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Public Private Partnerships: Motion. (8 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: On a point of order, some of the contracts were not signed but they were so advanced that the residents and everybody engaged in the process were at the point where it was their understanding that a regeneration project was about to go ahead. In that case, the developer, as I understand it, was able to walk away from the project without incurring the imposition of sanctions or penalties.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 13: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that between his Department and the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism funding for some form of undergraduate acting programme will be guaranteed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24572/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (3 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 36: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to reinstate an undergraduate acting programme here in view of the fact that the programme run by Trinity College has been discontinued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24570/08]

Written Answers — Abbey Theatre: Abbey Theatre (2 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the person who will be the owner of the Abbey Theatre once it is completed as a public private partnership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26140/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the delay in providing results of tests (details supplied) to persons who are waiting for a number of months for these results; if her attention has been drawn to the effect this wait and uncertainty is having on their lives; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25935/08]

Written Answers — Information and Communications Technology: Information and Communications Technology (1 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 502: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the decision to remove information and communication technology advisors from schools; if he will specifically address the needs of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25913/08]

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 505: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will have the decision to halt the promised extension at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W reviewed; if he will ensure that the work of this extension commences as promised in Summer 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25919/08]

Written Answers — Detention Centres: Detention Centres (1 Jul 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 519: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to a file that was opened in the Department of Education and Science early in 1988 to deal with letters of concern from a childrens' detention centre (details supplied) in Dublin 11; the date on which papers from the file were provided to the gardaí to assist in their investigations into...

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (26 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the discussions he has had with the Department of Foreign Affairs in regard to the use of the Irish language as an official working language of the European Union; the number of official meetings he has had in regard to the Gaeltacht and the Irish language in each of the past three months; the business in each case;...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will publish the findings of the pilot studies in Kilkenny and Coolock relating to reforms of the social welfare code as it relates to lone parents; and when she expects to act on these findings. [24790/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if her Department will publish proposals revising those in its discussion document proposals for supporting lone parents in order that all poverty traps are eliminated. [24791/08]

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the responsibilities the Minster of State with responsibility for children has in tackling youth obesity and levels of physical inactivity in children; her plans to take a lead on this issue in view of the cross jurisdictional nature of this problem and the cross jurisdictional nature of her office; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans to ensure that physical education in school is interlinked with out-of-school physical activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24333/08]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied); when this payment will be made; if a patient in long-stay care should receive some of their pension payment to cover personal expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24715/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on participation in sport here in view of the sporting lives report issued by the ERSI; his further views on the need to shift the emphasis of Government funding for sports towards promotion, increasing access, particularly in respect of children and those from socially disadvantaged areas, and funding more sports...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the social welfare entitlements of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24718/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the role his Department plays in the physical education school curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24326/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his Department's guidelines regarding the target time for participation in physical education in schools; the way these targets are monitored to ensure each school is meeting these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24324/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average time spent by students here in physical education on a weekly basis; if this figure approaches the EU recommended 120 minutes a week; if this figure is not being met, the way he will ensure this figure will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24325/08]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (24 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to ensure the average weekly time spent in physical education by students is increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24327/08]