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Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of sports capital grants withdrawn since 2000 due to the sunset rule where clubs are unable to match funding; the number of these clubs that have been based in CLÁR or RAPID areas; if he will provide the information in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28475/08]

Written Answers — Arts in Education: Arts in Education (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on the Arts and Education Committee Report, Points of Alignment; the steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of this report; the way he proposes to work with the Department of Education and Science on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28476/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 621: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on the arts and education committee report, Points of Alignment; the steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of this report; the way he proposes to work with the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28477/08]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 911: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the valuation of affordable housing by local authorities seems to be significantly higher than the market value at the time of valuation; his views on whether this valuation process imposes significant financial constraint on the purchaser of the affordable house should they decide to sell the...

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 912: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is acceptable that a person who has been offered an affordable home for €182,000 has had the home valued by the local authority at €315,000 for purposes of clawback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28772/08]

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: There has been much discussion about protecting the weakest and most vulnerable in society. Minister after Minister has come into the House to give assurances that they will be protected. I need to know how this protection will be ensured given the likelihood of significant cuts. Not alone will they be unprotected, they are already suffering. There is a need for home help but not alone is...

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the negotiations between the Health Service Executive and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union; when the report from the independent body is expected to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28474/08]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his position on Zimbabwe; the sanctions the Government and the diplomatic service are planning to take to isolate the Mugabe regime in the aftermath of a presidential election which was not free and fair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27862/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs when the new National Drugs Strategy is expected to be launched; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27864/08]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the way schools can avail of assistance from his Department to increase energy efficiency; when the research project underway with Sustainable Energy Ireland aimed at helping schools to meet the certification requirements of the energy performance building directive will be rolled out to every school here; and if he will make a...

Public Private Partnerships: Motion (Resumed). (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: They did not get funds from the Government.

Public Private Partnerships: Motion (Resumed). (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: No, we are not. The Deputy should read the motion.

Public Private Partnerships: Motion (Resumed). (9 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Is it all right if he makes a deal and pulls out?

Written Answers — Juvenile Offenders: Juvenile Offenders (8 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason those provisions of the Children Act 2001, which were designed to help combat juvenile crime by ensuring that parents took responsibility for children involved in acts of crime and vandalism, have never been used in the seven years since the Act was passed, specifically sections 91, 111, 113 and 114; and if he...

Written Answers — Public Order Offences: Public Order Offences (8 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons given anti-social behaviour warnings since the new system came into operation on 1 January 2007; the number of anti-social behaviour orders sought in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27048/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 320: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a child (details supplied) in Dublin 12 will commence their essential orthodontic treatment in November 2008, as indicated at their assessment; if she will confirm that there is no embargo on treatment for new orthodontic patients within the Health Service Executive dental service; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (8 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 541: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if income from FÁS training schemes counts as income when assessing family income supplement entitlements; if it is counted as income, when this rule was introduced; if it was ever the case that income from a FÁS training scheme was exempt as income for FIS purposes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27003/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (8 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 575: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are plans to release the Land Commission records in view of the fact that they are an irreplaceable historical repository; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26746/08]

Public Private Partnerships: Motion. (8 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate. I want to highlight the many difficulties that arise from a lack of coherent policy for the city of Dublin. These range from the impact of the public private partnerships to the need for integration, the need for the provision of homes, not just houses, and the effect of poor housing on the lives of those who experience it. I take this...

Public Private Partnerships: Motion. (8 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: On a point of order——