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John Lahart

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

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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 12 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
55. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the reason for the repeated and extended closure of St. Enda's Park Rathfarnham during routine weather events; when flood alleviation works will be completed in the park will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10804/26]
John Lahart Written 12 Feb 2026 · to Public Expenditure
60. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he expects any of the sectoral plans under the NDP to be revised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10805/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
174. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the current value of the Future Ireland Fund; the current value of the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9542/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Finance
209. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of tax relief similar to that on dialysis machines, for oxygen machines for the treatment of lung fibrosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9543/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Education
604. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the prefabricated classrooms approved in 2021 as a temporary measure at a school (details supplied); if their continued use has been reviewed; when they will be removed; the interim steps that will be taken to address the impact on neighbouring residents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9896/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Housing
714. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if consideration will be given to providing an exemption in the new tenancy framework for the principal private residences of individuals in long-term nursing home care, where the property is rented solely to meet care-related costs, in order to avoid unintended hardship or conflicts with fair deal repayment timelines; and if he wil…
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1092. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the rules governing pharmacy charges for blister-pack dispensing, including whether such fees must be explicitly itemised and displayed under PSI transparency guidance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9791/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1112. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to report on current number of people opting out of organ donation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9899/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1113. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health her views on plans the HSE has to increase organ donations in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9900/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1114. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to report on the most current organ donation refusal rate and consent rate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9901/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1115. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to report on the most common reason stated for refusing to donate organs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9902/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1116. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to report on the average wait time for a transplant, by organ for the most recent data available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9903/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1117. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to report on the current number of people awaiting transplant by organ; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9904/26]
John Lahart Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Health
1118. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to report on the number of people for most recent data available who were removed from the transplant wait list for reasons other than receiving a transplant and then died within 90 days of removal from the list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9905/26]
John Lahart Written 5 Feb 2026 · to Foreign
92. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to outline Ireland's position in relation to trade with China. [8732/26]
John Lahart Written 5 Feb 2026 · to Foreign
106. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide an update on the situation in Iran. [8733/26]
John Lahart Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Education
601. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a school (details supplied) which has been approved by her Department for construction will be informed; the next steps for the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8649/26]
John Lahart Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Education
611. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that a planning application has been submitted for the demolition and redevelopment of a school (details supplied); her Department's plans for the continuity of education and appropriate interim accommodation for the students currently attending this special school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8748/26]
John Lahart Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1032. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health to outline the rationale for the proposed establishment of regional structures under the National Drugs Strategy; and to clarify the governance, funding and accountability arrangements for these structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7707/26]
John Lahart Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1033. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the way in which population-based planning, that will be used for new National Drugs Strategy structures, will address deprivation and local need; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7708/26]
John Lahart Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1034. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the consultation that has taken place with local drug and alcohol task forces and communities ahead of the proposed regional structures under the National Drugs Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7709/26]
John Lahart Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Health
1035. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the way in which the independent, community-led nature, and preventative role, of task forces will be protected in the new proposed regional structures under the National Drugs Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7710/26]
John Lahart Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Further and Higher Education
1207. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if a grant scheme is available for undergraduates granted a position in a four-year undergraduate course in an American university; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7776/26]
John Lahart Written 29 Jan 2026 · to Education
254. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the major building project for a primary school (details supplied); if the project is included in the next tranche of projects due to progress to construction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7023/26]
John Lahart Written 28 Jan 2026 · to Children
161. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide an update on the funding situation in terms of pay parity with HSE equivalents and proper funding generally for section 39 organisations, including the restoration of pay parity between section 39 workers and their counterparts in State-run services; if it can be guaranteed that such parity will be maintained in future, includ…