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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: It is similar to the case of An Garda Síochána with the retirements and the recruitments. What is the net gain?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: How many of the existing employees of Applus+ are on temporary whole-time contracts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: Are any existing staff on temporary whole-time contracts?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Testing: Discussion (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: They are all, therefore, permanent.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 93. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason there is an extended waiting period of over 11 months for an invitation to apply for their driving test; when they can expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39988/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 94. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when they can expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39989/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 95. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when can they expect to receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39990/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 96. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the RSA was aware of IT issues when this person booked their driving test date; when they can expect to be placed back on the driving test waiting/invitation system and receive an invitation to book their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pensions (20 Sep 2023)

Michael Lowry: 204. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received correspondence from a union (details supplied) concerning 7,000 An Post pensioners who are still awaiting agreed increases to their pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39977/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: Over the years, due to a chronic housing shortage, people have felt compelled to take action to help their family members. In some cases the only option available was to allow a temporary dwelling to be located on the grounds of an existing property. While not an ideal solution for anyone, it was a desperate attempt to ensure loved ones had a roof over their heads. I am attempting to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 277. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in the rate of VAT for music and live entertainment performers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34837/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 378. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills concerning a school transport renewal application for a family (details supplied) as to the reason behind the rejection and refusal of their application for the school bus service to a school for the school year 2023/2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35244/23]

Investment in Football: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: Funding for all forms of sport is wise and represents a fruitful investment. Helping to nurture a love of sport is a gift that will keep on giving, especially for our young people. Ireland is a nation of sports lovers. From our cities to our villages and our crossroads, there will always be those who mentor players, those who love to run clubs and maintain facilities, and of course those...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (11 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 120. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if progress has been made on establishing an E3 visa agreement between Ireland and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34314/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (11 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 266. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has received and reviewed urgent correspondence from a school (details supplied) regarding a critical situation it is facing in terms of providing adequate classroom and teaching accommodation for incoming first-year and their current students in September 2023; if, taking into account the urgency of the situation, she will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 482. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide clarification regarding her awareness of the concerns expressed by an organisation (details supplied) regarding the forthcoming the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022; if she will provide details on what actions she intends to undertake in order to address the concerns put forth by this registered charity; and if she...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (11 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 485. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when an application (details supplied) will be finalised and permission granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33765/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 265. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she can confirm the duration it takes to receive a decision from the Appeals Office regarding applications for carer's allowance and disability allowance that are refused and subsequently appealed; if she is aware of the hardship and stress experienced by individuals during the lengthy waiting period for an appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 77. To ask the Minister for Finance regarding the proposed increase in VAT to 13.5 % for the hospitality sector (details supplied) if he will give a commitment to maintain the current 9% VAT rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32903/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (5 Jul 2023)

Michael Lowry: 107. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 362 of 20 June 2023, if he will provide a precise list of "key stakeholders" and other “organisations of interest within the game shooting fraternity” that have been invited to engage the National Parks and Wildlife Service as part of the review and public consultation...