354 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his plans for upgrading telecommunications infrastructure for any future technological breakthroughs in view of the difficulties with the rolling out of broadband across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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347 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when a decision will be made on the options available regarding the rehabilitation of mine sites at Silvermines, County Tipperary (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by local residents that no decision will be taken before the summer recess and to the potential to use significant volumes of topsoil from a development in the remediation plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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251 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will initiate a high profile public education and awareness campaign to promote general awareness of medical alert bracelets; her views on such a campaign; the steps she will take to initiate such a campaign; the number of persons who for medical reasons must wear such bracelets; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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177 Mr. Lowry asked the Taoiseach the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total Departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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205 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will reverse the Government’s health policy based on the Hanly report; if she will examine other alternatives and halt the implementation of the hospital reforms; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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181 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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177 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Defence the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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154 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the amount of unspent money returned by her Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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150 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science when application forms and additional details of the summer works scheme 2006 will be made available to schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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149 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if correspondence has been received by her Department (details supplied); her views on the matter; the steps she will take to ensure that the school receives the classification desired and most needed; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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127 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total Departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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123 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the amount of unspent money returned by her Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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122 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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115 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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111 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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109 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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98 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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97 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if additional resources will be allocated for a project [details supplied] to take account of inflation over the four years during which the project has been under consideration with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when a project will proceed [details supplied]; the stage the project is at; the remaining stages in the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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94 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total Departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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92 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the amount of unspent money returned by his Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total Departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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56 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of unspent money returned by her Department to the Department of Finance each year since 1997; the total departmental budget for each year since 1997; the projects for which this money was originally earmarked; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[20432/05]
790 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if correspondence (details supplied) has been received by her Department; if so, her views on the matter; when a decision will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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664 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if correspondence (details supplied) has been received by his Department; if so, his views on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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513 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be considered for a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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507 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport his views on the need to conduct a study proposed by an organisation (details supplied); if he will address the need for such an urgent study; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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502 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving testers rostered at each test centre from 1 July 2005 to 1 September 2005 on a weekly basis.
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501 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving tests scheduled in each test centre from 1 July 2005 to 1 September 2005 on a weekly basis.
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246 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the proposed move of a service (details supplied); if this move represents a further downgrading of the organisation involved; the steps she intends to take to ensure no further downgrading of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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245 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the supports available to assist stroke victims and their families during rehabilitation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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244 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she intends to take to find a replacement CEO for the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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243 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the policy implications of the Hanly report (details supplied); the services that will be relocated out of the hospital; if the report is implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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242 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if it remains the policy of her Department to implement in full the Hanly report; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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193 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the forecast of driving testers rostered at each test centre for each week from 30 May 2005 to 30 December 2005 as far forward as schedules are planned on a weekly basis.
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192 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving testers rostered at each test centre for each week from 1 January 2004 to 27 May 2005 on a weekly basis.
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191 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the number of driving tests scheduled in each test centre for each week from 1 January 2004 to 27 May 2005 on a weekly basis; and the number of actual tests conducted during this time.
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190 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport the forecast number of driving tests scheduled in each test centre for each week from 30 May 2005 until 30 December 2005 as far forward as schedules are planned on a weekly basis.
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231 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the enrolment situation of a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; her views on the situation; the steps she intends to take to remedy the situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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442 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the dilemma facing a school (details supplied); the stage in the building process the school is at; the length of time it has been at this stage; when funding will be allocated to the school; the reason the project has not progressed to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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441 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of educational welfare officers employed by her Department on a county basis; when vacancies will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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336 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will extend the scheme of community support for older people for all pensioners; the cost of such a move (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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335 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals to support the development of sub-post offices in rural areas or in CLÁR areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[18052/05]
316 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he has received correspondence (details supplied); when he will meet the group involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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173 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if patients in private nursing homes will be considered under the repayments for long-stay care; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
[18233/05]
172 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, since her appointment her attention has been drawn to the problems outlined in correspondence details supplied; her views on the matters raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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148 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will review the appeal decision regarding a school (details supplied); if funds will be sanctioned for the necessary work; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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110 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of farmers enrolled on a scheme in each area (details supplied); the number of new entrants to the scheme; the number of participants moving from other social schemes; the number of eligible participants whose spouse took up a place; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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75 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a scheme exists within her Department for a group (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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213 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria used to prioritise a school building (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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