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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (16 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance if provisions will be prioritised for the removal of VAT from defibrillators in the wake of agreement by European Union finance ministers to amend Council Directive 2006/112/EC on 7 December 2021 given that the removal of VAT from the cost of defibrillators would greatly increase the ability of sports clubs, first responder groups and other community...

National Retrofitting Scheme: Statements (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: The vast majority of people do not underestimate the urgency and the necessity to address climate change. Protecting the earth for future generations is not just something we choose to do; it is something we are obligated to do as responsible citizens. The concept of the national retrofitting scheme is smart and ambitious. The positive impact of a reduction in emissions if up to 70,000...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: The establishment of the Tipperary town task force came about at my request following significant protests in Tipperary town. March4Tipp highlighted issues such as long-term unemployment, a lack of industry and employment opportunities, high social deprivation, high levels of vacancy and dereliction in the town centre, a lack of confidence in the Government's commitment to the town and a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: The real issue here is the funding of the task force to allow it to fund its objectives. Is it possible for each agency and the Department to contribute to a central fund, which would be guaranteed in advance and would be available to the task force? This is the key issue. The most pressing issue in the town at the moment is non-participation and exclusion. Whole communities in the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: The Covid-19 pandemic blindsided the world and created unforeseen problems for governments all over the globe. Now that we have reached this point in the pandemic, it is time for a full review of Ireland's response to it and to examine closely what we clearly got right and what we undoubtedly got wrong. The Government today announced the unwinding of the national public health emergency...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Policy (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: 10. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce measures to support businesses impacted by increased energy, fuel and insurance costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9668/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: 266. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the necessary funding will be provided to Tipperary County Council to employ a full-time horse warden or wardens to ensure the prevention of maltreatment of horses and ponies in the county and to further ensure the microchipping and passporting of all horses and ponies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10213/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank the representatives for their comprehensive overview and stating their ambitions for the future. The service has improved significantly. I use it and must say the staff are exceptionally good. They are always courteous and friendly and that is obviously important. I have two questions. I am going to be parochial on this one. What is the position, what money has Iarnród...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: I apologise for interrupting, but on the trackwork on the Ballybrophy line, I am aware there have been gradual improvements of it but it is slow. We have been in contact with the Department and it is certainly looking favourably at increasing it. In other words, this would double it from 4 km to 8 km in the current year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: That would conclude Iarnród Éireann's new tracking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: What difference will that make to the duration of the journey?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: I ask Mr. Meade to send me a note on that when he gets it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: So whether it is mammy or daddy, it is effectively a cost to the Exchequer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: Mr. Meade has said that the initiative to reduce fares by 20% will equate to a cost of €47 million to Irish Rail, which will be taken up by the NTA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: What was the estimated cost to Irish Rail of business lost as a result of Covid?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: In terms of Exchequer funding, whether from the NTA or anywhere else, what total deficit has been met by the State on behalf of Irish Rail's operation in the last 12 months?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: Does Mr. Meade have a ballpark figure?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: If somebody else wants to get in, I will let him or her in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: That is fine.