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Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (23 Nov 2004)

Michael Lowry: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the vital work being done by organisations such as Living Links; the financial support or otherwise provided to the organisation over the past five years either nationally or to any north Tipperary branch of the organisation; the funding that has been provided to similar suicide...

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (23 Nov 2004)

Michael Lowry: Question 200: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to a letter (details supplied) sent to her office on 31 October 2004; if her attention has further been drawn to the crisis of youth suicide that is facing the country; her views on the fact that a co-ordinated effort based on the principle of early intervention involving her Department,...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (23 Nov 2004)

Michael Lowry: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on whether there is an employment crisis in the mid-west region and in north County Tipperary in particular; his proposals for dealing with this crisis and for encouraging foreign and indigenous investment to promote job creation in north Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30217/04]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (23 Nov 2004)

Michael Lowry: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of road fatalities recorded from 1997 to 2004; the number of road fatalities recorded in north Tipperary in each year from 1997 to 2004; the number of these fatalities which were pedestrian fatalities; and if he will start an initiative, particularly among school children, to encourage the use of high visibility jackets by pedestrians...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2004)

Michael Lowry: Question 477: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a letter (details supplied) regarding the issue of the new weighted system for assessment of special needs teacher requirements in primary schools; if she will reconsider the special needs requirement in the school outlined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30213/04]

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (23 Nov 2004)

Michael Lowry: Question 478: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the crisis facing teachers in primary and post-primary schools relating to the issue of youth suicide; her views on the fact that a co-ordinated effort based on the principle of early intervention involving her Department, youth affairs, the Department of Health and Children and the National...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2004)

Michael Lowry: Question 479: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether there is a need for behavioural therapists to support primary and post-primary schools in tackling issues of behaviour, youth suicide, discipline and other related issues; the cost to her Department to provide one behavioural therapist to every two primary and post primary schools; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (23 Nov 2004)

Michael Lowry: Question 480: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to a letter (details supplied) sent to her office on 31 October 2004; the way in which she intends to assist primary and post-primary teachers who are faced with students at risk of potential suicide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30216/04]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 199: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the decision which has been taken to approve the proposed ambulance base in Thurles further to an adjournment debate of 24 November 2004; the funds which have been allocated for the project; when building work is expected to start; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1055/05]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 354: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to correspondence from North Tipperary County Council regarding necessary maintenance work to the Ballyfinboy River; if his attention has further been drawn to the urgency associated with such maintenance work; when he will sanction the necessary funds to carry out this work; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 515: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of disabled persons affected by the closure of community employment schemes in north Tipperary and nationally; the number of persons affected by the same closures in total in north Tipperary and nationally; the number of employers which have employed persons in north Tipperary and nationally on the community...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 516: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans in relation to those affected by the closure of community employment schemes across the country; his plans for disabled persons affected by the closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1057/05]

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 517: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his plans for those in north Tipperary affected by the closure of community employment schemes; his plans for disabled persons in north Tipperary adversely affected by these closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1058/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 553: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the alternatives to removing the eligibility of returning Irish missionary priests and nuns which he or his predecessor has considered; if he will report on statistical information which was and is available to support the decision; if he can provide it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1566/05]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 611: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount which has been distributed to date under the dormant accounts fund; the amount of this which has been given to agencies or organisations in north Tipperary; the date on which it was given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1308/05]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will consider expanding the funding criteria of the dormant accounts fund to include groups and organisations in Area Development Management partnership companies areas; if he will consider some alternative to allow areas which are not CLÁR, RAPID or drugs task force areas to apply for funding; and if he will...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (26 Jan 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 743: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the courses which have been transferred from the Garda training college; the dates on which the transfers occurred; the courses which he or the Garda Commissioner plan to transfer out of the college and the dates on which the transfers will take effect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1307/05]

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Feb 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 336: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress to date on the Terryglass sewerage scheme, Terryglass, County Tipperary; the resources which have been committed to bring this essential project to fruition; when it will be sanctioned; when the tendering and selection will be complete; when it is expected that building works will begin; and if...

Written Answers — EU Funding: EU Funding (1 Feb 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 337: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application for funding for a project (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been received; if he will consider granting funds to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2393/05]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (2 Feb 2005)

Michael Lowry: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his proposals for the 1,400 post offices in An Post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3174/05]