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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Bruton, would know Bord na Móna made a decision to cease its peat processing operations in Littleton, with the consequent loss of 120 jobs, which has had a devastating impact on the local economy and community. Subsequent to that, Bord na Móna announced the closure of a number of facilities in the midlands....

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: The Tánaiste will be aware that the Irish Farm Film Producers Group, IFFPG, is a not-for-profit body approved by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to run the national farm plastic recycling scheme. Farmers understand and appreciate the necessity to properly dispose of farm plastic because of its potential to inflict huge damage on the environment. Farmers...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (28 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: I accept that a good job is being done in collection for recycling, but the problem is that we are collecting this plastic and it is piling up. It has no place to go. Anybody who looks at this sensibly would say that the classification method is a nonsense. This plastic waste is usually covered with nothing other than muck or dry clay. It should be classified as green. Will the...

Finance Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: I support the sentiment of Deputy Naughten's amendment. There is a lot of focus on, and discussion of, the traumatic effects of the closures in the midlands and what is likely to happen to those communities. We have a living example in Tipperary. The facility in Littleton was closed with the loss of 120 jobs, including seasonal jobs, and an associated loss of work for contractors, local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (12 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: 347. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a second endocrinologist to University Hospital Waterford; the position regarding the recruitment process for such an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46275/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: What sanctions does the ESB face? What powers of enforcement has the EPA? It appears there has been ongoing correspondence with the agency since the early 1990s. The officials mentioned to Deputy Dooley they knew nothing about it at any stage, with the exception of one incident. What happens now this is out there? What sanctions will be imposed? Are there any penalties? What follow-up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Illegal Dumping: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: What is the timescale?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Regulations (7 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: 66. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to promote small and medium-sized enterprises' uptake procurement opportunities; if he will introduce extra supports for SMEs following Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45869/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (6 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: 143. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide medication for the preventative treatment of chronic migraine; if the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics has completed its full health technology assessment on the medication erenumab; when erenumab and fremanezumab will be made available to chronic migraine patients; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Palliative Care for Children (5 Nov 2019)

Michael Lowry: 430. To ask the Minister for Health the availability of palliative care for children by the HSE local health office in south and north County Tipperary; the recommended locations for such palliative care for children in south and north County Tipperary in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44224/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (22 Oct 2019)

Michael Lowry: 280. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent announcement by the HSE of a recruitment embargo in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42952/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan Implementation (22 Oct 2019)

Michael Lowry: 514. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of e-fibre broadband to a premises (details supplied) which is subject to the provision of the State-led intervention under the national broadband plan; when it is envisaged that e-fibre broadband will be available at this location; the status of the deployment of the national broadband plan in County...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Lowry: It is also important to realise that the public is angry at the scale of the profits being made. The scale of profits suggests that the insurance industry has lost its sense of service. Previously, one's insurance broker or insurance agent was a trusted guide; now they increasingly resemble a group of profiteers. What we are looking for is real and substantial insurance reform. The public...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Lowry: The entire country is in desperation over the impact of the current national insurance crisis. Our failed insurance market poses a lethal threat to small businesses and consumers. Futures are in jeopardy and jobs are lost. The common denominator is excessive and suffocating premiums. Unjustifiable premiums are causing financial hardship, leading to enormous levels of stress and anxiety....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda College (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Lowry: 292. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the background to a company (details supplied); the status of the assets and accounts of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42148/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Renewable Heat Incentive (3 Oct 2019)

Michael Lowry: 281. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of applications (details supplied) for the SEAI renewable heat-deep retrofit scheme; when a letter of offer will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40211/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (2 Oct 2019)

Michael Lowry: 134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding part-time school bus drivers that must compulsorily retire at 70 years of age; if this retirement age can be extended beyond 70 years of age subject to the passing of an annual medical exam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40140/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Closures: An Post (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the witnesses to the committee. I thank them for the overview and their report, which is informative, useful, and sends out a progressive and positive message about where An Post is at. I have followed the fortunes of An Post for some time, and over the years I have seen Ministers refusing to make decisions for political reasons, kicking to touch, and pushing An Post to the brink...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Closures: An Post (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Lowry: I do not mean to localise the discussion, but we need dedicated spaces, specifically on the ground floor of the car park, for old age pensioners and people with a disability who require access. It is important for An Post to officially and formally contact Tipperary County Council to request the provision of a bus parking spot outside the shopping centre.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (9 Jul 2019)

Michael Lowry: 406. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent announcement by the HSE of a recruitment embargo in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29422/19]