Results 3,101-3,120 of 3,712 for speaker:Michael Lowry

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (23 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 523: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will instruct local authorities to waive the waste water discharge licence levies for primary and post primary schools who have had to acquire such a licence as part of a planning application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19325/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (16 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 162: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of subvention payments per month in each county since 2004; the levels at which payments were made; the number of patients in receipt of top-up subvention payments in this period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18088/06]

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (16 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 163: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will increase nursing home subvention payments to meet at least 80 per cent of the cost of nursing homes; the cost of such an increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18090/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for delay in progressing a school building project (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [17936/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 472: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an allocation for additional accommodation from a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be considered by her Department; the reason for the delay in assessing and allocating funding in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17937/06]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (16 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 482: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the policy within her Department concerning the approval of physical education buildings in post-primary and primary schools in the school building and modernisation programme; if she will review this policy in view of the exponential rise in awareness and concern regarding obesity; if additional funding will be allocated to the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 483: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the ranking of a school within the school building and modernisation programme (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the school is ranked within the top eight schools under consideration for approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18062/06]

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 137: To ask the Taoiseach the progress to date on the implementation of the Programme for Government; the measures he intends to take to ensure that the many outstanding items are addressed in the lifetime of this Dáil; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16989/06]

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

Michael Lowry: Question 155: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will instruct the Health Service Executive to purchase a device for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for not doing so in view of the fact that purchasing the device makes a saving over equipment rental; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16991/06]

Written Answers — Environmental Health: Environmental Health (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the procedures adopted and enforced by environmental health officers regarding the policing of environmental health at farmer and country markets; her further views on the widely acknowledged view that the enforcement of EU regulations regarding same here is vastly different and more restrictive by comparison...

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

Michael Lowry: Question 157: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of temporary and full-time speech therapists currently employed in North Tipperary; the section where these posts are based; the number of therapists required to eliminate the waiting lists for assessments and therapy; when it is anticipated that extra permanent therapists will be appointed; and if she will...

Written Answers — Price Inflation: Price Inflation (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Economic and Social Research Institute's Quarterly Economic Commentary, Spring 2006; if he will commit to honouring the advice given by the ESRI regarding the additional inflationary pressure that a large pre-election increase in public spending would have on economic competitiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 211: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to secure a continuation of the EU Derogation under EU Directive (2003/96/EC); if he has assessed the impact of the removal on this derogation on the affected industries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16996/06]

Written Answers — Public Works: Public Works (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 212: To ask the Minister for Finance when the assessment will be complete on the proposed refurbishment and modernisation of Thurles Courthouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16997/06]

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

Michael Lowry: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will increase the stamp-duty exemption thresholds for first time buyers as a matter of priority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16998/06]

Written Answers — Casual Trading: Casual Trading (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in conjunction with other Departments, he will review the red tape and bureaucracy involved in the establishment and operation of farmers markets and country markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17001/06]

Written Answers — Casual Trading: Casual Trading (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the red tape and bureaucracy involved in the establishment and operation of farmers markets and country markets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17006/06]

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, further to an adjournment debate of 25 April 2006 regarding a company (details supplied), the measures he will put in place to ensure that replacement industries are secured for the Thurles area and the wider North Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17013/06]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 265: To ask the Minister for Transport if, while recognising the crucial importance of safe driving, he will confirm the legal status of the Road Safety Authority; if, in view of this status and the fact that the Road Safety Authority Bill has to be enacted, the Authority has the legal authority and mandate to proceed with advertising campaigns at this time; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (9 May 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 266: To ask the Minister for Transport if it is his long-term intention to incorporate the road safety role of the National Safety Council into the proposed Road Safety Authority; his plans for the National Safety Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17004/06]