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Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (6 Mar 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide further information on the application requirements for small schools in line to lose a teacher as a result of budget 2012 but which now have a projected increased enrolment for 2012 and wish to avail of the newly opened appeal to the primary staffing appeals board; in particular; the reason for requesting that a...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (21 Feb 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 252: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a redundancy payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for the delay in processing same; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9727/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (15 Feb 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide information on the status of the closed respite beds in the Community Hospital of the Assumption, Thurles, County Tipperary; when these 22 beds will be re-opened further to his guarantee that these would be reopened by 31 January 2012, the reason for the delay in such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8779/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (14 Feb 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will detail the effect that the changes to staffing schedules for schools with less than four teachers as outlined in budget 2012 will have on two teacher schools; if he will detail what will happen when such a school is in line to lose a teacher, in view of the fact that departmental guidelines state that you cannot have a one...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (7 Feb 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding Toomevara Garda station, County Tipperary; if he will address the concerns of the local community who fear that the retiring garda will not be replaced; the steps being taken to fill this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6754/12]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (2 Feb 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide information on a redundancy application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the current status of this application; when a decision can be expected on this matter; if her attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Feb 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the current status of said applications; the reason this case is taking in excess of three years; the steps being taken to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5738/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (31 Jan 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information on the number of teaching posts that will be lost in smaller schools - schools with fewer than four teachers - in counties Tipperary and Offaly, separately, for the next academic year 2012-2013; the number of schools affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5083/12]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Jan 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review an application for a supplementary pension in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3401/12]

Written Answers — Children's Rights: Children's Rights (24 Jan 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 485: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position in this jurisdiction regarding parentage, guardianship and citizenship rights for a child born to a surrogate mother outside of the State and returned to Ireland with its biological father and his wife, the adopted mother (details supplied); the child's entitlement to an Irish passport based on its father's nationality;...

Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (17 Jan 2012)

Michael Lowry: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm the social protection payments that are considered as earnings for tax purposes and on which an individual may be liable for tax if receiving income form any other source; and if it is the intention of the Revenue Commissioners to pursue these social welfare recipients for tax on these payments. [2145/12]

Departmental Staff (14 Dec 2011)

Michael Lowry: In the past several days my office has been inundated with calls from employees of the Garda vetting unit at Thurles, County Tipperary, who have been informed they will be laid off prior to Christmas. This is particularly galling when they are also aware of the recruitment of up to 16 interns from the JobBridge scheme who are due to take up positions in the unit in January. These clerical...

Departmental Staff (14 Dec 2011)

Michael Lowry: I am glad to hear the matter is under review. These lay-offs do not make any sense particularly in this highly sensitive area in which confidentiality is very important. It is vital that those who fill those roles have experience. Those on temporary contracts have built up that experience and expertise and are confident, capable, efficient personnel. I hope the ten clerical officers due...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (13 Dec 2011)

Michael Lowry: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) who applied for the higher education grant in County Tipperary was refused; if he will provide the FETAC level rating for the courses; if he will review this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39877/11]

Social Welfare Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Dec 2011)

Michael Lowry: I wish to avail of this short opportunity to register my protest on behalf of many members of my constituency as a result of measures imposed by the Minister for Social Protection in this Bill. There are several aspects of the Bill which are unfair, unjust and discriminatory. This is a budget that, through stealth, hits the pockets of some of the most vulnerable families and parents in our...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (23 Nov 2011)

Michael Lowry: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide details on the cost to the State of providing a crime prevention officer; the cost of bringing a crime prevention officer from Waterford to the Tipperary area when one is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36388/11]

Written Answers — Agri-Environment Options Scheme: Agri-Environment Options Scheme (23 Nov 2011)

Michael Lowry: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applicants still awaiting approval under the agri-environmental options scheme for 2010; the number of farmers awaiting approval under this scheme in County Tipperary; the reasons for this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36389/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (22 Nov 2011)

Michael Lowry: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will verify the media reports that emerged over the weekend which stated that the grant scheme for postgraduate students will be scrapped for the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35503/11]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (22 Nov 2011)

Michael Lowry: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a redundancy payment was not paid in respect of an employee (details supplied) of his Department; if said employee can now apply for redundancy; if they are entitled to redundancy in view of the extraordinary circumstances in this individual case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35986/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (15 Nov 2011)

Michael Lowry: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify whether a named qualification (details supplied) is recognised under the FETAC system; if so, the level rating of this course for the purposes of a higher education grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34219/11]