Results 721-740 of 3,706 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (15 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 242. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 400 and 401 of 18 May 2023, when she plans to publish both the research report and the policy paper following the public consultation on the issue of parental alienation as part of the Justice Plan 2022 on her Department’s website; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

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...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (14 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied) which expresses the concerns that the deposit return scheme will have on their small brewery business; the steps he will take to address these concerns; if he will be elaborating on any support mechanisms or mitigating measures that are being considered...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (14 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 164. To ask the Minister for Health concerning the review of fees that pharmacies receive from the State for the State drug payment schemes; if he is aware that the current fees agreement that pharmacies receive for the schemes, is due to be reviewed before the end of June 2023; if he will provide an update on the progress of the review; the reasons for the lack of engagement with an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 317. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his involvement to date with Tipperary County Council in the advancement of EV charging infrastructure for County Tipperary; if EV charging infrastructure will be installed in Templemore, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28415/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 391. To ask the Minister for Finance the Government's plans and policies for economic growth and fiscal stability; if he can explain the strategies being pursued to attract foreign investment, support small businesses, and create long-term job opportunities; if he will provide details on any recent tax reforms or incentives aimed at promoting economic development and addressing income...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Strategies (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 472. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the Government's strategies and initiatives to promote economic growth, innovation and job creation in Ireland; the steps being taken to attract foreign investment, support local businesses and develop a skilled workforce; if he will provide details on the Government's plans to promote entrepreneurship, trade, and ensure a thriving...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 473. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the Government's approach to work permits in Ireland, specifically the current guidelines and procedures for obtaining work permits for foreign nationals seeking employment opportunities in the country; if he will provide details on any recent developments or initiatives aimed at reviewing the critical skills occupations list,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 486. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will require the State Examination Commission to use and distribute dyslexia-friendly exam papers to all dyslexic students sitting their Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations, regardless of their reasonable accommodations at State examinations (RACE) status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27236/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 487. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the building project of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27250/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 618. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her efforts to enhance the quality of education in Ireland; the steps being taken to improve students' digital literacy skills, promote inclusive education and assist teachers in adapting to changing educational needs; the initiatives and policies in these areas that are being implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28545/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 786. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the Government's approach to addressing Ireland's housing crisis; the measures being taken to increase affordable housing options, alleviate homelessness and ensure sustainable urban development; the progress in these areas; the upcoming initiatives aimed at addressing the housing challenges faced by individuals and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 936. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the resources allocated to An Garda Síochána; the Government's planned investments aimed at ensuring that An Garda Síochána has adequate resources and a modern Garda fleet of vehicles to effectively carry out their duties in maintaining law and order, preventing crime and protecting the safety of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Slaughtering (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 994. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on his efforts to protect Ireland's ritual (religious) slaughter practices in order that the meat industry can continue to supply meat to the Jewish and Islamic religious faiths in Ireland and throughout Europe (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28558/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Supports (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 995. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the Government's efforts to promote sustainable agriculture, ensure food security, and support rural farmers in Ireland; the initiatives and policies being implemented to improve environmental stewardship, promote sustainable farming practises, and assist farmers in adopting sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural methods;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1116. To ask the Minister for Health when a clinical care programme will be implemented to meet the requirements of patients with lung fibrosis; the resources that will be allocated to its implementation and delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27184/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1225. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 176 of 10 May 2023, in relation to long-Covid and providing financial support for HSE personnel suffering from long-term-Covid illness and unable to work; if his Department has looked at all available options to support staff who are unable to return to work, given that the current scheme is due to end on 30 June this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1322. To ask the Minister for Health the efforts being made to reduce medical treatment wait times, improve healthcare infrastructure, and ensure equitable healthcare provision across County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28544/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Rural Schemes (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1390. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 1620 of 21 March 2023, if she will provide an update on the RRDF Project funding for Cahir, County Tipperary; when the local authority will be able to draw down funds and begin work on the town centre renovation, car park, and library projects in Cahir; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (31 May 2023)

Michael Lowry: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that her Department and the State Examinations Commission do not allow for extra examination time to be offered to students with dyslexia through the reasonable accommodations at State examinations (RACE) scheme; if she is aware of the recent campaign by an organisation (details supplied) that is supporting the need for RACE to be...