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Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (25 Jan 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 1007: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of staff assigned to the single farm payments helpline each week from December 2005 to date; the number of calls answered each week; the average duration of each call; if additional staff will be appointed to assist this section; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1674/06]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (25 Jan 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 1282: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a higher education course will be sanctioned by her department (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1488/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Jan 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 1283: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status and progress of a building project (details supplied); the steps which are required to expedite the project; the resources which will be committed to the project by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1489/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Jan 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 1284: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when an appeal will be resolved and the findings issued to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1490/06]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Jan 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 1285: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the contents of a whole-school evaluation report (details supplied); if consideration will be given to providing funds to the necessary extension in view of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1491/06]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (25 Jan 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 1341: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the contents of a report (details supplied) when a decision will be taken regarding same; the reason for the delays in making a decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1668/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (25 Jan 2006)

Michael Lowry: Question 1480: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if departmental approval has been given to a local authority for works (details supplied); the funding allocated for the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1473/06]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 131: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 236 of 8 November 2005, when a response will issue from the Health Service Executive western area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39808/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 229 of 2 November 2005, when a response will issue relating to the north Tipperary area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39809/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 251: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if an application for payments has been brought to her attention (details supplied); if she will reconsider the rejection decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39812/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 156: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an appropriate full-time place will be provided for a person (details supplied) in need of long-term residential care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38760/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 157: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in providing a premises in County Tipperary (details supplied); if she will work with the Health Service Executive to provide funding for the long promised facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38761/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Finance if persons with mental disabilities are considered as qualifying applicants under the VRT exemption scheme; if not, if he will consider including such persons or their families under the exemption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38765/05]

Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 221: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary does not qualify for exemption under the VRT exemption for family members; if the decision will be reassessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38766/05]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 280: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will revoke the decision to cap the number of years a person can remain on a community employment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38920/05]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason for introducing a limit of three years for participation on the community employment scheme and six years for persons over 55 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38921/05]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 304: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of tests carried out at a test centre each month since January 2004; the reason for reduction in tests in recent months; if a tester will be deployed to the centre on a regular basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38739/05]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Areas Scheme: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the review of the disadvantaged areas is complete; if an area was considered for inclusion; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38748/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food when an allocation from the national reserve will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38749/05]

Written Answers — Farm Retirement Scheme: Farm Retirement Scheme (13 Dec 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 342: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on correspondence (details supplied); the position regarding the recommendations outlined in a letter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38750/05]