Results 1,401-1,420 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton
- Arts Plan. (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: I broadly agree clarity is needed because of the confusion surrounding the plans. These various slightly contradictory reports are not doing the arts any favours as they are generating confusion and a lack of clarity. I welcome the Minister's proposal that we move forward and agree on a plan.
- Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 285: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will amend the sports capital programme to ensure that it supports the increased participation of persons who are currently not active in sport; his views on whether the funding for the sports capital programme is regressive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17681/08]
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish, through Fáilte Ireland, an innovation fund to promote and support the development of tourism products that are new to the market here and to promote best practice, particularly in terms of environmental sustainability and...
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 290: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to develop a rolling programme of national culture, musical and literary festivals to enhance the tourism product here, in particular through the establishment of a new fund of â¬28 million for the creation of a small number of major annual events...
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 291: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to undertake a strategic review of new and developing markets to identify the investment and actions needed to realise their potential. [18088/08]
- Written Answers — National Conference Centre: National Conference Centre (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 292: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to put in place a strong promotional programme for the new National Conference Centre in Dublin with a view to doubling the level of business tourism to Ireland from â¬400 million to â¬800 million per year over the next ten years. [18089/08]
- Written Answers — Regional Conference Centres: Regional Conference Centres (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to investigate the feasibility of a regional conference centre in the Shannon/Limerick area. [18090/08]
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 294: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made on the commitment in the programme for Government to encourage the tourism agencies to highlight national games here to a greater degree in their promotional activities and continue the policy of attracting suitable major sporting events to Ireland. [18091/08]
- Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 295: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made on the commitment in the programme for Government to implement in full the Fáilte Ireland Competing Through People Programme. [18092/08]
- Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made on the commitment in the programme for Government to develop, with Fáilte Ireland, rural based package style holidays through which bed and breakfast owners and farm holiday operators can offer activities such as walking, angling, golfing and cycling in addition to the provision of accommodation and quality...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (13 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 322: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, in view of the rising cost of living and the serious difficulties families have trying to cope, it would be possible to pay the children's allowance twice monthly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18548/08]
- Irish Economy: Motion (Resumed) (14 May 2008)
Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion, which was put forward by my party. I particularly wish to focus on the sensible proposal for a substantial programme of school building. The opportunity that exists to concentrate on a substantial school building programme that will absorb some of the unfortunate spare capacity in the house building sector. The CSO figures for employment...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 108: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when she will abolish the cohabitation rule in respect of the one-parent family payment. [18624/08]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (14 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the way she will proceed in respect of the proposals for supporting lone parents document; and the precise timescale proposed. [18616/08]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (14 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 151: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate a case (details supplied) where a patient, who is a VHI member, was asked by the hospital to pay for a procedure because the consultant had not submitted the relevant documentation or paperwork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18802/08]
- Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (14 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of persons transferred from Dublin under the decentralisation programme; the number of transferees who have responsibility for arts, sport and tourism, respectively; the number of persons retained in the Dublin offices with the relative responsibilities as stated; the target number that has been set for his Department...
- Written Answers — Tax Collection: Tax Collection (15 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 8 May 2008, the amount of tax that has been deducted from the tax credits from these tenants (details supplied); if he will refund these tax credits to the tenants as they were not aware of the requirement to deduct a portion of their rent and this was not communicated to them by their landlord; and his...
- Written Answers — Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Policy (15 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 60: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of off-licences that have been authorised in the postal districts of Dublin 6W, 8, 10 and 12; the number that have been licensed in each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19130/08]
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (20 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 129: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the initiatives planned to promote the indigenous fishing industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19649/08]
- Written Answers — Cancer Screening Programme: Cancer Screening Programme (20 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reasons it was decided to outsource cervical screening services to a company based in the US; her views on the impact this decision will have on health care personnel in this country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19458/08]