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Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (19 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Transport his targets for the average waiting time for a driving test; and his target date for reaching same. [29082/05]

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: I thank the Minister, the Minister of State and their officials for the way they handled amendments to the Bill. I appreciate the effort they made to address our concerns. While we may still have reservations about some aspects of it, serious time and effort was put into ensuring that the various issues were given a good hearing and dealt with fairly. The Bill will not be reflected in the...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: I do not have particular concerns about its implementation in Walkinstown or Terenure. I thank the Minister of State and his officials.

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: I support the amendment. I share the views already expressed by the previous three speakers. This seems to be a very heavy-handed approach to redeeming arrears. I presume those people who would be in arrears are, perhaps, a vulnerable group. Otherwise, they would have found the way and means to repay the arrears before this heavy-handed instrument would have to come in. I see this provision...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: I support this amendment for the same reasons I supported the previous one relating to a similar set of circumstances whereby there may be attachment of debts. The key point is that a dangerous precedent is being set. Despite any guarantees and assurances that people will be dealt with sympathetically, the legislation will apply if this is challenged. If somebody finds himself or herself in...

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: I support this amendment. Members commented on this issue on Second Stage. In terms of the income that will be generated from this measure, the cost to the Department of collecting it will be fairly significant. Moreover, making an individual pay the amount in its entirety in one lump sum could cause substantial hardship. It is reasonable and fair to ask that it could be paid in instalments....

Land Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: I support this amendment for the same reasons that I supported the amendment on payment by instalments. It will be difficult for a number of farmers, admittedly a small number, to find the revenue to discharge their arrears within the recommended period. It is in everybody's interest that they are given that extra time to have a clean sheet so there would not be a build up of arrears and...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 192: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to a letter by the Health Service Executive stating clearly that medical card national assessment guidelines require terminally ill patients to be means tested before being given a medical card; if her attention has further been drawn to the fact that despite letters such as these being...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (18 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by the Food Safety Authority that some food companies are misleading the public by falsely claiming that their products are free of genetically modified ingredients; if she will consider the introduction of stricter guidelines regarding labelling; and if she will make...

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion. (18 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Having listened to the Minister's robust defence of her position on this issue, I find it difficult to counter-attack on some of the issues.

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion. (18 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: She will be pleased to hear that I will be seeking some clarity on certain matters. My colleague, Deputy Penrose, has assured me he will ask many questions.

Draft Animal Remedies Regulations 2005: Motion. (18 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: The single most important aspect of the prescribing of animal remedies is the need to assure consumers that the food derived from animals which have received such remedies is safe and of good quality. Consumer confidence, which is a top priority, must not be compromised. It is equally important that the welfare requirements and health status of animals being treated must not be marginalised....

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: I wish to share time with Deputy Gilmore. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I have no doubt the role of migrant workers has been widely acknowledged and credited as having had a significant input into the maintenance of our economic boom, which is welcomed by everyone. It is important now to ensure that these migrant workers are given every opportunity to lead a quality of life...

Employment Permits Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: This issue should also be teased out on Committee Stage because it is important. I welcome a number of positive provisions in the legislation such as making it an offence for an employer to take and keep documents such as passports. Migrant workers are vulnerable and they have sufficient reason to be frightened and scared without their passports being withheld. Those who are considered to be...

Written Answers — Internet Governance: Internet Governance (12 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the negotiations for the future of Internet governance and existence of ICANN; if he will be attending the world summit on the information society in Tunis in November 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27869/05]

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (12 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the state of industrial relations at the ESB; if this will have any effect on the security of supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27887/05]

Written Answers — Third Level Funding: Third Level Funding (11 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her response to concerns expressed by third level institutions that they cannot compete on an international level due to shortages of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27677/05]

Written Answers — Disadvantaged Status: Disadvantaged Status (11 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 41: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the recourse which is available to schools in disadvantaged areas that have had a reduction in resource teaching hours as a result of the implementation of the weighted system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27678/05]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the final report written by a person (details supplied) on foot of their most recent visits to the region affected by the Asian tsunami; the situation which pertains in that area; the help which Ireland continues to offer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26857/05]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the violation of human rights in Zimbabwe. [26858/05]