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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.

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

Michael Lowry: What was the estimated cost to Irish Rail of business lost as a result of Covid?

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

Michael Lowry: In terms of Exchequer funding, whether from the NTA or anywhere else, what total deficit has been met by the State on behalf of Irish Rail's operation in the last 12 months?

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

Michael Lowry: Does Mr. Meade have a ballpark figure?

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

Michael Lowry: If somebody else wants to get in, I will let him or her in.

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

Michael Lowry: That is fine.

Mobility and Transport Supports for People with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (16 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: According to the last census, there are 650,000 people in Ireland with some form of disability. In Ireland, under the Disability Act the term disability is defined as "a substantial restriction in the capacity of the person to carry on a profession, business or occupation in the State or to participate in social or cultural life in the State by reason of ... impairment". Denying or making...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Exemptions (16 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: 86. To ask the Minister for Finance if provisions will be prioritised for the removal of VAT from defibrillators in the wake of agreement by European Union finance ministers to amend Council Directive 2006/112/EC on 7 December 2021 given that the removal of VAT from the cost of defibrillators would greatly increase the ability of sports clubs, first responder groups and other community...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (15 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: 229. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact a company (details supplied) which provides satellite broadband to the Kilcommon, Rearcross areas of County Tipperary will permanently shut down its broadband network on 30 June 2022; the alternative broadband options that will be available in this area when the company...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (15 Feb 2022)

Michael Lowry: 418. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps she is taking to deliver on a capital building programme in a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the project costs for the school have increased by approximately 60% from the price that was initially indicated on the application submitted to her Department; the steps her Department is taking...