Results 2,121-2,140 of 3,697 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Nov 2018)

Michael Lowry: Closed circuit television cameras, CCTV, installed in Littleton and many other towns and villages across the country are not operational following an intervention by the Data Protection Commissioner under the current legislation which permits only local authorities to monitor the cameras. The Garda Síochána is willing and able to monitor in real time but under the legislation it is...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2018)

Michael Lowry: It is important that the State does become involved because it is obvious to anyone who knows anything about it that Bord na Móna's financial resources are already stretched. The cost of the redundancy package that must be available to the workers in the midlands and County Tipperary has to be met from its resources; there will, therefore, be no investment funds left. The support of...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (6 Nov 2018)

Michael Lowry: I raise the recent announcement by Bord na Móna that it is to accelerate the reduction of peat harvesting. This decision will wipe out a traditional industry with all its financial reward, rich history and tradition. The founders of Bord na Móna were people with outstanding vision and ambition who took creative, bold and courageous decisions. They dedicated themselves to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Lowry: I appreciate the Taoiseach's overview. I must ask him one specific question. Some months ago, I raised with him the issue of rural roads and funding therefor. We have had storms, floods and frost. All of those events have had a serious impact on the condition of rural roads. At the time, the Taoiseach said to me that it was an issue and I said people in rural areas felt abandoned,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí (Atógáil) - Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (25 Sep 2018)

Michael Lowry: I wish to draw a matter of national importance to the attention of the Taoiseach, which is the rapid decline of rural Ireland and the policies that encourage urbanisation. As a Deputy representing Tipperary, a predominantly rural constituency, I see the decline of communities, the reduction of resources, the closure of facilities, and a growing sense of disillusionment amongst the rural...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Impact of Retirement Packages for Postmasters: Discussion (4 Sep 2018)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the Minister and Mr. McRedmond. I do not question their commitment to resolving the problems of An Post. I represent the constituency of Tipperary and like every other county we have taken more than our share of closures with the closure of eight post offices in Ballingarry, Clogheen, Coolbawn, Gurtnahoe, Littleton, Newcastle, Templetuohy and Upperchurch. The word "voluntary" has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Moderation of Violent and Harmful Content on the Facebook Platform: Discussion (1 Aug 2018)

Michael Lowry: I thank the witnesses for attending and for their willingness to attend this special meeting at short notice. They have been asked to come before us on foot of a Channel 4 programme that members found very disturbing. The public reacted to the programme with anger, disbelief and trepidation, particularly in the context of the unknown. People are not fully aware of the extent of what is out...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Lowry: 186. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that all teachers have a basic understanding of administrating adrenaline auto injectors in emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29472/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Lowry: 199. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the decision not to allocate SNA hours at a school (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29463/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Lowry: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the decision not to allocate special needs assistant hours at a school (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29478/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Provision (4 Jul 2018)

Michael Lowry: 202. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that all teachers and special needs assistants receive training on administrating EpiPen adrenaline auto-injectors in emergencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29479/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Management (15 May 2018)

Michael Lowry: 483. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the allowance of €75 for households with medical waste will come into effect; the way in which persons will apply for the allowance; the documentation that will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21131/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Home Loan Scheme (15 May 2018)

Michael Lowry: 583. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason the official information booklet and website published for the Rebuilding Ireland home loan scheme does not clearly state information (details supplied) in relation to the deposit criteria of the home loan application process; if the official information and website will be updated to include same; and if he will...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Benefit Eligibility (3 May 2018)

Michael Lowry: 11 o’clock I acknowledge those initiatives but extending child benefit would provide vital financial assistance for parents of children still in full-time education. SUSI provides financial assistance to those entering third level education. This assistance is based on a family's gross income. Even in the case of those in receipt of SUSI grants, parents must still provide...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Benefit Eligibility (3 May 2018)

Michael Lowry: 4. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if child benefit payments will be extended to include all children in full-time education up to 22 years of age in line with the increase for qualified children paid on social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19265/18]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Benefit Eligibility (3 May 2018)

Michael Lowry: Will the Minister make a decision to extend child benefit payments to include all children in full-time education? This would be in line with the increase for qualified children paid on social welfare entitlements.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Child Benefit Eligibility (3 May 2018)

Michael Lowry: While I understand the logic and rationale behind the Minister's response and the limitations on resources available to her Department, she should bear in mind that there was a change to child benefit in January 2010 where it was no longer automatically paid to children between 16 and 18 years. Child benefit is payable to parents or guardians of children between 16 and 18 years only if the...

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Lowry: With respect, the problem is they do not have the resources to do the work. Our roads have become virtually undriveable. They are not fit for purpose. They are hazardous. They are dangerous. In fact, they are obstacle courses. The situation is impacting on school buses, dairy collection services, An Post deliveries, bin collection and ambulance services. I am aware of a case last week...

Leaders' Questions (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Lowry: I am sorry to trouble the Taoiseach with mundane and practical matters but some city representatives and those from urban centres would not recognise or realise the huge problem we have with rural and county roads. An elected representative living in rural Ireland meets people every other day describing the shocking, appalling and atrocious conditions of these roads. People living on these...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Waste Disposal (17 Apr 2018)

Michael Lowry: 1148. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the €75 allowance for households with medical waste will come into effect; the way in which persons will apply for the allowance; the documentation that will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15259/18]