Results 501-520 of 3,450 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (28 Feb 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the course referred to in Parliamentary Question No. 1282 of 25 January 2006 has been approved by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7843/06]

Written Answers — Parent-Teacher Meetings: Parent-Teacher Meetings (28 Feb 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a code of practice or circular exists outlining best practice procedures for teachers when parents wish to meet teachers and principals in both public and private post-primary schools regarding the progress of their children in that post-primary school; if there is an obligation on teachers to meet with parents regarding same; and...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (28 Feb 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if an additional special needs assistant will be sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8165/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Feb 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 473: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for refusal of a grant under the summer works scheme 2005 to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8166/06]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (28 Feb 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 474: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) will be progressed in the 2006 building programme as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8167/06]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Feb 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 504: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the items covered under the WEEE producer recycling scheme; if exemptions are available to small business operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7841/06]

Community Employment Schemes. (2 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the opportunity to raise this important issue which is affecting participants and sponsoring groups the length and breadth of the country. Since its introduction in November 2004, the Government policy of capping FÁS community employment schemes has led to the termination of placements for hundreds of participants in County Tipperary. It is expected that 700 community employment...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a residential place will be found for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary with spina bifida; the reason for the delay in securing a residential place; if she will ensure that this person is placed in an appropriate care environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8990/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Finance the grants and financial supports available for the construction of nursing homes; the changes to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8985/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in issuing payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8986/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in issuing payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8987/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for lack of progression through the building process of a school, details supplied, in County Tipperary; if she will expedite and provide immediate approval for tendering and construction stages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8988/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants allocated to a school, details supplied, in County Tipperary; if an additional special needs assistants will be allocated to the school; the reason for the delay in allocating same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8989/06]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (9 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if correspondence has been received by his Department (details supplied); his views on the contents of this letter; if the second phase of the review mentioned in same will be undertaken prior to the introduction of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9830/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in moving a building project forward at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the issues impeding this work will be rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9832/06]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (9 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 223: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Question No. 504 of 28 February 2006, if watches and clocks which are battery operated are subject to the WEEE producer recycling scheme; if not, the levy that is imposed on these items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9831/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 266: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on correspondence (details supplied); the steps she will take to remedy the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10846/06]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 267: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans to enhance the home help service; if she will instruct the HSEA to implement the April 2005 agreement to issue written contracts based on historic hours worked; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10847/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 240: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the expected date by which BreastCheck will be available in North Tipperary by units other than mobile units; the reason for the delay in reaching North Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10668/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 241: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of beds contracted to the Health Service Executive in County Tipperary in private nursing homes. [10669/06]