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Question· writtenPQ 182asked

245 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children when payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for a delay in payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19015/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 July 2007

245 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children when payment will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for a delay in payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19015/07]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

280 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not secured an allocation under the national reserve; if she will reconsider the matter in view of correspondence supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17923/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 June 2007

280 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not secured an allocation under the national reserve; if she will reconsider the matter in view of correspondence supplied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17923/07]

Question· writtenPQ 395asked

458 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she plans to revise the categories for eligible applications under the single farm payment national reserve; the time-frame for revision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16832/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007

458 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she plans to revise the categories for eligible applications under the single farm payment national reserve; the time-frame for revision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16832/07]

Question· writtenPQ 394asked

457 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary had single farm payment entitlements issued to another person; if entitlements will be established and payment issued without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16831/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2007

457 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary had single farm payment entitlements issued to another person; if entitlements will be established and payment issued without delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16831/07]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

90 Mr. Lowry asked the Taoiseach if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14034/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 April 2007

90 Mr. Lowry asked the Taoiseach if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14034/07]

Question· writtenPQ 593asked

593 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to a previous parliamentary question, when a floor area certificate will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14038/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

593 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to a previous parliamentary question, when a floor area certificate will be issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14038/07]

Question· writtenPQ 592asked

592 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14028/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

592 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14028/07]

Question· writtenPQ 514asked

509 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14025/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

509 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14025/07]

Question· writtenPQ 503asked

498 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14026/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

498 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14026/07]

Question· writtenPQ 420asked

415 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when, in view of the recent Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government decision to designate hen harrier special protection areas, approval will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14036/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

415 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when, in view of the recent Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government decision to designate hen harrier special protection areas, approval will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14036/07]

Question· writtenPQ 419asked

414 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14021/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

414 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14021/07]

Question· writtenPQ 408asked

403 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14024/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

403 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14024/07]

Question· writtenPQ 383asked

378 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14035/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

378 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14035/07]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

353 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14033/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

353 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14033/07]

Question· writtenPQ 335asked

330 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the urgent measures he will take to attract much needed foreign investment into north Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14037/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

330 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the urgent measures he will take to attract much needed foreign investment into north Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14037/07]

Question· writtenPQ 334asked

329 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14027/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

329 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14027/07]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

316 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14022/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

316 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14022/07]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

303 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14030/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

303 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14030/07]

Question· writtenPQ 302asked

296 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14023/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

296 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14023/07]

Question· writtenPQ 278asked

273 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children when payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for any delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14040/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

273 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children when payment will be made to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for any delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14040/07]

Question· writtenPQ 277asked

272 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14031/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

272 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14031/07]

Question· writtenPQ 199asked

194 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14029/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

194 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14029/07]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

157 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14032/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 April 2007

157 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in view of a recent Supreme Court decision (details supplied) an analysis has been carried out as to the impact this decision will have on all EU regulations transposed into Irish law by regulations since joining the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14032/07]

Question· writtenPQ 487asked

522 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason single farm payment entitlements were not allocated to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the matter will be reconsidered in view of the circumstances; if additional entitlements will be allocated to the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12531/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2007

522 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason single farm payment entitlements were not allocated to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the matter will be reconsidered in view of the circumstances; if additional entitlements will be allocated to the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12531/07]

Question· writtenPQ 437asked

466 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the call by an organisation (details supplied) on the Government to invest €15 million to upgrade track and line speeds between Limerick and Nenagh before the proposed commuter service commences in December 2007; if he will make the funds required to upgrade the track to improve line speeds available to Iarnród Éireann; the future investment funding his Department will make available to Iarnród Éireann for the upgrading of track and line speeds between Limerick to Ballybrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12384/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2007

466 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the call by an organisation (details supplied) on the Government to invest €15 million to upgrade track and line speeds between Limerick and Nenagh before the proposed commuter service commences in December 2007; if he will make the funds required to upgrade the track to improve line speeds available to Iarnród Éireann; the future investment funding his Department will make available to Iarnród Éireann for the upgrading of track and line speeds between Limerick to Ballybrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12384/07]

Question· writtenPQ 295asked

322 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the fact that international research indicates that hydrated fats present in many foods are a leading contributor to high cholesterol and cardiac related health problems, she has commissioned research on the effects of hydrated fat on cardiac health and cholesterol; if her attention has been drawn to international research on the matter; her views on limiting the use of hydrated fats in foodstuffs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12552/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 April 2007

322 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the fact that international research indicates that hydrated fats present in many foods are a leading contributor to high cholesterol and cardiac related health problems, she has commissioned research on the effects of hydrated fat on cardiac health and cholesterol; if her attention has been drawn to international research on the matter; her views on limiting the use of hydrated fats in foodstuffs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12552/07]

Question· writtenPQ 280asked

281 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application for funding (details supplied); when he expects to have a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10901/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2007

281 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received an application for funding (details supplied); when he expects to have a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10901/07]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

209 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on financial support for the purchase of additional space to accommodate a play area at a primary school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for her decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10899/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2007

209 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on financial support for the purchase of additional space to accommodate a play area at a primary school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for her decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10899/07]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when approval will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for delays to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10890/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2007

186 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when approval will be given to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reasons for delays to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10890/07]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had discussions with the Department of Finance encouraging it to include the caravan and camping providers under the capital allowances scheme; if he will insist on including the sector in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10893/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2007

