Results 1-20 of 28 for going forward speaker:Michael Lowry

Child and Youth Mental Health: Statements (29 Feb 2024)

Michael Lowry: It came as no surprise to hear on Tuesday night that new laws to overhaul the country's existing mental health legislation would be brought forward before the summer recess. Considering the legislation has been in draft form since 2016 and has taken eight long years to reach this stage, it certainly cannot be deemed to have been rushed. As I mention that legislation, I thank the Minister of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: ...and its people. In my opening address, I complimented the Minister on her commitment to Roscrea and to the organisations within Roscrea, and I am glad to hear today that the REACH project can now go forward. As the Minister is aware, I have been very active with her officials in successfully promoting other projects such as the Gantly Street and Market Square developments and the...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: ...2024 allocated €95 million to the horse and greyhound fund for the coming year. Horse Racing Ireland is set to receive €76 million of this while the remaining €19 million will be put to good use by Greyhound Racing Ireland. The increased allocation for the year ahead has been welcomed across both organisations, particularly by Greyhound Racing Ireland. This funding...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: He was getting rapped on a regular basis. That brings me to the DAA’s projections. Mr. Jacobs is saying “by 2030”, which is a seven-year forward planning programme. I do not think that is the proper way to approach this. The DAA needs a much more long-term plan for Dublin Airport. The DAA’s application next year to increase from 32 million to 40 million is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Research Arena Event in April 2024: Discussion (18 Oct 2023)

Michael Lowry: ..., they do engage. Many of those students would have no interest in politics but by the time they leave, the subject that was under discussion resonates with them. This is such an important sector going forward, particularly in relation to environmental issues and climate change. It will be very important to get our young people engaged and involved. How do the witnesses propose to do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: We are told this facility is there, but when we go to access it and get a test date brought forward, it just does not happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: I welcome Mr. Jacobs and thank him for his presentation and the information he has forwarded to us. We are happy to hear that plans for the summer are positive. A lot of work has taken place and hopefully we will not have a recurrence of the issues we had at the airport last year. Based on what I hear from people who travel through Dublin Airport on a regular basis, the experience has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Recent Issues Concerning Aer Lingus Flight Booking and Check-in Services: Discussion (5 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: I will not need ten minutes. I welcome the delegation from Aer Lingus and thank them for the written explanation they forwarded to us. Obviously when an event of this magnitude happens, questions are asked as to why and how it happened, whether it could have been avoided and what needs to be done to avoid a recurrence. What stands out about this incident is that Aer Lingus, as with all...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Jun 2022)

Michael Lowry: ...future sustainability of private and voluntary nursing homes across the country is a rapidly growing concern. Owners and operators of nursing homes are struggling to stay afloat. Many see no way forward. I have received numerous calls and correspondence from nursing homes across County Tipperary. All are desperate for support to save their businesses. They are not making extravagant...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays at Dublin Airport: Discussion (1 Jun 2022)

Michael Lowry: Ms Gubbins has given me an answer. I would have thought the DAA's reputational profile was more important than its financial profile, particularly when it could have reached out to the Government and sought support in view of the circumstances in which it found itself. What is the ratio of permanent staff to casual staff to temporary staff at the airport? We have heard a lot of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 May 2022)

Michael Lowry: ...expert group should be appointed to assist health services nationally. Every aspect of this dysfunctional service should be dissected and explored. The implementation of Sláintecare is limping forward. In my constituency, Tipperary, we face the same issues and frustrations faced in every other constituency in the country. Every single day, my office receives calls from people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cybersecurity and Hybrid Threats Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: ...director. He is coming here at a time when it is critical to develop and expand the services. His report today is encouraging in that it is progressive. Much is happening and we are moving forward to ensure that we have the capability to defend this space. Dr. Browne said that work to fill the 20 permanent positions is at an advanced stage. I presume there was an international...

Covid-19: Motion [Private Members] (10 Feb 2021)

Michael Lowry: ...last. Would it be a year or would it be two years? More important, the Labour Party motion does not provide a roadmap for exiting this strategy. If subsequent outbreaks were to occur, would we go back to stage 1 of the same stringent approach? The Government, in conjunction with NPHET, already has a suppression strategy in place. The difference between it and the aggressive strategy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Michael Lowry: ...affected by it. Many questions have been left unanswered and this has caused grief and distress for many people. The key message is that we have to have independence. It is not satisfactory, going forward, to have the regulator involved in any way in the investigative process. Mr. Kingston referred to the importance of the regulatory framework. I ask him to elaborate on that. What...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Michael Lowry: I wish to support the amendment put forward by my colleague, Deputy Denis Naughten, on behalf of the Regional Group and say that people have come a long way in their understanding and appreciation of animals. The role that animals can play in our lives is vastly different to what it was decades ago. This is particularly true in the case of companion animals. The business of veterinary...

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: ...Minister for Health. In his political transfer, he showed political shrewdness and awareness and I am glad his courage and political agility has been rewarded with ministerial office. I look forward to supporting his best endeavours in his Department. The country was riveted to the television last night as "RTÉ Investigates" took us inside the intensive care unit at St. James's...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: ...lost his life on the streets of Castlerea, I had already deemed it necessary to state that the men and women of An Garda Síochána in every corner of our country risk their lives every time they go to do their work. Sadly, the untimely passing of Detective Garda Horkan has driven that fact home to all of us. He was brave and courageous in fulfilling the duties of the job he...

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: ..., cost-cutting, pay freezes, financial losses and crisis are the stark words that have been bouncing off the walls of this House as Minister after Minister has faced questions in recent weeks. The Government response, by and large, has been proactive. I trust the Government will also give practical support to the Irish aviation industry which landed in this crisis with a legacy of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2019)

Michael Lowry: ...with the Department of Education and Skills. Many of us did not grow up in the digital age. I believe practical Internet education is the very same as driving lessons for a young person who is going to drive a car or stabilisers for a bicycle, and is essential to protect children online. The CyberSmarties technology is a practical educational platform, which has a forward-thinking...