Michael Lowry
Contact details
Abbey Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
- (0504) 22022
- (01) 618 3504
Committee membership
Recent contributions
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Weather-Related Supports for Farmers: Statements (Resumed)
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Support for Carers: Motion [Private Members]
Recent questions
Thu, 2 May 2024
School Transport
165. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the current school transport system, specifically in relation to the situation faced by the parents of a school in Tipperary (details supplied); the measures being taken to address the concerns of these parents, who rely on the Bus Éireann school bus as an affordable transport option for their children, and who have expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed changes to the school transport scheme set to be implemented by 2030; what can be done to ensure these students have an appropriate and affordable transport option to their local secondary school; what steps are being considered to address these issues highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20036/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
Customs and Excise
126. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if he will postpone the planned introduction of the latest round of carbon tax increases for agricultural diesel from 1 May 2024 until 1 October 2024 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19584/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
Special Educational Needs
140. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education to provide details on the measures being taken to address the following concerns for teachers and special needs assistants injured at work; the current provision of immediate financial assistance available to cover medical bills and medications for teachers and SNAs who have been assaulted at work; if she will consider the extension of assault leave for teachers/SNAs to cover the entire duration of medically certified leave, as opposed to the current limit of three-six months; if she will establish a comprehensive support system for educators who have been injured at work; if her Department has completed a review of current policies and supports for schools and educators dealing with instances of extreme and frequent violent behaviours (details supplied); what steps are being considered to address these issues highlighted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19577/24]
Votes
Sponsored Bills
Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2021
Second Stage
Membership history
33rd Dáil
Period:
2020 -
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Tipperary
32nd Dáil
Period:
2016 - 2020
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Tipperary
31st Dáil
Period:
2011 - 2016
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Tipperary North
30th Dáil
Period:
2007 - 2011
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Tipperary North
29th Dáil
Period:
2002 - 2007
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Tipperary North
28th Dáil
Period:
1997 - 2002
Party:
Independent
Constituency:
Tipperary North
27th Dáil
Period:
1992 - 1997
Party:
Fine Gael
Constituency:
Tipperary North
Office:
Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications (1994 - 1996)
26th Dáil
Period:
1989 - 1992
Party:
Fine Gael
Constituency:
Tipperary North
25th Dáil
Period:
1987 - 1989
Party:
Fine Gael
Constituency:
Tipperary North