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Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (7 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 193. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an appeal by a club (details supplied) was received; when this club can expect to receive a decision on their appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45661/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: I thank the Taoiseach for his consideration of this proposal. Tomorrow morning, the HSE will meet representatives of the local action committee. It is important that when they put forward a proposal to the Department of Health, it is received favourably and some funding is provided immediately. I am very familiar with the local group who work behind the scenes. They are very dedicated,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: Throughout the lifetime of the Government, I have emphasised the need to maintain and expand the services that exist for older people within our communities. The Templemore community care project is a group that oversees the provision of a range of vital services, including day care for older people, a community preschool, community social work, family support services, Traveller support...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 235. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for information and data regarding the car driving test outcomes in County Tipperary; the percentage of driving tests conducted at each driving test centre in Tipperary that have resulted in failure over the past year, by each test centre from August 2023 until the end of September 2024; if any person received multiple failures by the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 248. To ask the Minister for Finance what measures are being considered to ensure that the introduction of mandatory insurance does not lead to overcharging due to a lack of competition among insurance providers, potentially contravening EU competition law; the measures he is taking to address this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44063/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 471. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if immediate action will be taken to review this refusal and approve the allocation of assistive technology equipment for this student; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44928/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 529. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an appeal was received (details supplied); when this club can expect to receive a decision on the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44931/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 530. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an appeal was received (details supplied); when this club can expect to receive a decision on the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44932/24]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 531. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if an appeal was received (details supplied); when this club can expect to receive a decision on the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44933/24]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 542. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government why the latest draft of the Waterways Ireland Shannon and Canal Bye-laws has only been shared with an organisation (details supplied), representing only 20% of boaters, and not with other key stakeholders such as recreational users, local communities, and business operators; what steps will be taken to ensure a more...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Waterways Ireland (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 543. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government how he plans to address the concerns regarding the suitability of Waterways Ireland facilities for sailing boats of certain draughts and heights, given that these boats are largely confined to the lake but are expected to pay the same fees as all users; the measures he is taking to address this matter; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Defective Building Materials (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 604. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if properties in Tipperary with issues related to pyrite and other contaminants in the cement and concrete blocks used to build their principal private residences will be able to receive financial assistance through the proposed defective concrete block redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44924/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1202. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); when full funding will be approved for their appointment to a position in Tallaght University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44925/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1203. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 315 of 17 October 2024, when a full and detailed reply will issue on the substantial part of this question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44929/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Nov 2024)

Michael Lowry: 1204. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 314 of 17 October 2024, when a full and detailed reply will issue on the substantial part of this question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44930/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (24 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding the lack of DEIS status despite significant indicators of social disadvantage; if she will consider revising the DEIS criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43596/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (24 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address the concerns of a school (details supplied) regarding the lack of DEIS status, despite significant indicators of social disadvantage; if she will consider revising the DEIS criteria; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43597/24]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Grant Payments (24 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 291. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department will engage with a person (details supplied) to explore opportunities for grant aid and support in the development of her initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43747/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (23 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the status of the Waterford Airport development proposal, considering the urgent need for a decision before the Dáil dissolves, to avoid a delay of six to nine months, which could jeopardize the project and its potential economic benefits for the south east region; if he will outline the steps being...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Regional Airports (23 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how the Government plans to address the apparent funding disparities, highlighted by the significant investments in other infrastructure projects and airports, in contrast to the lack of support for Waterford Airport; if he will commit to prioritizing the Waterford Airport proposal to foster regional economic growth, enhance tourism,...