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Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: One in 65 people in Ireland is on the autism spectrum. This figure includes men, women and children and each one of them is deserving of their rights as Irish citizens. Each one of us has a moral and a civil duty to ensure that they get them. If autism is not part of our lives we will most certainly have heard of it. We will most certainly know a person or a family dealing with autism....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 208. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on the development of a new Garda station in Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, County Tipperary; the further engagement that has taken place between her Department, the National Development Finance Agency and the OPW for this development; when is it envisaged that contracts will be awarded for construction; if the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 219. To ask the Minister for Health the number of neurology nurse specialists based in University Hospital Limerick; if this complement of neurology nurse specialists based in University Hospital Limerick complies with national and international guidelines which has made a recommendation that there should be a minimum of 11 neurology nurse specialists based in University Hospital Limerick;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 220. To ask the Minister for Health the number of patients who are currently waiting for diagnosis and treatment in the neurology department of University Hospital Limerick since January 2019 to September 2021; the number of these patients who are on the waiting list for treatment are waiting longer than the national guidelines for same by county in tabular form; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (19 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 941. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 679 of 21 September 2021, the dates on which the applications which were returned were received by his Department in tabular form; the reason such files were not returned to the applicants at the time of receipt of the applications if sub-standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Budget Statement 2022 (12 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: The wealth of a nation is said to depend on the health of its citizens. There are many aspects of the budget today that I welcome. There are also aspects of the budget that we as rural Ireland would have huge concerns about. In the short time available to me I will focus on the health service. When taking into account that line, "The wealth of a nation depends on the health of its...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 573. To ask the Minister for Health when funding will be provided for the provision of a meaningful respite service attached to a centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49572/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 594. To ask the Minister for Health if he will examine the Covid-19 funding allocated to a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49636/21]

Recovery of Tourism and Aviation: Statements (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: The Minister of State has acknowledged that the rebuilding of our domestic tourism sector will take a long time. While staycations helped to bridge the gap to some extent, hospitality and retail in our well-known tourist locations have suffered two bleak summers. With the majority of people choosing to holiday near our beautiful coastline, inland tourist attractions have been largely bereft...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: I have been contacted by numerous people across County Tipperary regarding concerns about diabetic services in University Hospital Limerick, UHL. These concerns were highlighted in an article in The Irish Times, which concluded that diabetics in the mid-west region are offered a disgraceful service. There are 20,000 registered patients between counties Tipperary, Limerick and Clare. There...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: That information from the HSE, which is the kind of information that it has been giving us for the last nine months, is cold comfort to the patients who are waiting. They are living with a life-altering illness and need access to the services and support to which they are entitled, in keeping with other patients attending other hospitals around the country. I will quote one of the many...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of illegal taxi operators detected in 2019 and 2020; the number of illegal operators detected in each county; the number of illegal operators prosecuted in each county in tabular form; the efforts that the National Transport Authority and his Department have taken to address the issue of illegal taxi operators; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (7 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 454. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he plans to introduce measures to address concerns raised by an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48770/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (6 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 172. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will extend the deadline for farmers to submit their Beep-S dung samples beyond 1 October 2021; if he will take into account that in 2020 the deadline to submit these samples was 1 November; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48529/21]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Oct 2021)

Michael Lowry: 357. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48239/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: Every day, we hear about staff shortages across the hospitality, health, haulage, racing and retail sectors, all of which are alarmed by the unfolding situation. Meat factories across Tipperary and the wider country are finding it impossible to fill the jobs that would allow them to continue production. I have been contacted by the managements of ABP Food Group in Cahir and Nenagh and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the fact that priority is being given to clearing up the backlog. A great deal of frustration has built up over a period of time due to people's inability to make contact or get information on the progress of their applications. The Passport Office was under extreme pressure and it has done a fantastic job in the circumstances that have prevailed, but customer service must be...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the measures that have been implemented to support and assist the management and staff of the Passport Office in dealing with the backlog of applications; the plans that can be introduced to avoid recurring delays, given that inordinate delays result in inconvenience and stress to waiting applicants; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: What measures have been implemented to support and assist the management and staff of the Passport Office in dealing with the backlog of applications? What plans can be introduced to avoid recurring delays, given that the enormous delays in recent times have resulted in inconvenience and stress for many applicants?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Passport Services (30 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: Now that society is gradually returning to some normality, including in respect of international travel, it is vital that the backlog is cleared as quickly as possible. It is important that supports and systems are put in place to avoid a repeat of long delays, particularly in the run-up to Christmas, when thousands of people are expected to travel home, probably for the first time in two...