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

Michael Lowry: ...and sponsorship perks were followed by acrimonious debate. It was clear that if RTÉ was to survive, decisive action and Government help was required. The Government approved a State bailout of €56 million subject to a number of stringent conditions. As these Government discussions took place, they were closely observed by Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, IBI, the body...

Security of Electricity Supply: Motion [Private Members] (15 Sep 2022)

Michael Lowry: I move: That Dáil Éireann: recognises: — that SSE Airtricity has announced that it will increase prices for its customers on the 1st October, with electricity bills rising by over 35 per cent and gas bills increasing by 39 per cent; — that in the space of 12 months there has been a more than €1,000 increase in both gas and electricity bills; —...

National Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (16 Nov 2021)

Michael Lowry: ...a licence to drive a heavy goods vehicle, he or she is obliged to obey the Road Safety Authority rules. These rules require a maximum of four and a half hours driving which must be followed by a 45-minute break. The driver's working day must be no longer than nine or ten hours, with weekly and fortnightly limits to be observed. Weekend breaks are also enforced. A paramedic is expected...

Covid-19 (Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (18 Feb 2021)

Michael Lowry: ...popularity of the tech giants, which have increased their hold on people during the pandemic. Local radio, which provides a similar service to communities across the country, has been allocated €5 million to support Covid coverage. Local newspapers have received no direct support. They have been excluded from valuable Government Covid campaigns despite the knowledge that local...

Leaders' Questions (20 Oct 2016)

Michael Lowry: ...classroom space is required and parking around the college has become a nightmare for everyone, including those working in the college and locals living in the town. At present, there are 450 students at the college and another 200 students will start there on 20 November. From February to November of next year, 800 new recruits will attend the college. We now have serious accommodation...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Oct 2010)

Michael Lowry: ...promises I received from the Government in respect of my agreement for support. The phased implementation of the investment and development plan will continue in 2011. As part of a designated €5 million fund, a new endoscopy suite was recently completed, two new lifts were installed and commissioned this week and a new hospital sterile services department will be completed next month...

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) (11 Feb 2009)

Michael Lowry: ...not up to an acceptable level within the sterile services structure of the hospital. The sterile services are located within the operating theatre. These operating theatres are in place since 1954. They are outdated as well as structurally and clinically redundant. If they are not demolished and replaced, we will face an order for closure of the current surgical theatres. Also in 2007,...