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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 371.To ask the Minister for Finance to address concerns regarding inheritance tax, particularly its impact on young people; if he will address the issue of costs incurred by individuals inheriting property and assets from a parent; if he is aware that currently the average cost for tax advisors on such matters is approximately €1,500 alone, before any professional solicitors’...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 372.To ask the Minister for Finance to address the concerns regarding inheritance tax, will he consider reviewing the thresholds in Budget 2025 and provide increased tax-free thresholds and clearer guidance to alleviate the tax burden on young people inheriting family homes and assets, particularly its impact on family homes across Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 375.To ask the Minister for Finance if he will extend agricultural tax reliefs beyond December 2024, including agri-stock relief, the flat rate refund, and excise duty relief on agricultural diesel; if he will consider revising the definition of agricultural activities within taxation to encompass diversified farming systems, as well as increasing the category A threshold for agricultural...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Business Supports (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 376.To ask the Minister for Finance the actions being taken to improve access to low-cost finance for farmers, given the reported 17% reduction in SME credit to the agricultural sector since 2017; if he will provide details on any planned initiatives to ensure farmers have sufficient working capital to operate efficiently; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35652/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Consumer Prices (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 487.To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of the recent complaints regarding a company's use (details supplied) of 'in-demand' or 'dynamic' pricing for concert tickets, which has led to substantial and unexpected price increases; if he will investigate these practices to ensure they are fair and transparent to consumers; if he will take appropriate action to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 573.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Bus Éireann school transport case (details supplied), which was submitted through the Bus Éireann Oireachtas help desk, has not been answered and a response not issued; if she will investigate this matter and instruct that a response is issued immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34674/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 574.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Bus Éireann school transport case (details supplied), which was submitted through the Bus Éireann Oireachtas help desk, has not been answered and a response not issued; if she will investigate this matter and instruct that a response is issued immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34675/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 575.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Bus Éireann school transport case (details supplied), which was submitted through the Bus Éireann Oireachtas help desk, has not been answered and a response not issued; if she will investigate this matter and instruct that a response is issued immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34676/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 576.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Bus Éireann school transport case (details supplied), which was submitted through the Bus Éireann Oireachtas help desk, has not been answered and a response not issued; if she will investigate this matter and instruct that a response is issued immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34677/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 577.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Bus Éireann school transport case (details supplied), which was submitted through the Bus Éireann Oireachtas help desk, has not been answered and a response not issued; if she will investigate this matter and instruct that a response is issued immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34678/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 578.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Bus Éireann school transport case (details supplied), which was submitted through the Bus Éireann Oireachtas help desk, has not been answered and a response not issued; if she will investigate this matter and instruct that a response is issued immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34679/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 579.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Bus Éireann school transport case (details supplied), which was submitted through the Bus Éireann Oireachtas help desk, has not been answered and a response not issued; if she will investigate this matter and instruct that a response is issued immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34680/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 580.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a query (details supplied), which was submitted through her Department and then transferred to Ms. Hildegarde Naughton TD, Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, has not been answered and a response has not been issued, despite several requests; if she will investigate this matter and instruct that a response is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 582.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a school bus ticket application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34706/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 583.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a school bus ticket application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34709/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 584.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a school bus ticket application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34710/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 599.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide assistance to a school (details supplied), regarding the ongoing issue with this school’s accommodation needs for their additional ASD classroom; the steps being considered to address the issues highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34789/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 603.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that a Bus Éireann School Transport Case (details supplied), which was submitted through the Bus Éireann Oireachtas help desk, has not been answered and the reason a response has not been issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter.[34808/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 608.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school bus ticket application by a student (details supplied) will be reviewed; if she will authorise and arrange for Bus Éireann to provide additional capacity on this route in order that a bus ticket can be provided to cater for these students to travel on the school bus for this school year; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 609.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school bus ticket application by a student (details supplied) will be reviewed; if she will authorise and arrange for Bus Éireann to provide additional capacity on this route in order that a bus ticket can be provided to cater for this student to travel on the school bus for this school year; and if she will make a statement on the...