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- Departmental Funding. (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Upton: I have a few comments in regard to sports as well, although I have a final comment to make in respect of arts. Multi-annual funding is one of the features of great importance, particularly for the Arts Council, in terms of being able to engage people, for example, for opera singing and so on. The council has to engage people, perhaps two years in advance, and it cannot do this without...
- Departmental Funding. (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Upton: They have been softened up.
- Policy of Inclusion. (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Upton: The problem is that the magic fund of the Irish Sports Council is getting smaller by the minute. In 2008, it had â¬57 million and now its allocation is â¬49 million, representing a decrease of 13%. Out of its allocation, it must fund all the sports, including those under the remit of the sports inclusion disability officers. How far can the fund stretch without seriously damaging the...
- Policy of Inclusion. (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Upton: People with disabilities have already been hit in the budget and I sincerely hope they will not become the target again due to the loss of funding for their sports inclusion officers. These officers are so important in giving the disabled an opportunity they might never have otherwise. The funding should be found wherever it can be found. Responsibility should not rest entirely with the...
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Upton: There are several elephants in the room that were not mentioned at all, one of which is betting tax. The Minister indicated there is no figure potentially available for the coming year for betting tax. The Irish Bookmakers Association predicts it could be â¬30 million, leaving a shortfall of â¬30 million from direct Exchequer funding. This shortfall will be made up from funding for other...
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund. (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Upton: I wish everyone a very happy Christmas.
- Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Upton: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the proposed Kennedy memorial homestead, County Wexford; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47393/09]
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Upton: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will explain the proposed reduced price transport for senior citizens from other countries scheme highlighted in budget 2010; his views on the stimulus this project will give to the tourism industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47992/09]
- Written Answers — National Minimum Wage: National Minimum Wage (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 168: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will give a commitment that the minimum wage will not be targeted as part of an agenda to drive down wages here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48603/09]
- Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to develop a hub for game development here; her further plans to explore this area as part of the smart economy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48607/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 213: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the recently introduced carbon levy as a environmental measure in view of the fact that public transport operators have been forced to cut services due to reduced funding; his further views on whether this will force persons back into private cars thus negating environmental benefits; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the carbon levy is appropriate as an environmental measure in view of the fact that it has not been accompanied by increased support for public transport to encourage a modal shift in behaviour but has instead been accompanied by further funding and service cuts by public transport operators; and if he will make a statement...
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated saving that would occur from the standardisation of all pension tax reliefs at 20%; his views on the recent report by the Economic and Social Research Institute that showed that â¬8 out of every â¬10 of tax relief in this area goes to the top 20% of earners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48600/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 244: To ask the Minister for Finance the average effective tax rate including all levies for a person earning â¬15,000, â¬25,000, â¬35,000, â¬45,000, â¬55,000, â¬75,000 and â¬100,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48602/09]
- Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason he did not impose a one off wealth tax on high net worth persons; his views on the fact that many high net worth persons are suffering in the economy, there are many who continue to be wealthy; if he will consider introducing a one off wealth tax as part of a call to patriotic action; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 will be provided with their necessary treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1519/10]
- Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 501: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether it is appropriate to reduce funding for public transport operators which will lead to a further reduction in services at a time when he has stated aims of reducing the reliance on the private car for transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1063/10]
- Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 664: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 286 of 8 December 2009, if he will provide further information on the new landmark Irish arts centre in New York; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1089/10]
- Written Answers — Irish Horseracing Industry: Irish Horseracing Industry (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 689: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has investigated the possibility of attracting the World Equestrian Games to Ireland; the impact this would have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48597/09]
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Upton: Question 690: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the reduced price travel scheme announced in budget 2010 will apply to the over-55 years or over-65 years; if the scheme is for the over-55 years, will it apply to Irish nationals over 55 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48608/09]