John Lahart
John Lahart is a TD representing Dublin South West for the Fianna Fáil party. He has been a vocal figure in the Irish Parliament, often participating in discussions about government accountability and legislative processes. Lahart recently made headlines during a heated session in the Dáil, where he condemned the Opposition's behavior, likening it to mob-like intimidation, amidst a contentious debate over speaking rights.
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John Lahart is a Fianna Fáil TD who encouraged Teresa Costello to run for the party.
Next time you come we’ll be telling you you have breast cancer. Bring someone with you’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-08
John Lahart referenced a potential issue with a tenant in a text to Jack Chambers.
Six key moments in the unravelling of Jim Gavin and Fianna Fáil’s presidential campaign – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-17
John Lahart has publicly questioned Martin’s future.
Uneasy pause in Fianna Fáil as restive camp takes stock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
John Lahart expressed disappointment at the delay in the review process.
Disappointment within Fianna Fáil over expected delay into presidential election review – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
John Lahart was included in the list of rebels against the party leadership.
Fianna Fáil TDs unhappy at being named on ‘naughty list’ for questioning party leadership – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06
One of the TDs to come out and criticise Martin over the weekend was the Dublin South West deputy, John Lahart.
Martin always outmanoeuvres FF enemies but the Jim Gavin error leaves him vulnerable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28
John Lahart expressed that while Micheál Martin has significant respect, he has made errors in judgment.
No heave against Micheál Martin, but many in Fianna Fáil mute on public support – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-28
While Dublin South-West TD John Lahart had said that Mr Martin enjoyed 'significant respect' and 'great affection' within the party.
FF cannot afford division and ‘must come together as party’ minister says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
John Lahart said: 'Fianna Fáil has suffered.'
Catherine Connolly landslide sparks hope for left-wing unity but soul-searching in FF – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
John Lahart, a Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South West, commented on the potential significance of the campaign.
standing ovations, ‘thunderous’ applause and tears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-10John Lahart is the chair of the foreign affairs and trade committee that published a report on the occupied territories bill.
Economic and diplomatic repercussions ‘unknowable’, report finds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
John Lahart is the chair of the Oireachtas foreign affairs committee discussing the Occupied Territories Bill.
Coalition warned against diluting contentious Occupied Territories Bill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Foreign affairs committee chairman John Lahart said it was 'hurtful', 'offensive and slanderous' for it to be suggested that the motivation behind the Bill was anti-Semitism.
Sharp exchanges follow Alan Shatter’s comparison of occupied territories trade ban with 1930s Germany – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
John Lahart is the chair of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee that will scrutinize the draft legislation.
EU’s splintered stance on Gaza crisis a ‘huge stain’ on bloc, says Taoiseach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25
John Lahart is the Fianna Fáil TD who chairs the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee that will scrutinize the draft legislation.
Draft Occupied Territories Bill published with no reference to services being banned – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25John Lahart is the chair of the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs Committee and a party colleague of Thomas Byrne.
Government wants to pass Bill banning trade with occupied Palestinian territories ‘this summer’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15John Lahart will chair the Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee.
Oireachtas committee chair appointments under way ahead of Dáil return next week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-24
John Lahart is a Deputy for Dublin South West who described the scenes in the Chamber as akin to a mob.
Opposition leaders accuse Coalition of giving ‘two fingers’ to democracy in row over speaking rights – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-25
