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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1202. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); when full funding will be approved for their appointment to a position in Tallaght University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44925/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1203. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 315 of 17 October 2024, when a full and detailed reply will issue on the substantial part of this question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44929/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1204. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 314 of 17 October 2024, when a full and detailed reply will issue on the substantial part of this question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44930/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 193. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an appeal by a club (details supplied) was received; when this club can expect to receive a decision on their appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45661/24]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (18 Dec 2024)

Michael Lowry: Last night Verona was relaxed, this morning she was a nervous Deputy and she is now Ceann Comhairle, so it was quite a good transition overnight. I congratulate her on her elevation to the distinguished position of Chair of Dáil Éireann. Her election is a welcome and historic milestone event. In putting her name forward for nomination, my colleagues in the Regional Group had...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 Jan 2025)

Michael Lowry: 207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that Newport does not have a bus service between 2:30 PM and 5:10 PM from Limerick (details supplied); if he will seek to review the Cashel to Limerick bus service via Newport operated by Bus Éireann route 332 for an additional bus service to Newport around 4:30 PM to address this gap in the schedule; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Jan 2025)

Michael Lowry: 470. 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 (22 Jan 2025)

Michael Lowry: 1072. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if allowances are available to a person (details supplied); if allowances are given in such circumstances for minor discrepancies; if this case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46279/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (22 Jan 2025)

Michael Lowry: 1073. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if allowances are available to a person (details supplied); if allowances are given in such circumstances for minor discrepancies; if this case will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46280/24]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Business Supports (5 Feb 2025)

Michael Lowry: 373. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of a report (details supplied) highlighting the challenges faced by businesses in Tipperary due to severe storms, snow and ice disruption earlier this year; the progress made in addressing these challenges; his plans for any financial assistance, tax relief measures, and improved snow and ice management to prevent...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (27 Feb 2025)

Michael Lowry: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the urgent health and safety concerns at a school (details supplied); if she will provide funding for the installation of safety equipment, as outlined, to ensure the safety of all pupils and staff; and if she will consider granting Urban DEIS 1 status to the school to address the various challenges faced by the school,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Policies (27 Feb 2025)

Michael Lowry: 358. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will meet with a person (details supplied) to discuss their priorities for the youth work sector and young people; if she will consider how she can collaborate with the National Youth Council of Ireland over the next five years to ensure that the needs, interests, and perspectives of young people are at...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Data (6 Mar 2025)

Michael Lowry: 242. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of taxpayers who have applied to have their flat-rate expenses (FRE) reinstated for the 2025 tax year; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the numbers in each staff category, including but not limited to, nurses, teachers, construction workers, hospitality industry workers, shop workers, and bus drivers; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (6 Mar 2025)

Michael Lowry: 470. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development when a decision will be issued on the grant application submitted by an organisation (details supplied) under the community centres investment fund programme call; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10453/25]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Research and Development (26 Mar 2025)

Michael Lowry: 17. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of the ongoing issues faced by PhD researchers funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) regarding the implementation of the recommended stipend increase from €18,500 to €25,000; the steps being taken to ensure that the necessary additional funding is allocated to support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (3 Apr 2025)

Michael Lowry: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine the response issued to the parents of a pupil (details supplied); if she will consider removing the nearest school criteria so that pupils are not locked out of school transport for attending other schools that better meet their needs but are not their closest school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16400/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (10 Apr 2025)

Michael Lowry: 221. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will examine a request from a person (details supplied) regarding the ongoing school transport situation between Templederry, Nenagh, County Tipperary to attend secondary schools in Thurles, County Tipperary [18147/25]

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: We have all read of the heartache endured by a mother in Cork last week as she witnessed people callously filming her son's final moments. I extend sympathy to this woman and her family at this sad and extremely difficult time. Unfortunately, this mother is not the first to feel such horror. Families right across the country have also been subjected to similar pitiful actions. It has...

Ceisteanna ó na Comhaltaí Eile - Other Members’ Questions (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: The Minister mentioned TikTok. Recently, the data protection commissioner fined it €530 million for the improper personal data transfer from Ireland and the EU to China. The most common question people are asking since this news broke is why such data would be sent to China. Is it that we do not have the capacity to store it here ourselves? Why was the transfer deemed inappropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Córas Iompair Éireann (8 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 249. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will urgently address the critical funding shortfall in the CIÉ 1951 pension scheme to ensure that pensioners, who have not received an increase in 15 years, receive the financial support they deserve; if he will provide the necessary funding through his Department to rectify this situation, or alternatively, incorporate...