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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 99.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he is aware of the ongoing issues faced by An Post retired pensioners regarding their pensions and pensionable entitlements, particularly those protected under Section 46 of the Post and Telecommunications Act 1983; the measures he is taking to rectify these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34667/24]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 100.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he can address the significant delays in the approval and payment of pension increases for An Post retired pensioners, which require Ministerial approval and have resulted in unacceptable delays, such as those experienced in 2022 and 2023; the measures he is taking to rectify these issues; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Pensions (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 101.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will take immediate action to review and rectify the impact of the 2013 ‘pension accord’, which has resulted in reduced pensionable entitlements, reduced pension gratuities/lump sums upon retirement, and the loss of parity of pension increases with pay increases for pre-1984 employees; if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Policy (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 106.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the situation of residents who use a coin meter for electricity, given that these residents are not registered with an electricity supplier in Ireland, do not have an individual meter point registration number, and do not receive an electricity bill, this results in no energy credit being passed onto the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 131.To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the reason a better energy warmer homes application submitted over 14 months ago (details supplied) has not yet received its BER assessment; if his Department will review this application; if he is confident that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has sufficient resources to manage and cope with the large...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 236.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Minister will support a Bus Éireann route change (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34790/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Infrastructure Ireland (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 296.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide clarity on the recent decision by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to instruct local authorities to withhold planned road improvement tenders unless explicitly approved by TII; the rationale behind this decision and specifically; if he will address the impact of this decision on t projects (details supplied) in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 304.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to introduce plain English in the driver theory test, in line with the Government’s policy to incorporate plain English across all State services, to better support individuals with learning disabilities and ensure accessibility for all; the current supports provided in the driver theory test for individuals...

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

Michael Lowry: 313.To ask the Minister for Finance if he will introduce legislative changes to exempt actively farmed land from the residential zoned land tax, given the concerns that the annual 3% tax on market value could force the sale of intergenerational land; the steps that will be taken to address the rejection of exemption submissions by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the...

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

Michael Lowry: 347.To ask the Minister for Finance to consider abolishing the deemed disposal tax on investment funds and ETFs, which requires individuals to pay capital gains tax on unrealised gains after eight years, regardless of whether the assets are sold; if his attention has been drawn to the financial burden this places on young investors who are just beginning to invest and work towards their...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Reviews (9 Sep 2024)

Michael Lowry: 364.To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider the introduction of individual savings accounts in Ireland, similar to those available in the UK, to encourage long-term savings, promote investment and economic growth, enhance financial inclusion and education, and support homeownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35419/24]

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]