Official portrait of John Lahart

John Lahart

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Fianna Fáil · Dublin South-West · serving since 2024-11-29

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Voting record Contributions PQs asked
written 2025-12-09 · to Finance
24. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the annual revenue generated for the Exchequer from inheritance tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64359/25]
written 2025-12-09 · to Finance
36. Deputy John Lahart asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered the estimated revenue that would be foregone by the Exchequer in the event of changes to inheritance tax rules relating to childless couples and single individuals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64360/25]
written 2025-12-09 · 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 into the threats and harassment they are facing when they leave the camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70034/25]
written 2025-12-09 · 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]
written 2025-12-04 · 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]
written 2025-12-04 · 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]
written 2025-12-04 · 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]
written 2025-11-27 · 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]
written 2025-11-27 · 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]
written 2025-11-27 · 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]
written 2025-11-25 · 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). [65837/25]
written 2025-11-25 · 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]
written 2025-11-25 · 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]
written 2025-11-25 · 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]
written 2025-11-25 · 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]
written 2025-11-25 · 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]
written 2025-11-20 · 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 private health insurance typically covers the organisations programmes, given many members report they are not reimbursed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64353/25]
written 2025-11-20 · 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 without support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64354/25]
written 2025-11-20 · 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]
written 2025-11-20 · 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]
written 2025-11-20 · 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]
written 2025-11-20 · 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]
written 2025-11-19 · 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]
written 2025-11-19 · 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 health insurance typically covers the programmes, given members report they are not reimbursed; and her views that the company provides an important social outlet for participants, helping to combat isolation among those living with chronic illness; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64141/25]
written 2025-11-18 · 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 on the matter. [63047/25]
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