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Public Private Partnerships: Motion (Resumed). (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: They did not get funds from the Government.

Public Private Partnerships: Motion (Resumed). (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: No, we are not. The Deputy should read the motion.

Public Private Partnerships: Motion (Resumed). (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Is it all right if he makes a deal and pulls out?

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the negotiations between the Health Service Executive and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union; when the report from the independent body is expected to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28474/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position on Zimbabwe; the sanctions the Government and the diplomatic service are planning to take to isolate the Mugabe regime in the aftermath of a presidential election which was not free and fair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27862/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the new National Drugs Strategy is expected to be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27864/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way schools can avail of assistance from his Department to increase energy efficiency; when the research project underway with Sustainable Energy Ireland aimed at helping schools to meet the certification requirements of the energy performance building directive will be rolled out to every school here; and if he will make a...

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: There has been much discussion about protecting the weakest and most vulnerable in society. Minister after Minister has come into the House to give assurances that they will be protected. I need to know how this protection will be ensured given the likelihood of significant cuts. Not alone will they be unprotected, they are already suffering. There is a need for home help but not alone is...

Written Answers — Energy Resources: Energy Resources (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views, in relation to the draft directive on the promotion of energy from renewable sources, on the top priorities for Ireland in the negotiations; if the targets proposed are consistent with Government policy; the further measures needed to ensure the targets will be met; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Energy Costs: Energy Costs (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the warning by an organisation (details supplied) for the need for Government action in view of fears that pensioners will face a choice between food and fuel in winter 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28039/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of sports capital grants withdrawn since 2000 due to the sunset rule where clubs are unable to match funding; the number of these clubs that have been based in CLÁR or RAPID areas; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28475/08]

Written Answers — Arts in Education: Arts in Education (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the Arts and Education Committee Report, Points of Alignment; the steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of this report; the way he proposes to work with the Department of Education and Science on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the arts and education committee report, Points of Alignment; the steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of this report; the way he proposes to work with the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28477/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 911: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the valuation of affordable housing by local authorities seems to be significantly higher than the market value at the time of valuation; his views on whether this valuation process imposes significant financial constraint on the purchaser of the affordable house should they decide to sell the...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 912: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is acceptable that a person who has been offered an affordable home for €182,000 has had the home valued by the local authority at €315,000 for purposes of clawback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28772/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Reviews: Departmental Reviews (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when the review of the Competition Act 2002 is expected to be completed; the person by whom the review is being carried out; the terms of reference of the review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30938/08]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the negotiations between the Irish Pharmaceutical Union and the Health Service Executive regarding pharmacist contracts; the progress that has been made towards reaching an agreement; if she will publish the report compiled by the independent body chaired by Sean Dorgan; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the status of the co-location project. [30787/08]

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 564: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the numbers of Health Service Executive employees in frontline services and non-front line services for each year since 2005; if she will provide this information in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30786/08]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 566: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on the status of the National Children's Hospital project; the long-term future for Crumlin Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30788/08]