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Swimming Pool Projects. (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: At present, Ireland has one pool per 58,000 people. In Northern Ireland it is one per 32,000 and in Scotland it is one per 15,000. Our objective is to have one pool per 50,000 by 2011. Will that objective be achieved?

Cultural Events. (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: It is nice for the Opposition spokesperson to be able to say congratulations and well done to everybody involved in culture night. I attended, but the problem I had was there was too much to do. There were too many options, but that is not really a criticism. The event was excellent and should be flagged. Many people I know had nothing to do with cultural events prior to that, but they...

Departmental Expenditure. (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: The Minister mentioned capital for some of the cultural programmes, some of which are very important. We would like to know which ones will be targeted. From what the Minister said, he will not elaborate much further. However, the issue is important. There is also a more general point about the capital programme. Although I have mentioned that we have duplication, for example, in some...

Sports Funding. (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: The Minister referred to the point I was intending to raise, the dropping out of over 16s from team sports. This is particularly significant in more socially deprived areas where the alternatives are often unattractive and undesirable such as anti-social behaviour. I wonder what specific initiatives can be taken to ensure young people who might be vulnerable are encouraged to remain in or...

Sports Funding. (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: That is true; I agree with the Minister. Nobody could do anything about those attractions, nor would they want to change them. However, there may be a significant factor that needs to be addressed; for example, in socially deprived areas we must ensure the facilities are in place to keep young people involved in sport.

Appointments to State Boards. (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: I am surprised and shocked to hear that someone over 70 may not be a member of the board.

Appointments to State Boards. (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: I appreciate that, but it is food for thought and is something we should consider. It is ageist. In the context of arts and culture, there are so many excellent people over 70 in the arts world who would be excellent in that role. We should do it as a precedent to at least shake up the legislation in that area.

Arts Funding. (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Perhaps I can ask the same question: can we look forward to seeing additional funding? I was one of those lucky enough to obtain tickets for "Waiting for Godot" and it was superb. Earlier we spoke about the culture night concept being extended around the country. Clearly, there is a hunger for the arts, not just in Dublin, as the Minister has pointed out. It is important that the...

Unemployment: Motion (Resumed) (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Following last week's Government intervention on behalf of the banks, it is time to ask whether the Government will now show the same determination to bail out the Irish families who are about to lose their homes. The need for this intervention was highlighted last night. I re-emphasise the need for this intervention to save victims of the banks' greed, now that unemployment has hit these...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of joint applications that were made by schools and sports clubs under the 2008 sports capital programme; the number of these applications that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33796/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (8 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of joint applications that were made by two or more sports clubs under the 2008 sports capital programme; the number of these applications that were successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33797/08]

Written Answers — EU Treaties: EU Treaties (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 15: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position following the rejection of the Lisbon reform treaty; the decisions the Government has reached regarding future consultation with the Irish people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34184/08]

Written Answers — Ministerial Meetings: Ministerial Meetings (9 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent meeting with Foreign Secretary Miliband during his recent visit to Dublin; the matters which were discussed during their interview; if matters related to Northern Ireland and the Lisbon reform treaty were touched on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34185/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin has not been granted rent allowance; if a person in such circumstances is entitled to rent allowance; if it is the case that if a person moves from one rented accommodation to another they are precluded from obtaining further rent allowance; if a person who surrenders...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 10: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the funding for residential placement in respect of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35086/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the outcome of the pilot studies in relation to support services and activation measures for lone parents. [34864/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans regarding the ending of the cohabitation ban for lone parents in receipt of one parent family payment. [34867/08]

Written Answers — Sail Training Vessel: Sail Training Vessel (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Defence the investigations that have been held into the sinking of the Asgard II off the French coast in September 2008 ; the results available from any preliminary investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35872/08]

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (22 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied with the arrangement for the provision of ambulance services in the Dublin City Council area; if it is the case that there is a separate Dublin city ambulance service as well as a National Ambulance Service; her views on whether this duplication represents value for money; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (23 Oct 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will address the issues (details supplied) in relation to the proposed fair deal legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36606/08]