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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (21 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: 570. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for a CCTV scheme in Fethard, County Tipperary which is with the Garda Commissioner waiting authorisation; if the issue with housing such CCTV systems in the local Garda station can be resolved; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the prolonged delays in resolving issues in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (21 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: 571. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of an application for a CCTV scheme in Littleton, County Tipperary which is with the Garda Commissioner waiting authorisation; if the issue with housing such CCTV systems in the local Garda station can be resolved; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the prolonged delays in resolving issues in relation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: 587. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if licences when due for renewal will be issued free of charge for community facilities that run bingo and social dancing in view of the fact that they have not been used for a number of months and will not be used for an extended period of time due to Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16799/20]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: Although there is a major focus on travel, a sector of the industry is facing extinction unless they receive urgent funding. Ireland's 190 licensed travel agents are currently watching their businesses fail and, unlike other SMEs, they have received little or no assistance. I have been in correspondence with the Tánaiste about this issue. Industry projections estimate that as a result...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (16 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: I wish to raise a separate but connected issue. Thousands of people booked flights with airlines. On Government advice, they have taken the decision not to travel. We now have a situation where airlines have had the use of people's money for a considerable period. However, because the flights have not been cancelled, they are unable to recoup their money. The only option they have is to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (14 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: 111. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of broadband for Muckloonmodderee, Cornamult and the Terryglass areas of County Tipperary; when the areas will receive fibre broadband through State intervention and the national broadband plan, NBP, in view of the fact the area was brought into the amber region following the 2019 NBP mapping consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Efficiency (14 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: 117. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of applications for the SEAI renewable heat deep retrofit scheme; the number of approved applications from January to June 2020; the cost of approved applications; the budget allocated to the SEAI for the scheme; the processing time for applications to the scheme; when letters of offer will issue on such...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (14 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: 1063. To ask the Minister for Health when the general practitioner visit card will be extended to children under eight years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14927/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2020)

Michael Lowry: 1064. To ask the Minister for Health if the commitment to the building of a second cath lab at University Hospital Waterford will be reaffirmed; if so, the date on which a build contract will be signed off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14928/20]

Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (30 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: I congratulate the Minister on his elevation to high office. As Opposition spokesman, he showed a command and a deep understanding of the health brief. He has the ability to be a reforming and performing Minister for Health. In his political transfer, he showed political shrewdness and awareness and I am glad his courage and political agility has been rewarded with ministerial office. I...

Taoiseach a Ainmniú (Atógáil) - Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (27 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: I will share time with Deputy Grealish. The year 2020 will never be forgotten. It will be remembered as a year that has turned the lives of people across the globe into a living nightmare. The world remains gripped by fear, sadness, grief and an overwhelming sense of helplessness. The virus that swept from continent to continent has robbed us of a sense of security. It took from us many...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: This debate was to take place last week and, in the interim, Detective Garda Colm Horkan lost his life. Before that young man lost his life on the streets of Castlerea, I had already deemed it necessary to state that the men and women of An Garda Síochána in every corner of our country risk their lives every time they go to do their work. Sadly, the untimely passing of Detective...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Building Regulations (9 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: 710. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the Building Control Act 2007 will be amended to include a grandfather clause for those with acquired rights to enable them to continue to certify as architects without being criminalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10338/20]

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: Job losses, cost-cutting, pay freezes, financial losses and crisis are the stark words that have been bouncing off the walls of this House as Minister after Minister has faced questions in recent weeks. The Government response, by and large, has been proactive. I trust the Government will also give practical support to the Irish aviation industry which landed in this crisis with a legacy of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (3 Jun 2020)

Michael Lowry: 647. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent closure of a hospital (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the length of time the centre will remain closed; when hospital staff who have been redeployed to other HSE facilities will revert back to working at the hospital; the long-term plans for the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9076/20]

Covid-19 (Communications, Climate Action and Environment): Statements (27 May 2020)

Michael Lowry: In the years before this virus ravaged our country, an industry as old as time has been suffering a slow but largely ignored demise. The local newspaper industry as we know it is dying before our eyes and if it is allowed to continue, it will not just herald the end of an industry but it will also mark the end of an era. The threats faced by the local print newspaper industry are many....

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authority Functions (27 May 2020)

Michael Lowry: 1060. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a local authority plans to purchase a house in the functional area of another local authority for the provision of social housing, if it is the reserved function of the local authority elected members in the local authority area in which the house is located to ratify the purchase of the house before it takes place; and...

Outbreaks of Covid-19 in Meat Processing Plants: Statements (21 May 2020)

Michael Lowry: I have heard much criticism in the media and this evening of the meat industry's handling of Covid-19. Much of this criticism is merited, and some of the criticism is exaggerated. I find it hard to believe, as the Minister just said, that any meat industry owner or management would willingly be negligent to the extent that they would endanger their workforce. The industry is now operating...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (20 May 2020)

Michael Lowry: 999. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will introduce supports for regional airports in view of the potential financial impact Covid-19 will have on their ability to operate post-Covid-19 and the rural and economic importance of these airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6058/20]

Covid-19 (Business, Enterprise and Innovation): Statements (14 May 2020)

Michael Lowry: This House's main priority is saving lives and jobs. We have heard details of a number of schemes to ease the path to business recovery. Most businesses can avail of a range of schemes. Although these schemes are, as of yet, untested, they have been put in place in a timely manner under the guidance of the Minister and will lessen the burden for many businesses. There is, however, one...