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Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated amount of revenue which would be generated by a 1 cent levy on sugary foods and drinks; if it would be possible to ring fence this money to fund programmes to target obesity, promote healthy eating and provide staff and sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42755/09]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the procedure that is in place when a report is made by a teacher which expresses concern about the welfare or protection or possible physical abuse of a child in a primary school; the action that will be taken by her Department; the length of time that will normally elapse before there is a response to the report; her views on...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is appropriate or acceptable that when a number of reports are made to her Department expressing concern about the welfare of a child, that a response is not forthcoming immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42710/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Chaplains: Hospital Chaplains (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm whether a non-Catholic chaplain will be appointed to a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 8 and paid by the Health Service Executive according to the salary scale offered to Catholic chaplains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42711/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on introducing a 1 cent levy on sugary foods and drinks to provide funds to tackle obesity, provide and staff sports facilities for the population and promote healthy eating; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42754/09]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the statistics relating to public order offences in the period since the early closing times of off-licences was introduced; the public order offences for the length of time before the early closing times was introduced; his views on whether this decision has led to a reduction in public order offences; the reason he has...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made on establishing a special nightclub permit under the sale of alcohol Bill; his plans to allow nightclubs to approach European norms regarding closing time; his views on staggered closing times as a means of reducing the pressure of closing all establishments at the same time; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the issue of promotion within the ranks of community gardaí has been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42756/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received pre budget submissions from an organisation (details supplied); the action he plans to take to address the issue of this sector which is under threat due to the high cost base here and the fall off in tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43091/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to develop a food tourism policy or strategic policy guidelines; if he recognises the importance of food to the tourist economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43093/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will respond to the queries raised by a group (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42728/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the actions he has taken to ensure the maintenance of essential, front-line services to an area (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42729/09]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 429: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the statements of the director general of the Environmental Protection Agency that there is an unacceptable level of non-compliance with drinking water standards and wastewater treatment; the steps he will take to address this issue, including pursuing those who are negligent regarding these...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will respond to correspondence from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if he will address the valid concerns of this school; his views on whether this school was given inaccurate information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42717/09]

Written Answers — Television Licence Fee: Television Licence Fee (25 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on reports that RTE may be charged for the TV licence fee waiver currently in place for older people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43369/09]

Written Answers — Alternative Energy Projects: Alternative Energy Projects (25 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the need for an additional pumped storage facility; his further views on the Spirit of Ireland proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43368/09]

Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: This morning yet another report was published on binge drinking, underage drinking and the enormous damage which is done to a lot of people in this country by the abuse of alcohol.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: I am.

Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Will the Deputy tell us about it?

Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: To preface my remarks, the commentary in the headlines in the newspapers concern the lack of political will to tackle the issue of binge drinking. Against that background, when can we expect the sale of alcohol Bill and the public health (alcohol labelling provisions) Bill to come before the House?