Results 981-1,000 of 3,697 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (18 Jan 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1800. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is a policy within his Department to restore farmer confidence in afforestation or to increase afforestation levels through joint ventures between the State’s forestry company and large-scale institutional investment funds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63811/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (18 Jan 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1801. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he instructed Coillte to become involved in afforestation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63812/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (18 Jan 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1802. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any proposed arrangement between Coillte and a company (details supplied) requires ministerial approval or approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission or any other regulatory body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63813/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Coillte Teoranta (18 Jan 2023)

Michael Lowry: 1803. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the attention of the director of forestry was drawn to the proposed new arrangement between Coillte and a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63814/22]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (17 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: At this time in 1994 the Fianna Fáil-Labour Party coalition collapsed. This month, exactly 28 years ago, during negotiations for a new Government, I was sent on a mission by John Bruton. The objective was to find a solution to a key Labour demand for a rotating Taoiseach. The Labour Party was in a strong position with 32 seats. It had the option of going back into Government with...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Tánaiste for that response. It is also fair to say that arising from a trend towards violent disorder and aggression, the need for mental health and psychological support among members of the Garda force is growing and is a big concern. Up to the end of October of this year, €780,000 was spent on providing such support to members. That figure exceeds the entire...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: As we celebrate the centenary of the establishment of An Garda Síochána, it is appropriate to reflect on its current standing. Over the past 100 years, members of the Garda have served us with distinction and pride. We owe them a sincere debt of gratitude for their outstanding commitment and dedication. Over the years, the force has developed and expanded. It has constantly...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (15 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 202. To ask the Minister for Finance the dates of the board meetings of a bank (details supplied) that the independent non-executive director to the bank attended in 2021 and 2022 on his behalf; if the person submitted written updates to him on the themes covered during the board meetings; if the bank has discussed the possibility of making any of its branches cashless in 2023, in tabular...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (15 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 289. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations without access to broadband in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63053/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (13 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 348. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) who has applied for a bus ticket for transport to school will receive their ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61703/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 349. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that she has achieved to date in bringing school completion officers back within her Department's remit; if her attention has been drawn to reports of the impact that education and training boards are experiencing in recruiting persons as a result of the current school completion programme governance; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (13 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 528. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61633/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (13 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 532. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) in relation to palliative care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61661/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (7 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 24. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of licences that have been granted for the swimming pool at the Garda College, Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61122/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (7 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 51. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) who has applied for a bus ticket for transport to school will receive a ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61107/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Service Executive (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: The most important line, from our perspective in the south east and south Tipperary, in the Minister of State's response is, "a sustainable, long-term solution for the provision of paediatric palliative care services in the south east is under development". Will the Minister of State explain what that means? What is the timescale involved? When can we expect to have a wide-ranging full...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Service Executive (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: It has taken the heart-breaking case of a seven-year-old boy to bring the need for paediatric palliative care in the south-east region into focus. Last week, I raised the circumstances surrounding the wish of this little boy to return home, as well as his family's efforts to bring him home from hospital to receive end-of-life care. His parents wanted their little man to be in the familiar...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can provide an update concerning the design and environmental evaluation of the N24 road improvement scheme between Cahir and Pallasgreen in County Tipperary; if the design will consider the construction of a 2+2 lane dual carriageway for the N24 road improvement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60410/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 281. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when assistive technology which was approved for a child (details supplied) will be issued; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60252/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (6 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: 426. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter regarding a person who is having difficulty gaining apprenticeship college placement closer to their place of residence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60221/22]