Results 761-780 of 3,706 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (10 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 497: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will progress the building application from a school (details supplied) as a matter of urgency; the reasons for a delay in moving the school swiftly through the building and modernisation programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31510/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (10 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the breach of contract in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if, as per correspondence sent to her from this Deputy on 23 August 2006 outlining the situation, she will reconsider her Department's position; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31706/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (11 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many people, particularly older people who have retired, may be unfairly discriminated against in respect of availing of Government pension incentives; if retired people and pensioners can avail of the incentive; if he will allow retired people to avail of the initiative where SSIA has already...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of a building project (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if approval will be granted in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32276/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if an application for funding has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the school will be considered for funding in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32277/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when ongoing speech and language therapy will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; when the neurological assessment referred to will be available; when a suitable care programme will be put in place for the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32648/06]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (17 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 509: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on the implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to reduce the pupil teacher ratio in schools; if the commitment will be reached for mainstream classes in the lifetime of this Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32649/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Finance the grants and financial supports available for the renovation or conversion of dwelling homes to nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34593/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not received an appointment for an operation, despite five examinations to date; if an immediate appointment will be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34597/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not received an appointment for an operation; if an immediate appointment will be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34598/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people in County Tipperary waiting for mammography appointments in each hospital; the number waiting nationally; the average length of time a person must wait for an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34599/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of podiatry care available at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital; the number of podiatrists employed at the hospital; if funding will be made available to the Health Service Executive to employ the necessary staff; the number of people in need of podiatry in the mid-west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reasons the appeal application for consideration of [i]force majeur[/i]e under the single farm payments for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly has been mislaid; if the application can be found within her Department; if swift consideration will be given; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34582/06]

Written Answers — Planning Regulations: Planning Regulations (1 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 615: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if maps without references to the Ordnance Survey Ireland and necessary licensing information interfere with development planning or Part 8 processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35339/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received correspondence (details supplied); his views on the matter; the options available to the individual involved; when he expects to issue a detailed response to the individual; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36168/06]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recently approved EU Commission Regional Aid map for Ireland; the effects this map will have on north Tipperary; his further views on whether the approval further degrades the emphasis placed on north Tipperary as an attractive location by the job creation agencies; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will confirm the restrictions currently in operation for participants on the FÁS community employment scheme. [36170/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of additional driving testers appointed since the most recent recruitment campaign; the number of drivers that he will appoint within the next six months; the number of applications received for the driver testing positions; the number of candidates placed on a panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36172/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to implement a graduated licensing system for learner drivers; when he intends to bring forward legislation for such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36173/06]

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (8 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the criteria for establishment of a Garda youth diversion project in a community; the number of projects operating nationally and those projects in County Tipperary; his views on expanding the number of projects in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36934/06]