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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Minister of State for his frank and clear outline of where we are and, more important, where we need to go. We have discussed the leadership role within the cybersecurity centre. Obviously, there is a need for that to be dealt with. However, there is also a need for backup support and new architecture to be put in place. In relation to technicians and recruitment, do we have...

International Travel and Aviation: Statements (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: Vaccine passports, Covid passports or EU digital green certificates, call them what you will, are the way forward. At this stage, the only way to look is forward. Looking backward or standing still is not an option. When viable solutions present themselves, we must grab them with both hands. These travel documents offer a solution to one of our main issues and will ultimately be a vital...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: News that Aer Lingus will permanently close its cabin crew base at Shannon Airport has come as a significant blow to the airport, the midwest region, including County Tipperary, and in particular, the 80 Shannon-based staff who now face redundancy and grave uncertainty. Over the past week, I have heard very genuine personal stories reflecting great hardship and huge anxiety for the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 114. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional measures will be implemented as a matter of urgency to deal with the major backlog in applicants awaiting theory tests; if he will take into account that the majority of non-essential businesses and services have reopened since 17 May 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27753/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 224. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way an event organiser (details supplied) in County Tipperary can apply or obtain a licence to hold a limited number of live events in the arts and culture sector either indoor or outdoor; if there is an application process or established criteria to be considered under the recently proposed scheme; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 544. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when his Department will write to each applicant that has lodged an application under the existing ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme and inform them of the contents of circular 5 of 2021 and the way it will affect their individual application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27703/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 545. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will instruct his officials to organise information and training events for the industry on the existing ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme particularly given the recent new rules associated with the scheme contained in circular 5 of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27704/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 546. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will instruct his officials to organise information and training events on the existing ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme for forest owners seriously impacted by both the ash dieback disease and the contents of circular 5 of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27705/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 547. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will confirm his continued confidence and support for the existing ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme; his views on whether the scheme as currently constituted allowing for the new rules in circular 5 of 2021 is fit for purpose; if it has his full support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27706/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 548. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the percentage of applications under the ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme that have been approved since the launch of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27707/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 549. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the target for approval of applications by number and area under the existing ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme before the end of December 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27708/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 550. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he sought a report from a qualified professional on the potential health and safety issues associated with harvesting and recreational activities close to or beside dead and dying ash, both plantations and roadside trees impacted by ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27709/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 551. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current impact of ash dieback; the rate of spread across the country; and the position of his Department as to the viability of ash trees in forests and individual trees infected by ash dieback. [27710/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 552. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current information on the incidence of rot and decay in trees infected with ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27711/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Schemes (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 553. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a Forest Service inspector or inspector of his Department has raised concerns over the practicality or operational feasibility or expressed any negative concerns to senior management within his Department on the existing ash dieback reconstitution and underplanting scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27712/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: Given the time I will not take the full seven minutes. I thank the participants for sharing their expertise and insight. Everything we have heard this morning highlights the magnitude and complexity of the problem. When it comes to cybersecurity it is quite obvious at this stage that Ireland left the front door and the back door open. We are now reacting to fix the damage. The damage is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: What is the timescale? How long will it take to rebuild this system and put up our defences?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cybersecurity: Discussion (25 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: I am happy with that timescale, which is five to ten years, if one has everything in place.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Sector (20 May 2021)

Michael Lowry: 358. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is planned to exclude professional registered foresters from the scheme to plant trees along rivers and watercourses to act as carbon sinks and interceptors of nutrients currently being prepared by the Minister of State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27188/21]