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Arts Plan. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: I understood that the report was to be published in May 2007 and hoped information would be available by now on the outcome. With regard to arts in education in general, like many other aspects of the economy, those schools in disadvantaged areas are least likely to have the supports needed to promote the arts within the school. The Minister referred earlier to the therapeutic value of...

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of the €191 million State funding that has been or will be provided for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road, he will ensure that the stadium retains the name of Lansdowne Road and is not sold as corporate sponsorship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25650/07]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects the task force set up to examine possible opportunities, identify the priority areas of interest and map out a strategy to ensure that Ireland maximises this unique opportunity to benefit from its proximity to London in 2012, will issue its report; the cost of the task force and this report; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his response to the suggestion that a new back to school payment be introduced with higher qualifying income thresholds in place of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme. [26280/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the Government's stated ambition to promote the use of commuting options other than the private car, he has considered extending the tax saver commuter scheme to the purchase of bicycles and electric peddled bicycles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26207/07]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of the positive benefits of cycling in terms of gridlock and CO2 emissions, he will lobby to have the purchase of bicycles and electric pedlec bicycles included in the tax saver commuter scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26208/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will issue a visa for a person (details supplied) to come to this country to be with their mother. [26362/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 561: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on amending the relevant legislation in order to require developers to consult with local residents before applying for planning permission for a significant development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26149/07]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his proposals to assist in the training and qualification of Irish language interpreters for European languages other than English; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26525/07]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his views on the extent to which the shortage of Irish language interpreters is impeding the implementation of the Official Languages Act 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26526/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 63: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he continues to levy a charge of €40 on credit cards, €20 on laser cards and €10 on ATM cards which acts as a disincentive to use these electronic payment methods in view of his stated support for a move towards electronic payments and a cashless system of payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Passport Applications: Passport Applications (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 could not be issued with a 10 year Irish language version of their passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26691/07]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of local drugs task forces in the city of Dublin; the location of same; the support provided to each in 2005 and 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26787/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí located in the Dublin South-Central electoral area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26778/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Garda stations located in the Dublin South-Central electoral area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26779/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí patrolling on pedal bicycles located in the Dublin south central electoral area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26780/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of community Gardaí per station located in the Dublin south central electoral area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26781/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí by rank in each division located in the Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26782/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of reserve gardaí allocated to Dublin City; the stations to which they are assigned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26783/07]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes recorded from January 2005 to date in 2007 in each area of the Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26784/07]