Results 1,341-1,360 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton

Written Answers — Relocation of Seanad: Relocation of Seanad (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will confirm that Seanad Éireann will not be moving to the Natural History Museum for the duration of the renovation of Leinster House; when he expects renovation works to begin on the Natural History Museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11447/08]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the status of the proposed redevelopment of the General Post Office on O'Connell Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12260/08]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason that only retail pharmacists are being reviewed in relation to the cuts in dispensing fees by the independent body established to assess an interim, fair community pharmacy dispensing fee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11833/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on introducing legislation to ban smoking in cars in which children under 16 years of age are transported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11583/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate reports of the cutting of respite service to persons at a nursing home facility (details supplied); if she will ensure that this service is not cut and that patients and their carers will continue to be able to avail of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12398/08]

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects renovation works to commence in the Natural History Museum; the length of time this renovation will take; the estimated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/08]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 13 March 2008 where the funding for the Sports for Disadvantaged Youths programme is obtained; if this programme is being funded in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11663/08]

Written Answers — School Facilities: School Facilities (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 747: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the problems which currently prevent the opening of school halls to sports and community organisations when they are not in use such as at evening and weekends; the steps she has taken to remove these barriers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11662/08]

Care of the Elderly. (3 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter, which relates to the withdrawal of respite care from patients in the Cherry Orchard Hospital in Ballyfermot, which is a very retrograde step. A number of constituents have contacted me on the matter. The rollover respite is being cut from May. The 24 places that were available will be cut back to 12. There is a fear that the other respite...

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (3 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made with regard to the commitment contained in the Programme for Government to implement a major programme to promote rural countryside recreation to be implemented by a dedicated unit or division of staff in consultation with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12485/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (3 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made with regard to the commitment contained in the programme for Government to develop and strengthen the range of projects being undertaken through the local and regional drug task forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/08]

Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (8 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 269: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on establishing a book fair here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12861/08]

Written Answers — National Library: National Library (8 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received a report from the National Library of Ireland reviewing the implications of the extension of the legal deposit provision; if he will publish this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13149/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application by persons (details supplied) in Dublin 12 for long-term residency will be processed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12985/08]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (9 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 101: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on amending the Valuation Act 2001 in view of the issues faced by a number of voluntary clubs such as a club (details supplied) to ensure that rates are changed only on licensed premises owned by a local sporting organisation and not on community hall, sport or recreational facilities provided by a registered club; and if...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (9 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding an application for funding for a building project at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8; when the latest round of funding will be announced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13486/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (17 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of applications for asylum submitted in each of the past five years; the average time being taken to process applications for asylum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14076/08]

Written Answers — Broadcasting of Court Proceedings: Broadcasting of Court Proceedings (17 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his views on the proposal by the President of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors that television coverage of major criminal trials should be allowed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14044/08]

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (17 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on Ireland's contribution to funding EU embryonic stem cell research; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14188/08]

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (17 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of respite beds that have been or are about to be closed throughout the country arising from budget constraints; the number of patients who will be affected by these cuts; her plans to reopen this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14476/08]