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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (22 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 241. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an overview of the objectives and scope of the pilot programme of counselling supports in primary schools (details supplied); how many primary schools will be selected to participate in the pilot; the criteria that will be used for their selection; the specific supports and resources that will be provided to the schools...

Home Care and Support Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: Old age is something that we hope lies ahead for us all. While many are denied the privilege of growing old, sadly, there are also many who are in fear of becoming old and view it with worry and unease. One of the most common reasons for this is that they do not wish to lose their independence. They do not want to become a nuisance or a burden on their families. They may worry about being...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: The people of Roscrea have already responded in a kind and generous manner by welcoming hundreds of displaced people into their town. A direct provision centre already exists. Local factories and businesses employ large numbers of foreign nationals. Asylum seekers are accommodated in numerous houses around the town. As a result, medical services are pushed beyond their limit. The Garda...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: I appreciate and acknowledge the Taoiseach's interest in the subject and his commitment to addressing what is a very serious problem. I know the services that operate in Tipperary and meet the people involved regularly. They tell me that despite the investment the Taoiseach has mentioned, there is still a huge shortage of resources, particularly personnel. I ask the Taoiseach to examine...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: Recently, I met the Tipperary representatives of the INTO to discuss the organisation's pre-budget submission. I was dismayed to learn there had been a 40% increase nationally in the number of primary school-leaving kids requiring behavioural and emotional assistance during the pandemic. That is a significant increase in the number of children under 12 years who are seeking help. Securing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 323. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 376 of 28 March 2023, the status of a school construction project (details supplied) in Thurles, County Tipperary; when the building projects will receive full and final approval; when the necessary funding will be released; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29509/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 361. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide an update on the review of the game bird open seasons Order; if he will provide an update on the progress of meetings held between key stakeholders and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, as well as a list of any potential changes or recommendations that have emerged from the review and public consultation...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Regulations (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 362. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government concerning the review of the game bird open seasons Order, if he will provide a 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 process; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (20 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 475. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if applications for the native woodland conservation scheme in situations pertaining to the conversion of existing conifer forest to native woodland must be lodged with the Forestry Service before the clear felling or final harvesting of commercial sitka spruce takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29260/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Climate Change Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment for the Government's strategy for mitigating the effects of climate change and promoting sustainable development; if he will elaborate on the key policies and measures being implemented in Ireland to achieve the country's climate goals, particularly in the areas of the farming sector, transport, renewable energy,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (15 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures being taken to address the issue regarding the recent Leaving Certificate maths exam paper 1, given that concerns have been expressed by teachers and students about the wording and structure of the Leaving Certificate maths exam paper, which has caused confusion and uncertainty among students who sat the exam, to ensure fairness...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (15 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 242. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 400 and 401 of 18 May 2023, when she plans to publish both the research report and the policy paper following the public consultation on the issue of parental alienation as part of the Justice Plan 2022 on her Department’s website; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Security, Recruitment and Training at Dublin Airport: Discussion (14 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: I welcome Mr. Jacobs and thank him for his presentation and the information he has forwarded to us. We are happy to hear that plans for the summer are positive. A lot of work has taken place and hopefully we will not have a recurrence of the issues we had at the airport last year. Based on what I hear from people who travel through Dublin Airport on a regular basis, the experience has...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Recycling Policy (14 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 48. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied) which expresses the concerns that the deposit return scheme will have on their small brewery business; the steps he will take to address these concerns; if he will be elaborating on any support mechanisms or mitigating measures that are being considered...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (14 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 164. To ask the Minister for Health concerning the review of fees that pharmacies receive from the State for the State drug payment schemes; if he is aware that the current fees agreement that pharmacies receive for the schemes, is due to be reviewed before the end of June 2023; if he will provide an update on the progress of the review; the reasons for the lack of engagement with an...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 317. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his involvement to date with Tipperary County Council in the advancement of EV charging infrastructure for County Tipperary; if EV charging infrastructure will be installed in Templemore, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28415/23]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fiscal Policy (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 391. To ask the Minister for Finance the Government's plans and policies for economic growth and fiscal stability; if he can explain the strategies being pursued to attract foreign investment, support small businesses, and create long-term job opportunities; if he will provide details on any recent tax reforms or incentives aimed at promoting economic development and addressing income...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Strategies (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 472. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the Government's strategies and initiatives to promote economic growth, innovation and job creation in Ireland; the steps being taken to attract foreign investment, support local businesses and develop a skilled workforce; if he will provide details on the Government's plans to promote entrepreneurship, trade, and ensure a thriving...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Work Permits (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 473. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the Government's approach to work permits in Ireland, specifically the current guidelines and procedures for obtaining work permits for foreign nationals seeking employment opportunities in the country; if he will provide details on any recent developments or initiatives aimed at reviewing the critical skills occupations list,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 Jun 2023)

Michael Lowry: 486. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will require the State Examination Commission to use and distribute dyslexia-friendly exam papers to all dyslexic students sitting their Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations, regardless of their reasonable accommodations at State examinations (RACE) status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27236/23]