Results 161-180 of 3,373 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 229. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the measures being considered to address the pension concerns of post-1995 Garda members, specifically regarding the requirement to register as job seekers for nine months for pension eligibility, and the restrictions on post-retirement part-time work affecting their supplementary pension; if he will clarify what reforms,...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 238. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is aware of the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) regarding the potential discontinuation of the longstanding pay/pension parity link with serving Garda members; what steps are being taken to address these concerns in light of the Building Momentum Agreement expiring on 31 December 2023; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Turf Cutting (14 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 423. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to urgently address the critical issue of the delayed ACRES cooperation payments until February 2024, which was announced without any prior consultation with affected farmers or stakeholders (details supplied); if he agrees that immediate action and a review of the document submitted by an organisation are crucial; the steps he...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Correspondence (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 304. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department will review correspondence from the management of a school (details supplied); when her Department will contact the management of this school to offer them immediate assistance and advice to on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54580/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Media Sector (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 368. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding the funding to support news and current affairs on independent radio in the run-up to the local and European elections 2024, when she will provide the specific details of this funding to the European Commission for examination under State aid rules; if she is confident that the European Commission will issue approval...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Industrial Disputes (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 501. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the actions that are being taken to address the pay disparity between Tús and CE supervisors (details supplied), given the prolonged negotiations and delay; the steps being taken to prevent potential industrial action; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55238/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 702. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55092/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 818. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 247 of 16 November 2023, concerning home birth services in north Tipperary and CHO3, when the services were suspended on a temporary basis in CHO3; when the external review of the home birth services commenced; how long is the external review expected to take; when the review will be completed and its findings made...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the progress with the Department's housing plans. It unfortunately still falls short of addressing the current chronic housing shortage. The deficiency is leading to high rent demands, most of which are beyond the reach of young families. This has left some parents and relatives with no alternative other than to help their loved ones. For some, the only way to help is to provide...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: I will raise that issue again with the Minister, Deputy O'Brien. However, in the context of social housing, I know the Minister of State has mentioned Kilkenny and Tipperary are proactive. How many councils are working to full capacity to deliver social housing and how many have the ability to do more than they are doing? In every system there are those that are good, that are competent...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 2. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government in light of the ongoing challenges in our housing sector, if he will provide an update on the progress and effectiveness of the current strategies implemented by his Department, particularly in the realms of affordable housing provision and homelessness prevention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54300/23]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Housing Policy (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: In light of ongoing challenges in our housing sector, will the Minister of State provide an update on the progress and effectiveness of the current strategies implemented by the Department, particularly in the realms of affordable housing provision and homelessness prevention? Will he make a statement on the matter?

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 218. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what actions he has taken to expedite the process of issuing payments under the croí cónaithe scheme to applicants who have submitted payment requests through their local authority, following the successful completion of works; the total value of payments that have been issued to persons who have completed works...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Local Authorities (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 219. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what actions he has taken to expedite the issuing of clarification on unvouched expenditure that has been submitted with payment requests to local authorities through approved applications under the croí cónaithe scheme, given the lack of clarification on unvouched expenditure is delaying the processing of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 263. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the rate of the State pension (contributory) that will apply to those who have an entitlement to the maximum rate of contributory pension from January 2024, should they decide to defer drawing down their pension until they reach ages 67, 68, 69, and 70 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50752/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 292. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth whether a valid application has been received through the strengthening children’s disability services scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54264/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the current status of the codes of practice for CCTV, particularly in relation to their use by local authorities for the detection of dumping, following recent developments where the LGMA submitted the codes of practice to him for approval; when these codes will be approved (details supplied); and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 60. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the ending of agricultural relief from January 2024; if he will review correspondence from a person (details supplied) and clarify their entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53946/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (6 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the qualifications that are considered acceptable for obtaining primary school teacher status in Ireland as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54090/23]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Dec 2023)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Taoiseach for that very positive reply. This is an issue that I and my colleagues in the Regional Group have been putting forward on behalf of our local radio stations across the country. This allocation of funding will enable them to sustain their service, retain experienced, high-quality staff and recruit and train for the future. It will also allow them to further exploit...