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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda College (30 Mar 2017)

Michael Lowry: The Tánaiste may not have this information to hand but I ask that she would communicate with me on it. Currently in Templemore, there are eight houses which are part of the housing stock available to the college, traditionally and historically. Those eight houses are unoccupied and in disrepair and it does not make sense, at a time of a housing crisis, for a Government agency to have...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda College (30 Mar 2017)

Michael Lowry: 4. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the details and costs of the refurbishment works already completed or currently under way at the Garda College, Templemore, for the purpose of improving existing accommodation and providing additional accommodation and facilities; if funding is in place to construct a new administrative block; the expected timeframe for completion; if her...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda College (30 Mar 2017)

Michael Lowry: I ask the Tánaiste for the details of the costs of the refurbishment works at the Garda College, Templemore, over the past year. The works were carried out for the purpose of improving existing accommodation and providing additional accommodation and facilities at the college. How it is intended to address the accommodation and facility needs of the college in view of increased demand...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Garda College (30 Mar 2017)

Michael Lowry: I very much welcome the response from the Tánaiste. It represents a very positive commitment to the future of the Garda College, Templemore. There are practical and logistical problems arising from the success of the recruitment campaign. I welcome the Tánaiste's commitment to the new infrastructure at the college. The Tánaiste has estimated the cost of the works as...

Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2017)

Michael Lowry: It is important to realise that the Government has a responsibility to oversee the policies of Bord na Móna and how they impact on employment. I presume there is a process involved here. As the Tánaiste indicated, the report will be published in May. I presume it will go to the board of Bord na Móna before being submitted to the joint committee with responsibility for energy...

Leaders' Questions (23 Mar 2017)

Michael Lowry: I wish to raise the issue of the Government's position with regard to support of Bord na Móna. Bord na Móna, in particular, the Littleton plant in my constituency, has been traditionally known for its production of briquettes for more than 40 years and has given valuable employment to people from Littleton, Killenaule, Templetuohy, Thurles and surrounding areas. The facility in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals and Impact of Brexit on the Irish Energy Market: Discussion (28 Feb 2017)

Michael Lowry: Be careful of our moneys.

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2017)

Michael Lowry: Many people in County Tipperary cannot understand why major surgery is cancelled in Clonmel with early discharges because of lack of beds, not enough step-down or convalescent beds, insufficient home care packages and reductions in home help hours. People are baffled and bewildered because while this is happening in Clonmel, there is a magnificent building up the road in Cashel, which was...

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2017)

Michael Lowry: My question relates to health issues, particularly as they relate to Tipperary. On behalf of my colleagues in this Independent group, Last night's programme was disturbing and distressing and it reflected poorly on the health care system and its inability to respond to serious urgent care needs. I am delighted with the response from the Taoiseach and that this matter will now be treated as...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Proposed Acquisition of Celtic Media by Independent News & Media plc: Discussion (7 Feb 2017)

Michael Lowry: I have questions for the representatives of Celtic Media. It is obvious that the company has and had financial difficulties for a considerable amount of time. I note that in 2012 there was a management buy-out that involved €5.5 million of capital being put into the company. I ask the representatives to explain the finances of the company and what other options were considered. In...

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Michael Lowry: I support this motion. As rural Deputies we are very conscious of the difficulties arising from the lack of funding for our road network, particularly our rural road network. I welcome the fact that we have had an increase in funding this year but, in the context of the depreciation in funding over the past number of years, particularly during the years of the recession, the 9% increase...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network: Discussion (17 Jan 2017)

Michael Lowry: A number of the questions I intended to ask have been answered. The contributions that have been made have been very informative and useful. Unfortunately the common theme running through them is a confirmation of what we know, which is that An Post is in deep financial trouble. It is in a perilous position and, effectively, in its present format it is running into the sand. Mr. Pigot...

Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2016)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Minister for his response and I do not doubt his sincerity and genuine commitment to resolving an issue which is at crisis point and has been steadily building over a period of seven to eight years. Local authorities need to be more involved. Some local authorities are performing and operating to the strategy, but others are not delivering. Housing voids, which are those which...

Leaders' Questions (8 Dec 2016)

Michael Lowry: I afford the Minister the opportunity to give his own assessment of progress made in the housing of homeless people and the supply of housing. He will be aware that Focus Ireland recently estimated that 20 families each month were becoming homeless. Owing to the current housing crisis, it is estimated that approximately 40 children every month are losing their homes. This is on top of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Applications (29 Nov 2016)

Michael Lowry: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who is waiting on a decision for a school transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Service Broadcasting: Discussion (Resumed). (22 Nov 2016)

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Post Office Network: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2016)

Michael Lowry: That is correct. As a signatory I welcome the opportunity to speak to this motion, which calls on the Government to honour its commitment to the reorganisation and development of the postal network and to maximise the future economic and social potential of the network. The post network is in disarray. It is not economically viable and it urgently requires a strategic survival plan. We...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda College (15 Nov 2016)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the Tánaiste's positive response. Does she have within her budget the necessary resources to complete the work under way and to deliver an expansion and development, in-house and on the campus, of more bedroom accommodation, lecture rooms and classroom space, which is urgently required, and to address the parking issues that have arisen around the college and in the town?...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda College (15 Nov 2016)

Michael Lowry: 28. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress to date in regard to the refurbishment of the Garda College in Templemore; the status of recruitment and proposals to extend and expand accommodation and facilities to cater for the additional demand at the Garda College; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34894/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Garda College (15 Nov 2016)

Michael Lowry: At present there are 450 students in the Garda College. Another 200 students will start next week, on 20 November, and next year, from February to November, there will be 800 new recruits. While that expansion and development is to be welcomed, and in particular the recruitment, it creates practical and logistical problems at the college. I would like to hear what plans the Minister has to...