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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: I have been contacted by numerous people from Tipperary who are among the 12,000 Irish people currently working in and residing in the United Arab Emirates, UAE. They cannot travel directly home this summer to visit family without undergoing mandatory hotel quarantine. They faced significant local pressure to take the Sinopharm vaccine in order to stay in employment. They have received...

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: One thing is certain, and it is that Ireland needs a new national maternity hospital. This seems to be the only aspect of the current plans that is not shrouded in uncertainty. Plans to provide a modern maternity hospital at Elm Park date back to 2013 and at that time, the project had an estimated cost of €150million. The following years were dominated by disputes over governance of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: 186. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the progress made on finding the remains of a person (details supplied) from County Tipperary who was granted a posthumous pardon in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33652/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: I thank our guests for their submissions, which have been informative. The questions I had intended to ask have been answered. Travel agents have appeared before the committee previously and I know many of them personally. They have had a desperate two years and are under considerable pressure to survive. At a time of crisis in the industry, excessive burdens are placed on travel agents....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: I thank the witnesses for their presentations, which were clear and easily understood. It is a sensible approach to rebuilding. I compliment them on their initiative. They have put forward a very compelling case, which is accompanied by a strong business plan. It is innovative and shows vision and ambition, which is what we require at this difficult time. It deserves moral and practical...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their concise and frank contributions. They mentioned that Aer Lingus was critical of the fact that NPHET has not embraced the use of antigen testing. Has Aer Lingus had any contact from NPHET or the Department of Transport regarding the use of antigen testing? Is Aer Lingus willing to conduct a pilot antigen testing programme? Has it had any...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: Could I get at response on the antigen testing questions I put to Ms Embleton? On the other issue I raised on Ireland's position being misrepresented, when that move was made by the US with countries moving from level 4 to level 3, one only has to look to see that Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Poland all moved from level 4 to level 3. This places Ireland at a huge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: If Ms Embleton could answer my question on regional services.

Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (16 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: The United Nations estimates that worldwide demand for food will increase by 60% by 2050. Experts estimate it will take as much innovation in agriculture in the next 40 years as in the preceding 10,000 years to meet the growing demand for food. What is currently anticipated for Ireland is far from being innovative. When farmers from across the country are driven to stage a day of action...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: There is currently a detailed and constructive submission with the Department seeking funding under the National Development Plan, NDP, to ensure the future of residential care at Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Unit, Roscrea. Doubts continue to loom over this valued and cherished facility. I appreciate that the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have acknowledged the need of Roscrea and that...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (16 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: 171. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on extending the employment of all persons in the community employment programme until at least 31 December 2021 given the difficulty in replacing persons during the Covid-19 pandemic; if she will address the concerns raised by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32439/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the NPHET team to our meeting today and thank it for its presentation. I have raised the subject of antigen testing on numerous occasions. I have raised it with the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and various Ministers and we have political consensus, in that antigen testing should be used. We then have professors disagreeing among themselves. We have heard evidence from Dr. Mina...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: Please explain how other European countries and the European Commission can approve the use of antigen testing. Is NPHET saying that they have done it without validation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: Seventeen countries in Europe have already declared that they will accept the test so why is Ireland so different?

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Library Services (15 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: 704. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether access to books and reading is important for young children particularly those who might not have other means to access a wide variety of books; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that in 2009 the Government ceased giving Irish primary schools grants for buying library books; if grants to purchase library books...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: I welcome our guests and thank them for their competent, professional and informative presentation and for sharing their expertise and experience. I emphasise their experience and expertise because I have raised the issue of the use of antigen tests on several occasions in Dáil Éireann. Having raised it with the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and several Ministers, I came to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: It is probably a more attractive view but I will turn the camera around. Mr. Osman mentioned the sequence of exchanges he has had with the NHS and numerous other agencies in the UK. Have Mr O'Brien and his team had a similar experience here? Has the HSE or any Irish agency reached out to his company for a presentation or information? Will one of the witnesses address the comparative...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: In Ireland, we are very fond of our sport and a lot of people miss being able to engage with sport. The recent measures brought out by the Government create a huge problem for the administrators in voluntary organisations. The question arises as to who gets admitted and who is left outside. Are we saying that people who are fully vaccinated are not entitled to go to a GAA match? Because...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: My view from the expert advice we have heard today and all the evidence we have heard previously is there is no reason Ireland should not embrace antigen testing. There is overwhelming scientific evidence to show the effectiveness of antigen testing and I suggest we follow up today’s meeting with an invitation to the CMO and his team. This is a serious public interest matter which...