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Tribunals of Inquiry. (3 Mar 2010)

Michael Lowry: I wish to ask one question of the Taoiseach. How can the Taoiseach or any Member of this House justify what ultimately will be the multi-million cost of this tribunal? I have 13 years of experience in dealing with this tribunal and have come to the opinion that this quasi-judicial legal farce has been out of control for years. The Oireachtas has stood back from it and has allowed it to...

Tribunals of Inquiry. (3 Mar 2010)

Michael Lowry: ----- without claiming it back? Why was this money not claimed back from these barristers? Were social welfare recipients involved, they would have been harassed and hounded to ensure the moneys were repaid. I have come to the conclusion that the officials in the Department of the Taoiseach have allowed this tribunal to become untouchables, particularly the barristers involved. I also wish...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (30 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 410: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when full payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in respect of the purchase of a bog. [26242/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 448: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a REP scheme 4 payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if not, the reason therefore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26238/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 449: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a full balance of unpaid REP scheme and single farm payments for the period up to and including 2008 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; if not, the reason therefore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26239/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 450: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a full balance of unpaid REP scheme and single farm payments for the period up to and including 2008 will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26240/09]

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (30 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 451: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress being made in maintaining and developing vital jobs and exports through the opening of the national seafood development operational programme 2007 to 2013, particularly for the aquaculture industry; the planned date for the opening of the programme; if it remains his policy to develop the aquaculture industry...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when this Deputy will receive replies from the Garda Commissioner regarding the future of Templemore Garda college, County Tipperary; the staffing arrangements therein; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24010/09]

Written Answers — Turbary Rights: Turbary Rights (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 151: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24009/09]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when farm retirement payments will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24005/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a balance of REP scheme and single farm payments will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24006/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when single farm payments will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary for 2008 and 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24007/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (17 Jun 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an area aid payment will be issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary ; if not, the status of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24008/09]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (19 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19632/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who in Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary, is in command of domestic and catering staff at the Garda College; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17726/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who ultimately meets the running cost of the restaurant including staffing and food costs for Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17727/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person on his behalf who negotiated the terms of redundancy offered to a number of domestic and restaurant staff in Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary; if, in view of his Department's involvement, this confirms that these workers are employees of the State, that is, public servants; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his long-term plans for the future of Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary; if the current staffing levels will be maintained in all sections of the college; if he will give an assurance that it will not be downgraded in any manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17729/09]

Written Answers — Garda Training College: Garda Training College (6 May 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the person who in his Department determines the number of staff required in Templemore Garda College, County Tipperary, both in clerical personnel and canteen and restaurant personnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17730/09]

Written Answers — Land Purchases: Land Purchases (24 Mar 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 843: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the case to purchase a bog from a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the future steps involved to complete the purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11014/09]