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Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Work Permits
Michael Lowry
251. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will report on the Government's approach in accessing and approving employment permits in Ireland, specifically the current guidelines and procedures for obtaining employment permits for companies who are trying to secure employment permission for foreign nationals who are seeking employment opportunities with their company; if he could provide details on the reason permit applications submitted by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2821/24]
Tue, 23 Jan 2024
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Early Childhood Care and Education
Michael Lowry
543. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to review the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3017/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Land Issues
Michael Lowry
268. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a tree growing on private land falls onto the public road and a car collides with an already fallen tree, is the landowner or the County Council liable particularly in the case of Ash trees impacted by Ash dieback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2159/24]
Thu, 18 Jan 2024
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Land Issues
Michael Lowry
269. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware that dealing with a fallen tree following a storm can often be the most dangerous tree related operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2160/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Foreign Birth Registration
Michael Lowry
20. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if an FBR application (details supplied) will be reviewed; if all information required to have this application processed at the earliest convenience has been received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56521/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Flood Relief Schemes
Michael Lowry
400. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 14 November 2023, if he has completed his investigation into this matter and if he can now provide a more substantive response; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1488/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael Lowry
542. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if her Department will review correspondence (details supplied); when her Department will contact the principal of this school to offer assistance and advice on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57235/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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School Meals Programme
Michael Lowry
859. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection to clarify the position regarding the hot school meals programme for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56431/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Lowry
1066. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice when applications by a group (details supplied) will be finalised and permission granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57390/23]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
1280. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the 20% additional broadleaves required in the new forestry programme under the new forest types can be only one broadleaf species or if a variety of broadleaf species are required under the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1747/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
1281. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the 20% additional broadleaves required under FT12 can comprise only one broadleaf species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1748/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
1282. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if alder does not qualify for the deer tree shelter, hare and deer fencing scheme in both plots and as additional broadleaves in other forest type plots; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1749/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
1283. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to confirm that the Forestry Service will not fail or ask for remedial actions where deer have damaged or eaten alder planted as additional broadleaves under the afforestation or reconstitution programme as alder is not eligible for the deer tree shelter, hare and deer fencing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1750/24]
Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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Hospital Staff
Michael Lowry
1500. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health when a Parkinson's nurse specialist will be assigned to the south Tipperary area and Tipperary University Hospital; and if any submissions were made regarding recruitment for this specialised area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56529/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Departmental Schemes
Michael Lowry
152. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to examine the case and review the documents of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55681/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Departmental Inquiries
Michael Lowry
216. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance to review correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55844/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Michael Lowry
229. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his views on the measures being considered to address the pension concerns of post-1995 Garda members, specifically regarding the requirement to register as job seekers for nine months for pension eligibility, and the restrictions on post-retirement part-time work affecting their supplementary pension; if he will clarify what reforms, if any, are planned to alleviate these issues and uphold the dignity of these public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55899/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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An Garda Síochána
Michael Lowry
238. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he is aware of the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) regarding the potential discontinuation of the longstanding pay/pension parity link with serving Garda members; what steps are being taken to address these concerns in light of the Building Momentum Agreement expiring on 31 December 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55927/23]
Thu, 14 Dec 2023
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Turf Cutting
Michael Lowry
423. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to urgently address the critical issue of the delayed ACRES cooperation payments until February 2024, which was announced without any prior consultation with affected farmers or stakeholders (details supplied); if he agrees that immediate action and a review of the document submitted by an organisation are crucial; the steps he will take to rectify the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55946/23]
Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael Lowry
304. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if her Department will review correspondence from the management of a school (details supplied); when her Department will contact the management of this school to offer them immediate assistance and advice to on this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54580/23]