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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been submitted for forensic analysis; the number of prosecutions in County Tipperary that have been delayed, adjourned, withdrawn, struck out, or otherwise affected due to delays in obtaining forensic drug analysis reports in each of the past five years and to date in 2026; and if he will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been submitted for forensic analysis; the number of prosecutions in County Tipperary that have been delayed, adjourned, withdrawn, struck out, or otherwise affected due to delays in obtaining forensic drug analysis reports in each of the past five years and to date in 2026; and if he will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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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]

Question· writtenPQ 1304asked

1304. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with a union (details supplied) and relevant Departments to expedite resolution of outstanding issues, including pension arrangements [24371/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

1304. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will engage with a union (details supplied) and relevant Departments to expedite resolution of outstanding issues, including pension arrangements [24371/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1303asked

1303. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reasons the pay agreement for school caretakers, similar to that implemented for school secretaries in 2023, has not yet been implemented. [24370/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

1303. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reasons the pay agreement for school caretakers, similar to that implemented for school secretaries in 2023, has not yet been implemented. [24370/26]

Question· writtenPQ 973asked

973. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will consider making employer participation in schemes mandatory where requested by an employee; if he will consider reforming the schemes to allow employees to claim the relevant tax reliefs directly from Revenue Commissioners without employer involvement in view of the Programme for Government commitment to review and expand the bike-to-work scheme to increase uptake among all workers, and ongoing concerns that both the bike to work and taxsaver schemes are inaccessible to many employees due to their reliance on voluntary employer participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 14 April 2026

973. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether he will consider making employer participation in schemes mandatory where requested by an employee; if he will consider reforming the schemes to allow employees to claim the relevant tax reliefs directly from Revenue Commissioners without employer involvement in view of the Programme for Government commitment to review and expand the bike-to-work scheme to increase uptake among all workers, and ongoing concerns that both the bike to work and taxsaver schemes are inaccessible to many employees due to their reliance on voluntary employer participation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26594/26]

Question· writtenPQ 428asked

428. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will review whether the current qualification recognition standards used for recruitment of clinical psychologists within the Health Service Executive and the equivalence assessment processes applied by the Department of Health are aligned with the provisions and intent of Directive 2005/36/EC, particularly in circumstances where applicants with postgraduate doctoral training in clinical psychology, recognised professional registration in another jurisdiction, and substantial supervised clinical experience are deemed not to meet the criteria required for equivalence in Ireland (details supplied). [21013/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 March 2026

428. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will review whether the current qualification recognition standards used for recruitment of clinical psychologists within the Health Service Executive and the equivalence assessment processes applied by the Department of Health are aligned with the provisions and intent of Directive 2005/36/EC, particularly in circumstances where applicants with postgraduate doctoral training in clinical psychology, recognised professional registration in another jurisdiction, and substantial supervised clinical experience are deemed not to meet the criteria required for equivalence in Ireland (details supplied). [21013/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1835asked

1835. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a breakdown, by CHO area, of the discretionary supports available for children under the PCCS scheme; the criteria applied in each area; the number of children supported in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19192/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1835. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a breakdown, by CHO area, of the discretionary supports available for children under the PCCS scheme; the criteria applied in each area; the number of children supported in each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19192/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1834asked

1834. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reason for the disparity in discretionary payments under the primary care community services (PCCS) scheme for children with certain eye conditions and/or additional needs who require spectacles; if her attention has been drawn to some families being required to pay in excess of €400 per pair of glasses for young children in certain Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) areas, while children with similar conditions are fully funded in other areas, including parts of Dublin; the basis on which such discretionary decisions are made; if national guidance exists to ensure consistency of support; and the steps she will take to eliminate what appears to be an "Eircode lottery" in access to essential prescription eyewear for children with significant clinical need. [19191/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 March 2026

1834. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the reason for the disparity in discretionary payments under the primary care community services (PCCS) scheme for children with certain eye conditions and/or additional needs who require spectacles; if her attention has been drawn to some families being required to pay in excess of €400 per pair of glasses for young children in certain Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) areas, while children with similar conditions are fully funded in other areas, including parts of Dublin; the basis on which such discretionary decisions are made; if national guidance exists to ensure consistency of support; and the steps she will take to eliminate what appears to be an "Eircode lottery" in access to essential prescription eyewear for children with significant clinical need. [19191/26]

