Results 2,801-2,820 of 3,749 for speaker:Michael Lowry

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]

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

Michael Lowry: Question 162: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to post a dedicated cystic fibrosis liaison home nurse and a dedicated CF physiotherapist to the mid west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7654/08]

Written Answers — Organ Donation: Organ Donation (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to initiate legislation to govern presumed organ donations to replace the current voluntary system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7652/08]

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

Michael Lowry: Question 161: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to post a much needed second dedicated cystic fibrosis nurse at Waterford Regional Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7653/08]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to include cystic fibrosis as a condition that will automatically entitle a patient to a medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7655/08]

Written Answers — Neonatal Screening: Neonatal Screening (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to initiate a national neo-natal screening programme for the detection of cystic fibrosis, in view of the documented benefit early diagnosis would bring to CF patients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7656/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 165: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the direction that north Tipperary ambulance crews by-pass Nenagh Hospital accident and emergency with many of their patients; the extra resources that will be given to help these crews to cope with the extra workload; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7657/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when single farm payments will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7649/08]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when single farm payments will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7650/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if works on a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be progressed in the 2008 building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7644/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 336: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be progressed in the 2008 building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7645/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be progressed in the 2008 building programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7646/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 338: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a project for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be progressed in the emergency works scheme as a health and safety issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7647/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 339: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a project for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be progressed in the emergency works scheme as a health and safety issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7648/08]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 395: To ask the Minister for Defence if compensation will be issued to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7658/08]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 490: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment issued for the 2008 allocation to North Tipperary County Council for the housing aid for older people scheme; the amount allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7659/08]

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (26 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Question 491: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment issued for the 2008 allocation to North Tipperary County Council for the mobility aids housing grant scheme; the amount allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7660/08]

Health Services: Motion (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Michael Lowry: Last Sunday night I met with the Tipperary cystic fibrosis organisation and heard heart-breaking stories of neglect and the failure of our health system to respond to genuine needs, problems with accommodation and facilities and problems with staffing levels. In the mid-west region the following concerns need to be addressed in the short term. The first is the provision of necessary, fully...