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Tue, 3 Dec 2019
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Regional Enterprise Plans
Michael Lowry
68. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the steps she is taking to make Ireland, particularly rural counties such as County Tipperary, an attractive destination for business and investment (details supplied); the way in which Ireland's economic reputation overseas is being enhanced and promoted; the incentives being put in place; the way in which it is being monitored; and the opportunities she envisions for Ireland as a result of Brexit. [46215/19]
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
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Hospital Consultant Recruitment
Michael Lowry
347. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the appointment of a second endocrinologist to University Hospital Waterford; the position regarding the recruitment process for such an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46275/19]
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Public Procurement Regulations
Michael Lowry
66. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to promote small and medium-sized enterprises' uptake procurement opportunities; if he will introduce extra supports for SMEs following Brexit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45869/19]
Wed, 6 Nov 2019
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Medicinal Products Availability
Michael Lowry
143. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide medication for the preventative treatment of chronic migraine; if the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics has completed its full health technology assessment on the medication erenumab; when erenumab and fremanezumab will be made available to chronic migraine patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45684/19]
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
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Palliative Care for Children
Michael Lowry
430. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the availability of palliative care for children by the HSE local health office in south and north County Tipperary; the recommended locations for such palliative care for children in south and north County Tipperary in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44224/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Michael Lowry
280. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent announcement by the HSE of a recruitment embargo in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42952/19]
Tue, 22 Oct 2019
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National Broadband Plan Implementation
Michael Lowry
514. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of e-fibre broadband to a premises (details supplied) which is subject to the provision of the State-led intervention under the national broadband plan; when it is envisaged that e-fibre broadband will be available at this location; the status of the deployment of the national broadband plan in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43590/19]
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Garda College
Michael Lowry
292. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the background to a company (details supplied); the status of the assets and accounts of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42148/19]
Thu, 3 Oct 2019
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Renewable Heat Incentive
Michael Lowry
281. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of applications (details supplied) for the SEAI renewable heat-deep retrofit scheme; when a letter of offer will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40211/19]
Wed, 2 Oct 2019
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School Transport
Michael Lowry
134. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding part-time school bus drivers that must compulsorily retire at 70 years of age; if this retirement age can be extended beyond 70 years of age subject to the passing of an annual medical exam; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40140/19]
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Disability Services Funding
Michael Lowry
1092. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if an investment of €18 million will be included in budget 2020 towards community supports for persons with dementia as per a submission (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31639/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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HSE Staff Recruitment
Michael Lowry
406. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent announcement by the HSE of a recruitment embargo in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29422/19]
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
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Broadband Service Provision
Michael Lowry
588. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the provision of e-fibre broadband to a location (details supplied) which is subject to the provision of the State led intervention under the National Broadband Plan; when e-fibre roll out is envisaged at the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29754/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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GLAS Issues
Michael Lowry
519. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the dissolution of a farming partnership into a limited company has caused the dissolving of a GLAS contract (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25095/19]
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Tús Programme
Michael Lowry
645. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to recruitment difficulties experienced by a Tús initiative in County Tipperary due to the significant decrease in referrals for the scheme (details supplied);; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25306/19]
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Living Wage Introduction
Michael Lowry
856. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her views on implementing a living wage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23398/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision
Michael Lowry
853. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the status of financial support for couples that have to pay for IVF; and his plans in this regard. [19318/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Michael Lowry
1167. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if measures will be introduced to allow applications for funding to construct underpasses for the movement of livestock in view of the fact that it is a health and safety issue for farmers and road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19131/19]
Wed, 8 May 2019
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Road Network
Michael Lowry
1295. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will initiate a grant scheme for the provision of cattle underpasses in view of the fact that health and safety for all parties affected is of paramount importance. [19130/19]
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Teacher Redeployment
Michael Lowry
183. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) can be placed on a supplementary panel for teaching positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17371/19]