Results 1,581-1,600 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton
- Written Answers — Noise Pollution: Noise Pollution (27 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 460: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has responsibility for noise pollution caused by dogs constantly barking and creating a nuisance for their neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20987/08]
- Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 51: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish the General Post Office as a museum of celebration of Irish progress and achievement across a broad spectrum as a landmark 1916 centenary project. [20387/08]
- Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to advance the redevelopment of Glasnevin Cemetery as part of the preparations for the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. [20390/08]
- Written Answers — Commemorative Events: Commemorative Events (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to restore 16 Moore Street and establish therein an interpretative centre, linked to the refurbished General Post Office to honour those who fought in the 1916 Rising. [20391/08]
- Written Answers — Public Play Facilities: Public Play Facilities (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase the development of public play and recreation areas for children. [20400/08]
- Written Answers — Sponsorship of Sporting Events: Sponsorship of Sporting Events (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to discuss the question of the sponsorship of sporting events by the alcohol industry with the aim of phasing it out. [20404/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to support training and professional development for the performing arts by creating, enhancing and extending modules of in-service training.. [20369/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 137: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to increase funding to the Arts Council for education initiatives. [20370/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to promote an appreciation of and engagement in arts and culture from early education through to all education levels through the implementation of a national comprehensive strategy. [20371/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 139: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that arts venues are adequately funded to facilitate activities and to maximise community use and accessibility for all. [20372/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to encourage partnerships between local authorities, central Government, relevant local community groups and the Arts Council with a view to funding arts locally. [20373/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to develop a new policy to create and sustain employment in the arts, particularly arts employment that can market, operate and develop the local arts infrastructure. [20374/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to provide new tax and other incentives aimed at making cultural and educational philanthropy more attractive and to help those working in the arts to make a decent living. [20375/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 143: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to create a new combined cultural visa and work permit that simplifies and speeds up entry by incoming artists and groups to Ireland. [20376/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to continue the examination of fiscal incentives to encourage investment in the indigenous film industry here. [20377/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to ensure that the increased level of arts activity is sustained and developed. [20378/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to digitise the collections of the National Library, the National Gallery, the National Museum and the National Archives. [20379/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to establish a museum of Irish literature in Parnell Square, Dublin 1. [20380/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to place the National Theatre, the Irish Museum of Modern Art and the National Concert Hall on a statutory footing. [20381/08]
- Written Answers — Arts Funding: Arts Funding (22 May 2008)
Mary Upton: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the programme for Government to complete the construction of a new National Theatre and a new National Concert Hall. [20382/08]