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Michael Lowry

Ireland · Official source

Memberships

  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present
  • · 33rd Dáil · 8 February 2020 – 8 November 2024
  • · 32nd Dáil · 10 March 2016 – 14 January 2020
  • · 31st Dáil · 9 March 2011 – 9 March 2016
  • · 30th Dáil · 14 June 2007 – 1 February 2011
  • · 29th Dáil · 6 June 2002 – 30 April 2007
  • · 28th Dáil · 26 June 1997 – 25 April 2002
  • · 27th Dáil · 14 December 1992 – 15 May 1997
  • · 26th Dáil · 29 June 1989 – 5 November 1992
  • · 25th Dáil · 10 March 1987 – 25 May 1989

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Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm in the context of a recent review and report, the future status of Garda Training College Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70607/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 October 2026

64. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to confirm in the context of a recent review and report, the future status of Garda Training College Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70607/26]

Question· writtenPQ 587asked

587. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of pending criminal prosecutions in County Tipperary in which drugs seized have been submitted for forensic analysis; the number of prosecutions in County Tipperary that have been delayed, adjourned, withdrawn, struck out, or otherwise affected due to delays in obtaining forensic drug analysis reports in each of the past five years and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68669/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 September 2026

587. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of pending criminal prosecutions in County Tipperary in which drugs seized have been submitted for forensic analysis; the number of prosecutions in County Tipperary that have been delayed, adjourned, withdrawn, struck out, or otherwise affected due to delays in obtaining forensic drug analysis reports in each of the past five years and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68669/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1018asked

1018. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking to address the shortage of speech and language therapists available to children with additional needs given disability support services in North Tipperary have been impacted for a number of years by vacant posts and a lack of resources; the current waiting times for children with Down syndrome to access appropriate speech and language therapy in County Tipperary; and the contingency plans in place when experienced therapists leave positions such as the one recently vacated in the area this month. [64467/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 September 2026

1018. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the steps she is taking to address the shortage of speech and language therapists available to children with additional needs given disability support services in North Tipperary have been impacted for a number of years by vacant posts and a lack of resources; the current waiting times for children with Down syndrome to access appropriate speech and language therapy in County Tipperary; and the contingency plans in place when experienced therapists leave positions such as the one recently vacated in the area this month. [64467/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3582asked

3582. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Ireland's representatives on the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) will seek a pause in the process until all relevant and up-to-date scientific evidence has been fully considered. [56950/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3582. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Ireland's representatives on the EU Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) will seek a pause in the process until all relevant and up-to-date scientific evidence has been fully considered. [56950/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3581asked

3581. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will outline Ireland's current position regarding discussions at EU level on the proposed setting of Maximum Permitted Levels (MPLs) for vitamins and minerals in food supplements. [56949/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3581. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will outline Ireland's current position regarding discussions at EU level on the proposed setting of Maximum Permitted Levels (MPLs) for vitamins and minerals in food supplements. [56949/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3586asked

3586. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the concerns expressed by over 20,000 signatories to a petition (details supplied) and a further 10,000 signatories collected through health stores, including the actions she intends to take to ensure that Irish consumers are appropriately represented in these discussions and that their ability to make informed choices regarding their health is protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56954/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3586. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she has considered the concerns expressed by over 20,000 signatories to a petition (details supplied) and a further 10,000 signatories collected through health stores, including the actions she intends to take to ensure that Irish consumers are appropriately represented in these discussions and that their ability to make informed choices regarding their health is protected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56954/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3585asked

3585. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the evidence base underpinning the proposed restrictions and whether any evidence of harm has been identified in relation to food supplements currently available on the Irish market. [56953/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3585. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will clarify the evidence base underpinning the proposed restrictions and whether any evidence of harm has been identified in relation to food supplements currently available on the Irish market. [56953/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3584asked

