Results 241-260 of 3,706 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (25 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 524. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether reducing the financial burden on students in higher education institutions and their families is urgently required; if he will review the student grant scheme SUSI, including a review of the level of supports offered to students for their college contribution, with a view to making higher education more accessible to all,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: Over the past eight years, the number of people who died before an ambulance reached their location increased by an alarming 70%. Last year alone, 1,108 people died before an ambulance arrived on the scene. In one high-priority case, it took three hours and 15 minutes for an ambulance to arrive to a critically ill patient. I have raised the issues surrounding our ambulance service on...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: I seek a commitment that the complete findings of the report that is with the HSE be made public. I request assurance from the Government that failings identified in the report will be addressed as a matter of urgency. I agree that the shift towards first responders and paramedics has been a good one and works well. They are very capable and professional people. The problem is there are...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (20 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 92. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26592/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Industry (20 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 189. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if, following the recent documentary aired by RTÉ on 12 June 2024 (details supplied), he will outline the actions being taken to address the issues highlighted in same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26557/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (detail supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (18 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question Number No. 313 of 20 February 2024, concerning the ban on school bus drivers over the age of 70, if she will provide an update on any recent discussions she and her Department have had with Bus Éireann to reconsider this policy, which prohibits drivers aged 70 and above from participating in the school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (18 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 180. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 199 of 8 May 2024, if she will review the additional information provided by a school (details supplied) regarding the payment of the 2024 ancillary grant; the steps being considered to address the issues highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26301/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (18 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 227. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review will be carried out in respect of a claim for child benefit submitted by a person (details supplied); the status of same; when decisions will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26163/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 333. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the urgent need for a dementia care nurse and services team in north Tipperary (details supplied); if he will seek further clarification from the HSE on this matter as regards when a dedicated dementia care nurse and services team will be established in north Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25947/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 134. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 567 of 8 May 2024, if he is aware that the person has not yet received a response and is not satisfied with the timelines or the delay in receiving a response; if he will seek further clarification from the HSE on this matter; when a response will be issued to this person; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Nature Restoration Law: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the Government's acceptance of the Regional Group's motion. Equally, we insist that the concerns raised by us are taken into account during implementation. Obviously, there is widespread awareness of the need for ecological restoration. By degrees, we have damaged our ecosystem and are knowingly driving it to the verge of ruin. We each have a moral responsibility to do all...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (11 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 191.To ask the Minister for Finance his response to concerns from a company (details supplied) that were refused a refund on VAT items that previously qualified; when an updated guidance document will issue on all outstanding information and VAT claims received by the Revenue Commissioners; will the Revenue Commission now process a VAT refund for the attached claim; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (11 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 192.To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider raising the tax exemption for persons of pension age to account for inflation and the rising cost of living (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25283/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (11 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 317.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills regarding a school (details supplied), if the Minister is aware of a teaching hours allocation appeal submitted by this school; if the Minister will take into account the increased enrolments currently, which now include 21 new-entrant pupils; if the Minister will approve the school’s appeal to allow for the employment of an English...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Staff (11 Jun 2024)

Michael Lowry: 810.To ask the Minister for Health regarding the status of the Civil Registration Office for the register of births, deaths, and marriages located at the Roscrea Primary Care Centre; if he is aware that a position within this office has recently become vacant due to retirement; if he could provide information on when this position will be filled, as the timely appointment of a new staff...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 May 2024)

Michael Lowry: The fall in the number of taxis is having a detrimental impact on towns and villages across rural Ireland. In County Tipperary, according to the most recent figures, there has been a drop to just 220 taxis, despite a population growth of more than 4,000. This has an obvious negative impact on hospitality and retail services. Pubs and restaurants are struggling as people are forced to stay...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 May 2024)

Michael Lowry: The most important element of this is that the €3 million was very welcome and it sustains those organisations throughout this year. Their difficulty is that they cannot plan ahead and they need an annual budget. I ask the Government to ensure that an additional €3 million or whatever the figure is included in the budget at the end of this year for next year, that is, the year...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (29 May 2024)

Michael Lowry: However, this has declined somewhat due to what has been a reduced investment and funding priority in the 2017 to 2026 strategy the Taoiseach just referred to, so I ask the Taoiseach to address that and ensure adequate and proper funding is put in place to keep the organisations doing the tremendous work they do.