Results 3,561-3,580 of 3,714 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (23 Jul 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1808.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a building block application will be reviewed (details supplied); the reason this application was not successful following the Pobal appraisal process; the additional funding opportunities that will be available for groups such as this to obtain funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32137/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (23 Jul 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1962.To ask the Minister for Health the rationale behind the recent decision by the Health Service Executive to reduce the reimbursement rate for cataract surgery from €1,928 to €863 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30918/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cross-Border Co-operation (23 Jul 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1963.To ask the Minister for Health how the decision to reduce the reimbursement rate for cataract surgery from €1,928 to €863, through the cross-Border healthcare scheme aligns with the Government’s commitment to ensuring accessible and affordable healthcare for all citizens (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30919/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (23 Jul 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1990.To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware that the special needs dentist who was operating out of Nenagh Hospital has recently left their position and has not been replaced; if the HSE has plans to find a replacement for this critical role, given the importance of special needs dentistry services for children who require sedation for dental procedures; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (23 Jul 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1991.To ask the Minister for Health if guidance will be provided by the HSE to parents living in the catchment area of Nenagh Hospital who have children with special needs, regarding what they should do in the event of an emergency dental appointment, given that there is currently no special needs dentistry services at Nenagh Hospital; if Portlaoise Hospital, which has special needs dentistry...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (23 Jul 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1998.To ask the Minister for Health the measures that were taken to communicate changes in the reimbursement rate for cataract surgery from €1,928 to €863 to patients (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31012/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (23 Jul 2024)

Michael Lowry: 2068.To ask the Minister for Health the reason his Department and the Health Service Executive have separated the pay of clinical nurse specialist from the clinical nurse manager 2 pay scale, as was previously customary, without negotiations with the clinical nurse specialist representative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31376/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (23 Jul 2024)

Michael Lowry: 2606.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the development plans for a college in County Tipperary (details supplied); if the Government will consider the college in future capital investment plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31602/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any current or upcoming schemes that provide funding for the employment of additional cleaners in primary and post-primary schools, specifically for positions requiring 15 to 20 hours per week (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36578/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 332. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school bus ticket application for a student (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36789/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 334. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an assisted technology application for a student (details supplied) will be reviewed; the reason this application has not yet been processed and a decision issued to their parents and school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36808/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 338. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to address the urgent need for the building project at a school (details supplied); the reasons for the delay in progressing past stage 2A, apply for planning permission, and move to the tender and construction stages; the reason the interim modular accommodation granted in September 2022 was subsequently reduced, resulting in inadequate...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 562. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide additional information on the case of a person (details supplied); the reasons this application was with the Department for approximately 13 months; the reasons he had to make several phone calls to enquire about the status of his application; the reasons he was informed verbally that his application was approved pending...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Early Childhood Care and Education (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 621. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will expedite and review a school age service application submission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36654/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (18 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 767. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the significant challenges faced by children with disabilities in accessing timely and appropriate dental treatment, as highlighted by the case of a child (details supplied); the measures being taken to ensure that vulnerable children receive the urgent care they need; if a review of the disability paediatric service in the midwest,...

Carer's Allowance Means Test: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: The Cathaoirleach Gníomhach, Deputy Ring, is very sensible, as always. I agree with him on the timing. Taking on the role of a family carer is a profound commitment that can arise at any point in life. It is often motivated by a deep sense of duty and compassion. The enduring responsibility and challenges of caregiving can be daunting, however. Until people experience the role of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 109. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he supports the integration of a new DART station at Croke Park; if he will engage with Irish Rail, an organisation (details supplied) and other relevant state agencies to proactively facilitate the development of this station, considering Irish Rail's ownership of the railway frontage and the willingness of the organisation to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (24 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 111. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce free public transport for students in Budget 2025 to alleviate the high travel expenses faced by students; if he will consider implementing a bike-to-college scheme, which is a key ask of an organisation (details supplied) in its pre-Budget 2025 submission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37918/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (24 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 150. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are plans to move school cleaners/janitors onto public sector pay scales, as was done with school secretaries and school caretakers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37277/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Irish Language (24 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 210. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will allocate €1.2 million to fund a radio station (details supplied) to secure an FM licence and increase funding for TG4, to support the Irish language and its promotion among young people, as requested by an organisation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37939/24]