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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]

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

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting times in place for persons in County Tipperary seeking to avail of child and adolescent mental health services with the Health Service Executive; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship and distress being caused as a result of these delays; the steps being taken to tackle this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme (18 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to an application for emergency works for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons this application was refused; if his attention has been drawn to the health and safety issues in the school arising from this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56422/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (18 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information on the availability of emergency funds for primary schools who are under severe financial pressure at present and cannot maintain basic day to day costs; if there is a mechanism to assist such schools; and if so, the way schools can access same. [56638/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Transport (18 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda patrol vehicles available to An Garda Síochána in each district of the division of Tipperary; the number of vehicles that were available to these districts in 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56940/12]

Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012: Second Stage (14 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: There is a reluctant but growing acceptance that a property tax will become a reality. The local property tax in its current form has sparked widespread concern and considerable anger from those who simply cannot take any more pain and who are now living in fear. The local property tax compounds the harsh effects of this budget on families, the elderly and those on lower incomes. The...

Social Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: Before the question is put on the section, I add my voice in opposition to the cut to carer's allowance - the carer's grant. It is not all that long ago when the Minister was waxing eloquently and strongly in favour of the poor and the underprivileged. Looking at the budget, there is only one description for it. It is unfair and lacks compassion, particularly in the case of the Minister's...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid Service (13 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the current waiting times for Legal Aid Board services in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56109/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in County Tipperary in receipt of the respite care grant for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively. [55926/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Services (12 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in County Tipperary in receipt of the respite care grant for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively. [55926/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (6 Dec 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a resource teacher has not been allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship, distress and upset being caused to the affected children and their families; if he will provide a timeframe for when this post will be filled; if he will prioritise this case; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (27 Nov 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in County Tipperary that are still awaiting payments of their student grant through the Student Universal Support Ireland system; the current turnover time for same; the total number of applications received from County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52485/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Application Numbers (27 Nov 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of family income supplement applicants and renewals submitted from persons in Co. Tipperary since June 2012; the number of these applications still awaiting a decision; the average turnover time for such applications; the steps being taken to tackle these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52799/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forestry Grants (27 Nov 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the reconstitution grant for repair works to damaged forestry; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused due to the lack of funding for this scheme; if funds will be made available for the continuation of this grant aid in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52329/12]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Appeals (15 Nov 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single payment appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in reviewing this case; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50571/12]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Subsidiary Protection (13 Nov 2012)

Michael Lowry: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for subsidiary protection in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this case; and when a decision will issue. [50159/12]