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Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 165: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date of the decentralisation of Garda headquarters to Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8048/07]

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 166: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date of the decentralisation of Garda fixed penalties unit to Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8049/07]

Written Answers — Garda Equipment: Garda Equipment (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 167: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of stab vests provided to members of An Garda Síochána to date; when he expects every operational member of the force to have an allocated stab vest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8050/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí in County Tipperary stations (details supplied) who are due to retire in 2007; the number who have retired since 2002; the number who have transferred into these stations; the number who have transferred out of these stations; the number of newly attested Gardaí who were deployed since...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a final reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8052/07]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 170: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes reported across all headings here from 2002 to 2006; the number under each, reported in County Tipperary during the same period; the number of successful convictions that have been recorded for each; the number of cases pending; the number of unsolved cases; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 171: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes reported across all headings from 2002 to 2006 in County Tipperary; the number of successful convictions that have been recorded for each; the number of cases pending; the number of unsolved cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8054/07]

Written Answers — Public Service Recruitment: Public Service Recruitment (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Finance if an embargo on the recruitment of staff exists within the public service; if such an embargo exists for all grades of staff; the basis for such an embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8035/07]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will expand the disabled drivers scheme to take account of other forms of disability not currently eligibly under the scheme; the reason for not undertaking such an expansion; the last time review or expansion of the scheme way carried out since the scheme was introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8056/07]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a programme (details supplied) will be expanded to North Tipperary; the reason the programme has not been expanded to date; if funds will be made available to expand the programme without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8026/07]

Written Answers — Compensation Redress Scheme: Compensation Redress Scheme (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, since his recent meeting with a deputation (details supplied), he has progressed their requests in respect of compensation claims similar to that received by their counterparts in the UK; if a compensation redress scheme will be established; the timeframe for the implementation of such a scheme; and if he...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on the decision by An Post to seek the closure of 500 post offices, in view of the review of offices under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8023/07]

Written Answers — : (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of applications received under the 2007 sports capital programme; the number in each county; when assessments will be complete; when he will make a decision on the 2007 allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8047/07]

Written Answers — Company Takeovers: Company Takeovers (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the Competition Authority ruling in respect of a company (details supplied) in County Tipperary; his views on the ruling in view of the fact that the UK Office of Fair Trade did not have similar concerns; the resources and facilities he will make available to the company's management to...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 209: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has had discussions with the Department of Education and Science regarding measures to assist workers undertaking postgraduate courses for the purposes of upskilling, retraining or career advancement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8044/07]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the capping on the community employment scheme; the changes in policy he has introduced in 2007 in respect of CE schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8045/07]

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff assigned to the processing of work permits in his Department each year since 2002; the number of work permits applied for since 2002; the number of applications awaiting processing; the average duration taken from application to issuance or refusal of a permit; his views on assigning additional staff...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Bus Éireann regarding requirement to use 5% biofuel mix; the duration of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8025/07]

Written Answers — Farm Inspections: Farm Inspections (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review the single farm payment inspection process and introduce a streamlined, efficient and less bureaucratic system for farmers; her views on whether the 66 page, 1,450 item checklist which requires her Department inspectors' signatures in almost 30 places must be radically and immediately reformed; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Adult Education: Adult Education (28 Feb 2007)

Michael Lowry: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in the view of the fact that most Vocational Educational Colleges committees do not have the resources or structures to fund community groups involved in the teaching of English, she has plans to provide grant assistance to community and voluntary groups who are providing English language classes to new immigrants; and if she...