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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: Do some centres perform better than others in terms of throughput?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: That is a vital piece of work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: Earlier Senator Horkan asked for a solution and wondered whether it was new centres, new lanes or additional testers. I think that the first priority in any business is to maximise potential and productivity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: Before seeking increased capacity, which will probably be required, the RSA needs proof. If I were sat on the other side of the desk when the RSA sought "X" amount of money to increase capacity then the first thing that I would ask is whether the RSA has utilised and maximised its existing capacity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: From what Mr. Walsh has said I believe that he might have a feeling that it is not. I believe that capacity needs to be examined thoroughly in order to get an accurate result.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (11 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 291. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 4 October 2022, the engagements that he has had concerning the OPW's engagements with the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage, Kilmainham Gaol and the National Graves Association on plans to move the remains of the Invincibles from the grounds of Kilmainham Gaol; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (11 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 443. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 185 of 5 October 2022, the reason that a school (details supplied) cannot get a broadband connection given that it can be serviced with a full fibre connection with speeds up to 2Gbps, super-fast broadband from commercial operators; the measures that are being taken to alleviate the obstacles to have this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (11 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 557. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the Government intends to introduce a minimum wage for the apprenticeship sector in line with national minimum wage guidelines given that some first-year apprentices can earn on average only €7 per hour or approximately €274 for a full working week (details supplied); the measures that are being taken to alleviate these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 650. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide mental health beds within County Tipperary; his further plans to ensure that persons in need of secure psychiatric beds are not transferred to services outside County Tipperary due to a lack of availability of these beds within the county; his views on such a case in County Tipperary in which persons have been transferred to facilities...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (11 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 738. To ask the Minister for Health when his Department and the State will publicly acknowledge the wrongdoing that occurred to pregnant women who were prescribed thalidomide in the 1950s and 1960s as a treatment for morning sickness; when women and their children impacted by the use of thalidomide can expect a public apology for the wrongdoing that occurred; when the State will deliver an...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (6 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide details of the Government’s recent engagement with the United Kingdom Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland concerning the Northern Ireland protocol; the other engagement that has taken place with other European Union member states, EU institutions and globally in support of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (6 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 330. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if changes will be made to The Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 concerning the theft of family pets (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49336/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (5 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 58. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department conducted a feasibility study regarding the reopening of Derrybrien windfarm considering that this windfarm is able to provide additional power into the national grid within a matter of weeks once recommissioned; the additional measures that are being taken to alleviate the risk of electrical...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Rental Sector (5 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance if persons who are renting under a licence agreement will be able to avail of the proposed renter's €500 tax credit that was announced in Budget 2023; the process which is required to apply for the €500 tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49086/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (5 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's strategy to support digital skills and highspeed broadband in primary schools; if her Department's attention has been drawn to issues in relation to a school (details supplied) that are impacting the ability of the school to access highspeed broadband; the measures that are being taken to alleviate these obstacles; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (5 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 188. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) will continue to be provided with transport and issued a bus ticket given that State-provided school transport is their only means of getting to school; if she will review the circumstances of this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48819/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (5 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 189. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that a person (details supplied) will continue to be provided with transport and issued a bus ticket given that State-provided school transport is their only means of getting to school; if she will review the circumstances of this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48820/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (5 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that a school (details supplied) which has an application for additional accommodation and new-build SEN classes currently with her Department’s technical team; if she will review the circumstances of this case and assist this school in progressing this project and have these unacceptable delays resolved immediately;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Infrastructure (5 Oct 2022)

Michael Lowry: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to issues impacting a school (details supplied) and their ability to access highspeed broadband; the measures that are being taken to alleviate these obstacles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49090/22]

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...