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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Michael Lowry: Most of the questions that I wanted to ask have already been asked, so I thank our guests for their contributions, which were informative. Travel these days is a complex and complicated matter, but they have addressed quite well some of our uncertainties. Obviously, the email roll-out of certificates will be quick. The postal roll-out will be more complicated and involve a great deal...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Discussion (13 Jul 2021)

Michael Lowry: Many people have been asking about this because they have booked the 19 July as their departure dates. The witnesses are effectively working to get everyone with a certificate in hand before then, if possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Michael Lowry: I will be brief. I thank Deputy Ó Murchú. Yesterday we had a positive meeting and today is similar. I compliment the Minister of State for his assured and competent handling of this issue and also all of the departmental staff who have been involved in it. Most of the questions have been asked and we have got clarity on all of the issues that spring to mind. The only...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Michael Lowry: I would appreciate if that could be confirmed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Facing the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Feb 2021)

Michael Lowry: Most of what I wished to ask has been answered. Our witnesses have set out a bleak analysis of the sector. The magnitude of the problem is daunting and it is an appalling vista for the sector. I go back to previous discussions we had and the failure of our authorities to bring in proper pre-departure tests and rapid testing and tracing. Now the Government is talking about an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (27 Jul 2021)

Michael Lowry: 2219. To ask the Minister for Health if the temporary assistance payment scheme payable to nursing homes will be extended; his views on whether that to end such supports now is contrary to advice received from the Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel and HIQA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36999/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Michael Lowry: 2288. To ask the Minister for Health the number of psychologists currently working within HSE services in south County Tipperary; the efforts South Tipperary HSE services are making to find a qualified psychologist to cover upcoming maternity leave in the south County Tipperary area; the HSE's position on the recruitment of psychologists to cover maternity leave; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Jul 2021)

Michael Lowry: 2331. To ask the Minister for Health the number of environmental health officers currently working within HSE services in north County Tipperary; the efforts the HSE are making to allocate environmental health officers an office space in a new community primary care centre on Mitchel Street, Thurles, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37387/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (27 Jul 2021)

Michael Lowry: 2854. To ask the Minister for Health if children that refused the HPV vaccine when originally offered same in their first year of secondary school education can now avail and register to receive the vaccine during the 2021-2022 vaccine programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39382/21]

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

Michael Lowry: 3372. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 634 of 13 July 2021, the level of grant aid and premium support and tax incentives specifically which is taken into account in the income foregone calculations, income from sale of carbon by forests owned by private entities and persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39362/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: I welcome our witnesses. This is a huge contract. It is a massive undertaking. It is very complex with regard to technology and logistics. I thank the witnesses for their willingness to share information, to engage with us and to keep the public informed of progress. I do not have to state it, but the performance and delivery of NBI is crucial to the lives of the many thousands of people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: Mr. Hendrick might make a comment on the intervention areas.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 343. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the pyrite remediation scheme; if he will consider properties in County Tipperary for inclusion in the pyrite remediation scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42241/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 642. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in finalising the pay and conditions for school secretaries and caretakers; if the finalisation of these issues will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43052/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 693. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will investigate the provision of making free travel passes available to persons with epilepsy who are temporarily barred from driving for one year due to having a breakthrough seizure; if she will consider uncoupling the free travel pass from other qualifying payments to ensure that there is a direct application...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 710. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will investigate the issues facing rural community employment schemes (details supplied) in terms of the difficulties in the recruitment of community employment workers by these rural community groups; if community employment scheme participant eligibility will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 1235. To ask the Minister for Health the number of psychologists currently working within HSE services in south County Tipperary; the efforts south Tipperary HSE services are making to find a qualified psychologist to cover upcoming maternity leave in the area; the HSE's position on the recruitment of psychologists to cover maternity leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42161/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 1262. To ask the Minister for Health when the Health Service Executive will increase diabetic services at University Hospital Limerick (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42257/21]

Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence: Motion (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: The appointment of Katherine Zappone was mismanaged from the start. It has damaged the perception of Government competence and left the door open for legitimate criticism. However, Sinn Féin has magnified and exaggerated the issue. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has explained through the required channels the details of events that occurred. He has admitted that things could, and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: A thriving town centre general practice in Templemore is closing as the HSE has failed to appoint a replacement for the retiring doctor. The proposed closure of this practice, which has 800 patients, is causing distress, fear and inconvenience. Patient-doctor relationships are built on trust and confidence. The family doctor ethos is cherished and respected by every family in Templemore...