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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Data (8 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 283. To ask the Minister for Finance given the ongoing concerns about discrimination in inheritance tax policy, particularly affecting single and childless citizens, the reason these individuals are subject to less favourable tax-free thresholds compared to other groups; if he will commit to a complete reform of the inheritance tax system, rather than merely tweaking the Group A, B, and C...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 36. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his Department will support proposals concerning the Shallee project and the development of facilities at Shallee Mine in Silvermines, County Tipperary; if he has been made aware of previous correspondence issued to his Department (details supplied); if he will review this correspondence; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 118. To ask the Minister for Finance if persons who have undergone scoliosis spinal fusion surgery can qualify for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers scheme, which provides relief from VRT and VAT on the use of an adapted car, an exemption from motor tax, and an annual fuel grant; if he plans to alter the qualification criteria for the scheme to include scoliosis spinal fusion...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the issue of the tax band for old age pensioners, which has remained unchanged at €36,000 for several years; if he is aware that recent increases in the old age pension have resulted in some pensioners, such as those with small additional incomes, being pushed back into the tax net and facing a 40% tax rate; if he will consider...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 153. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support the allocation of additional resources to the Department of Education to fund a proposed scheme where caretakers are paid directly by a Department body; if he will ensure that small rural DEIS schools, such as a school (details supplied), receive adequate funding to cover essential maintenance and upkeep; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (7 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding can be allocated to small rural DEIS schools (details supplied) to cover essential maintenance and caretaker roles, given the significant financial strain these schools face in maintaining their facilities; and if she will consider implementing a scheme where caretakers are paid directly by a Department body to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: 578. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) who was refused incremental credit. [23704/25]

Assessment of Need: Statements (20 May 2025)

Michael Lowry: Raising a child with additional needs is both challenging and rewarding. It is demanding and fulfilling. For parents, it becomes a labour of love in almost every possible sense. They want what is best for their son or daughter. They want their child to have the best possible start in life. They aim to set the best foundation possible to support their child throughout their life....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (10 Jun 2025)

Michael Lowry: 1331. To ask the Minister for Health to provide details on the current HSE recruitment efforts for home support service staff in north Tipperary, particularly in the Lorrha and surrounding areas in CHO 3 Mid-West, outlining the number of existing vacancies and the level of recruitment planned for 2025; when these positions are expected to be filled; the measures being taken to address service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (10 Jun 2025)

Michael Lowry: 1499. To ask the Minister for Health the hours during which Shannon Doc operates in Roscrea, County Tipperary; if she will provide a breakdown of each day that the Shannon Doc service did not open during its advertised opening hours between 1 January 2024 and 31 May 2025; the reasons no service was provided on each of those days; what efforts are being made to ensure that a full service is...

Nursing Homes and Care for Older Persons: Statements (Resumed) (24 Jun 2025)

Michael Lowry: For generations in Ireland, elderly people were mainly cared for in the family home. It was a given that younger family members committed themselves to caring for elderly parents and grandparents. Most homes throughout the country had three generations under the same roof. It was not always easy but it worked. It had to work because there were very few suitable alternatives available. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: School Uniforms (26 Jun 2025)

Michael Lowry: 274. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the plight of foster parents’ difficulties in qualifying for back to school clothing and footwear allowance for foster children due to means test being applied for assessment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35020/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Jul 2025)

Michael Lowry: 807. To ask the Minister for Health if her Department is aware of the case of a person (details supplied); the actions being taken by the HSE to ensure they receive adequate administrative support, in line with occupational health recommendations, given their condition; if she is aware that the HSE-approved permanent administrative post has not been sanctioned by IBH/paybill, and that efforts...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (3 Jul 2025)

Michael Lowry: 222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if additional funding can be allocated to small rural DEIS schools, such as (details supplied), to cover health and safety essential works, given the significant financial strain these schools face in maintaining their facilities, and if she will consider their application for emergency works to be carried out. [36796/25]