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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...

Garda Siochana (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: The aims of this Bill are to introduce structural changes to provide more front-line gardaí. The plan is to increase Garda visibility and provide a wider range of policing services for local communities. In simple terms, this Bill aims to streamline services. Its objective is to facilitate the roll-out of the new Garda operating model as part of the overall reform of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (21 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 633. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide the vaccination status and appropriate data for the number of pregnant women and their partners who have or are currently attending maternity services in University Maternity Hospital Limerick from January 2021 to September 2021, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45017/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Environmental Impact Assessments (21 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 678. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the details involved in preparing an EIA further to circular 5 of 2021; the minimum anticipated cost of preparing an EIA for such dead or dying crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44520/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Forestry Sector (21 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 679. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the date on which files (details supplied) were received by the Forest Service of his Department in tabular form; the reason the files were not returned to the applicants if not up to the standard at the time of receipt of the application by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44521/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (16 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will investigate the activities and conduct of the executive management team of the Irish Aviation Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44241/21]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: The scenario in Templemore is being replicated throughout rural Ireland. The entire system must be examined as a matter of urgency. Attracting GPs to sole practices in rural areas has been a problem for a very long time. The problem is growing and will continue to grow. We must lift the excessive restrictions on qualified doctors from countries outside Europe who are willing to practice...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: A thriving town centre general practice in Templemore is closing as the HSE has failed to appoint a replacement for the retiring doctor. The proposed closure of this practice, which has 800 patients, is causing distress, fear and inconvenience. Patient-doctor relationships are built on trust and confidence. The family doctor ethos is cherished and respected by every family in Templemore...

Confidence in Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence: Motion (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: The appointment of Katherine Zappone was mismanaged from the start. It has damaged the perception of Government competence and left the door open for legitimate criticism. However, Sinn Féin has magnified and exaggerated the issue. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has explained through the required channels the details of events that occurred. He has admitted that things could, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: I welcome our witnesses. This is a huge contract. It is a massive undertaking. It is very complex with regard to technology and logistics. I thank the witnesses for their willingness to share information, to engage with us and to keep the public informed of progress. I do not have to state it, but the performance and delivery of NBI is crucial to the lives of the many thousands of people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee
Update on National Broadband Plan: National Broadband Ireland (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: Mr. Hendrick might make a comment on the intervention areas.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 343. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will report on the pyrite remediation scheme; if he will consider properties in County Tipperary for inclusion in the pyrite remediation scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42241/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 642. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in finalising the pay and conditions for school secretaries and caretakers; if the finalisation of these issues will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43052/21]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 693. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will investigate the provision of making free travel passes available to persons with epilepsy who are temporarily barred from driving for one year due to having a breakthrough seizure; if she will consider uncoupling the free travel pass from other qualifying payments to ensure that there is a direct application...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (9 Sep 2021)

Michael Lowry: 710. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will investigate the issues facing rural community employment schemes (details supplied) in terms of the difficulties in the recruitment of community employment workers by these rural community groups; if community employment scheme participant eligibility will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the...