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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (9 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 245: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a travel document will be issued to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and his views on documentation submitted on this person's behalf to his Department and their prospects of obtaining an Albanian passport. [4184/05]

Finance Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: I wish to share my time with Deputy Durkan and Deputy Hayes. I would like to begin on a positive note by welcoming the innovations by the Revenue Commissioners in providing an on-line service allowing members of the public to manage their tax affairs directly. This extension is provided for in the Finance Bill. However, tax relief and tax credits place the onus on individuals to draw down the...

Written Answers — Electricity Generation: Electricity Generation (8 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the likely impact of full market opening for electricity on 19 February 2005; his plans for a second North-South interconnector on the all-island electricity market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3606/05]

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (8 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources his views on recently published submissions from the Irish Postmasters Union relating to financial supports for postmasters and the local post office network to enable the retention of a viable network across the country and the full discharge of the public postal service obligation; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the position regarding extending the respite care grant to pensioners and others not claiming the carer's allowance. [3369/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to extend the free travel pass to cover all services operated by Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3833/05]

Written Answers — Security of the Elderly: Security of the Elderly (8 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will comment on his decision to limit the amount awarded per group applying under the scheme of community support for older people to €30,000; what measures he proposes to take to provide security measures to applicants who cannot be assisted by groups, following this limit on funding; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Ground Rents: Ground Rents (8 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals he has to simplify the buy-out by tenants of ground rent, in particular as applies to places of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3379/05]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 463: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on class sizes at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 8 of over 30 students; and the position regarding the school buildings application for this school. [3404/05]

Written Answers — Substance Abuse Policy: Substance Abuse Policy (3 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the ongoing drug testing of pupils in some secondary schools; her policy in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2997/05]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (3 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her plans to review the level of State support to private fee-paying schools; the amount paid by her Department on salaries of teachers in fee-paying schools and other spending in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2998/05]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8 has had payment discontinued. [3216/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (3 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, further to Question No. 182 of 9 December 2004, the position regarding the issue; and if he will review the person's case for humanitarian leave to remain here. [3234/05]

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (2 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made further representations to the Burmese Government in regard to the ongoing imprisonment of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2788/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of appropriate long-term secure accommodation for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3123/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (2 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to allow cohabiting couples avail of the married persons tax credit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2948/05]

Written Answers — Remit of the Ombudsman: Remit of the Ombudsman (2 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will examine the possibility of extending the remit of the Office of the Ombudsman to include the Law Society and the Honourable Society of King's Inns. [3047/05]

Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (2 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Question 337: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will give consideration to an important application under the summer works scheme for urgently needed new windows at a school (details supplied). [3124/05]

Agri-food Sector: Motion. (1 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate. In light of the recent CAP reforms in Europe, the climate for the future of agriculture and the food industry in Ireland is radically altered. When Ireland entered the EU in 1973, agriculture was our single most important industry and employer. It represented approximately 50% of our net exports. The Minister said in her speech that it now...

Agri-food Sector: Motion. (1 Feb 2005)

Mary Upton: Why do we need GM foods? There are many supporters of the technology but they are predominantly multinational companies, some manufacturers who stand to benefit from it, agro-chemical companies, seed producers and some processors. Clearly consumers have no interest in having GM foods available to them. I do not believe there is a strong case to be made for the acceptance of GM foods in this...

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