Results 2,321-2,340 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton

Written Answers — Fóram na Gaeilge: Fóram na Gaeilge (14 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 85: To ask the Aire Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta an bhfuair sé na tuairimí a iarradh ó chomhaltaí Fhóram na Gaeilge i 2005 i gcomhthéacs an róil chomhchomhairle a tugadh don ghrúpa maidir le plean straitéiseach 20 bliain don Ghaeilge agus tosaíochtaí gaolmhara gearrthéarma agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina leith. [22764/06]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (13 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 70: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to ensure that Ireland will not be liable to pay fines under the EU Habitats Directive in relation to the failure to protect endangered species. [22491/06]

Written Answers — Species Action Plans: Species Action Plans (13 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of strategic action plans which are currently in place here to deal with the specifically threatened species; and the initiatives which have been put in place to draw up and implement such strategic action plans in response to the call by the European Commission in May 2006 to do so. [22492/06]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (13 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 201: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 referred from one hospital to another for a scan has been waiting since February 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22647/06]

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (8 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of seizures of cocaine; the volume of cocaine seized; the estimated value of the cocaine seized in respect of each of the past five years; if additional measures are planned to combat the spread of cocaine sale and usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22148/06]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (8 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of Gardaí at the latest date for which figures are available; the number expected to be recruited during 2006; the number of recruits who have graduated from the Garda Training College as full Garda members since 6 June 2002; the number of Gardaí who have retired, resigned or otherwise left the Force since 6...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (7 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 126: To ask the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce whistleblowing legislation for the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21992/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (7 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has reached a conclusion on the proposal made to him by the Dublin cycling campaign on 23 February 2006 in relation to the repeal of the requirement for cyclists to use a mandatory cycle lane where one is provided. [21993/06]

Written Answers — Infectious Diseases: Infectious Diseases (7 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 173: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her understanding of the powers that exist to restrict the free movement of people out of and into Ireland in the event of a serious outbreak of avian flu in view of the paragraph on travel restrictions on page 19 of the European Union's Final Report on A Pandemic Influenza Exercise for the European Union; and if she will...

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (7 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 382: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will extend the time available to a person (details supplied) in order to complete satisfactorily their Scrúdú Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21745/06]

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (7 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 383: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the measures necessary to enable a person (details supplied) who is currently pursuing their Scrúdú Cáilíochta sa Ghaeilge with provisional recognition in order that they might access a career break. [21750/06]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (7 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 413: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 631 of 30 May 2006, the procedure a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 should follow in order to appeal the refusal by his Department to issue a certificate of reasonable cost. [21792/06]

Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2006)

Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. A number of issues arising from the Bill are of considerable concern, not least among them the gaps in the proposals. The Government has missed an opportunity to address a number of issues and I propose to focus on several of these which relate specifically to much of the development under way in my urban constituency where the glut of...

Greyhound Racing Industry. (31 May 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the recent announcement by the chairman of Bord na gCon that he is to retire in 12 months' time; if he was consulted on this decision; when the process of selecting a successor will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21033/06]

Greyhound Racing Industry. (31 May 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the position regarding the status of the Dalton report; its conclusions and recommendations; when he will begin to implement the findings of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21032/06]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (30 May 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the Government's views and estimates of the capital development programme for fisheries harbours here to the end of 2007 and during the next National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20651/06]

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (30 May 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the Lost at Sea scheme in view of the reported intention of the Information Commissioner Ombudsman to investigate this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20652/06]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (30 May 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 267: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (detailed supplied) in Dublin 6W has not received a response to their application for a medical card; when a response will be made; and when a decision in this case is likely to be made. [21117/06]

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (30 May 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 289: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of the separate statement issued pursuant to the EU Council of Ministers qualified majority vote to adopt a regulation on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 May 2006)

Mary Upton: Question 367: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will respond to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20413/06]