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Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (21 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if school transport has been arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38564/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (21 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 570: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by his Department to date for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38568/06]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (21 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 600: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the minimum and maximum recommended limit for a percolation test in order to qualify for planning permission under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 and relevant Acts of the Oireachtas; the minimum and maximum recommended limit for a T test in order to qualify for planning permission; if a...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (14 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37565/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on removing Government stamp duty on ATM, credit and debit cards in budget 2007; the stamp duty received by the Exchequer on such cards each year since 2000; the number of people who have paid such charges in each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37242/06]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of stamp duty collected each year since 2000 from residential property transactions; the amount paid each year since 2000 by first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37243/06]

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on a recent meeting (details supplied) when she expects to make a decision on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37249/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will work with the Health Service Executive to ensure that chiropody services are made available free of charge to senior citizens nationwide; the costs associated with such a measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37250/06]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on expanding the free schemes initiative to include a waiver of fees for the collection of household waste; if there are proposals within his Department for such waiver of contribution towards the cost of waste collection for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37262/06]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 185: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects to approve funding for a group (details supplied); the other groups awaiting approval; if he will ensure that swift approval is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37235/06]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (9 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 281: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a waiver of fees for waste collection services for senior citizens; if there are proposals within his Department for such waiver or contribution towards the cost of waste collection for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37239/06]

Written Answers — Youth Diversion Projects: Youth Diversion Projects (8 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 142: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the criteria for establishment of a Garda youth diversion project in a community; the number of projects operating nationally and those projects in County Tipperary; his views on expanding the number of projects in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36934/06]

Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (8 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date rolling out the group broadband scheme in north Tipperary; if additional measures are planned to expedite broadband roll-out by various technological media; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36915/06]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received correspondence (details supplied); his views on the matter; the options available to the individual involved; when he expects to issue a detailed response to the individual; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36168/06]

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 368: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recently approved EU Commission Regional Aid map for Ireland; the effects this map will have on north Tipperary; his further views on whether the approval further degrades the emphasis placed on north Tipperary as an attractive location by the job creation agencies; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 369: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will confirm the restrictions currently in operation for participants on the FÁS community employment scheme. [36170/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 396: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of additional driving testers appointed since the most recent recruitment campaign; the number of drivers that he will appoint within the next six months; the number of applications received for the driver testing positions; the number of candidates placed on a panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36172/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (7 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 397: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to implement a graduated licensing system for learner drivers; when he intends to bring forward legislation for such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36173/06]

Written Answers — Planning Regulations: Planning Regulations (1 Nov 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 615: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if maps without references to the Ordnance Survey Ireland and necessary licensing information interfere with development planning or Part 8 processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35339/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 332: To ask the Minister for Finance the grants and financial supports available for the renovation or conversion of dwelling homes to nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34593/06]