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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 295. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question Nos, 359 and 358, of 20 May 2021, if the private forestry sector and specifically the foresters registered with his Department and registered ecologists and an organisation (details supplied) will be involved in developing the scheme terms and conditions; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 296. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question Nos, 359 and 358 of 20 May 2021, if he plans to exclude mandatory Department registered professional forester and ecologist involvement from the scheme to plant trees along rivers and watercourses to act as carbon sinks and interceptors of nutrients currently being prepared by the Minister of State...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (27 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 297. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question number 193 of 19 May 2021, the person or body that will provide the sufficient training and support to the REAP participants and agents to carry out all works involved in the project specifically in relation to tree planting; if plans to exclude mandatory professional foresters many of whom are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: 405. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application by a school (details supplied); if design approval for this building project will be approved shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29339/21]

National Recovery and Resilience Plan: Statements (2 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: The country released a collective sigh of relief on Friday last as the first real signs of normality began to emerge. Covid is not yet in the rear-view mirror but there is certainly a public feeling that it has moved to the side view. However, we must be cautious and vigilant against the threat of the Indian strain. The road to recovery opens ahead. It is time to revitalise and repair...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: For the first time in 15 months there is a sense of optimism in the country. While this optimism is tinged with caution, it also brings with it a sense of anticipation and a feeling of hope. This is particularly so for SME’s across the country. These small and medium enterprises, SMEs, will form the backbone of Ireland’s recovery from the combined impact of the Covid pandemic...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Jun 2021)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Tánaiste. It is important that we get on and expeditiously implement the agreements that are in place. Vodafone recently conducted a study that focused on 500 SMEs in rural and urban areas. The report underlined that 43% of these businesses state that they could not have remained productive without having invested in technology. It also showed that SMEs see the future...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: Given the time I will not take the full seven minutes. I thank the participants for sharing their expertise and insight. Everything we have heard this morning highlights the magnitude and complexity of the problem. When it comes to cybersecurity it is quite obvious at this stage that Ireland left the front door and the back door open. We are now reacting to fix the damage. The damage is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: What is the timescale? How long will it take to rebuild this system and put up our defences?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: I am happy with that timescale, which is five to ten years, if one has everything in place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Minister of State for his frank and clear outline of where we are and, more important, where we need to go. We have discussed the leadership role within the cybersecurity centre. Obviously, there is a need for that to be dealt with. However, there is also a need for backup support and new architecture to be put in place. In relation to technicians and recruitment, do we have...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...