Results 81-100 of 1,525 for in 'Written Answers' speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 550: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of driving testers employed nationally; the number serving each test centre; the number of additionally employed driving testers from 1997 to 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10093/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 551: To ask the Minister for Transport the date the most recent driving tester was recruited and hired by his Department; if there is a panel of potential driving testers from which his Department can recruit; if there is such a panel, when the last tester was hired from it; and the length of time that person is in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10094/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Transport if a major recruitment of driving testers will be initiated in order to reduce the average waiting times of almost 12 months for a driving test in many centres; if he will recruit additional administrative and support staff necessary to facilitate speedier driving tests and reduce waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Transport when the long overdue guidelines on metric speed limits will be issued to local authorities; the reason these guidelines were not issued prior to the introduction of metric limits on 20 January 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10483/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of north Tipperary farmers affected by a penalty (details supplied); if she will seek legal advice on the matter; if farmers will be sufficiently informed by her Department prior to this penalty; the steps she will take to minimise the penalty to farmers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10097/05]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 628: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress to date on the national review of ash tree planting; the process in developing the report; when it is expected to go to public consultation; when it is expected to be complete; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10466/05]

Written Answers — Potato Sector: Potato Sector (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 629: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the crop shortage (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10467/05]

Written Answers — Rural Environment Protection Scheme: Rural Environment Protection Scheme (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 630: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of farmers who took part in the REP scheme programme each year from 2000; the number of farmers who have had a REP scheme inspection each year from 2000; the number of farmers who have had REP scheme audits each year from 2000; and the number of farmers who have had penalties imposed each year from 2000. [10468/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Decisions: Departmental Decisions (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 631: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of appeals submitted by farmers for each year since 2000; the number of decisions upheld and decisions reversed on appeal since 2000; the average amount of money involved in each appeal; the length of time taken to return payments to farmers on successful appeals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10469/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 826: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if previous correspondence has been brought to her attention (details supplied); if she will extend the bus route; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10096/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 827: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will use class size rather than pupil-teacher ratio as the measure for staffing levels in each primary school when pupil-teacher ratios are distorting as they include special needs teachers, resource teachers and administrative principals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10098/05]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 828: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when the average class size of 25 pupils and 20 pupils in disadvantaged areas will be achieved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10099/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 829: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will publish the special needs teacher allocation for primary schools before the end of the academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10100/05]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 864: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will review primary circular 32/03 to amend the PC 32/03 to allow primary school pupils to repeat sixth class in their primary school or an alternative school if they are younger than 12 years old on entering post-primary education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10256/05]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 919: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reasons for introducing primary circular 32/03; the consultation which took place with parents prior to its introduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10635/05]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 900: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will release the school transport report finalised last year; the plans she has to increase the charges associated with school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10472/05]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 1107: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when details and the application process of a project (details supplied) will be confirmed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10841/05]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will reconsider the use of primary circular 32/03; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11320/05]

Written Answers — Regional Authorities: Regional Authorities (14 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if correspondence (details supplied) from the Mid-West Regional Authority has been brought to his attention; if he will meet the group involved as matter of urgency and prior to making any decision on the future of the organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11511/05]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (14 Apr 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will honour previous land acquisition and building commitments made to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11517/05]