John Lahart TD
@JohnLahart
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Honoured to represent people of Dublin South West - "We're going to need a bigger boat!". Views my own - (01)4662026 / Fianna Fáil
Dublin South West
Joined October 2009
😷Took the plunge & overcame the shyness about wearing a mask in the Dáil today - glasses fog up a little😂 but If it encourages others to do likewise in enclosed environments I can cope with that 😷#facecoverings #facemasks #COVIDー19
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@SamanthaLibreri @rtenews Nphet has insisted on denying Bank Holiday access to hospitality at every step - S U R E L Y regulated hospitality has to be better than this.
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Fianna Fáil Calls for Inquiry into Tallaght Wetlands Outrage:. My party leader,@MichealMartinTD, requested a full briefing from me on the recent scandal regarding the wetlands in Tallaght, and he took the opportunity to raise it in the Dáil Chamber today. This is not going away.
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So, what’s the story @SkyIreland ?.Will we have to pass a law to get you to buckle? C’mon - respond in the spirit of the time. Businesses going to the wall.
So @SkyIreland are still not engaging publicans. I pay over €2350 a month for sports packages they have a strict 3 month cancelation policy. They have no content and the pubs are closed. I promise to use that €7k to help out my staff if we can get them to do the right thing.
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Loads of cyclists and cycling families taking advantage of quieter roads - this development HAS to be part of the list of things we attempt to embed and consolidate post-corona #cycling @dublincycling #cyclingfamilies @DublinCyclists
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Why indeed | I’ve a bill in preparation to address this.
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From flourishing wetlands to landfill - visiting the wetlands in #Tallaght today with Collie Ennis @HerpSocIreland #ClimateAction @TheEchoOnline @IrishTimes @Independent_ie
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I support this call by @PaulTreyvaud.
The only difference between success and failure is ACTION. Here’s the link for the letter to send to all of your TDS. Send one to all your local TDS & even better if all your family do the same. We need everyone to support this . #ThePlan .
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Thanks to the @Independent_ie for enabling @JoeBrolly1993 to finish his sentence in the #sundayindependent today. A contribution too good to miss
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Leader.
People can trust me because they’ve seen me lead this country through one of the toughest times. Covid 19. I am very passionate about public life. #rtept
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An unmitigated mess. Like him or loathe him @CMOIreland has garnered unequalled experience in public health; in a position to transfer that knowledge via academia to future health professionals while remaining a public servant. All of that now lost to public health in Irl.
BREAKING: Chief medical officer Tony Holohan will not take up a new academic position at Trinity College Dublin and is to leave the public service.
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#StandWithUkriane with my colleagues @OCallaghanJim @BillyKelleherEU @timmydooley and big brother Joe at Russian Embassy
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It really is intolerable that hospitality-related businesses, notwithstanding what supportive packages need to be and will be put in place, do not know tonight, Monday night, whether they can open next Monday night, or even this Saturday.
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Don’t recall these boys getting through the @fiannafailparty Selection Convention in #Rathfarnham #Templeogue 😂#LE19 #luvdehoodie Spotted at @rathfarnham
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I think there’s a valid case for teachers and SNA’s to be included among those prioritised for the vaccine
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BASKETBALL With both @eannabasketball & @templeogue_bc in my constituency I know of huge frustrations re. young players and COVID rules - I’m continuing to liaise with Min4Sport @jackfchambers whose dept is in discussions with @sportireland.
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This is truly unbelievable - I’ve already contacted my colleague @AnneRabbitte and we will talk again tomorrow to find a solution for this child & family #sna HSE support services unavailable to child until 2026 via @RTENews
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Everybody loved Bobby Aylward. He was the best colleague you could have. The gentlest, most genuine of giants. Warmest thoughts are with his family. May he rest in peace.
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Diplomacy works.
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In 2020 no one expected a vaccine until end of 2021. Thanks to @pfizer @moderna_tx @AstraZeneca Jannsen, @IrishPharmacy @ICGPnews #volunteers @HSELive #nphet #niac @DonnellyStephen and his officials - it’s truly awe-inspiring.
