Results 141-160 of 177 for long speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (7 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: ...details supplied) in County Tipperary; if he will confirm if maintenance is payable in this instance; if he will confirm the correct position with regards to the payment of maintenance for those on long term back to education allowance; the reason for the mix up in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6469/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: ...that funding is provided for the provision of bilateral cochlear impacts for children in the State; the reason this treatment has not been provided to date; if his attention has been drawn to the long term negative effects for children arising from an inability to access this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4249/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to tackle the treatment of non consultant hospital doctors; if he will put an end to the illegal long working hours being forced on such doctors; if his attention has been drawn to the detrimental impact of these long working hours have on these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3902/13]

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: Before the question is put on the section, I add my voice in opposition to the cut to carer's allowance - the carer's grant. It is not all that long ago when the Minister was waxing eloquently and strongly in favour of the poor and the underprivileged. Looking at the budget, there is only one description for it. It is unfair and lacks compassion, particularly in the case of the Minister's...

School Transport (4 Jul 2012)

Michael Lowry: ...that, geographically, it is further from the child's house when the bus travels on to a second school which is closer to the child's home. Essentially, this means pupils will be subsidised for a longer journey and will not be subsided to the closest school according to the bus route although there are places on the bus and that bus passes the school of their choice. This is a particular...

Conduct of Member: Motion (31 Mar 2011)

Michael Lowry: ..., the level of inquiry and the level of intrusion is unprecedented in the history of this State. I believe — and I repeat — it is absurd that any individual should be subjected to such a prolonged and sustained attack. Several reports have been produced and, because it is important to understand this, I remind the House that despite the length of the investigation and time involved...

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Michael Lowry: ...was paid to give his evidence and he wanted to know who paid him. This is absolutely not true and not even the Moriarty tribunal has ever alleged this. Professor Andersen gave evidence when his long standing request for an indemnity was met. His standing as an expert in the field of mobile telecommunication competitions is beyond reproach. He is also and academic and author of real...

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (29 Mar 2011)

Michael Lowry: ...is that I did not engage in any wrongdoing with regard to the awarding of the second mobile licence. That is a fact which is substantiated by every witness who gave evidence to the tribunal over a long period. The second point is that I received no payments from Denis O'Brien with regard to the second mobile licence. Not a single witness before the tribunal gave evidence that I did...

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Michael Lowry: ...supposed to be an inquiry chaired by an independent chairman, which is what was established by the Oireachtas. However, from my experience of the tribunal, Mr. Justice Moriarty conceded control a long time ago to his legal team.

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Michael Lowry: I am making the point with regard to costs, that the legal team for the Moriarty tribunal has taken control and because it has become both accuser and prosecutor, we have prolonged proceedings. Senior counsel for the tribunal are being paid an average of €2,350 per day. The figures and records we have received through the Freedom of Information Act show that senior counsel for the...

Tribunals of Inquiry (11 May 2010)

Michael Lowry: ...jamboree has not been televised for the last 13 years. If it had been, there would have been public outrage at what people saw on their televisions and the Oireachtas would have been forced to act long ago to bring this legal monster under control.

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his long-term plans for the future of Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary; if the current staffing levels will be maintained in all sections of the college; if he will give an assurance that it will not be downgraded in any manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17729/09]

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

Michael Lowry: During my political career I always have been committed to addressing the many and varied problems at Nenagh General Hospital. With others, I have battled long and hard to preserve and protect it over the years. My only motivation and objective was to ensure the provision of the best possible health service for the people of north Tipperary. Health care must be outside politics. It should...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Lowry: ...political support for this Bill to curb intoxicating liquor consumption. I note strong support from civil society, including the alcohol industry itself, which recognises that such legislation is long overdue. I hope the time spent debating the Bill will be used wisely to iron out any deficiencies and to ensure that the Bill results in maximum effectiveness in combating alcohol abuse in...

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: ...service providers guarantee these communities are connected at the earliest possible date. Lack of employment opportunities in our towns and villages mean that countless people must endure a daily long-distance commute to and from work elsewhere. This, combined with the stresses of modern life, has eroded many people's quality of life. With changes in technology and communications, more...

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: ...the correct treatment from birth would mean much better living prospects for cystic fibrosis patients. I call on the Minister to initiate a national debate on the issue of presumed organ donation along the lines of the proposed UK model as outlined by Gordon Brown and the highly successful Spanish model that is currently in practice. While I acknowledge that many issues in this area need...

Job Creation. (13 Nov 2007)

Michael Lowry: .... This company and the Erin brand, synonymous with Thurles, announced that it was to cease production, resulting in the loss of 95 jobs. The workforce and their dependent families have endured prolonged uncertainty and fear of the unknown. Arising from this decision, they face the prospect of coping with the daily pressures of life without a job and financial security. We have an...

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Dec 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Finance the criteria a person must meet in order to qualify for the disabled drivers fuel refund; his views on expanding the scheme to include long-term disabled drivers not at present eligible under the disabled drivers scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41108/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 Sep 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will remove the partner or spousal income from means testing for long-term social welfare payments such as disability allowance; the cost of such a measure; if the means test prevents younger people in receipt of such payments from purchasing their first home jointly with a partner; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 176: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties in schools due to the long delays in accessing speech and language therapy for primary and post-primary students; her proposals to tackle this year long waiting list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27920/06]