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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Service Executive (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: The most important line, from our perspective in the south east and south Tipperary, in the Minister of State's response is, "a sustainable, long-term solution for the provision of paediatric palliative care services in the south east is under development". Will the Minister of State explain what that means? What is the timescale involved? When can we expect to have a wide-ranging full...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 24. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of licences that have been granted for the swimming pool at the Garda College, Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61122/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) who has applied for a bus ticket for transport to school will receive a ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61107/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can provide an update concerning the design and environmental evaluation of the N24 road improvement scheme between Cahir and Pallasgreen in County Tipperary; if the design will consider the construction of a 2+2 lane dual carriageway for the N24 road improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60410/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when assistive technology which was approved for a child (details supplied) will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60252/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 426. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding a person who is having difficulty gaining apprenticeship college placement closer to their place of residence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60221/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 465. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will assist a person (details supplied) to retrieve certificates that were surrendered to the International Protection Office and International Protection Accommodation Services when they were interviewed on arrival into the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60407/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 536. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a wage enhancement claim lodged by a pharmacist (details supplied) working at UL's Nenagh Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60226/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 537. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that support workers at University Hospital Limerick who are designated as cleaners and laundry workers were not included in a staff evaluation process and were refused a salary raise that was subsequently granted to other HSE support staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60232/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 593. To ask the Minister for Health if section 38 healthcare employees who worked exclusively for a day service (details supplied) with residential day service users and onsite in Covid-19 exposed healthcare environments, will receive the €1,000 pandemic special recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60435/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: Much of what I wanted to ask has been asked. I welcome Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Wilson. We are used to Mr. Wilson appearing before the committee, particularly during the Covid pandemic when he was very helpful. He gave us facts and information that allowed us to rectify some of the situations that had arisen. I welcome Mr. O'Leary, in particular. He has a proven track record. His leadership...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: It is another reason we should have regional expansion, rather than Dublin expansion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank Mr. O'Leary. He and Mr. Wilson are at the coalface and see things happening. What do they think about security in Dublin Airport? The 3D technology was trialled at Heathrow and it is amazing Shannon has it in place while our main airport, our monopoly airport, does not have it. What improvements can we make to get through people faster? It obviously impacts on Ryanair's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: Mr. O'Leary has raised a red flag over staffing for Christmas, which is something we will have to take up with the DAA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: Does Ryanair have a formal process in place for liaising with the DAA?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: How does it work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank our guests.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: I support the Chairman on this matter. We raised it with the RSA and made the point that these people were on long-term temporary contracts and so had experience and were understood to be capable and competent. Because we were effectively in an emergency situation with a very large backlog, it made sense to employ these people on permanent contracts. The process the Minister of State says...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: It would be helpful if the Minister of State could do that. Could she also chat with the RSA about another matter? We currently have a massive problem with the recruitment and retention of staff in every sector and the transport industry is no different. It has a massive problem with drivers. A great number of substantial transport, haulage and logistics companies have shortages of...