272 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on reintroducing the first-time buyers grant to assist young people purchasing their first home; the annual estimated cost of such a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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215 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received correspondence from a group (details supplied); his views on the contents; if he will give consideration to the requests of the group in the context of budget 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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163 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children her proposals to improve the provision of speech therapy, occupational therapy and other relevant therapies for children with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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162 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that a project (details supplied) in County Tipperary has been included in the 2007 budget Estimates; if excluded, the reason for the project’s exclusion.
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161 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people who wear medic alert bracelets; her views on a campaign to highlight the purpose of bracelets and their importance; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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160 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Clare will be facilitated with a rheumatologist appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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143 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if there are proposals to exempt sporting and voluntary bodies from stamp duty; the estimated annual cost of such a proposal; if a similar proposal exists to refund VAT to sporting and voluntary groups; the estimated annual cost of the proposed VAT refund; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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125 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects elements of Garda headquarters to decentralise to Thurles; the progress to date on the unit’s decentralisation to Thurles; the number of staff at each grade who have selected Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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124 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when he expects the fixed charge unit to decentralise to Thurles; the progress to date on the unit’s decentralisation to Thurles; the number of staff at each grade who have selected Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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123 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of incidents of juvenile crime recorded in each division since 2002; the number of cases dealt with by the juvenile diversion programme in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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600 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the minimum and maximum recommended limit for a percolation test in order to qualify for planning permission under the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 and relevant Acts of the Oireachtas; the minimum and maximum recommended limit for a T test in order to qualify for planning permission; if a variation is allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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570 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the funding provided by his Department to date for a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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518 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if school transport has been arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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288 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a special needs assistant has been removed from a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the decision will be reconsidered; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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287 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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286 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children the average length of time involved in processing a payment under the nursing home repayment scheme from receipt of application to final repayment; the number of applications received from each county; the average payment; if a dedicated helpline continues to exist for applicants; if a dedicated point of contact exists for Members of the Oireachtas; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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247 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance when he expects to have completed drafting of the National Development Plan 2007 to 2013; if an independent ex-ante evaluation will be commissioned on the draft plan; when he expects to publish the final plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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439 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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281 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on introducing a waiver of fees for waste collection services for senior citizens; if there are proposals within his Department for such waiver or contribution towards the cost of waste collection for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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185 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when he expects to approve funding for a group (details supplied); the other groups awaiting approval; if he will ensure that swift approval is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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163 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on expanding the free schemes initiative to include a waiver of fees for the collection of household waste; if there are proposals within his Department for such waiver of contribution towards the cost of waste collection for the elderly; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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137 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will work with the Health Service Executive to ensure that chiropody services are made available free of charge to senior citizens nationwide; the costs associated with such a measure; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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136 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will report on a recent meeting (details supplied) when she expects to make a decision on the matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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112 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the amount of stamp duty collected each year since 2000 from residential property transactions; the amount paid each year since 2000 by first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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111 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance his views on removing Government stamp duty on ATM, credit and debit cards in budget 2007; the stamp duty received by the Exchequer on such cards each year since 2000; the number of people who have paid such charges in each year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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225 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the progress to date rolling out the group broadband scheme in north Tipperary; if additional measures are planned to expedite broadband roll-out by various technological media; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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142 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the criteria for establishment of a Garda youth diversion project in a community; the number of projects operating nationally and those projects in County Tipperary; his views on expanding the number of projects in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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397 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport his plans to implement a graduated licensing system for learner drivers; when he intends to bring forward legislation for such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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396 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the number of additional driving testers appointed since the most recent recruitment campaign; the number of drivers that he will appoint within the next six months; the number of applications received for the driver testing positions; the number of candidates placed on a panel; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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369 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will confirm the restrictions currently in operation for participants on the FÁS community employment scheme.
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368 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the recently approved EU Commission Regional Aid map for Ireland; the effects this map will have on north Tipperary; his further views on whether the approval further degrades the emphasis placed on north Tipperary as an attractive location by the job creation agencies; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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235 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if he has received correspondence (details supplied); his views on the matter; the options available to the individual involved; when he expects to issue a detailed response to the individual; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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615 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if maps without references to the Ordnance Survey Ireland and necessary licensing information interfere with development planning or Part 8 processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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562 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the reasons the appeal application for consideration of force majeur e under the single farm payments for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly has been mislaid; if the application can be found within her Department; if swift consideration will be given; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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425 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children the level of podiatry care available at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital; the number of podiatrists employed at the hospital; if funding will be made available to the Health Service Executive to employ the necessary staff; the number of people in need of podiatry in the mid-west region; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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424 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of people in County Tipperary waiting for mammography appointments in each hospital; the number waiting nationally; the average length of time a person must wait for an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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423 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not received an appointment for an operation; if an immediate appointment will be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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422 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary has not received an appointment for an operation, despite five examinations to date; if an immediate appointment will be arranged; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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332 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance the grants and financial supports available for the renovation or conversion of dwelling homes to nursing homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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509 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on the implementation of the Programme for Government commitment to reduce the pupil teacher ratio in schools; if the commitment will be reached for mainstream classes in the lifetime of this Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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304 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Health and Children when ongoing speech and language therapy will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Offaly; when the neurological assessment referred to will be available; when a suitable care programme will be put in place for the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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228 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application for funding has been received from a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the school will be considered for funding in 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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227 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the status of a building project (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if approval will be granted in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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127 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many people, particularly older people who have retired, may be unfairly discriminated against in respect of availing of Government pension incentives; if retired people and pensioners can avail of the incentive; if he will allow retired people to avail of the initiative where SSIA has already matured over three months ago; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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518 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the breach of contract in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if, as per correspondence sent to her from this Deputy on 23 August 2006 outlining the situation, she will reconsider her Department’s position; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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497 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will progress the building application from a school (details supplied) as a matter of urgency; the reasons for a delay in moving the school swiftly through the building and modernisation programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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226 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a warrant was issued to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary for non-payment of a fine, in view of the fact that the fine had been paid almost three years previously; the offences the warrant relates to; if the warrant will be withdrawn; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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216 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí, of each rank, based in each Garda station in the north Tipperary area for the years 2002 to date in 2006, including Tipperary stations in the Clare and Offaly districts; if he will increase the numbers in any location; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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194 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will implement the SPA catchment areas for hen harrier protection areas; his views on the impact this will have on farmers particularly those whose forestry will be maturing and are intending on replanting; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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193 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when the information requested in Parliamentary Question No. 260 of 29 June 2006 will issue.
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