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2 years ago, in 32nd Dáil, @curranjohna & I introduced legislation to regulate the mis-use of scramblers&quad bikes. This yr, w/@PaulMcauliffe,I again pushed this legislation. Today cabinet has signed off on it giving @gardainfo the powers required to tackle this problem. 1/.
Yesterday, in the Dáil, along with John @curranjohna, I introduced legislation aimed at regulating the use of Scrambler and Quad bikes. The dangerous and illegal use of these bikes is a widespread problem across Dublin and other parts of the country.
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Any measure that promotes a return to business in #Dublin has to be encouraged and facilitated.
Dublin Spokesperson @JohnLahart wants the 4 Dublin local authorities to relax their rules on street furniture & allow cafes and restaurants use outdoor space -
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Great news - the best news ever - for @EtssSos and many relieved parents - politics works: and thanks to Gaelscoil na Giúise and @NormaFoleyTD1
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I’ve signed & written 2 Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD to investigate the position 🇮🇪 Petition · Let's appreciate the sacrifices of all frontline workers. #FastTrackCitizenship4FLWs ·
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@RTENewsPaulC @rtenews @BillyKelleherEU @timmydooley Im very proud of my @fiannafailparty colleagues - it’s easy to deride this but looked at through the eyes of local people these two guys will be so welcome - good on ya both and never mind the narrow-minded bleaters.
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This is too sad for words. Berkeley balcony collapse survivor Aoife Beary dies via @IrishTimes.
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I want to echo this sentiment - surely garden centres can be organised like supermarkets with social distancing measures etc - be really helpful for mental health and well-being in this weather 🤔.
With restrictions likely to be extended, there’s an argument for allowing hardware / garden stores open on a restricted basis, click and collect or home delivery, similar to how takeaways / restaurants are operating. Let people be productive and beat cabin fever on #lockdown.
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Today we commemorated the death of Noel Lemass and the memory of the Civil War on the Featherbeds in the Dublin Mountains - special thanks to An Taoiseach for delivering the oration. Pictures with @BarryAndrewsMEP and @MichealMartinTD
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‼️Yesterday I Introduced my E-Scooter Bill 2021.E-Scooters are more and more popular.This Bill seeks to introduce a Dublin-Bike type scheme on a trial basis that will help build public confidence.Advancements n technology&safety will help address many of the concerns people have.
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Shout out to @mmcgrathtd @CowenBarry @AnneRabbitte @ThomasByrneTD @daracalleary @DarraghOBrienTD for the hours and hours and hours and more hours they’ve put into and are putting into trying to get this country a government
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Think u forgot my #Scrambler Bill which u opposed; our e-Scooter Bill which u opposed; our Dublin Transport Advisory Council Bill which u opposed (AND supported 😂)(gathers dust); Directly-Elected Dublin Mayor Bill and DONT GET Me STARTED on #insurance @fiannafailparty.
Revealed: More than three-quarters of Fianna Fáil’s 22 spokespersons have failed to produce a single detailed policy paper since the formation of the current government. #RecklessFF. Read more:
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Thank You to @DrTonyHolohan for your dedicated public service during a national crisis. Wishing you sincere best wishes and good health in the next chapters on behalf of my constituents in Dublin South West.
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Big crowd in Dáil gallery for @fiannafailparty Cycking PMB @dublincycling @IreCyclingFed #cycling @DublinCyclists @Dublin_Cyclist @DublinBikeRide @RobertTroyTD @OCallaghanJim
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🚨This is my final policy document as outgoing Spokesperson on Dublin Transport 🚴🏻♂️🚖🚃🛴🚌. 🗣I hope it stimulates discussion among cycling enthusiasts and advocates. 🚴🏽♀️🚲🛴🛺🌍.@dublincycling @IrishCycle @DublinCyclists @dlrcycling @SafeCyclingEire .
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@rtetwip @RoisinShortall Em . that’s my idea I think - I raised it on Wednesday in the Dáil and for a positive response from the Minister - there IS a scheme planned.
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Today, along with my colleague @PaulMcauliffe, I introduced a bill that, if passed, will make it illegal to use a scrambler in an anti-social way. This legislation is long overdue to tackle what has become a scourge on some communities.
