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Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: In light of yesterday's High Court judgment on Internet service providers and the downloading of music, is any consideration being given to legislation to make Internet service providers responsible? I ask this question in terms of capturing tax from on-line gambling.

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Fuel poverty has always been a major concern in my constituency. Every winter people contact me worrying about their ability to heat their homes and looking for advice on where they can get assistance. Last winter was particularly harsh and as the problem was far greater than had been experienced previously, we had to pay particular attention to the issue. Last January, we had a big freeze...

Written Answers — North Korean Leadership: North Korean Leadership (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent developments regarding the leadership of North Korea [36097/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the sentencing of an Iranian Internet blogger (details supplied) to 19 years in prison; and if Ireland has condemned such restrictions on free speech [36098/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if persons attending psychiatric clinics at their local health centres will no longer be entitled to a free prescription for their necessary medication; if local pharmacies will no longer provide this medication free of charge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35740/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a disability payment will be put in place for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35785/10]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if due diligence of private contractors' compliance with the Payment of Wages Act 1991 is undertaken by the Government when awarding public contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35952/10]

Written Answers — Foreign Trade Council: Foreign Trade Council (13 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when the promised Foreign Trade Council will be established; the proposed membership and terms of reference of the council; the staffing and resources that will be allocated to the council; the annual estimated budget for the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36373/10]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (13 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the latest position regarding his discussions with the main banks to ensure that credit is made available to all businesses and particularly to small and medium sized enterprises; when he last met the banks to discuss these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36374/10]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (13 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will ensure that a person [details supplied] receives the payments he is due from his employment as determined by the Employment Appeals Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36655/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (13 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will ensure that a redundancy payment is now processed in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36659/10]

Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: I wish to inquire about two items of legislation, the first of which is the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill. Second, I welcome the decision on the cystic fibrosis project in St Vincent's Hospital and hope it takes place as promised. My query pertains to two areas that might fall within the ambit of the human tissue Bill, namely, organ transplantation,...

Irish Sports Council (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport in view of the revelations arising from the case taken against the Irish Sports Council, by the former chairperson of Athletics Ireland, if she has, or plans to commission an independent review of this issue; if she has satisfied herself that the report produced by the Irish Sports Council adequately reflects the findings of the...

Irish Sports Council (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: I welcome the appointment of Mr. Mulvey to the important post of chairman of the Irish Sports Council. The role will undoubtedly be challenging but his experience will be of great importance to the council and in terms of the spin-off for other sporting bodies throughout the State. I tabled this question reluctantly. Like the Minister, I do not wish to see more public money spent - I will...

Irish Sports Council (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: There are some serious concerns remaining. Does the Minister not accept that an individual's reputation is at stake here? I do not propose to be the judge of the case. However, there is something missing when a report from one side of the argument is published on the Department's website. Why did the Irish Sports Council choose not to put up a defence in court? Is the Minister not...

Irish Sports Council (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: A great deal of hurt has already been caused.

Irish Sports Council (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: I raise the secondary issue of the responsibility of the Minister to the House and the responsibility of the Irish Sports Council. The standard reply a Member is given is that his or her query is not a matter for the Minister but for the Irish Sports Council. I, as an elected representative, do not have direct access to that information via this House. That is very important. It is time...

Irish Sports Council (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: It is being heard again.

Performing Arts (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: The Minister more or less answered my question. Was what she described an exercise in cost savings or was the decision made because the quality of opera would be enhanced by the merger of the two companies?

City of Literature Designation (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Designation presents a great opportunity for Dublin to promote our many literary geniuses. I take the opportunity to congratulate Emma Donoghue. Although Emma Donoghue is not based in Dublin, I congratulate her as she did extremely well to be placed on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize. That must be acknowledged. The Minister stated the city's designation is being promoted on the...