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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 165. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of new Garda roads policing unit vehicles that came into the Nenagh Garda district fleet in 2021 and to date in 2022; the number of Garda roads policing unit vehicles that were withdrawn or considered end of life from the fleet during 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on...

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: The marking of International Women's Day becomes more important and gains more attention with each passing year. That is a positive, yet it is also a concern. What should be a day of celebration across the globe to mark the achievements of women is instead an opportunity to highlight the ongoing obstacles they face in their everyday lives. These are obstacles that governments and society...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 234. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the carer’s allowance is being considered as part of the income of a person (details supplied) when calculating rent for a local authority property in County Tipperary; his views on whether it is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12328/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: I welcome our guests today and thank them for their informative and interesting presentations. One cannot but be struck by their commitment to rail and the contribution it can make to travel in Ireland. I especially welcome the representatives of the North Tipperary Community Rail Partnership. I work with them and I understand where they are coming from. Were it not for their efforts,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: Mr. Stacpoole has outlined the priorities and the need for this. We will take that up with the Minister and the NTA in due course.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: A number of recent economic reports into the Irish horse sector have shown that the vast majority of people involved in this industry, especially in horse breeding, have small holdings with five breeding mares or less. The equine sector comes under the remit of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, but has not benefitted from any capital investment grants or direct support from...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will meet with representatives of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11718/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason scheduled service operators (details supplied) have been excluded from accessing Exchequer funding or financial subsidies in order that they can also introduce a 20% reduction in passenger fares similar to the scheme which was announced on public service obligation serviced routes; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason scheduled service operators (details supplied) have been excluded from the youth travel card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11720/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 450. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if a singular amendment can be made to Defence Force Regulation A9 to allow for the provision of a pandemic service medal for the Defence Forces (details supplied) given the acknowledgment of the significant contribution made by the Defence Forces during Operation Fortitude to the HSE and to the populace of Ireland during the Covid-19...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Equipment (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 454. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to replace the current HEA net broadband connection to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the school will be able to avail of fibre broadband; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10894/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Mar 2022)

Michael Lowry: 606. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her Department will review issues concerning the new scorecard approach introduced for citizenship applications such as in the case of a person (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that under the new scorecard approach this person will be unable to provide the information and documentation that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (23 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: 266. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the necessary funding will be provided to Tipperary County Council to employ a full-time horse warden or wardens to ensure the prevention of maltreatment of horses and ponies in the county and to further ensure the microchipping and passporting of all horses and ponies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10213/22]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Economic Policy (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: 10. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce measures to support businesses impacted by increased energy, fuel and insurance costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9668/22]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: The Covid-19 pandemic blindsided the world and created unforeseen problems for governments all over the globe. Now that we have reached this point in the pandemic, it is time for a full review of Ireland's response to it and to examine closely what we clearly got right and what we undoubtedly got wrong. The Government today announced the unwinding of the national public health emergency...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: The real issue here is the funding of the task force to allow it to fund its objectives. Is it possible for each agency and the Department to contribute to a central fund, which would be guaranteed in advance and would be available to the task force? This is the key issue. The most pressing issue in the town at the moment is non-participation and exclusion. Whole communities in the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: The establishment of the Tipperary town task force came about at my request following significant protests in Tipperary town. March4Tipp highlighted issues such as long-term unemployment, a lack of industry and employment opportunities, high social deprivation, high levels of vacancy and dereliction in the town centre, a lack of confidence in the Government's commitment to the town and a...

National Retrofitting Scheme: Statements (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: The vast majority of people do not underestimate the urgency and the necessity to address climate change. Protecting the earth for future generations is not just something we choose to do; it is something we are obligated to do as responsible citizens. The concept of the national retrofitting scheme is smart and ambitious. The positive impact of a reduction in emissions if up to 70,000...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Iarnród Éireann (17 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: I thank the representatives for their comprehensive overview and stating their ambitions for the future. The service has improved significantly. I use it and must say the staff are exceptionally good. They are always courteous and friendly and that is obviously important. I have two questions. I am going to be parochial on this one. What is the position, what money has Iarnród...