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Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Public Transport
Michael Lowry
235. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the reason scheduled service operators (details supplied) have been excluded from the youth travel card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11720/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Defence Forces
Michael Lowry
450. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Defence if a singular amendment can be made to Defence Force Regulation A9 to allow for the provision of a pandemic service medal for the Defence Forces (details supplied) given the acknowledgment of the significant contribution made by the Defence Forces during Operation Fortitude to the HSE and to the populace of Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11722/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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School Equipment
Michael Lowry
454. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education the steps she is taking to replace the current HEA net broadband connection to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the school will be able to avail of fibre broadband; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10894/22]
Tue, 1 Mar 2022
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Citizenship Applications
Michael Lowry
606. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice if her Department will review issues concerning the new scorecard approach introduced for citizenship applications such as in the case of a person (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that under the new scorecard approach this person will be unable to provide the information and documentation that is required with a citizenship application; her plans to amend the scorecard approach for young adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11765/22]
Wed, 23 Feb 2022
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Animal Welfare
Michael Lowry
266. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the necessary funding will be provided to Tipperary County Council to employ a full-time horse warden or wardens to ensure the prevention of maltreatment of horses and ponies in the county and to further ensure the microchipping and passporting of all horses and ponies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10213/22]
Tue, 22 Feb 2022
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Economic Policy
Michael Lowry
10. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance his plans to introduce measures to support businesses impacted by increased energy, fuel and insurance costs (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9668/22]
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
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Tax Exemptions
Michael Lowry
86. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if provisions will be prioritised for the removal of VAT from defibrillators in the wake of agreement by European Union finance ministers to amend Council Directive 2006/112/EC on 7 December 2021 given that the removal of VAT from the cost of defibrillators would greatly increase the ability of sports clubs, first responder groups and other community organisations to provide vital emergency assistance in the event of cardiac arrests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8587/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Michael Lowry
229. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if his attention has been drawn to the fact a company (details supplied) which provides satellite broadband to the Kilcommon, Rearcross areas of County Tipperary will permanently shut down its broadband network on 30 June 2022; the alternative broadband options that will be available in this area when the company closes; the steps taken by his Department to ensure adequate rural broadband is available to this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8266/22]
Tue, 15 Feb 2022
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Schools Building Projects
Michael Lowry
418. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education the steps she is taking to deliver on a capital building programme in a school (details supplied); if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the project costs for the school have increased by approximately 60% from the price that was initially indicated on the application submitted to her Department; the steps her Department is taking to provide additional financial assistance to this school considering the entire building industry in Ireland had seen substantial inflation increases as a direct result of Covid-19, Brexit and the uncertain availability of raw materials and skilled labour in the building industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7474/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Tourism Industry
Michael Lowry
190. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he plans to engage with representatives from an organisation (details supplied); if he will ensure the right environment is in place for this sector and the broader tourism industry to guarantee it can deliver to its full potential in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7134/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Road Safety
Michael Lowry
220. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he will review EU Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU) which resulted in Transport Infrastructure Ireland turning off public lighting across multiple junctions across the entire motorway network; if he will consider turning this lighting back on and replacing the bulbs in public lighting on the motorway network with new energy efficient LED lights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7132/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Departmental Reviews
Michael Lowry
221. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the all-island Strategic Rail Review; if the review will give due consideration to a submission from an organisation (details supplied); when the review is expected to be finalised and its findings published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7140/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Covid-19 Pandemic Supports
Michael Lowry
388. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he will approve the inclusion of workers who are employed in an adult disability service provider (details supplied) in the Covid recognition payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7123/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Health Services
Michael Lowry
389. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to issue guidance advising general practitioners and other medical practitioners that graded exercise is no longer recommended for ME/CFS patients (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7124/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Medicinal Products
Michael Lowry
396. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the actions that are being taken to support women and pregnant persons with hyperemesis who face significant financial costs to access HSE recommended treatment of pyridoxine and doxylamine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7137/22]
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
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Medicinal Products
Michael Lowry
412. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the actions that are being taken to support women and pregnant persons with hyperemesis who face significant financial costs to access HSE recommended treatment of pyridoxine and doxylamine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7193/22]
Wed, 9 Feb 2022
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National Broadband Plan
Michael Lowry
38. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the options available regarding fibre broadband at a location (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason this property cannot be connected to the fibre broadband infrastructure that is already provided in the area by commercial providers; the steps his Department has taken to provide access to full-capacity fibre broadband to this area of County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6773/22]
Wed, 2 Feb 2022
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Public Sector Staff
Michael Lowry
43. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way that a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary can obtain consent from his Department to apply for the one person one salary scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5270/22]
Thu, 27 Jan 2022
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Enterprise Support Services
Michael Lowry
153. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there is a form of funding that can be applied for by a person that works as a personal trainer and that wishes to establish a community gym which will deliver fitness, health and wellness programmes as well as inclusive classes and fitness programmes for persons with disabilities; if funding can be made available for such a facility; if he will take into consideration that the availability of all-inclusive gyms for persons with disabilities is limited in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4004/22]
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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Broadband Infrastructure
Michael Lowry
186. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the options available regarding broadband at a location (details supplied): the steps taken in relation to full capacity fibre-to-the-cabinet broadband to this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3521/22]