Question· writtenPQ 589asked

589. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the absence of a paediatric ophthalmology service currently in Nenagh primary care centre as the previous ophthalmologist retired; the steps that are being taken to recruit a suitably qualified ophthalmologist for this area; and when this person will be in position. [18144/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 March 2026

589. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to the absence of a paediatric ophthalmology service currently in Nenagh primary care centre as the previous ophthalmologist retired; the steps that are being taken to recruit a suitably qualified ophthalmologist for this area; and when this person will be in position. [18144/26]

Question· writtenPQ 349asked

349. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to ensure that the HSE prioritises a conclusion to the Skyclarys reimbursement negotiations, given that it is the only available treatment for a progressive disease (details supplied) which currently can be classed as having an ‘unmet need’ as outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025 – 2030; her views on whether the current delay aligns with the "equitable access" promised in the newly launched National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030. [17803/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

349. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will intervene to ensure that the HSE prioritises a conclusion to the Skyclarys reimbursement negotiations, given that it is the only available treatment for a progressive disease (details supplied) which currently can be classed as having an ‘unmet need’ as outlined in the National Rare Disease Strategy 2025 – 2030; her views on whether the current delay aligns with the "equitable access" promised in the newly launched National Rare Disease Strategy 2025-2030. [17803/26]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

194. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the absence of dedicated pension provision for long-term foster carers who may have reduced capacity to build up contributory pensions due to their caring responsibilities (details supplied); and if he will introduce measures, including credited contributions or a specific pension scheme, to ensure that foster carers are not disadvantaged in retirement as a consequence of their service. [17260/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 March 2026

194. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the absence of dedicated pension provision for long-term foster carers who may have reduced capacity to build up contributory pensions due to their caring responsibilities (details supplied); and if he will introduce measures, including credited contributions or a specific pension scheme, to ensure that foster carers are not disadvantaged in retirement as a consequence of their service. [17260/26]

Question· writtenPQ 810asked

810. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to ensure that mental health services in north Tipperary are adequately resourced, in light of current deficits in psychiatry, occupational therapy and social work positions; the measures in place to recruit and retain staff across these disciplines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16364/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 March 2026

810. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to ensure that mental health services in north Tipperary are adequately resourced, in light of current deficits in psychiatry, occupational therapy and social work positions; the measures in place to recruit and retain staff across these disciplines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16364/26]

Question· writtenPQ 347asked

347. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason special needs assistants (SNAs) who have worked on zero-hour contracts are not considered for incremental salary increases, even where documentary evidence of previous hours worked is available; whether her Department has examined this matter in the context of fair employment practices and retention of experienced SNAs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13663/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2026

347. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth the reason special needs assistants (SNAs) who have worked on zero-hour contracts are not considered for incremental salary increases, even where documentary evidence of previous hours worked is available; whether her Department has examined this matter in the context of fair employment practices and retention of experienced SNAs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13663/26]

Question· writtenPQ 251asked

251. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport how the current level of staffing within AirNav compares to the level required to provide the service under expected traffic levels; the amount of overtime that was required in 2025 to keep the ATC open; if he recognises that we are now in a situation where normal ATC operations require controllers to regularly work unscheduled overtime (details supplied); his views on whether this is an acceptable way to run critical infrastructure; and if he has received any communication from the Irish Aviation Authority or other regulators expressing concern about whether the current staffing situation creates risks around controller fatigue or operational safety. [13948/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 February 2026

251. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport how the current level of staffing within AirNav compares to the level required to provide the service under expected traffic levels; the amount of overtime that was required in 2025 to keep the ATC open; if he recognises that we are now in a situation where normal ATC operations require controllers to regularly work unscheduled overtime (details supplied); his views on whether this is an acceptable way to run critical infrastructure; and if he has received any communication from the Irish Aviation Authority or other regulators expressing concern about whether the current staffing situation creates risks around controller fatigue or operational safety. [13948/26]

Question· writtenPQ 594asked

594. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the measures being taken to address the ongoing issues surrounding the application process for suitable school places for children with special educational needs in North Tipperary; the reason parents in this area are unable to obtain eligibility letters for their children that missed the October deadline due to the absence of psychologists currently working within the North Tipperary disability network; to acknowledge that many parents were placed at a significant disadvantage as private psychological assessments, at a cost of approximately €3,000, were not available within the required timeframe; to clarify the flexibility or alternative arrangements being put in place for affected families who could not meet this deadline through no fault of their own; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11708/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 February 2026

594. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth to outline the measures being taken to address the ongoing issues surrounding the application process for suitable school places for children with special educational needs in North Tipperary; the reason parents in this area are unable to obtain eligibility letters for their children that missed the October deadline due to the absence of psychologists currently working within the North Tipperary disability network; to acknowledge that many parents were placed at a significant disadvantage as private psychological assessments, at a cost of approximately €3,000, were not available within the required timeframe; to clarify the flexibility or alternative arrangements being put in place for affected families who could not meet this deadline through no fault of their own; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11708/26]

Question· writtenPQ 936asked

936. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider reimbursement for parents who are having to arrange private psychological assessments for their children in North Tipperary as there is currently no psychologists to carry out assessments through the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9517/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

936. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider reimbursement for parents who are having to arrange private psychological assessments for their children in North Tipperary as there is currently no psychologists to carry out assessments through the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9517/26]

Question· writtenPQ 552asked

552. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the case of a child (details supplied); and the changes her Department will implement going forward to ensure this does not happen for 2026-2027. [9264/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 February 2026

552. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the case of a child (details supplied); and the changes her Department will implement going forward to ensure this does not happen for 2026-2027. [9264/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1062asked

1062. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the approval and reimbursement status of the targeted immunotherapy zolbetuximab (Vyloy®) for the treatment of metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma (detail supplied). [6213/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 January 2026

1062. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the approval and reimbursement status of the targeted immunotherapy zolbetuximab (Vyloy®) for the treatment of metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma (detail supplied). [6213/26]

Question· writtenPQ 385asked

385. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the reason pension increases agreed by An Post for its pensioners in September 2025 have not yet been paid; whether these increases are awaiting Ministerial approval; when he plans to sign the necessary sanction to allow payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5371/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 January 2026

385. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the reason pension increases agreed by An Post for its pensioners in September 2025 have not yet been paid; whether these increases are awaiting Ministerial approval; when he plans to sign the necessary sanction to allow payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5371/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1021asked

1021. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will address the current care pathway for women and their partners experiencing pregnancy loss (details supplied) in the Midwest, specifically in Limerick Maternity Hospital, where those miscarrying are assessed and treated in the same unit as women receiving antenatal care. [69789/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 December 2025

1021. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will address the current care pathway for women and their partners experiencing pregnancy loss (details supplied) in the Midwest, specifically in Limerick Maternity Hospital, where those miscarrying are assessed and treated in the same unit as women receiving antenatal care. [69789/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1120asked

1120. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the provision of special needs dental services in Nenagh; if she is aware that the post of special needs dentist has been vacant for over a year, with no replacement appointed despite advertisements; the number of children, including those with autism, currently waiting for dental treatment under sedation or anaesthetic in the Nenagh area; the contingency plans which are in place to ensure access to appropriate dental care for these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62229/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2025

1120. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the provision of special needs dental services in Nenagh; if she is aware that the post of special needs dentist has been vacant for over a year, with no replacement appointed despite advertisements; the number of children, including those with autism, currently waiting for dental treatment under sedation or anaesthetic in the Nenagh area; the contingency plans which are in place to ensure access to appropriate dental care for these children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62229/25]

Question· writtenPQ 1743asked

1743. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to a series of matters in relation to the recently published Standards of Proficiency and Education and Training Requirements for the profession of psychotherapy by CORU (details supplied); and if she will exercise her powers under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to ensure that, at a minimum, current standards of training and professional practice are maintained, as recommended by an organisation and its ten member organisations representing the profession nationally. [58246/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

1743. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if her attention has been drawn to a series of matters in relation to the recently published Standards of Proficiency and Education and Training Requirements for the profession of psychotherapy by CORU (details supplied); and if she will exercise her powers under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to ensure that, at a minimum, current standards of training and professional practice are maintained, as recommended by an organisation and its ten member organisations representing the profession nationally. [58246/25]

Question· writtenPQ 286asked

286. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he is considering a proposal (details supplied); and if the inclusion of commercial bus operators in the under-9 free travel scheme is under review. [58242/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 November 2025

286. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he is considering a proposal (details supplied); and if the inclusion of commercial bus operators in the under-9 free travel scheme is under review. [58242/25]

Question· writtenPQ 283asked

283. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in view of increased recruitment, the plans being considered to train and accommodate trainee Gardaí; and to detail any proposal to expand the facilities at Templemore. [54199/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 October 2025

283. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in view of increased recruitment, the plans being considered to train and accommodate trainee Gardaí; and to detail any proposal to expand the facilities at Templemore. [54199/25]