Results 661-680 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 85: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the issues which must be addressed here in order to implement the EU Directive on Public Participation; the stage he is at in addressing the outstanding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42964/09]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she has received pre-budget submissions from an organisation (details supplied); the action she plans to take to address the issue of this sector which is under threat due to the high cost base here and the fall off in tourism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43092/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 163: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated amount of revenue which would be generated by a 1 cent levy on sugary foods and drinks; if it would be possible to ring fence this money to fund programmes to target obesity, promote healthy eating and provide staff and sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42755/09]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the procedure that is in place when a report is made by a teacher which expresses concern about the welfare or protection or possible physical abuse of a child in a primary school; the action that will be taken by her Department; the length of time that will normally elapse before there is a response to the report; her views on...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is appropriate or acceptable that when a number of reports are made to her Department expressing concern about the welfare of a child, that a response is not forthcoming immediately; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42710/09]

Written Answers — Hospital Chaplains: Hospital Chaplains (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm whether a non-Catholic chaplain will be appointed to a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 8 and paid by the Health Service Executive according to the salary scale offered to Catholic chaplains; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42711/09]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on introducing a 1 cent levy on sugary foods and drinks to provide funds to tackle obesity, provide and staff sports facilities for the population and promote healthy eating; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42754/09]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 306: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the statistics relating to public order offences in the period since the early closing times of off-licences was introduced; the public order offences for the length of time before the early closing times was introduced; his views on whether this decision has led to a reduction in public order offences; the reason he has...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 307: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the progress made on establishing a special nightclub permit under the sale of alcohol Bill; his plans to allow nightclubs to approach European norms regarding closing time; his views on staggered closing times as a means of reducing the pressure of closing all establishments at the same time; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Garda Deployment: Garda Deployment (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 308: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the issue of promotion within the ranks of community gardaí has been resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42756/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received pre budget submissions from an organisation (details supplied); the action he plans to take to address the issue of this sector which is under threat due to the high cost base here and the fall off in tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43091/09]

Written Answers — Tourism Industry: Tourism Industry (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 372: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his plans to develop a food tourism policy or strategic policy guidelines; if he recognises the importance of food to the tourist economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43093/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 380: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will respond to the queries raised by a group (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42728/09]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the actions he has taken to ensure the maintenance of essential, front-line services to an area (details supplied) in Dublin 12; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42729/09]

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 429: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the statements of the director general of the Environmental Protection Agency that there is an unacceptable level of non-compliance with drinking water standards and wastewater treatment; the steps he will take to address this issue, including pursuing those who are negligent regarding these...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 552: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will respond to correspondence from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if he will address the valid concerns of this school; his views on whether this school was given inaccurate information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42717/09]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Discipline: Defence Forces Discipline (19 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces who have been removed from membership for being in contravention of the Defence Forces policy on drugs and substance abuse or misuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42173/09]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (19 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 21: To ask the Minister for Defence, further to Parliamentary Question No. 59 of 8 October 2009, the reports he has received in regard to violence against refugee women in eastern Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42174/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding the Tamils detained in Sri Lanka; if aid agencies, in particular the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Crescent, have had access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41925/09]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (18 Nov 2009)

Mary Upton: Question 115: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position regarding Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41924/09]