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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]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (9 Jul 2019)

Michael Lowry: 588. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the provision of e-fibre broadband to a location (details supplied) which is subject to the provision of the State led intervention under the National Broadband Plan; when e-fibre roll out is envisaged at the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29754/19]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2019)

Michael Lowry: Everybody recognises the dangers and the problems but we need to do something about it. This company, which is recognised internationally, has been working with the Department of Education and Skills. Many of us did not grow up in the digital age. I believe practical Internet education is the very same as driving lessons for a young person who is going to drive a car or stabilisers for a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (4 Jul 2019)

Michael Lowry: I would like to raise the issue of online safety for children in Ireland. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan, will be aware that cyberbullying and access to graphic adult material online such as pornography and violence is increasing in Ireland at an alarming rate. The availability of negative and exploitative online material to children from the youngest age...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Jun 2019)

Michael Lowry: Many people have spoken and written about the legacy of Jackie Healy-Rae. He was from the turf smoke and sometimes gun smoke wing of Charlie Haughey's Fianna Fáil Party. An unwise political miscalculation set Jackie on the independent route in 1977. That was the start of a journey which has culminated in the Healy-Rae family dominating Kerry politics. The Governments of Bertie Ahern...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Issues (18 Jun 2019)

Michael Lowry: 519. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the dissolution of a farming partnership into a limited company has caused the dissolving of a GLAS contract (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25095/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Tús Programme (18 Jun 2019)

Michael Lowry: 645. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to recruitment difficulties experienced by a Tús initiative in County Tipperary due to the significant decrease in referrals for the scheme (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25306/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Living Wage Introduction (11 Jun 2019)

Michael Lowry: 856. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on implementing a living wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23398/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision (8 May 2019)

Michael Lowry: 853. To ask the Minister for Health the status of financial support for couples that have to pay for IVF; and his plans in this regard. [19318/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (8 May 2019)

Michael Lowry: 1167. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if measures will be introduced to allow applications for funding to construct underpasses for the movement of livestock in view of the fact that it is a health and safety issue for farmers and road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19131/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Network (8 May 2019)

Michael Lowry: 1295. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will initiate a grant scheme for the provision of cattle underpasses in view of the fact health and safety for all parties affected is of paramount importance. [19130/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (16 Apr 2019)

Michael Lowry: We very much welcome An Post's commitment for a new brand, design and offering of services in Thurles. Our contention is that the new flagship post office can be delivered from the existing headquarters of An Post in Thurles. The facility exists, and is capable of being extended and refurbished and of housing the newly designed service of An Post. Will the Minister of State convey to the...