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Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Economic and Social Research Institute's Quarterly Economic Commentary, Spring 2006; if he will commit to honouring the advice given by the ESRI regarding the additional inflationary pressure that a large pre-election increase in public spending would have on economic competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to secure a continuation of the EU Derogation under EU Directive (2003/96/EC); if he has assessed the impact of the removal on this derogation on the affected industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16996/06]

Written Answers — Public Works: Public Works (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Finance when the assessment will be complete on the proposed refurbishment and modernisation of Thurles Courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16997/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will increase the stamp-duty exemption thresholds for first time buyers as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16998/06]

Written Answers — Casual Trading: Casual Trading (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in conjunction with other Departments, he will review the red tape and bureaucracy involved in the establishment and operation of farmers markets and country markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17001/06]

Written Answers — Casual Trading: Casual Trading (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the red tape and bureaucracy involved in the establishment and operation of farmers markets and country markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17006/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to an adjournment debate of 25 April 2006 regarding a company (details supplied), the measures he will put in place to ensure that replacement industries are secured for the Thurles area and the wider North Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17013/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Transport if, while recognising the crucial importance of safe driving, he will confirm the legal status of the Road Safety Authority; if, in view of this status and the fact that the Road Safety Authority Bill has to be enacted, the Authority has the legal authority and mandate to proceed with advertising campaigns at this time; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is his long-term intention to incorporate the road safety role of the National Safety Council into the proposed Road Safety Authority; his plans for the National Safety Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17004/06]

Written Answers — Organic Farming: Organic Farming (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the efforts currently being taken in her Department to promote organic production amongst farmers; if additional financial supports and incentives will be made available to farmers transitioning to organic production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17005/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if additional single farm payment entitlements will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the options available to the person to increase their entitlements at this time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17008/06]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of aged-out minors who are pending or likely to be deported within the next three months; if they will be treated as a special case within the asylum system in view of their vulnerable and unsure position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17012/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (3 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 317: To ask the Minister for Transport when the long overdue revised Rules of the Road booklet will be published; the reason for the prolonged delays in publishing; the further reason previous promises of publishing a revised text by Autumn have not been honoured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15982/06]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (3 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 185: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when children will be returned to the care of their mother (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15958/06]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representation: Diplomatic Representation (3 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 277: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his plans to develop a diplomatic relationship in the form of a consulate or embassy in Croatia, in view of the large volume of Irish holidaymakers and religious tourists travelling to the region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15966/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the conditions she intends to place on new entrants applying for entitlements from the national reserve who entered outside of the reference period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15956/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review an application for entitlements from the national reserve from a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if she will make an exemption in view of the fact that the person was not farming during the reference years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15957/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 532: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for a twelve month delay in processing an application (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the date by when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15945/06]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (3 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 533: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for a twelve month delay in processing an application (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the date by when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15946/06]

Written Answers — Social Partnership: Social Partnership (25 Apr 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 99: To ask the Taoiseach the progress of the social partnership talks; the expected timeframe for completing the talks; if the framework of an agreement is emerging and the details thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14235/06]