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Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 Dec 2022)

Michael Lowry: Paying for health insurance is an expense that increasing numbers of Irish people now equate to the importance of paying their mortgage or rent. In excess of 2.3 million people now have some form of health insurance. Between April 2020 and March 2021 at the height of the pandemic, private health insurance companies gained almost 38,000 new customers. Ironically, also due to Covid-19,...

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2022: Motion (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: The tradition of horse racing and greyhound racing is ingrained in the Irish psyche. Ireland is recognised across the globe for its exceptional standards in breeding and training racehorses and greyhounds. As an industry, horse racing has generated billions for the Irish economy. My home county of Tipperary is steeped in the tradition of the industry. Horses and everything related to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: 132. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when she expects her Department to complete exploratory work regarding proposals received from an organisation (details supplied) about making free travel passes available to persons with epilepsy who are temporarily barred from driving for one year or more due to having a breakthrough seizure; if the exploratory work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: Much of what I wanted to ask has been asked. I welcome Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Wilson. We are used to Mr. Wilson appearing before the committee, particularly during the Covid pandemic when he was very helpful. He gave us facts and information that allowed us to rectify some of the situations that had arisen. I welcome Mr. O'Leary, in particular. He has a proven track record. His leadership...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: It is another reason we should have regional expansion, rather than Dublin expansion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank Mr. O'Leary. He and Mr. Wilson are at the coalface and see things happening. What do they think about security in Dublin Airport? The 3D technology was trialled at Heathrow and it is amazing Shannon has it in place while our main airport, our monopoly airport, does not have it. What improvements can we make to get through people faster? It obviously impacts on Ryanair's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: Mr. O'Leary has raised a red flag over staffing for Christmas, which is something we will have to take up with the DAA.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: Does Ryanair have a formal process in place for liaising with the DAA?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: How does it work?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank our guests.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Aviation Policy: Ryanair (30 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: Consequently, the executives have fed back that concern they have about Christmas to the authority already.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: 687. To ask the Minister for Health the total estimated monthly budget and annual expenditure on paediatric aids and appliances by the resource allocation groups in CHO3 per RAG group for each of the years 2020 and 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59124/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: 690. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting times for aids and appliances for those under 18 years of age in each health area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59171/22]

Forestry: Statements (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: The forestry and timber business is of huge economic importance to those involved in the sector across County Tipperary. It is a national business and industry that has never achieved its full potential. There are many unhappy people in the forestry sector. These same people are very disgruntled with the administration of the Department. Services, practices, procedures and various schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if gambling awareness workshops have been rolled-out in secondary schools in County Tipperary; if she will ensure that no gambling industry-funded literature is used in schools to educate school-aged children regarding the dangers of gambling; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58410/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: 74. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of special educational needs officers that have been appointed to County Tipperary; the reason that there is no full-time SENOs appointed in south County Tipperary; the number of children currently seeking special educational needs supports in County Tipperary; the number of students currently awaiting placement in an ASD unit and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will conduct a review of the school transportation crisis that occurred during the start of the 2022/2023 academic year as a result of her Department's decision to waive costs of obtaining school bus tickets; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58411/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (24 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on her Department's ongoing engagement with both the HSE and the Department of Health to ensure that no alcohol industry-funded literature produced by a website (details supplied) is used in schools to educate school-aged children regarding the dangers of alcohol; if she has formally directed or informed schools...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed is the only co-educational and multidenominational school in Thurles. It has DEIS status and is the only provider of ASD classes to boys in Thurles. It is experiencing continual pressure to accommodate increasing enrolments since 2010. It has an enrolment of 500 post-primary students, which is an increase of 90% in the past six years. This enrolment does not...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Nov 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Taoiseach for what is generally a positive and constructive approach. I ask that the matter be dealt with as a matter of urgency. It has been dragging on for a number of years. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed is a very successful and progressive school and the management and staff there have been outstanding. They are delivering excellence in education under extremely difficult...