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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: A number of recent economic reports into the Irish horse sector have shown that the vast majority of people involved in this industry, especially in horse breeding, have small holdings with five breeding mares or less. The equine sector comes under the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, but has not benefitted from any capital investment grants or direct support from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with representatives of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11718/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason scheduled service operators (details supplied) have been excluded from accessing Exchequer funding or financial subsidies in order that they can also introduce a 20% reduction in passenger fares similar to the scheme which was announced on public service obligation serviced routes; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason scheduled service operators (details supplied) have been excluded from the youth travel card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11720/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 450. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a singular amendment can be made to Defence Force Regulation A9 to allow for the provision of a pandemic service medal for the Defence Forces (details supplied) given the acknowledgment of the significant contribution made by the Defence Forces during Operation Fortitude to the HSE and to the populace of Ireland during the Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 454. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to replace the current HEA net broadband connection to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the school will be able to avail of fibre broadband; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10894/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 606. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department will review issues concerning the new scorecard approach introduced for citizenship applications such as in the case of a person (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that under the new scorecard approach this person will be unable to provide the information and documentation that...

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: The marking of International Women's Day becomes more important and gains more attention with each passing year. That is a positive, yet it is also a concern. What should be a day of celebration across the globe to mark the achievements of women is instead an opportunity to highlight the ongoing obstacles they face in their everyday lives. These are obstacles that governments and society...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 234. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the carer’s allowance is being considered as part of the income of a person (details supplied) when calculating rent for a local authority property in County Tipperary; his views on whether it is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12328/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (9 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 85. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when the website on incremental tenant purchase scheme will be updated with the new terms and conditions (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the website has not been updated since 13 October 2021 despite the terms and condition of the scheme changing in February 2022; if his further attention...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Facilities (9 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to replace the current HEA net broadband connection to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when a service provider will be awarded a contract by her Department to supply the school with a new highspeed fibre broadband connection; when the school will avail of fibre broadband; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 164. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of official marked Garda cars and vans attached to Nenagh Garda district as of 28 February 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13216/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 165. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda roads policing unit vehicles that came into the Nenagh Garda district fleet in 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of Garda roads policing unit vehicles that were withdrawn or considered end of life from the fleet during 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the efforts her Department and the National Council for Special Education are making to address the lack of ASD units in primary schools in south County Tipperary, specifically in the Carrick-on-Suir attachment area; her plans to develop new ASD units in primary schools in greater south County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact there are no special educational needs organisers covering south County Tipperary which is greatly restricting the development, delivery and co-ordination of education services to children with special educational needs, including the establishment of special class and special school placements in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (10 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 148. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has plans to extend DEIS status to schools in Tipperary town; if so, the scale of the planned extension; the manner in which new schools will be chosen; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13158/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: I welcome our guests today and thank them for their informative and interesting presentations. One cannot but be struck by their commitment to rail and the contribution it can make to travel in Ireland. I especially welcome the representatives of the North Tipperary Community Rail Partnership. I work with them and I understand where they are coming from. Were it not for their efforts,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: Mr. Stacpoole has outlined the priorities and the need for this. We will take that up with the Minister and the NTA in due course.

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

Michael Lowry: Friday is Daffodil Day, which is perhaps the most iconic and recognised annual fundraising campaign in the world. Cancer does not distinguish between location, age, status or circumstances. Cancer makes its own rules. Sadly, this year, almost 45,000 people will hear the news that they have cancer and their journey will begin. Sadly, that journey will take them down the road of endless...

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

Michael Lowry: I welcome the fact that the Government is taking the matter seriously. The Tánaiste, who is a qualified doctor, will be aware that it takes enormous strength, courage and willpower to overcome and to conquer cancer. The journey is long and arduous. It is an endurance test that stretches both the mind and the body. A medical all-clear is greeted with an overwhelming sense of relief...