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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]

Written Answers — Fire Stations: Fire Stations (21 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 893: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will sanction an application for funding for a fire station (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will ensure that the project is included in the 2006 programme of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10660/06]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (9 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 113: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if correspondence has been received by his Department (details supplied); his views on the contents of this letter; if the second phase of the review mentioned in same will be undertaken prior to the introduction of legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9830/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in moving a building project forward at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when the issues impeding this work will be rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9832/06]

Written Answers — Recycling Policy: Recycling Policy (9 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 223: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Question No. 504 of 28 February 2006, if watches and clocks which are battery operated are subject to the WEEE producer recycling scheme; if not, the levy that is imposed on these items; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9831/06]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 203: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a residential place will be found for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary with spina bifida; the reason for the delay in securing a residential place; if she will ensure that this person is placed in an appropriate care environment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8990/06]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Finance the grants and financial supports available for the construction of nursing homes; the changes to the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8985/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 417: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in issuing payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8986/06]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when the single farm payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in issuing payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8987/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 522: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for lack of progression through the building process of a school, details supplied, in County Tipperary; if she will expedite and provide immediate approval for tendering and construction stages; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8988/06]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (7 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 523: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of special needs assistants allocated to a school, details supplied, in County Tipperary; if an additional special needs assistants will be allocated to the school; the reason for the delay in allocating same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8989/06]

Community Employment Schemes. (2 Mar 2006)

Michael Lowry: I welcome the opportunity to raise this important issue which is affecting participants and sponsoring groups the length and breadth of the country. Since its introduction in November 2004, the Government policy of capping FÁS community employment schemes has led to the termination of placements for hundreds of participants in County Tipperary. It is expected that 700 community employment...