3584. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns that the proposed limits could result in certain food supplements, including higher-strength vitamin C, magnesium and vitamin D products, no longer being available to Irish consumers in their current form. [56952/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3584. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns that the proposed limits could result in certain food supplements, including higher-strength vitamin C, magnesium and vitamin D products, no longer being available to Irish consumers in their current form. [56952/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3569asked

3569. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a clinical trial (details supplied); and the steps being taken to ensure that Ireland does not fall behind other European countries in providing access to innovative treatments for people living with rare diseases. [56927/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3569. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding a clinical trial (details supplied); and the steps being taken to ensure that Ireland does not fall behind other European countries in providing access to innovative treatments for people living with rare diseases. [56927/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1598asked

1598. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review current planning and housing design guidelines to ensure that the needs of families with disabilities are more comprehensively reflected in future housing developments; his views on the lack of accessible three- and four-bedroom family homes being delivered in new housing schemes, particularly homes incorporating a ground floor-accessible bedroom and bathroom; whether he will consider introducing a requirement that a proportion of family homes within new residential developments be constructed to an accessible standard suitable for families with disabled children or adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54917/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1598. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will review current planning and housing design guidelines to ensure that the needs of families with disabilities are more comprehensively reflected in future housing developments; his views on the lack of accessible three- and four-bedroom family homes being delivered in new housing schemes, particularly homes incorporating a ground floor-accessible bedroom and bathroom; whether he will consider introducing a requirement that a proportion of family homes within new residential developments be constructed to an accessible standard suitable for families with disabled children or adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54917/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3583asked

3583. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health her views on concerns that uniform limits across the European Union may not adequately reflect differences in diet, climate, health needs and consumer choice in individual member states. [56951/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3583. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health her views on concerns that uniform limits across the European Union may not adequately reflect differences in diet, climate, health needs and consumer choice in individual member states. [56951/26]

Question· writtenPQ 798asked

798. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health when the multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting will take place between CUH, UHL and CAMHS Limerick under the new Autism Rules and the National Autism Innovation Strategy, for a case involving suspected autistic catatonia; the statutory rights and obligations that require these services to share information quickly, including the Autism Innovation Strategy, the Health Act 2004, the Mental Health Act 2001, the Assisted Decision Making Act 2015, the Children First Act 2015, and GDPR Articles 6 and 9; the exact timeframe within which communication between CUH, UHL and CAMHS must occur under these rules; and to confirm the date communication began, or if not yet begun, the exact date it will commence [53093/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 July 2026

798. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health when the multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting will take place between CUH, UHL and CAMHS Limerick under the new Autism Rules and the National Autism Innovation Strategy, for a case involving suspected autistic catatonia; the statutory rights and obligations that require these services to share information quickly, including the Autism Innovation Strategy, the Health Act 2004, the Mental Health Act 2001, the Assisted Decision Making Act 2015, the Children First Act 2015, and GDPR Articles 6 and 9; the exact timeframe within which communication between CUH, UHL and CAMHS must occur under these rules; and to confirm the date communication began, or if not yet begun, the exact date it will commence [53093/26]

Question· writtenPQ 924asked

924. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reasons Crohn's disease is not included among the conditions covered under the long-term illness scheme; whether consideration has been given to extending eligibility for a long-term illness card to persons living with Crohn's disease and other chronic lifelong conditions that require ongoing medication, treatment and monitoring; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49687/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

924. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reasons Crohn's disease is not included among the conditions covered under the long-term illness scheme; whether consideration has been given to extending eligibility for a long-term illness card to persons living with Crohn's disease and other chronic lifelong conditions that require ongoing medication, treatment and monitoring; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49687/26]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the reason persons suffering from Crohn’s disease and similar debilitating gastrointestinal conditions are excluded from eligibility for disabled persons parking permits (details supplied); whether his Department has examined extending eligibility criteria beyond physical mobility impairments in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49686/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 June 2026

242. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the reason persons suffering from Crohn’s disease and similar debilitating gastrointestinal conditions are excluded from eligibility for disabled persons parking permits (details supplied); whether his Department has examined extending eligibility criteria beyond physical mobility impairments in such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49686/26]

Question· writtenPQ 735asked

735. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the status of the bill to ban the importation of non-native honey bees, first introduced in 2021; the reasons for the delay in progressing the bill beyond Second Stage in Dáil Éireann for the past 16 months despite cross-party support in Seanad Éireann; and the measures, he intends to take to advance this legislation. [45216/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

735. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the status of the bill to ban the importation of non-native honey bees, first introduced in 2021; the reasons for the delay in progressing the bill beyond Second Stage in Dáil Éireann for the past 16 months despite cross-party support in Seanad Éireann; and the measures, he intends to take to advance this legislation. [45216/26]

Question· writtenPQ 746asked

746. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of herd number applications for companies that his Department has demanded an entirely new application for, due to a change in keeper details during the application process; to detail on a by county basis in each of the years 2010 to 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45356/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 June 2026

746. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of herd number applications for companies that his Department has demanded an entirely new application for, due to a change in keeper details during the application process; to detail on a by county basis in each of the years 2010 to 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45356/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1226asked

1226. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding private psychiatric hospitals that cannot afford to provide community outreach for their patients in a manner similar to public patients; and the system that can be devised to support those private patients diagnosed with a psychosis whose ageing parents can no longer provide adequate monitoring and support (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37700/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1226. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the position regarding private psychiatric hospitals that cannot afford to provide community outreach for their patients in a manner similar to public patients; and the system that can be devised to support those private patients diagnosed with a psychosis whose ageing parents can no longer provide adequate monitoring and support (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37700/26]

Question· writtenPQ 772asked

772. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to detail, on a per county basis, from 2010 to 9 May 2026, the number of herd number applications for companies where his Department has requested an entirely new application due to a change in keeper details during the application process, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36672/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

772. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to detail, on a per county basis, from 2010 to 9 May 2026, the number of herd number applications for companies where his Department has requested an entirely new application due to a change in keeper details during the application process, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36672/26]

Question· writtenPQ 482asked

482. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will revisit the recent decision to increase the maximum driving age for minibus drivers to 72 years, specifically in relation to 12 and 14-seater vehicles; and if she will consider extending similar provisions to these larger minibuses in line with the recent announcement permitting drivers over the previous age limit to operate eight-seater minibuses (details supplied). [27949/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 April 2026

482. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will revisit the recent decision to increase the maximum driving age for minibus drivers to 72 years, specifically in relation to 12 and 14-seater vehicles; and if she will consider extending similar provisions to these larger minibuses in line with the recent announcement permitting drivers over the previous age limit to operate eight-seater minibuses (details supplied). [27949/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1754asked

1754. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason homeowners in County Tipperary remain excluded from the pyrite remediation scheme, while homeowners in other counties including Dublin and Wexford have access to State-funded remediation supports (details supplied); if he has received representations regarding the exclusion of Tipperary homeowners from the scheme; if his Department has undertaken any assessment of the extent of pyrite-related damage in County Tipperary; the legal or policy basis for restricting the scheme geographically given the constitutional guarantee of equality before the law under Article 40; and if he will consider extending the scheme to include affected homeowners in County Tipperary. [25755/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

1754. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the reason homeowners in County Tipperary remain excluded from the pyrite remediation scheme, while homeowners in other counties including Dublin and Wexford have access to State-funded remediation supports (details supplied); if he has received representations regarding the exclusion of Tipperary homeowners from the scheme; if his Department has undertaken any assessment of the extent of pyrite-related damage in County Tipperary; the legal or policy basis for restricting the scheme geographically given the constitutional guarantee of equality before the law under Article 40; and if he will consider extending the scheme to include affected homeowners in County Tipperary. [25755/26]

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