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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,...

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2024: Motion (22 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: A negative focus was brought to bear on the horseracing industry earlier this year. Revelations from the abattoir in County Kildare shocked and sickened people in every corner of the country. They portrayed an image of horrendous practices that tainted the sport of horseracing. People were justifiably sickened and disgusted. Ireland is recognised globally as a nation of animal lovers. To...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: The number of taxis is having a detrimental impact on rural Ireland. In Tipperary, according to the most recent figures, there has been a drop to just 220 taxis despite a population growth of more than 4,000 people. This has an obvious negative impact on hospitality and retail services. Pubs and restaurants throughout Tipperary were already struggling with increased overheads and now they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 572. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to provide a detailed update on the current status of negotiations with a union (details supplied) regarding the potential loss of Civil Service status for clerical officers in An Garda Síochána, including whether an agreement has been reached; the terms of any such agreement; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 573. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the measures that are being taken to ensure that clerical officers who may lose their Civil Service status retain their mobility rights to transfer to other Government departments; the reason why the mobility status of clerical staff in An Garda Síochána was frozen for six months without union consultation; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 574. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps that are being taken to address the stress and uncertainty faced by clerical officers in An Garda Síochána due to the lack of communication from both a union (details supplied) and her Department; to ensure that transparent and timely updates are provided to these employees; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (22 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 637. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department can provide grants or funding assistance for the construction of a specialised care home for individuals with Angelman Syndrome, including for a person (details supplied); if he will fully consider this request for assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43012/24]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: I have been contacted by numerous members of the north Tipperary branch of the Irish Farmers Association conveying serious reservations about the dangers involved in the use of low-emissions slurry spreading equipment. From 1 January 2025, the majority of farmers will be banned from using splash plates on their farms under good agricultural practice guidelines. This blanket ban on splash...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current status and future plans for the Defence Forces’ recruitment and retention strategy, particularly in light of recent reports indicating significant personnel shortages, and given the critical role of the Defence Forces in ensuring national security and fulfilling international obligations; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (17 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 285. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when additional measures will be implemented to address the outbreaks of bovine tuberculosis in parts of County Tipperary; if there are sufficient personnel in the district veterinary offices at present dealing with disease-control issues; to confirm that the ongoing testing of badgers and wild deer will continue for the reminder...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (16 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 85. To ask the Minister for Finance to consider revising the VAT regulations for small bus operators, particularly those involved in school transport, to allow them to reclaim VAT on the purchase of new buses, noting that the current VAT rate of 23% with no reclaim option places a significant financial burden on these operators, especially given the lack of a second-hand market and the impact...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (16 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a school bus ticket application for a person (details supplied); the reasons this applicant is still on a waiting list for a concessionary ticket for a bus ticket from an area to a school; when this child can expect to be issued with a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41688/24]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: The Taoiseach said Shannon has improved, which is has, in terms of passenger numbers and additional capacity, but it needs support, help, political and ministerial direction and the support of airlines to take up its level of capacity. This issue is also about supporting business which needs direct connectivity from its base in the mid-west to Europe and further afield and stopping the waste...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: By early 2025, we will have a new Government and a new European Commission and Parliament. Over the coming months, big policy decisions will be made that will shape our future until 2030 and beyond. As a country we are running to catch up on infrastructure required for a growing population. When it comes to airports, which are critical to our success as an island nation, the passenger cap...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (15 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a school bus ticket application for a person (details supplied); the reasons that this applicant, who had a concessionary ticket last year, is still on a waiting list for a concessionary ticket for this school year on a route number; when this child can expect to be issued with a school bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Coroners Service (15 Oct 2024)

Michael Lowry: 453. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she is aware of the significant delays in the completion of toxicological analyses for coronial autopsies due to understaffing and lack of resources at the State laboratory in Celbridge, County Kildare; the details on plans to increase the number of pathologists available to complete coronial autopsies, particularly in the...