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Lets discuss some of the main concerns in relation to safety on e-Scooters. 🛴⚠️🚫⛔️
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We can never take progress for granted and must always work to consolidate and reaffirm our hard fought for values of equality and freedom as a liberal democracy.
Last night a stranger called me a faggot before beating the shit out of me. He left me with a fractured eye socket, 2 fractures in my ankle, a dislocation in my ankle & some other minor injuries. We’ve come a long way but still have such a long way to go in terms of equality.
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I’m raising the issue of #RespectForSNAs tomorrow morning in the DÁIL during Topical Issues #snas.
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On behalf of my constituents in Dublin South West, I today signed the Book of Condolence in memory of Sir David Amess MP.#SirDavidAmess
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It’s awfully poignant to see death notices reading “immediate family only” or “funeral service private” & “to be followed by memorial service at a later date” - Let’s find new ways to support our bereaved - we could write a personal note for starters #CoronaVirusChallenge.
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Men-in-suits, tandems, conflicting hand-signals and @fiannafailparty supporting #Allocate4Cycling @dublincycling @IreCyclingFed @DublinCyclists @DublinBikeRide @RobertTroyTD @gerryhorkan
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#RTEInvestigates #rte_primetime full investigation needed into how the lives of vulnerable children have been betrayed - medical/psychiatric/school reports?? it’s actually challenging to absorb the systematic, organised breath of it all. I’m Member of Oireachtas Health C’tee.
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I support the govt decision 2day. Story tomorrow should b how we can knuckle down to make Christmas possible. @CMOIreland is a hugely respected national figure and a hero to many. I feel he deserves better tonight. Welcome back @cmoireland & well done today @MichealMartinTD
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Why must we wait so long for club sports, golf & tennis not to mention dining to start up again? Outdoor transmission accounts for 0.1% of State’s Covid-19 cases
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Dáil Éireann passes @fiannafailparty motion protecting the integrity of @DubFireBrigade @DFBAmbulance.
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Appalling scenes. Stand by our #GardaSíochána.
Video circulating from this afternoons protest in the city centre showing fireworks being fired towards Gardai. Understand extra garda resources are being drafted into the area from other parts of Dublin
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Really productive @fiannafailparty meeting with @NormaFoleyTD1 today discussing all things #specialneeds in #education and specifically #RespectForSNAs - very positive discussion - strong contributions from myself and @cardagh among other colleagues
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There’s all sorts of wonderful wildlife along the Dodder these days
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Another Olympian from Dublin South West competing at 2am -@Tokyo2020 - all of #templeogue is cheering for @NadiaPower6
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It’s @women4election Day. I’ve been really pro-active in promoting women in @fiannafailparty and inviting women to join & seek election. And it’s worked. The result? 50% of our councillors on @sdublincoco are women @ladublinoise @ODonovanDeirdre @yvonnecollinsff @tcos1804
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@gavreilly Fairly dramatic departure from the actions of his own government is probably the more interesting observation.
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Just off Grafton St.(thousands of visitors every day) & right outside Kehoe's(one of Dublin's most iconic pubs🍻🙌) @DubCityCouncil patching the pavement instead of replacing it. City centre awash with this cheap repair work & it looks terrible!Why?😡.@LovinDublin @TourismIreland
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I’m thinking of all the broken-hearted families in my constituency who never got to say a proper goodbye to cherished loves-ones but who plan appropriate and fitting memorials when circumstances allow. Why couldn’t @sinnfeinireland follow that example?.
This is a pretty extraordinary comment. Is the “wider republican family” more important than the thousands of other families who had to bury loved ones at small funerals across the island in recent months?.
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“Amongst Women” . on the campaign trail in Terenure yesterday.
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The violation in this way of a politician’s/public representative’s personal, private and family space is utterly condemnable - words fail me @SimonHarrisTD @fiannafailparty.
#BREAKING: Health Minister Simon Harris is trapped inside his Wicklow home along with his wife and newborn baby by "anti-austerity" protesters. More on @Independent_ie.