168 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has had discussions with the Department of Finance encouraging it to include the caravan and camping providers under the capital allowances scheme; if he will insist on including the sector in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10893/07]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if plans exist within his Department to launch a new savings scheme similar to the SSIA scheme; the reason for this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10904/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2007

129 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if plans exist within his Department to launch a new savings scheme similar to the SSIA scheme; the reason for this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10904/07]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the reason, in view of the fact that capital allowances were extended to include hotels, guesthouses, holiday hostels and holiday camps, the caravan and camping sector was not included at that time; the reason he has not included such measures in the Finance Act 2007 to include registered caravan and camping parks to enable this sector of the tourist industry compete on an even playing field with other accommodation providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10903/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 March 2007

128 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the reason, in view of the fact that capital allowances were extended to include hotels, guesthouses, holiday hostels and holiday camps, the caravan and camping sector was not included at that time; the reason he has not included such measures in the Finance Act 2007 to include registered caravan and camping parks to enable this sector of the tourist industry compete on an even playing field with other accommodation providers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10903/07]

Question· writtenPQ 684asked

829 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); if she will consider granting the requests; the estimated annual cost of such a measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9921/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2007

829 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on the issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); if she will consider granting the requests; the estimated annual cost of such a measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9921/07]

Question· writtenPQ 648asked

718 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a payment has been withheld from a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if she will ensure full payment is made as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9920/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2007

718 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reason a payment has been withheld from a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if she will ensure full payment is made as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9920/07]

Question· writtenPQ 360asked

428 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a medical operation will be arranged without delay for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9922/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2007

428 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if a medical operation will be arranged without delay for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9922/07]

Question· writtenPQ 208asked

268 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the sources, cost involved and details of companies from which carbon credits will be purchased in order to reduce penalties arising from the Kyoto Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8024/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

268 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the sources, cost involved and details of companies from which carbon credits will be purchased in order to reduce penalties arising from the Kyoto Protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8024/07]

Question· writtenPQ 194asked

254 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if all higher education grants will be processed by vocational education committees for the 2007 to 2008 academic year; when VECs and local authorities will be notified of these changes; the time frames involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8021/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

254 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if all higher education grants will be processed by vocational education committees for the 2007 to 2008 academic year; when VECs and local authorities will be notified of these changes; the time frames involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8021/07]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

253 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will remove SSIA payments from the means test for the higher education grant; her reason for not removing this once off payment which can have a significant impact on lower income families which would otherwise qualify for the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8020/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

253 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will remove SSIA payments from the means test for the higher education grant; her reason for not removing this once off payment which can have a significant impact on lower income families which would otherwise qualify for the grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8020/07]

Question· writtenPQ 192asked

252 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will honour the commitment in the 2002 Programme for Government to reduce mainstream class sizes to 20:1 in the lifetime of this Government; the average mainstream class size per teacher, excluding all non mainstream teachers for each county; the length of time it will take to reach the target of 20:1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8019/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

252 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will honour the commitment in the 2002 Programme for Government to reduce mainstream class sizes to 20:1 in the lifetime of this Government; the average mainstream class size per teacher, excluding all non mainstream teachers for each county; the length of time it will take to reach the target of 20:1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8019/07]

Question· writtenPQ 191asked

251 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in the view of the fact that most Vocational Educational Colleges committees do not have the resources or structures to fund community groups involved in the teaching of English, she has plans to provide grant assistance to community and voluntary groups who are providing English language classes to new immigrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8018/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

251 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in the view of the fact that most Vocational Educational Colleges committees do not have the resources or structures to fund community groups involved in the teaching of English, she has plans to provide grant assistance to community and voluntary groups who are providing English language classes to new immigrants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8018/07]

Question· writtenPQ 181asked

241 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review the single farm payment inspection process and introduce a streamlined, efficient and less bureaucratic system for farmers; her views on whether the 66 page, 1,450 item checklist which requires her Department inspectors’ signatures in almost 30 places must be radically and immediately reformed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8042/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

241 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will review the single farm payment inspection process and introduce a streamlined, efficient and less bureaucratic system for farmers; her views on whether the 66 page, 1,450 item checklist which requires her Department inspectors’ signatures in almost 30 places must be radically and immediately reformed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8042/07]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

219 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Bus Éireann regarding requirement to use 5% biofuel mix; the duration of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8025/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

219 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the Bus Éireann regarding requirement to use 5% biofuel mix; the duration of these discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8025/07]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

211 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff assigned to the processing of work permits in his Department each year since 2002; the number of work permits applied for since 2002; the number of applications awaiting processing; the average duration taken from application to issuance or refusal of a permit; his views on assigning additional staff to the processing of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8046/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

211 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of staff assigned to the processing of work permits in his Department each year since 2002; the number of work permits applied for since 2002; the number of applications awaiting processing; the average duration taken from application to issuance or refusal of a permit; his views on assigning additional staff to the processing of applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8046/07]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

210 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the capping on the community employment scheme; the changes in policy he has introduced in 2007 in respect of CE schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8045/07]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 February 2007

210 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will review the capping on the community employment scheme; the changes in policy he has introduced in 2007 in respect of CE schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8045/07]