Results 181-200 of 3,425 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Lowry: 103. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has been made aware of issues regarding the issuance of cheque books by Irish banks; if steps are being taken to address the issue; if there is a problem with the supply of cheque books due to issues with the printing companies; if so, the measures being taken to resolve this issue to ensure that customers of Irish banks are not adversely affected;...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Lowry: 355. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for an update regarding an application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5324/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Lowry: 356. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of a visa application (details supplied); the exact location of the application; when this application will be reviewed; the average processing times for such applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5337/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Inquiries (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Lowry: 479. To ask the Minister for Health for a status update concerning an inquiry into the historical licensing and use of sodium valproate in women of child-bearing potential in the State; when the terms of reference for this inquiry will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4977/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (7 Feb 2024)

Michael Lowry: 584. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when hourly-paid adult education tutors with the ETB will receive parity with their full-time equivalent colleagues in respect of the terms and conditions for their employment, particularly a public service contract and access to an incremental salary scheme (details supplied); what work he is undertaking to avoid further disputes with this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Feb 2024)

Michael Lowry: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the matter of school placements for children with disabilities in County Tipperary (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4694/24]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he can review an application (details supplied), given the urgent nature of this application, if all documentation required has been received to have this application processed at the earliest possible convenience; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4524/24]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 37. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the increased cost of business scheme, ICOB, announced as part of budget 2024 (details supplied); the current status of the ICOB; the date on which it will start; the process businesses need to follow to apply for this grant; the measures in place to ensure the grant is distributed fairly and reaches the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (31 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 115. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will review correspondence (details supplied); the progress made in afforestation efforts, particularly in relation to the targets set for 2024; what measures are being implemented to ensure sustainable forestry practices in these operations; how these trends align with the national forestry management strategies and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (30 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 224. To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 23 January 2024, if he will provide further clarification on when the Revenue Commissioners interpretation of section 86 of the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010 changed (details supplied); when Revenue Commissioners notified farmers, accountants and tax consultants that their interpretation of section 86...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (23 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 221. To ask the Minister for Finance to review the correspondence from a person (details supplied); if he will provide clarification on the interpretation by the Revenue Commissioners of section 86 of the VAT Consolidation Act 2010; the reason and when the Revenue Commissioners reviewed and changed its interpretation of section 86 of Act; the reason farmers are being refused refunds/reclaims...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (23 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 251. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the Government's approach in accessing and approving employment permits in Ireland, specifically the current guidelines and procedures for obtaining employment permits for companies who are trying to secure employment permission for foreign nationals who are seeking employment opportunities with their company;...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Question Heading for question(s) 543 (23 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 543. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3017/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (18 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 268. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a tree growing on private land falls onto the public road and a car collides with an already fallen tree, is the landowner or the County Council liable particularly in the case of Ash trees impacted by Ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2159/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Land Issues (18 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: 269. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that dealing with a fallen tree following a storm can often be the most dangerous tree related operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2160/24]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: I refer to my recent representations to the Government concerning the dramatic level of closures across the hospitality and SME sector. The figures on closures make for grim reading. The sector is reeling from the perfect storm. A huge increase in operational costs, combined with the soaring cost of living, have sounded the death knell for these small businesses. A number of Government...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: I welcome every initiative that can be taken to support and assist Roscrea and its people. In my opening address, I complimented the Minister on her commitment to Roscrea and to the organisations within Roscrea, and I am glad to hear today that the REACH project can now go forward. As the Minister is aware, I have been very active with her officials in successfully promoting other projects...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: -----and recreational facilities?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: Before I address the issue of Roscrea, I wish to put on the record of this House that I am not a racist. I am not anti-immigrant and I have no record of provocative language, either in or outside this House. Unlike Deputy Smith, who happened to mention me on three occasions in her speech, I stand for something. In her position, she is against everything and for nothing. I have been in...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2024)

Michael Lowry: That is my responsibility and obligation and I have done that. Let me now address the issue of Roscrea. On four occasions in the past year, I have raised the subject of immigration policy and the lack of strategy. Each time I spoke in this Chamber, I illustrated Roscrea as a classic example of a system that is not working – a town that was overburdened, overwhelmed and in urgent...