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Departmental Agencies. (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Due to the fact that there is a plethora of organisations and State bodies responsible to the Minister, when we put down parliamentary questions in respect of arts, sport and tourism, I could paper the walls of my office with the number of rejections I get in respect of the question not being appropriate and a matter for, for example, Fáilte Ireland.

Departmental Agencies. (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: In other words, they are not accountable to this House. Will the Minister comment on that and how they can be made accountable?

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: This afternoon in my constituency, there was a drive-by shooting.

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: What plans are in place? A woman was seriously injured and the incident was damaging to the community. The majority of its members are law-abiding. Are plans in place to control the criminal gangs to ensure they do not have access to firearms?

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Will the Taoiseach review the local police forum to ensure it can address such issues?

Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: My question was on promised legislation, the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the responsibilities the Minster of State with responsibility for children has in tackling youth obesity and levels of physical inactivity in children; her plans to take a lead on this issue in view of the cross jurisdictional nature of this problem and the cross jurisdictional nature of her office; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to ensure that physical education in school is interlinked with out-of-school physical activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24333/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied); when this payment will be made; if a patient in long-stay care should receive some of their pension payment to cover personal expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24715/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on participation in sport here in view of the sporting lives report issued by the ERSI; his further views on the need to shift the emphasis of Government funding for sports towards promotion, increasing access, particularly in respect of children and those from socially disadvantaged areas, and funding more sports...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the social welfare entitlements of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24718/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the role his Department plays in the physical education school curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24326/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his Department's guidelines regarding the target time for participation in physical education in schools; the way these targets are monitored to ensure each school is meeting these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24324/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average time spent by students here in physical education on a weekly basis; if this figure approaches the EU recommended 120 minutes a week; if this figure is not being met, the way he will ensure this figure will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24325/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to ensure the average weekly time spent in physical education by students is increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24327/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 299: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the assertion that while physical education is equal in law to other subjects this is not matched in the reality of practice; his further views on whether it is fair that school principals often feel pressurised to prioritise examination subjects over non-examination subjects; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 300: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the physical education curriculum favours a moderate to vigorous physical activity or quality physical education based style of instruction; the level of training and in-service supplied to physical education teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24329/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 301: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way he is developing or encouraging links between school based physical activity and out of school physical activity as a means to target long-term behavioural changes in physical activity levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24330/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if schools sport partnerships exist here similar to the PE, School Sport and Club Links strategy programme in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24332/08]

Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the tracking systems in place to ensure that students do not fall through the net between primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24691/08]