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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 is in receipt of all their proper social welfare payments and entitlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26801/10]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 402: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support a group which is endeavouring to preserve a building (details supplied) which has had literary significance for more than a century; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26487/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Transport when the Commission on Taxi Regulation will be amalgamated into the National Transport Authority; if the staff at the taxi regulator will be transferred to the NTA; if the taxi regulator will report to the chief executive officer of the NTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26831/10]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (24 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the progress made in implementing the Points of Alignment report published in 2008; the discussions she has had with the Department of Education and Skills and the Arts Council on implementing the recommendations of this report; if it is her policy to implement the recommendations of this report; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the action he is taking to ensure a greater transfer of rent supplement claimants to the rental accommodation scheme. [28007/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (29 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the recommendations of the report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, applicable to his Department, that he accepts and those that he rejects. [28008/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (29 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 439: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the discussions he has had with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the Department of Finance regarding the issue of artists who are required to be declared as self employed to avail of the artists tax exemption in view of the fact that this may affect their claim for social welfare; and if he will make a statement on the...

Closure of Laurel Unit in Cherry Orchard Hospital (30 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter on the Adjournment. The Laurel unit in Cherry Orchard Hospital is under threat of closure, which means the 19 patients currently being looked after there are to be moved to other units within the campus. It is important to note that the same process was engaged in last year when it was proposed that the Beech unit would...

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (30 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of immigrants who have been the subject of a deportation order in 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the number of deportations that have actually been implemented in 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; if he has satisfied himself with the operation of this aspect of immigration policy; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (30 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action the Garda intends to take regarding the continued operation, especially in the Dublin area, of gaming arcades and other premises operating in breach of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28337/10]

Written Answers — Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Policy (30 Jun 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 160: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the creation of national map of alcohol outlets across the country to assess concentration and impact on local communities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28690/10]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (1 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 22: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the role that he has taken as a significant funder of an organisation (details supplied) to intervene in an ongoing dispute; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20693/10]

Written Answers — Gas Prices: Gas Prices (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on current Russian relations with Belarus regarding gas prices; the implications for Ireland regarding winter energy prices; the communications he has had with the respective EU Commissioners for Energy and External Relations on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29648/10]

Written Answers — Millennium Development Goals: Millennium Development Goals (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the meetings he plans to hold in preparation for this year's review of the world millennium development goals; if he will provide further consideration to caucus meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29647/10]

Written Answers — Health Insurance: Health Insurance (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate a case in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29259/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 452: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of social welfare appeals awaiting a response; the average length of time taken to process such appeals; the longest period for which a person is currently awaiting resolution of their appeal; if he will ensure that those people awaiting a response will be informed of the possible length of time before their case is...

Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: A debate on cystic fibrosis will be held later this evening. When is it hoped to have the human tissue Bill published, which is crucially important to organ donations and transplants? When can we expect legislation on gambling, particularly dealing with the plans to tackle the potential tax take on on-line gambling?

Defence Forces Strength (7 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Defence the current strength of Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on matter. [30150/10]

Cystic Fibrosis Services: Statements (7 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: I thank Deputy O'Sullivan for sharing her time. I welcome the opportunity to speak briefly on this debate this evening. I should declare a personal interest in this subject as I have followed the issue over many years both inside and outside the House. It is extremely disappointing that once again the provision of dedicated facilities in St. Vincent's has been put on the back burner. I...

Written Answers — Irish Red Cross: Irish Red Cross (7 Jul 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received definite legal advice as to whether legislation is required to implement the recommendations of the Irish Red Cross review group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30149/10]