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Written Answers — Economic Competitiveness: Economic Competitiveness (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures he plans to take to assist Irish companies and international companies based here maintain a cost competitiveness and a strong competitive advantage in the marketplace in view of the recent rise in the number of people made redundant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10681/06]

Written Answers — Job Losses: Job Losses (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 426: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views at the job losses announced by a company (details supplied) in County Tipperary; his further views on the outlook for the company; if he will visit the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10682/06]

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to Nenagh arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west region; and if...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 428: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to Thurles arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west region; and...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 429: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to Roscrea arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west region; and...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 430: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to Templemore arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west region;...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 431: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to Newport arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west region; and...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 432: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to Borrisokane arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west region;...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 443: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to north Tipperary arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers, or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 444: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to Limerick arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers, or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west region; and...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 445: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to Clare arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers, or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to the town by comparison with other towns in the mid-west region; and if...

Written Answers — Industrial Development: Industrial Development (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 446: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of visits to the entire mid-west region arranged by Shannon Development and the IDA for potential foreign direct investors, industrial developers, or potential locating multinationals in each year since 2000; the level of priority for investment purposes given to this area; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of national car tests carried out at each test centre each month during 2005; the number of old age pensioners who owned a car tested in each month during 2005; his views on waiving the car test fee for old age pensioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10631/06]

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Industry: Sugar Beet Industry (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 543: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on the total cessation of beet production in County Tipperary; the measures she will put in place for Tipperary beet growers who are forced out of business in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10031/06]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 713: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if she will investigate the health and safety concerns in the school. [10022/06]

Written Answers — School Evaluation: School Evaluation (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 804: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of whole school evaluations carried out in schools in County Tipperary each year since 2000; the main issues of concern identified in same; the actions taken by her Department to remedy these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11020/06]

Written Answers — Natural Heritage Areas: Natural Heritage Areas (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 889: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an area (details supplied) in County Tipperary is under consideration for classification as a special area of conservation; the progress since 1997 in classifying the area as a special area of conservation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10655/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 890: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received advice from Teagasc recommending new phosphate limits under the nitrates directive; if no advice has been received, his plans to immediately secure such advice; when he expects to make a decision on that advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10656/06]

Written Answers — Motor Vehicle Registration: Motor Vehicle Registration (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 891: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of old age pensioners registered as passenger car vehicle owners in 2005. [10657/06]

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

Michael Lowry: Question 892: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the formal appeals process for those who wish to appeal the outcomes of a Part 8 decision to proceed with the development of a through-road. [10659/06]