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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...

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

Michael Lowry: I apologise for interrupting, but on the trackwork on the Ballybrophy line, I am aware there have been gradual improvements of it but it is slow. We have been in contact with the Department and it is certainly looking favourably at increasing it. In other words, this would double it from 4 km to 8 km in the current year.

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

Michael Lowry: That would conclude Iarnród Éireann's new tracking.

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

Michael Lowry: What difference will that make to the duration of the journey?

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

Michael Lowry: I ask Mr. Meade to send me a note on that when he gets it.

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

Michael Lowry: So whether it is mammy or daddy, it is effectively a cost to the Exchequer.

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

Michael Lowry: Mr. Meade has said that the initiative to reduce fares by 20% will equate to a cost of €47 million to Irish Rail, which will be taken up by the NTA.