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Private Members' Business - Broadband Service Provision: Motion [Private Members] (6 Jul 2016)

Michael Lowry: In 2015, leading figures in the world of telecommunications stated that anything below 25 MB could no longer be defined as broadband.  As we are all aware, the European Commission has set 30 MB as the basic speed needed for a viable service. In 2016, several reports highlight the fact that only one third of Irish premises are consistently reaching speeds of 15 MB and above. The...

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Lowry: It is accepted that the strength of the force is crucial, but what is also very important is to motivate existing members and have them fully committed. To be a member of An Garda Síochána is an onerous and responsible task. It has its dangers and risks. The pay, terms and conditions of gardaí have been diminished. Many are under financial pressure and struggling to survive....

Leaders' Questions (30 Jun 2016)

Michael Lowry: As the Minister will be aware, the membership of An Garda Síochána is at its lowest level in modern times. This is due to a wave of retirements following a change in the treatment of taxation on pensions, and this was compounded by the cessation of recruitment. How does the Minister for Justice and Equality propose to achieve the objective of keeping pace with retirements while...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Employment Rights (21 Jun 2016)

Michael Lowry: 551. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the current status of au pairs here; their responsibilities associated with this work; the full suite of employment legislation including minimum wage legislation that applies; the duties and responsibilities of families who hire au pairs; her plans for future development and protection; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Data (2 Jun 2016)

Michael Lowry: 179. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of autistic spectrum disorder units attached to primary and secondary schools in the Clonmel catchment area of County Tipperary; if there are sufficient units to meet the needs of children in this area; his plans to increase the number of primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14180/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (24 May 2016)

Michael Lowry: 410. To ask the Minister for Health to provide additional funding for public service agreement hours (details supplied); if he is aware of the continued concern and distress of parents who have children with special needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11246/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (14 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 670. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6384/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 213. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6104/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 396. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current and expected naturalisation status of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6236/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 416. To ask the Minister for Health if he is aware of the upcoming retirement of a person (details supplied) in an office of the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages in County Tipperary; his plans to ensure this position will be reinstated in a full-time capacity in order that no difficulties will be experienced by clients using the service; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 677. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5695/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 793. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to investigate the lack of high-speed broadband in locations (details supplied) in County Tipperary; his plans to expedite the installation of broadband in areas marked as "amber" across County Tipperary in the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6028/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 794. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to investigate the lack of high-speed broadband in a location (details supplied) in County Tipperary; his plans to expedite the installation of broadband in areas marked as "amber" across County Tipperary in the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6029/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: National Broadband Plan (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 795. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to investigate the lack of high-speed broadband in a location (details supplied) in County Tipperary; his plans to expedite the installation of broadband in areas marked as "amber" across County Tipperary in the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6031/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Lowry: 844. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6279/16]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permit Data (22 Mar 2016)

Michael Lowry: 119. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of an application for a work permit by a person (details supplied); if this application will be quickly processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4949/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Michael Lowry: 170. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to expedite payment of entitlements to a person (details supplied) in County Longford who leased land and entitlements. [4877/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (22 Mar 2016)

Michael Lowry: 254. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the continued concern of the local community at the increased crime levels in County Tipperary; her views on providing additional resources to deal with this situation, including the urgency of installing closed circuit television monitoring in the areas that have high levels of criminal activity; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (22 Mar 2016)

Michael Lowry: 273. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in conjunction with Pobal, to assist in providing additional funding for the re-opening of the Kildysart community crèche, a vital community service (details supplied) in County Clare; if he is aware of the continued concern and distress felt by the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5198/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Mar 2016)

Michael Lowry: 335. To ask the Minister for Health to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4896/16]