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Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill, for which we have waited for a long time. From listening to those who have spoken on this debate, it is clear we all agree that the rights of the child must be protected above all else. The best interests of the child must be at the centre of the debate. I know this is the primary concern of everybody in the House, no matter what party they...

Written Answers — Under Age Drinking: Under Age Drinking (26 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to address the problem of under age drinking; the resources she plans to dedicate to this issue; if she is satisfied with the progress of the implementation of the various recommendations that have been made to date to deal with this problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43771/09]

Written Answers — Under Age Drinking: Under Age Drinking (26 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the sponsorship of sporting events by the drinks industry; her further views that promotion of alcohol in association with sport might have a negative influence on under age persons in relation to their decision to drink; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43807/09]

Written Answers — Community Projects: Community Projects (26 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the projects funded by him to prevent under-age drinking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43808/09]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Finance if he has received the pre-budget submission by an organisation (details supplied); his views on implementing any of the issues raised in this document; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44031/09]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the dredging of rivers would have prevented the severity of flooding which has struck here in November 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44039/09]

Written Answers — Inter-Country Adoptions: Inter-Country Adoptions (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the way inter-country adoption with countries such as Mexico which operate on a system of independent and private adoptions will be affected by the Adoption Bill 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44036/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 204: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress to date on publishing legislation to regulate the gaming sector; when this legislation will be brought before the Houses of the Oireachtas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44033/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the forthcoming legislation in the area of gaming will address the issues of problem gambling and the services which are provided to problem users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44034/09]

Written Answers — Proceeds of Crime: Proceeds of Crime (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 206: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the potential of the method used by criminals to launder money (details supplied); if the Criminal Assets Bureau has investigated this area; the plans both he and the gardaí have to ensure no illegal use of this method is taking place; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to publish the Review of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44372/09]

Written Answers — Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress to date in drawing up legislation to secure the future funding of the horse and greyhound fund; when he expects to present this to the Houses of the Oireachtas as promised earlier in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44030/09]

Written Answers — Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the reason that an organisation (details supplied) under his remit only produced its annual budget report for 2007 within the past few weeks; if the length of time between the end of that period and the publication of an annual report is acceptable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44032/09]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 280: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the actions that are to be taken in the aftermath of the unprecedented flooding which occurred here in November 2009; his views on whether development of flood plains has exacerbated this problem; his plans to pass legislation to ensure no further significant development takes place on flood plains; his...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (1 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 281: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to change planning requirements to prevent house owners in urban areas from putting in driveways that preclude drainage on the driveway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44040/09]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 82: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of labour inspectors employed by the National Employment Rights Authority; the number of labour inspectors available for assignment on normal duties; the number of labour inspectors in training following recruitment; the status of the recruitment campaign to increase the labour inspectorate to 90...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (2 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of EU Directives for which she has responsibility remaining to be implemented; if she will list the directives that are overdue; the number of reasoned opinions received from the EU Commission since 2002 regarding delays or non-implementation of such directives; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — National Debt: National Debt (3 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Finance the impact on the bund spread for sovereign debt here, and any consequent impact on the Exchequer position going forward, as a result of recent rating agency downgrades; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44887/09]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (3 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recently published ESRI report on Pension Policy, Pension Policy New Evidence on Key Issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44888/09]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Dec 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if opticians are entitled to charge full medical card holders for carrying out an eye test in respect of a driving licence application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45567/09]