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Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (19 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 46: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the continued problems experienced by persons involved in the film industry, particularly actors and screenwriters, due to the interpretation of the Competition Act 2002 which precludes their union negotiating on their behalf; if she has plans to pursue reform of this...

Order of Business (19 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: I refer to two promised Bills. The Irish Sports Council (amendment) Bill has been raised already but I would like clarification on it. The Minister said a Bill would be published if a decision was made to proceed. He said he was considering the matter but had not made a decision. I would like clarification on the status of that Bill. What is the status of the greyhound industry...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (18 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 112: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contributions Ireland made at the World Food Programme's World Food Crisis Summit in Rome, Italy on 4 June 2008. [23514/08]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (18 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether our participants at the Beijing Olympics should boycott the opening ceremony in protest at the crackdown by the Chinese Government in Tibet and its neighbouring provinces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17666/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason children suffering from cystic fibrosis and who are patients in Our Lady's Hospital Crumlin are moved from the dedicated CF wards at weekends; if she is satisfied that the dedicated nursing expertise required by CF patients is available in the wards to which the children are moved; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Public Transport: Public Transport (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will publish the sustainable transport strategy arising from the recent consultation process; the proposed headings and objectives of this strategy; the targets he is considering for the reduction of transport CO2 emissions to 2020; the measures and legislation he will introduce as part of this report; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Traffic Management: Traffic Management (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the recent study by Fáilte Ireland which describes the negative impact of traffic congestion on tourism here; the contacts he has had with Fáilte Ireland in this regard; if he will introduce a national traffic information system as operates in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23314/08]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 159: To ask the Taoiseach the steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of the OECD report, Towards An Integrated Public Service, specifically the assertion that public services remain segmented overall; the plans he has initiated to encourage greater horizontal co-ordination between Departments to enable positive outcomes for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 160: To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the OECD report, Towards An Integrated Public Service, on moving towards a performance focus across all organisations which receive Government funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23538/08]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 161: To ask the Taoiseach his views on the assertion within the OECD report, Towards An Integrated Public Service, that the way in which agencies have been set up in recent years has decreased the overall accountability of the public service; his plans to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23541/08]

Written Answers — Public Service Reform: Public Service Reform (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans to extend Departmental output statements to include all agencies under the aegis of his Department as recommended by the OECD report, Towards An Integrated Public Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23539/08]

Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking in view of the fact that Ireland is falling behind in terms of e-Government service delivery as monitored by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23540/08]

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 377: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 has been informed that they will not qualify for their procedure under the National Treatment Purchase Fund until 23 January 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23173/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 421: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans he has to introduce a scheme here similar to the cycle to work scheme currently operational in the United Kingdom which allows employers to purchase bikes on behalf of employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22626/08]

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 532: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will approve funding for a club (details supplied) in County Dublin under the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23046/08]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 545: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action he has taken to encourage cooperation between schools and other local service providers of physical education and gym facilities to share these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23561/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 748: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools and second level schools that have dedicated physical education halls and gym facilities; the number of primary schools and second level schools that have access to, and use, other State funded PE halls and gym facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23558/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 749: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the action he has taken to encourage schools to avail of, or share, local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23559/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 750: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he expects that physical education will be introduced as a State examination subject; the facilities that need to be in place in order to progress this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23560/08]

Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Dublin Transport Authority Bill. A Dublin transport authority has been promised for many years and I am glad we finally have a Bill before the House which allows Deputies to discuss how we can develop a successful integrated transport system for the greater Dublin area. The simple fact is that Dublin and its surrounding counties have suffered more...