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Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 771: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the total amount expended in the per cent for art scheme in each year since 2000; the amount of funding from the scheme that went towards the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism and not into public art; if the figures supplied are the total final costs and not the initial estimate; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 772: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he will reopen the Sports Capital Programme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that building tender costs are down 40% in most cases and developments should go ahead at a greatly reduced cost, which would help to provide construction employment; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that many...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 777: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 24 September 2009, the timeframe on the progress of the review of the sports capital programme; when he expects the review to be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33852/09]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 778: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to Parliamentary Question No. 41 of 24 September 2009, the projected direct Exchequer funding for the Horse and Greyhound Fund; the progress made on the review of the funding structure of the Horse and Greyhound Fund; when he expects to publish this financial review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33853/09]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 793: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will ensure that funding is released for the community support for older people scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33119/09]

Written Answers — National Carers Strategy: National Carers Strategy (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 831: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason she will not publish the National Carers' Strategy; the total cost of same; the reason for not publishing the strategy even if it cannot be implemented; if her attention has been drawn to the money saved in the health system by carers looking after dependents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33000/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 851: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if Irish nationals are entitled to social welfare payments in other EU jurisdictions; the conditions that apply to such payments; the way these payments compare to those of Irish Nationals here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33011/09]

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 927: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the discussions she has had with the Department of Finance regarding the situation whereby artists may get a large sum of money from a show once every couple of years, but have no discernible income for many other years and hence do not pay PRSI contributions so they may not be eligible for unemployment assistance or old age...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 954: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason a person (details supplied) is expected to pay the non-principal private residence charge, when in fact they only own one property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33135/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 956: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the non-principal private residence charge will be liable on vacant houses (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33190/09]

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 949: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has considered implementing a rate subsidy scheme to allow local authorities to reduce rates in particular areas (details supplied) to allow these businesses to remain active and employing persons whilst not causing the local authority to further erode its rate base; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 950: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the drying of clothes on balconies in apartment complexes; if appropriate facilities for drying clothes outdoors in apartment blocks will become part of the planning process in the drive to reduce carbon emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33012/09]

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 993: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress on implementing a noise legislation Bill; if it is proposed that this bill will give neighbours the right to complain about excessive noise; the expected powers the gardaí will have when a noise complaint is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33995/09]

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (6 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 1209: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the entitlements of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33608/09]

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: I wish to share time with Deputy Liz McManus.

National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the NAMA legislation. This legislation has been called the most important since independence, but I contend that the blanket guarantee extended to the banks on 30 September last year was equally seismic. The decision to offer a blanket guarantee to all the major financial institutions closed off many of the options open to the Government and has led us...

FÁS: Motion (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Since its inception in 1987, FÁS has undoubtedly provided vital training, support and education to workers throughout the country. Through its various training courses, employment fairs and recruitment services, FÁS offers people a chance for educational betterment and future employment. Now, more than ever - as Deputy Sherlock has just said - such activities are of paramount importance...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she is satisfied that the current means-testing for self-employed people seeking jobseeker's allowance is operating to standards that are fair and equitable. [34392/09]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when she proposes to introduce changes to the mortgage interest supplement scheme. [34393/09]

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (8 Oct 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 199: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the withdrawal of funding to arts organisations funded by his Department (details supplied). [35001/09]