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Investment in Football: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: Funding for all forms of sport is wise and represents a fruitful investment. Helping to nurture a love of sport is a gift that will keep on giving, especially for our young people. Ireland is a nation of sports lovers. From our cities to our villages and our crossroads, there will always be those who mentor players, those who love to run clubs and maintain facilities, and of course those...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: Over the years, due to a chronic housing shortage, people have felt compelled to take action to help their family members. In some cases the only option available was to allow a temporary dwelling to be located on the grounds of an existing property. While not an ideal solution for anyone, it was a desperate attempt to ensure loved ones had a roof over their heads. I am attempting to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (11 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if progress has been made on establishing an E3 visa agreement between Ireland and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34314/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (11 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has received and reviewed urgent correspondence from a school (details supplied) regarding a critical situation it is facing in terms of providing adequate classroom and teaching accommodation for incoming first-year and their current students in September 2023; if, taking into account the urgency of the situation, she will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 482. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide clarification regarding her awareness of the concerns expressed by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the forthcoming the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022; if she will provide details on what actions she intends to undertake in order to address the concerns put forth by this registered charity; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (11 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 485. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when an application (details supplied) will be finalised and permission granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33765/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 277. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in the rate of VAT for music and live entertainment performers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34837/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills concerning a school transport renewal application for a family (details supplied) as to the reason behind the rejection and refusal of their application for the school bus service to a school for the school year 2023/2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35244/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: I agree with Leas-Chathaoirleach that the website must be made more manageable and easily understood. Having listened to Mr. Synnott, this would confuse a nation. The public find it confusing and the sooner that Applus+ realises this, the better. I am a public representative dealing with the public every day and the anger, resentment and frustration directed against the organisation is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: I made a case on compassionate grounds.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: I have made the case for her and she has made the case herself, but she has not had her test expedited. This is part of the problem.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: We are told this facility is there, but when we go to access it and get a test date brought forward, it just does not happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: Yes, I will send the information to Mr. Walsh. To give him an idea of why we are frustrated, I have another case here. This gentleman applied for a driver test on 8 March. He was given an estimated invitation date of 11 September. That date was then changed to 11 October. It was then again postponed until 27 November. I checked this yesterday, and it has again been pushed back to 11...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: I understand that Mr. Walsh is operating in good faith, but this situation is very demoralising for people. I have another letter from a young fellow who tried to get a test. I tried to help him to get it, but he ended up losing his electrical apprenticeship because he could not get a driver test in time. These are the kinds of real and practical difficulties being created by these delays....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: It would be good if we at least got a commitment in this regard. I do not know when the RSA will be able to report back to us, but we need a dramatic improvement in this process. I am talking about places like Thurles, Clonmel, Cahir and Nenagh, which all have long waiting lists. They are all in the same boat. People are just hopping from one county to the other trying to get a test and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: What is the position concerning the contract with Applus+?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: On the lack of performance, what possible comeback is there in this regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: If this lack of performance which has been consistent up until now, persists, and financial penalties continue, does that endanger the whole operation of Applus+?