Results 701-720 of 3,706 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Costs (27 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will increase the current age range of the young adult Leap card from 19 to 23 to 19 to 26 years, as is the situation in the majority of European nations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30528/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 294. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a building project at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30542/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (27 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an ICT grant for a school (details supplied); if this school will be given an allocation of ICT funding for 2022-2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31205/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Grant Payments (27 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 601. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will give a facility (details supplied) specific information regarding the reasons it was denied funding through the building blocks improvement grant 2023; if he will inform applicants of the results of his review of their appeal for the building blocks improvement grant 2023; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (27 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 610. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure the prompt implementation of the 2% pay increase for all public nurses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31191/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 686. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not been called for a procedure in University Hospital Waterford; if they can obtain the procedure through the treatment purchase scheme, the cross-Border directive or the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30875/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 687. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) has not yet been called for a procedure in University Hospital Limerick; if they can obtain the procedure through the treatment purchase scheme, the cross-Border directive or the treatment abroad scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30887/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (27 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 778. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on a series of key aspects related to the ongoing review and the upcoming Research and Innovation Bill, 2023 and the ongoing review of PhDs in Ireland, with particular attention given towards the status of PhDs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30512/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 163. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide clarification on the reasons an applicant (details supplied) to the warmer homes scheme was refused funding for new windows; if the applicant's urgent medical needs were taken into consideration during the assessment process by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; what specific criteria or...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an overview of the objectives and scope of the pilot programme of counselling supports in primary schools (details supplied); how many primary schools will be selected to participate in the pilot; the criteria that will be used for their selection; the specific supports and resources that will be provided to the schools...

Home Care and Support Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: Old age is something that we hope lies ahead for us all. While many are denied the privilege of growing old, sadly, there are also many who are in fear of becoming old and view it with worry and unease. One of the most common reasons for this is that they do not wish to lose their independence. They do not want to become a nuisance or a burden on their families. They may worry about being...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: The people of Roscrea have already responded in a kind and generous manner by welcoming hundreds of displaced people into their town. A direct provision centre already exists. Local factories and businesses employ large numbers of foreign nationals. Asylum seekers are accommodated in numerous houses around the town. As a result, medical services are pushed beyond their limit. The Garda...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: I appreciate and acknowledge the Taoiseach's interest in the subject and his commitment to addressing what is a very serious problem. I know the services that operate in Tipperary and meet the people involved regularly. They tell me that despite the investment the Taoiseach has mentioned, there is still a huge shortage of resources, particularly personnel. I ask the Taoiseach to examine...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: Recently, I met the Tipperary representatives of the INTO to discuss the organisation's pre-budget submission. I was dismayed to learn there had been a 40% increase nationally in the number of primary school-leaving kids requiring behavioural and emotional assistance during the pandemic. That is a significant increase in the number of children under 12 years who are seeking help. Securing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 323. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 376 of 28 March 2023, the status of a school construction project (details supplied) in Thurles, County Tipperary; when the building projects will receive full and final approval; when the necessary funding will be released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29509/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 361. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the review of the game bird open seasons Order; if he will provide an update on the progress of meetings held between key stakeholders and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, as well as a list of any potential changes or recommendations that have emerged from the review and public consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 362. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government concerning the review of the game bird open seasons Order, if he will provide a list of key stakeholders and other organisations of interest within the game shooting fraternity that have been invited to engage the National Parks and Wildlife Service as part of the review and public consultation process; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 475. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if applications for the native woodland conservation scheme in situations pertaining to the conversion of existing conifer forest to native woodland must be lodged with the Forestry Service before the clear felling or final harvesting of commercial sitka spruce takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29260/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for the Government's strategy for mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting sustainable development; if he will elaborate on the key policies and measures being implemented in Ireland to achieve the country's climate goals, particularly in the areas of the farming sector, transport, renewable energy,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (15 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being taken to address the issue regarding the recent Leaving Certificate maths exam paper 1, given that concerns have been expressed by teachers and students about the wording and structure of the Leaving Certificate maths exam paper, which has caused confusion and uncertainty among students who sat the exam, to ensure fairness...