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Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (3 Mar 2009)

Michael Lowry: Question 413: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the Teagasc organisation, especially with reference to the proposed termination of the contracts of 101 REP scheme planners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8770/09]

Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) (11 Feb 2009)

Michael Lowry: During my political career I always have been committed to addressing the many and varied problems at Nenagh General Hospital. With others, I have battled long and hard to preserve and protect it over the years. My only motivation and objective was to ensure the provision of the best possible health service for the people of north Tipperary. Health care must be outside politics. It should...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (10 Dec 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 192: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to an EU decision regarding local need clauses imposed by several local authorities in the planning process; the impact that this decision will have on local authorities; if he has instructed local authorities to take cognisance of the ruling in making decisions; and if he...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (4 Nov 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the date by which the Equality Authority will be transferring the remaining 15 staff who are meant to be relocated to Birchgrove House, Roscrea, under the decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38401/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Oct 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 521: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an area aid payment will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35444/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Oct 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when 2008 agricultural payments will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35445/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (21 Oct 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when 2008 single farm payment will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35446/08]

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2008)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the strong political support for this Bill to curb intoxicating liquor consumption. I note strong support from civil society, including the alcohol industry itself, which recognises that such legislation is long overdue. I hope the time spent debating the Bill will be used wisely to iron out any deficiencies and to ensure that the Bill results in maximum effectiveness in combating...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (28 May 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 250: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will allow pension recipients to continue to receive their pensions by means of pension book through their nominated post office and that she will not make it compulsory for pensioners to opt for either direct payment into a bank account or alternatively by means of swipe card in view of the fact that many older...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (27 May 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when an area aid payment will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20959/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Mar 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 145: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he plans to reduce VAT rate from the current level of 21% to 13.5% on defibrillators as many of these are purchased by community, sporting and voluntary organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10808/08]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (11 Mar 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her Department has plans to fund the provision of digital hearing aids to medical card holders as they represent a superior improvement on existing analogue technology with a relatively small cost difference; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10500/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (11 Mar 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when her Department will allocate staff to a facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10501/08]

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (11 Mar 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to improve and upgrade the track and timetable on the Limerick/Ballybrophy line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10502/08]

Written Answers — : (11 Mar 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a delayed extensification grant from 2003 will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10497/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Mar 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a building grant will be allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary to host an approved autism unit as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10498/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (11 Mar 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a building grant will be allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary, that will enable the school to progress with Department approved plans; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10499/08]

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: I wish to share time with Deputies Collins, O'Connor, Nolan and Dooley.

Broadband Services: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the vital issue of broadband services. It is obvious that an adequate broadband service is an integral component in ensuring the ongoing viability and sustainability of rural communities. Modern broadband is central to promoting entrepreneurship and developing a knowledge-based economy. While progress has been made on broadband roll out, extensive areas...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to improve cystic fibrosis facilities for patients in the mid west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7651/08]