Results 1,501-1,520 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking in view of the fact that Ireland is falling behind in terms of e-Government service delivery as monitored by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23540/08]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 has been informed that they will not qualify for their procedure under the National Treatment Purchase Fund until 23 January 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23173/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans he has to introduce a scheme here similar to the cycle to work scheme currently operational in the United Kingdom which allows employers to purchase bikes on behalf of employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22626/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will approve funding for a club (details supplied) in County Dublin under the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23046/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action he has taken to encourage cooperation between schools and other local service providers of physical education and gym facilities to share these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23561/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 748: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools and second level schools that have dedicated physical education halls and gym facilities; the number of primary schools and second level schools that have access to, and use, other State funded PE halls and gym facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23558/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 749: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action he has taken to encourage schools to avail of, or share, local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23559/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 750: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he expects that physical education will be introduced as a State examination subject; the facilities that need to be in place in order to progress this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23560/08]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contributions Ireland made at the World Food Programme's World Food Crisis Summit in Rome, Italy on 4 June 2008. [23514/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether our participants at the Beijing Olympics should boycott the opening ceremony in protest at the crackdown by the Chinese Government in Tibet and its neighbouring provinces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17666/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason children suffering from cystic fibrosis and who are patients in Our Lady's Hospital Crumlin are moved from the dedicated CF wards at weekends; if she is satisfied that the dedicated nursing expertise required by CF patients is available in the wards to which the children are moved; and if she will make a statement on the...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: I refer to two promised Bills. The Irish Sports Council (amendment) Bill has been raised already but I would like clarification on it. The Minister said a Bill would be published if a decision was made to proceed. He said he was considering the matter but had not made a decision. I would like clarification on the status of that Bill. What is the status of the greyhound industry...

Written Answers — National Consumer Agency: National Consumer Agency (19 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 39: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she is satisfied with the work to date of the National Consumer Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23926/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the continued problems experienced by persons involved in the film industry, particularly actors and screenwriters, due to the interpretation of the Competition Act 2002 which precludes their union negotiating on their behalf; if she has plans to pursue reform of this...

Departmental Reports. (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of reports that have been commissioned by his Department that are awaiting publication; the reason for the delay in publication in each case; the cost of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24585/08]

Departmental Reports. (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: I welcome the fact that no reports are awaiting publication. However, my question also sought details of the cost of each report and I would welcome some information in that regard. I raised that point based on previous information I received regarding reports commissioned by outside consultants. In summary it appears that approximately €305,000 was devoted to those reports. The...

Departmental Reports. (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Regarding the arts in education report which involves the Department of Education and Science, a game of ping-pong appears to have been going on for some time. I acknowledge that I received a letter from the Arts Council informing me that at the most recent meeting of the council it was decided to publish the report in the coming weeks, which I welcome as we have been seeking it for some...

Arts in Education. (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: This report is welcome and positive and we are very enthusiastic about arts and education. However, on the one hand, this report has come forward and, on the other, there is the arts in education report. The body which wrote up the arts in education report, the Arts Council, is also responsible for the other report, or at least had an input into it. Is this tied into the arts in education...

Tourism Industry. (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Following up on the issues of transport and traffic, I wish to comment on the city of Dublin. Clearly, Dublin is hugely important from a tourism point of view but the specific criticisms we encounter relate to the lack of integrated ticketing and appropriate transport, as well as gridlock. I urge the Minister to co-operate with his colleagues in the Department of Transport on those issues...

Tourism Industry. (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: While I do not want to lose tourists from Dublin and from my constituency by any means, access to other parts of the country is very important. In the context of more imaginative tourism attractions, to which the Minister referred, we must look at the changes in rural Ireland and perhaps place more emphasis on agri-tourism. Furthermore, with the Olympic Games due to be held in Britain in...