitments in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030 and the 2026 IPHA Framework Agreement (which aims for a 180-day decision timeline) are being applied to this specific case, …
785. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the progress being made under the Programme for Government in the area of endometriosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36878/26]
236. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way in which the UN and member states ensure ethical sourcing and improved working conditions regarding cobalt mining in the DRC. [34788/26]
243. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on whether Ireland is doing enough to contribute to global peace and security through the UN; and the reasons for same. [35341/26]
20. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade how effective is the United Nations in addressing human rights issues such as FGM in Somalia; the role Ireland and the Government can play in supporting UN efforts to combat practices like FGM (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32134/26]
226. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered increasing the rate of tax relief on qualifying health expenses not covered by private health insurance in light of rising healthcare costs and cost-of living pressures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32787/26]
326. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the way in which the State is planning to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the national school system of education (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32013/26]
861. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health given the investment by the State over decades in residential homes managed by St John of Gods Order, if she considers it appropriate that one of these properties in her constituency is for sale on the residential market, presumably to be sold to the highest bidder, when residential places for older people in need of care and respite are at such a premium; and if …
70. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people that have benefitted from the extension of the fuel allowance this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31092/26]
76. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has any plans to further extend the fuel allowance season this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31093/26]
300. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 254 of 29 January 2026, the outcome of the review being undertaken by her Department into the tender report submitted by the design team for the school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31596/26]
307. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she plans to open additional special classes at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31634/26]
275. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the estimated cost/value of tax reliefs on electric vehicles in 2023, 2024 and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26558/26]
327. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the revenue raised in 2025 under each category in capital acquisitions tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26557/26]
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16 Apr 2026 · to Public Expenditure
64. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the exterior works at Rathfarnham Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27345/26]
99. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment his plans for a further reduction in the NORA levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27350/26]
156. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if she will review the travel advice in the medium term for Iraq; if it will be changed from unsafe country status given other countries such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands have done in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27494/26]
239. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth her plans for a school (details supplied) and its location and so on; the timeline for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27416/26]
262. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when and the progress that has been made with regard to the boundary changes passed for local government local electoral wards. [27419/26]
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15 Apr 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
380. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the reason for the lack of financial support available for students pursuing essential master’s degrees, particularly in healthcare-related fields, in private college (details supplied). [27473/26]