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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (12 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: 1139. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of afforestation licences awaiting assessment and approval; the number of road licences awaiting assessment and approval; the number of tree felling licences awaiting assessment and approval; the number of reconstitution and underplanting scheme applications awaiting assessment and approval; his views as to whether any...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: I wish to raise the concern about contingency planning in the event of decreasing levels of foreign direct investment in Ireland as a result of the implementation of the global and European minimum corporation tax rate. Ireland has used our corporation tax rate as a very effective economic development tool, which has successfully resulted in a flood of multinational investment into the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (14 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Tánaiste for clarifying that and for making it clear that the Government will not be reviewing the position. In that context, we have look to the future. I note that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Finance called for submissions in regard to enterprise policy. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment gave less than one...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: Farmers have made significant progress in reducing emissions by improving their efficiency through measures such as: improved breeding, grassland management and the use of animal waste. They have proven both their awareness and long-term commitment. I have been contacted by numerous farmers from across County Tipperary who have expressed their mounting concern at the demands and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (14 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: 337. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the reason that a club (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not yet received any correspondence or decision concerning its appeal to the sports capital grant scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39127/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy 2021-30: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank the witnesses for their attendance and their interesting, informative presentation. It is alarming that we have this number of fatalities. The surge in the past six months seems to go against past trends. That level of fatality is unacceptable. We have had horror crashes, devastated families and broken communities. The message the witnesses are conveying is a stark warning that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy 2021-30: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

Michael Lowry: How unusual is that? Is that in form with past years?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy 2021-30: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

Michael Lowry: How many occurred?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy 2021-30: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

Michael Lowry: Ms Hilman mentions the contributory factor of 29% of fatal road traffic collisions was speeding and of 18% was dangerous driving. Is that potentially 47% accounted for by speed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Strategy 2021-30: Discussion (30 Jun 2022)

Michael Lowry: Much of that depends on the reliability and response time of the subcontractors. The Garda is the lead organisation and calls in the subcontractors when they are needed but it is up to TII to ensure its contractors are on the spot as quickly as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank our visitors for their presentation. It has been very informative and it brought us up to date. It was important that we had this meeting. It has also given our visitors the opportunity to convey to the public how the airport works. The DAA was taking the brunt of everybody’s criticism. Everybody thought it was the cause of all the problems at the airport. Obviously, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: Yes, at Dublin Airport. In terms of ID, that is a problem every year. We are always encountering a problem with the processing of identification and clearance with the vetting office. The vetting office happens to be in my constituency and it is under enormous pressure. The workload continues to increase. It is high time that our committee brought in the Garda and the Department of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: It is both Aer Lingus flights and baggage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: I have a question on that topic before we move on. We have heard about the problems with Aer Lingus and baggage. Does Ryanair have the same problems or what is the situation there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: We have heard about the baggage issue, which is why I started with the question about the proportion of baggage handled by each company. There is a perception out there, which is heard through the media, that Aer Lingus is cancelling flights. I think Aer Lingus cancelled 1,000 flights this week. Will the witnesses address the perception that Aer Lingus is cancelling flights while Ryanair...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: What type of claims has the DAA dealt with and what is the estimated cost of this process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: Some 75% of claims have been processed. What is the cost of that to date?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: What is it roughly?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: What budget does the DAA have to conclude the claims process?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Situation at Dublin Airport: Discussion (26 Jul 2022)

Michael Lowry: Is the fast-track facility open for bookings again?