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Last Friday in Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght, a mother & 3yo were walking when the 3 year old was run over by a youth on a scrambler bike - injuries included a broken shoulder!! .Spoken to the mother who is in shock and 3yo doing good. New law coming to tackle this. Details here ⤵️
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With the news about @MichealMartinTD securing 1m additional vaccines today - let’s all work to ensure that 16-30s get equal treatment now.
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We need to give people hope. Hope has been missing from much of the Government messaging during the Pandemic. We need to do something to give people hope - something they can cling on to. 🙏🙌.#hope
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There’s no provision for a ‘Circuit-Breaker’ in the COVID Plan. We have a plan, let’s make it work.
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Publicans deserve to know.
Show us the evidence that pubs spread Covid-19, says Government TD
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Tonight, my Dublin colleagues and I are bringing forward a motion calling on the govt to ensure the full retention of emergency services provided by @DubFireBrigade across the city and county. Services provided by @DFBAmbulance are Top Class. If its not broken. don't fix it
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Yesterday, during a Topical Debate on the issue of the destruction of Wetlands at Sean Walsh Memorial Park in Tallaght, Minister with responsibility for parklands, Minister @josephamadigan ,referred to it as "Alleged" destruction. I think its safe to say it's a fact, Minister.
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“Little children should be seen and not heard” - I thought this old adage was dead and buried. Time for govt. to treat 18-25 year olds as the equals they are.
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🚖🚖🚖A supportive chat with Taxi Drivers during their protest today at Merrion Sq. Happy to confirm that bus lanes will NOT be closed to Taxis - but Taxi drivers really NEED our support.
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First day on the job for @sdublincoco first citizen @fiannafailparty @ladublinoise enjoying a fine @Dubs_gaa win
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History made today by my @fiannafailparty colleague when her @sdublincoco elected peers made @ladublinoise the first #LGBTQ+ Mayor in Ireland @DublinPride @BarryAndrewsMEP
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🏃🏻♂️🏃🏼♀️🧘🏽♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏽 I’d like to hear the arguments for closing gyms and fitness/health centres - the decision to include gyms doesn’t make sense to me; they appear to be operated very safely and professionally and are key to good physical/mental health - tell us why 😷🤷♂️🤷🏼♀️.
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What a warm reception me and my @fiannafailparty colleagues @BarryAndrewsMEP @OCallaghanJim received from @involve_d6_d6w today in Terenure along with @AdamPHarris and amazing parents/children/volunteers
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Southside @fiannafailparty ‘troika’ chatting and observing protocols today, en merge, at Leinster House: myself, @OCallaghanJim @CormacDevlin
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Guidance needed around refusal to accept cash at some stores - like I get it, but customers without cards and seniors in particular facing embarrassment after queuing forever - I’m chasing this - prominent signage a basic requirement and measures for cardless citizens
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BASKETBALL.
Today Govt. has agreed to address the issue of u.18 games/competitions particularly for Basketball @BballIrl amongst other indoor sports. This has been amended so indoor games/competitions can take place for under 18s & @sportireland will provide detail to sporting organisations.
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I tweeted about this earlier in the week. I’ve asked the Minister for Health @SimonHarrisTD why has work on the new #NationalChildrensHospital stalled? Construction workers have been back on other sites for a month, so how come they’re not back here on this flagship project?
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Zoom call ongoing with @MichealMartinTD @mmcgrathtd and @RAI_ie @LVADublinPubs @VFIpubs @IHFcomms #HospitalityJobs and myself @fiannafailparty colleagues - supporting hospitality
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Tributes to Dublin doctor who died with Covid-19 I want to offer my condolences to the McDermot family on behalf of constituents. A GP practice at the heart of Ballyroan and Ballyboden for decades. I was very sorry to learn of this as was my family. RIP.
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Thanks to @DonnellyStephen for hosting a meeting on @RareDiseasesIE with my colleague @padraigosull and representatives of RDI and practitioners - meeting arose out of a cross-party c’tee which Padraig and myself established. Thanks to Minister&officials for a great hearing.
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The real coalition - Fine Gael & Sinn Féin. Great digging by @oconnellhugh in today’s @sundaybusiness @fiannafailparty
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