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

Michael Lowry: I understand that Mr. Walsh is operating in good faith, but this situation is very demoralising for people. I have another letter from a young fellow who tried to get a test. I tried to help him to get it, but he ended up losing his electrical apprenticeship because he could not get a driver test in time. These are the kinds of real and practical difficulties being created by these delays....

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

Michael Lowry: It would be good if we at least got a commitment in this regard. I do not know when the RSA will be able to report back to us, but we need a dramatic improvement in this process. I am talking about places like Thurles, Clonmel, Cahir and Nenagh, which all have long waiting lists. They are all in the same boat. People are just hopping from one county to the other trying to get a test and...

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

Michael Lowry: What is the position concerning the contract with Applus+?

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

Michael Lowry: On the lack of performance, what possible comeback is there in this regard?

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

Michael Lowry: If this lack of performance which has been consistent up until now, persists, and financial penalties continue, does that endanger the whole operation of Applus+?

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

Michael Lowry: I have a final question on recruitment and the additional staff brought in. Was that the responsibility of Applus+, or whose responsibility was that?

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

Michael Lowry: Mr. Walsh indicates that he insisted on supporting Applus+ by means of getting visas for the people it was bringing in from the Philippines.

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

Michael Lowry: How many people has Applus+ recruited recently?

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

Michael Lowry: How many?

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

Michael Lowry: It is similar to the case of An Garda Síochána with the retirements and the recruitments. What is the net gain?

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

Michael Lowry: How many of the existing employees of Applus+ are on temporary whole-time contracts?

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

Michael Lowry: Are any existing staff on temporary whole-time contracts?

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

Michael Lowry: They are all, therefore, permanent.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason there is an extended waiting period of over 11 months for an invitation to apply for their driving test; when they can expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when they can expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when can they expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39990/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the RSA was aware of IT issues when this person booked their driving test date; when they can expect to be placed back on the driving test waiting/invitation system and receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 204. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received correspondence from a union (details supplied) concerning 7,000 An Post pensioners who are still awaiting agreed increases to their pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39977/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: Over the years, due to a chronic housing shortage, people have felt compelled to take action to help their family members. In some cases the only option available was to allow a temporary dwelling to be located on the grounds of an existing property. While not an ideal solution for anyone, it was a desperate attempt to ensure loved ones had a roof over their heads. I am attempting to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 277. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in the rate of VAT for music and live entertainment performers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34837/23]