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Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (20 Mar 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken by his Department to redress the damage done as a result of the administration of the black leg vaccine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13917/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations Issues (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons that reasonable accommodation has not been made available to a leaving certificate student (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the circumstances at play in this case; if he will review this decision; if he will ensure that reasonable accommodation is made for this student; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Redeployment (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that an on-going redeployment issue for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship caused as a result of this redeployment; if he will take steps to alleviate the hardship caused in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12731/13]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Mining Industry (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the current use of the former tailing pond site in the Silvermines, County Tipperary is safe and poses no health risk to residents or animals; if he will detail his long term plans for the site; if he will provide a guarantee that this site will be safely maintained into the future; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driving Licences (12 Mar 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the effect of the new credit card style of driving licence on photo ID professionals; if he will put in place a system whereby those applying for a licence can obtain a scanned photo from photo ID professionals for use on their licence; the steps being taken to preserve jobs in this industry; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Numbers (5 Mar 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Tipperary in receipt of mobility allowance and motorised transport grant. [11431/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Appeals (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons for the on-going delay in processing a student grant appeal application in respect of a person (details supplied) with Student Universal Support Ireland; the steps being taken to tackle this delay; when a decision will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10510/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rural Social Scheme (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the rural social scheme for 2013 and 2014; if she will provide a guarantee that this scheme will be continued in its current form. [10533/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Promotions (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to an on-going delay with regards to a Naval Service promotion in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reasons for the delay in this case; the steps being taken to tackle this issue; if he will immediately address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Graduate Medicine Programme Places (14 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the looming problems regarding a shortage of medical intern places (details supplied); the steps being taken to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7781/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Recruitment (12 Feb 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will commence the recruitment of additional Gardaí in view of dwindling numbers; if he will re-commence training in Templemore, County Tipperary, for this purpose; if he will give an indication as to when the next intake of Garda trainees will commence in Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7169/13]

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]