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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]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (22 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: 260. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an application to Student Universal Support Ireland was rejected in respect of a student (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the discrepancy created in this case; if his further attention has been drawn to the hardship caused by this discrepancy; if he will review this decision; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme (17 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons that an application from County Tipperary under the sports capital programme for 2012 was deemed to be invalid (details supplied); if he will confirm the maximum funding amount available through this programme; if he will confirm the county budget as alluded to; if he will reconsider this application; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Rebate Scheme (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the terms of the fuel rebate as introduced in Budget 2013; if this rebate will apply to passenger transport companies as well as hauliers; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused as a result of this uncertainty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57926/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in County Tipperary who are still awaiting payments of their student grant through the Student Universal Support Ireland system; the reason for the backlog in same; the current turnover time for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1316/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Jan 2013)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide a timeframe for the provision of additional staff to mental health services as she guaranteed to put in place by early 2013; if she will detail the exact number of staff to be allocated; if she will provide a guarantee that all these staff will be provided without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1257/13]