420. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm the number of two, three and four teacher schools in County Tipperary; if he will provide a guarantee that these schools will be protected and maintained into the future; if his attention has been drawn to the vital role played by these schools in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16634/13]
178. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail the reasons a new passport will not be issued to an individual who has changed their name (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the legality of such; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship, distress and financial impact caused as a result of this; if an exemption will be made in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16389/13]
250. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a naturalisation application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; the current processing times for such applications; when a decision will be reached in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15479/13]
249. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding a naturalisation application in respect of a person (details supplied); the current processing times for such applications; when a decision will be reached in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15478/13]
223. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide information on the number of households in unfinished estates in County Tipperary that are exempt from the household charge in 2012; the reason for the disparity between these figures; if he will confirm if all outstanding issues in the unfinished estates that have been removed from the list have been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15567/13]
538. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the steps that have been taken to notify those living abroad of the destruction of heel prick/Guthrie tests for those born between 1984 and 2002; if he is satisfied that due notification has been given both nationally and abroad; if he will ensure that any move to destroy these tests is postponed until due notification is given; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14881/13]
336. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will confirm the criteria for eligibility for Tús positions and Tús supervisor posts; the reason the Tús scheme and Tús supervisor positions are closed to those on FÁS schemes; if her attention has been drawn to the the hardship and distress caused as a result; if she will consider opening this scheme and supervisor posts to those whose FÁS scheme is nearing completion; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15152/13]
239. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a number of applicants to Student Universal Support Ireland were incorrectly informed that they were eligible for grant aid, only to be later informed that they were in fact ineligible or entitled only to a lower amount; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many of these were subsequently forced to drop out of college; his views on whether this is fair; if he will offer some redress for these persons who relied on the incorrect information to their detriment; if he will confirm the number of applicants nationally and in County Tipperary who received such letters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14804/13]
523. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken by his Department to redress the damage done as a result of the administration of the black leg vaccine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13917/13]
674. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the effect of the new credit card style of driving licence on photo ID professionals; if he will put in place a system whereby those applying for a licence can obtain a scanned photo from photo ID professionals for use on their licence; the steps being taken to preserve jobs in this industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12561/13]
388. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether the current use of the former tailing pond site in Silvermines, County Tipperary, is safe and poses no health risk to residents or animals; if he will detail his long-term plans for the site; if he will provide a guarantee that this site will be safely maintained into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13090/13]
223. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact of an ongoing redeployment issue for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship caused as a result of this redeployment; if he will take steps to alleviate the hardship caused in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12731/13]
211. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons that reasonable accommodation has not been made available to a leaving certificate student (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the circumstances at play in this case; if he will review this decision; if he will ensure that reasonable accommodation is made for this student; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12536/13]
560. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the number of persons in County Tipperary in receipt of mobility allowance and motorised transport grant. [11431/13]
179. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans for the rural social scheme for 2013 and 2014; and if she will provide a guarantee that this scheme will be continued in its current form. [10533/13]
117. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons for the on-going delay in processing a student grant appeal application in respect of a person (details supplied) with Student Universal Support Ireland; the steps being taken to tackle this delay; when a decision will issue in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10510/13]
193. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing delay with regards to a Naval Service promotion in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reasons for the delay in this case; the steps being taken to tackle this issue; if he will immediately address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9010/13]
315. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the looming problems regarding a shortage of medical intern places (details supplied); the steps being taken to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7781/13]
609. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will sanction funding to allow the continuation of the vital work of the childminding development worker (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the cessation of funding for this post; the cost saving made by such; if her attention has been drawn to the impact this will have on childminders in County Tipperary; if she will confirm what will happen to the programmes and activities put in place by this worker in County Tipperary; if an alternative support will be made available; if she will confirm if childminders will be compelled to undertake Garda vetting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7237/13]
524. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will commence the recruitment of additional gardaí in view of dwindling numbers; if he will recommence training in Templemore, County Tipperary, for this purpose; if he will give an indication as to when the next intake of Garda trainees will commence in Templemore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7169/13]
83. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to an ongoing project by the Office of Public Works to tackle a flooding issue (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the current status of this project; if agreement has been received from all parties to allow works to commence; if he will provide a timeframe for the completion of this project; if he will confirm if sluice gates have been manufactured for this site and area ready for installation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6529/13]
74. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to a student grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if he will confirm if maintenance is payable in this instance; if he will confirm the correct position with regards to the payment of maintenance for those on long-term back to education allowance; the reason for the mix-up in this instance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6469/13]
705. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that funding is provided for the provision of bilateral cochlear impacts for children in the State; the reason this treatment has not been provided to date; if his attention has been drawn to the long term negative effects for children arising from an inability to access this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4249/13]
672. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the steps he will take to tackle the treatment of non consultant hospital doctors; if he will put an end to the illegal long working hours being forced on such doctors; if his attention has been drawn to the detrimental impact of these long working hours have on these persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3902/13]
252. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to a case relating to stamp duty and the transfer of farming land (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if he will make an exemption in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4137/13]
211. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if he will fund Kalydeco for the treatment of cystic fibrosis patients; if this drug will be approved and sanctioned for the Irish market; when this drug will be made available to patients here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3682/13]
185. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of members of An Garda Síochána stationed in County Tipperary in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively; if he will provide a breakdown of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3346/13]
260. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an application to Student Universal Support Ireland was rejected in respect of a student (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the discrepancy created in this case; if his further attention has been drawn to the hardship caused by this discrepancy; if he will review this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2910/13]
230. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reasons that an application from County Tipperary under the sports capital programme for 2012 was deemed to be invalid (details supplied); if he will confirm the maximum funding amount available through this programme; if he will confirm the county budget as alluded to; if he will reconsider this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2269/13]
1043. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a timeframe for the provision of additional staff to mental health services as she guaranteed to put in place by early 2013; if she will detail the exact number of staff to be allocated; if she will provide a guarantee that all these staff will be provided without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1257/13]
1015. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health the current waiting times in place for persons in County Tipperary seeking to avail of child and adolescent mental health services with the Health Service Executive; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship and distress being caused as a result of these delays; the steps being taken to tackle this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1082/13]
301. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in County Tipperary who are still awaiting payments of their student grant through the Student Universal Support Ireland system; the reason for the backlog in same; the current turnover time for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1316/13]
99. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if he will clarify the terms of the fuel rebate as introduced in Budget 2013; if this rebate will apply to passenger transport companies as well as hauliers; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused as a result of this uncertainty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57926/12]
491. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda patrol vehicles available to An Garda Síochána in each district of the division of Tipperary; the number of vehicles that were available to these districts in 2010 and 2011 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56940/12]
231. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide information on the availability of emergency funds for primary schools who are under severe financial pressure at present and cannot maintain basic day to day costs; if there is a mechanism to assist such schools; and if so, the way schools can access same. [56638/12]
207. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to an application for emergency works for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons this application was refused; if his attention has been drawn to the health and safety issues in the school arising from this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56422/12]
137. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the current waiting times for Legal Aid Board services in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56109/12]
124. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in County Tipperary in receipt of the respite care grant for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively. [55926/12]
21. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a resource teacher has not been allocated to a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship, distress and upset being caused to the affected children and their families; if he will provide a timeframe for when this post will be filled; if he will prioritise this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54871/12]
561. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the reconstitution grant for repair works to damaged forestry; if his attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused due to the lack of funding for this scheme; if funds will be made available for the continuation of this grant aid in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52329/12]
408. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of family income supplement applicants and renewals submitted from persons in Co. Tipperary since June 2012; the number of these applications still awaiting a decision; the average turnover time for such applications; the steps being taken to tackle these cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52799/12]
300. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in County Tipperary that are still awaiting payments of their student grant through the Student Universal Support Ireland system; the current turnover time for same; the total number of applications received from County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52485/12]
199. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a single payment appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in reviewing this case; when a decision will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50571/12]
509. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for subsidiary protection in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this case; and when a decision will issue. [50159/12]
1179. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a redundancy issue in respect of a person from the Health Service Executive (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for the delay in the processing of this application; if he is aware of the hardship and financial impact this delay has on this person; if he will ask the HSE to rectify the situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48651/12]
877. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the delay in processing a single farm payment for 2011 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the steps being taken to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47711/12]
363. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the on-going delays in the processing of grant applications by Students Universal Support Ireland; if he will provide figures on the current number of cases with SUSI; the number of applications that have been processed to date; the average processing time for same; the way these figures compare to the previous system; if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties applicants are having in securing accurate information on the status of their application and the hardship these delays and inaccurate information are causing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48322/12]
70. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing post primary school transport case (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this application for grant aid; if his further attention has been drawn to the hardship being caused as a result of this delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46926/12]
529. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to a case (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons the Solicitor in his Department has failed to respond to written queries relating to this case over the past 18 months; the steps being taken to resolve this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45682/12]
411. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide information on an application for funding in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in County Tipperary, when a decision will issue on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45649/12]