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Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
451. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is possible to change the replanting species on a felling licence that has issued from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53103/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Special Educational Needs
Michael Lowry
71. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on the case of a school (details supplied); if she will review the attached correspondence from the school and indicate when the appropriate resources will be allocated to this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52794/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
121. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to specify the policy document and the specific sections that detail his Department's position that agroforestry is not an acceptable forest type option for forest owners who have clear felled conifer plantations and wish to replant with agroforestry; to clarify why his Department do not accept agroforestry in such circumstances; to further specify when the policy was enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52767/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
122. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine why agroforestry is an acceptable forest type option for replanting ash dieback infected sites but is not an acceptable forest type option for forest owners with conifer plantations who wish to replant with agroforestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52768/23]
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
123. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 407 of 21 November 2023, the specific section of the policy or scheme document that details his Department's position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52769/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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School Transport
Michael Lowry
253. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she can review an application for school transport for Ukrainian students to attend a school (details supplied); when a decision will be issued on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51878/23]
Tue, 28 Nov 2023
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State Bodies
Michael Lowry
434. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Food and the Marine to list the companies and State agencies that have engaged in the Woodland Environmental Fund since its formation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51910/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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Energy Conservation
Michael Lowry
159. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to review and address correspondence (details supplied) concerning operational inefficiencies in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's management of the support scheme for renewable heat, particularly the substantial delays in budget deployment and payment cycles for clients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51637/23]
Thu, 23 Nov 2023
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State Bodies
Michael Lowry
255. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to review and address correspondence (details supplied) concerning operational inefficiencies in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland; to provide an update on the postponed issuance of letters of offer for the TAMS 3 solar PV grant as this delay is greatly impacting businesses and farmers, as these concerns are causing significant financial strain and affecting the efficacy of these key environmental schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51637/23]
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
130. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will include an advisory circular with all Ash dieback reconstitution scheme approvals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51286/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Visa Applications
Michael Lowry
384. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 213 of 26 October 2023, if he will provide clarity on the misinformation provided to the applicant and their spouse, specifically regarding the reason they were told to have flights booked; if he has reviewed the documents which have outlined all the applicant and their spouse's concerns; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50992/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Forestry Sector
Michael Lowry
407. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if plots and plantations (details supplied) are eligible for the ash dieback grant aid scheme; if the owner needs to secure a felling licence for the non-ash broadleaf species; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51006/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Charitable and Voluntary Organisations
Michael Lowry
427. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the additional funding and financial assistance that can be made available to an organisation (details supplied); if he and his Department will open dialogue with the organisation immediately concerning the funding crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50684/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael Lowry
542. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reason a health care worker (details supplied) has not received their pandemic special recognition payment; if he will take into account that they worked from September 2019 to July 2020 in various health care settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50887/23]
Tue, 21 Nov 2023
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael Lowry
545. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reason a health care worker (details supplied) has not received their pandemic special recognition payment; if he will take into account that this person worked from February 2020 to July 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50923/23]
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
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School Transport
Michael Lowry
145. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if she will review an application for school transport for a student (details supplied); when a decision will be issued on this application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50379/23]
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
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Health Services
Michael Lowry
247. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health when the HSE and his Department will fulfil their commitment to facilitating homebirth services in north Tipperary and CHO3; if all midwife-led services are fully operational in the rural areas of north Tipperary and CHO3; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50428/23]
Wed, 15 Nov 2023
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General Practitioner Services
Michael Lowry
140. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health what advice is being provided to a person (details supplied) whose family do not possess a medical card but have approached eight different GPs in their local area, only to be informed by all these GP practices they are not accepting new patients due to their GMS books being closed; what alternatives are available to individuals in such circumstances who do not hold a medical card and cannot obtain a GP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50068/23]
Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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Weather Events
Michael Lowry
157. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if any additional or emergency funding will be provided for flood relief works in the Inch Lane, The Ragg area of Thurles in County Tipperary; if he will review the personal circumstances of a person (details supplied); if his Department has plans for any new flood relief schemes in this area of County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49901/23]
Tue, 7 Nov 2023
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School Transport
Michael Lowry
496. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education when the School Transport Appeals Board will issue a decision on a school transport appeal submitted by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47934/23]