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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]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 422: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not received an appointment for an operation, despite five examinations to date; if an immediate appointment will be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34597/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 423: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not received an appointment for an operation; if an immediate appointment will be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34598/06]

Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 424: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of people in County Tipperary waiting for mammography appointments in each hospital; the number waiting nationally; the average length of time a person must wait for an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34599/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the level of podiatry care available at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital; the number of podiatrists employed at the hospital; if funding will be made available to the Health Service Executive to employ the necessary staff; the number of people in need of podiatry in the mid-west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (24 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reasons the appeal application for consideration of [i]force majeur[/i]e under the single farm payments for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly has been mislaid; if the application can be found within her Department; if swift consideration will be given; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34582/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Oct 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when ongoing speech and language therapy will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; when the neurological assessment referred to will be available; when a suitable care programme will be put in place for the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32648/06]