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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Michael Lowry: I thought it was, sorry. Maybe the Minister of State could pass on my comments and have the matter dealt with.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety: Discussion (25 Oct 2023)

Michael Lowry: There is one issue that needs to be dealt with, namely, the forced retirement of people aged over 70 years in rural Ireland who are providing a bus service on behalf of the Department. They cannot drive a school bus but they can do an international route. They can travel anywhere on the Continent even though they are over 70. In several instances buses have had to be taken off school bus...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: Communities in Cashel, Roscrea and across the country are becoming overwhelmed and burdened due to the number of asylum seekers residing in their communities. Cashel is the most recent example of attempting to impose 74 international protection applicants. This is unacceptable. The current review must take account of the location and its suitability. Roscrea is an ongoing and classic...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: Families and older people have had to increase security in their homes. The Garda station remains closed at night, exacerbating a public sense of vulnerability. The Garda is appealing for additional resources. It is short of numbers and under enormous pressure. It is not able to cope with the increase in incidents. Communities like that in Roscrea need support to adapt to the changes...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 496. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the School Transport Appeals Board will issue a decision on a school transport appeal submitted by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47934/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Further and Higher Education (7 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1389. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of discussions between his Department and the representatives of an organisation (details supplied) regarding its contract proposal; what steps are being taken to address the concerns raised by the organisation regarding the proposed contract; if he will take action to expedite the process of reaching a satisfactory contract...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Weather Events (14 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 157. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any additional or emergency funding will be provided for flood relief works in the Inch Lane, The Ragg area of Thurles in County Tipperary; if he will review the personal circumstances of a person (details supplied); if his Department has plans for any new flood relief schemes in this area of County Tipperary; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (15 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 140. To ask the Minister for Health what advice is being provided to a person (details supplied) whose family do not possess a medical card but have approached eight different GPs in their local area, only to be informed by all these GP practices they are not accepting new patients due to their GMS books being closed; what alternatives are available to individuals in such circumstances who do...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review an application for school transport for a student (details supplied); when a decision will be issued on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50379/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 247. To ask the Minister for Health when the HSE and his Department will fulfil their commitment to facilitating homebirth services in north Tipperary and CHO3; if all midwife-led services are fully operational in the rural areas of north Tipperary and CHO3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50428/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 384. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 213 of 26 October 2023, if he will provide clarity on the misinformation provided to the applicant and their spouse, specifically regarding the reason they were told to have flights booked; if he has reviewed the documents which have outlined all the applicant and their spouse's...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (21 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 407. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if plots and plantations (details supplied) are eligible for the ash dieback grant aid scheme; if the owner needs to secure a felling licence for the non-ash broadleaf species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51006/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (21 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 427. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the additional funding and financial assistance that can be made available to an organisation (details supplied); if he and his Department will open dialogue with the organisation immediately concerning the funding crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50684/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 542. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a health care worker (details supplied) has not received their pandemic special recognition payment; if he will take into account that they worked from September 2019 to July 2020 in various health care settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50887/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 545. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a health care worker (details supplied) has not received their pandemic special recognition payment; if he will take into account that this person worked from February 2020 to July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50923/23]

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Second Stage (23 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: I compliment the Minister on negotiating and securing a substantial social welfare package. Those most in need through the budget are supported and assisted financially. There will never be a budget that satisfies the wants and needs of everyone, particularly when it comes to social welfare. Budget 2024 was no exception. Due to the surge in the cost of living, those who are solely...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: 130. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will include an advisory circular with all Ash dieback reconstitution scheme approvals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51286/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: I have been in my car for two hours in a traffic jam. I welcome Mr. Jacobs. I am surprised that he is the Lone Ranger today and he does not have his chairman or other people with him. Even Michael O'Leary would not try that in here. I have been through the airport on a number of occasions this year. We had Mr. Jacobs in here a number of times last year, taking heavy criticism about the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: I want to ask about the capacity issue. I do not see the logic of this. The airport is a major piece of infrastructure and is of huge importance to the economy, not just of Dublin but the Irish economy in general. To have this situation where we have a cap on capacity does not make sense, in my view. Mr. Jacobs' presentation states that the cap on capacity means that the DAA has to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Management of Passenger Numbers at Dublin Airport: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: He was getting rapped on a regular basis. That brings me to the DAA’s projections. Mr. Jacobs is saying “by 2030”, which is a seven-year forward planning programme. I do not think that is the proper way to approach this. The DAA needs a much more long-term plan for Dublin Airport. The DAA’s application next year to increase from 32 million to 40 million is...