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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services (12 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will sanction funding to allow the continuation of the vital work of the child-minding development worker (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the cessation of funding for this post; the cost saving made by such; if her attention has been drawn to the impact this will have on child-minders in County Tipperary; if she...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (7 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a student grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if he will confirm if maintenance is payable in this instance; if he will confirm the correct position with regards to the payment of maintenance for those on long term back to education allowance; the reason for the mix up...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (7 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing project by the Office of Public Works to tackle a flooding issue (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the current status of this project; if agreement has been received from all parties to allow works to commence; if he will provide a timeframe for the completion of this project; if he will...

An Garda Síochána: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: The members of the Garda Síochána have a special place in our society. They are the guardians of our peace, they keep us safe as individuals and protect our property. Gardaí never were and should never be a so-called legitimate target of criminals and thugs masquerading as republicans. Gardaí have earned and deserve our total respect and support. Basic Garda pay has...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Collection (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a case relating to stamp duty and the transfer of farming land (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if he will make an exemption in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4137/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding is provided for the provision of bilateral cochlear impacts for children in the State; the reason this treatment has not been provided to date; if his attention has been drawn to the long term negative effects for children arising from an inability to access this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4249/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Staff (29 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health the steps he will take to tackle the treatment of non consultant hospital doctors; if he will put an end to the illegal long working hours being forced on such doctors; if his attention has been drawn to the detrimental impact of these long working hours have on these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3902/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (24 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health if he will fund Kalydeco for the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients; if this drug will be approved and sanctioned for the Irish market; when this drug will be made available to patients here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3682/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (23 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána stationed in County Tipperary in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively; if he will provide a breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3346/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: 260. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an application to Student Universal Support Ireland was rejected in respect of a student (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the discrepancy created in this case; if his further attention has been drawn to the hardship caused by this discrepancy; if he will review this decision; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (17 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons that an application from County Tipperary under the sports capital programme for 2012 was deemed to be invalid (details supplied); if he will confirm the maximum funding amount available through this programme; if he will confirm the county budget as alluded to; if he will reconsider this application; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the terms of the fuel rebate as introduced in Budget 2013; if this rebate will apply to passenger transport companies as well as hauliers; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused as a result of this uncertainty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57926/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in County Tipperary who are still awaiting payments of their student grant through the Student Universal Support Ireland system; the reason for the backlog in same; the current turnover time for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1316/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide a timeframe for the provision of additional staff to mental health services as she guaranteed to put in place by early 2013; if she will detail the exact number of staff to be allocated; if she will provide a guarantee that all these staff will be provided without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1257/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting times in place for persons in County Tipperary seeking to avail of child and adolescent mental health services with the Health Service Executive; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship and distress being caused as a result of these delays; the steps being taken to tackle this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (18 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to an application for emergency works for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons this application was refused; if his attention has been drawn to the health and safety issues in the school arising from this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56422/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (18 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information on the availability of emergency funds for primary schools who are under severe financial pressure at present and cannot maintain basic day to day costs; if there is a mechanism to assist such schools; and if so, the way schools can access same. [56638/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (18 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda patrol vehicles available to An Garda Síochána in each district of the division of Tipperary; the number of vehicles that were available to these districts in 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56940/12]

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: There is a reluctant but growing acceptance that a property tax will become a reality. The local property tax in its current form has sparked widespread concern and considerable anger from those who simply cannot take any more pain and who are now living in fear. The local property tax compounds the harsh effects of this budget on families, the elderly and those on lower incomes. The...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: Before the question is put on the section, I add my voice in opposition to the cut to carer's allowance - the carer's grant. It is not all that long ago when the Minister was waxing eloquently and strongly in favour of the poor and the underprivileged. Looking at the budget, there is only one description for it. It is unfair and lacks compassion, particularly in the case of the Minister's...