Results 1,701-1,720 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton

Written Answers — National Library: National Library (8 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he has received a report from the National Library of Ireland reviewing the implications of the extension of the legal deposit provision; if he will publish this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13149/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (8 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the application by persons (details supplied) in Dublin 12 for long-term residency will be processed without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12985/08]

Written Answers — Programme for Government: Programme for Government (3 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made with regard to the commitment contained in the Programme for Government to implement a major programme to promote rural countryside recreation to be implemented by a dedicated unit or division of staff in consultation with stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12485/08]

Written Answers — National Drugs Strategy: National Drugs Strategy (3 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress made with regard to the commitment contained in the programme for Government to develop and strengthen the range of projects being undertaken through the local and regional drug task forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12486/08]

Care of the Elderly. (3 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: I welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter, which relates to the withdrawal of respite care from patients in the Cherry Orchard Hospital in Ballyfermot, which is a very retrograde step. A number of constituents have contacted me on the matter. The rollover respite is being cut from May. The 24 places that were available will be cut back to 12. There is a fear that the other respite...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he will act on the proposals contained in Proposals for Supporting Lone Parents; and the way he will coordinate services and address poverty traps associated with some of the proposals. [12194/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the extent of compliance with determination orders issued by his Department to parents for the upkeep of their children; the cost in 2005, 2006 and 2007 of his Department's activities in relation to unpaid maintenance; and the steps he is taking to improve compliance among parents and reduce costs to his Department. [12192/08]

Written Answers — Relocation of Seanad: Relocation of Seanad (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 178: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will confirm that Seanad Éireann will not be moving to the Natural History Museum for the duration of the renovation of Leinster House; when he expects renovation works to begin on the Natural History Museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11447/08]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 202: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the status of the proposed redevelopment of the General Post Office on O'Connell Street; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12260/08]

Written Answers — Pharmacy Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 366: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason that only retail pharmacists are being reviewed in relation to the cuts in dispensing fees by the independent body established to assess an interim, fair community pharmacy dispensing fee; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11833/08]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views on introducing legislation to ban smoking in cars in which children under 16 years of age are transported; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11583/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 441: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate reports of the cutting of respite service to persons at a nursing home facility (details supplied); if she will ensure that this service is not cut and that patients and their carers will continue to be able to avail of this service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12398/08]

Written Answers — Museum Projects: Museum Projects (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 525: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects renovation works to commence in the Natural History Museum; the length of time this renovation will take; the estimated cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11448/08]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism further to Parliamentary Question No. 28 of 13 March 2008 where the funding for the Sports for Disadvantaged Youths programme is obtained; if this programme is being funded in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11663/08]

Written Answers — School Facilities: School Facilities (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 747: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the problems which currently prevent the opening of school halls to sports and community organisations when they are not in use such as at evening and weekends; the steps she has taken to remove these barriers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11662/08]

National Aquatic Centre. (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Upton: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if the review of the first full years trading at the National Aquatic Centre is complete; when he expects the benchmarking exercise to be available; the reason given by the NAC for a decision to increase fees for a participation club (details supplied) by over 300%; his views on the unusual offer made to members for the club in lieu...

National Aquatic Centre. (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Upton: I thank the Minister for the reply. I tabled the question in respect of the club, which is of the view that there was a proposed increase of 150%. The NAC swim club is critical to a number of athletes, including paralympians. Its social value is making a major impact. The fee structure seems extraordinary in terms of required increases. I referred in my question to the "unusual offer"...

National Aquatic Centre. (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Upton: I am reassured to know that the Minister is hopeful that an agreement will be reached with the club. It would be a tragedy for sport and the club, in particular, if the agreement were to fall apart. Without going into the specifics of the charges — I accept that the details must be hammered out — what is being referred to broadly is out of line with what would occur in respect of another...

Arts and Culture Plan. (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Upton: The NESF report, The Arts, Cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion, and the report to which the Minister referred, In the Frame or Out of the Picture, have indicated clearly that people from disadvantaged socioeconomic or educational backgrounds are less likely to access arts facilities. I am concerned that much of what the Minister said was aspirational, with little delivery thus far on his...

Arts and Culture Plan. (13 Mar 2008)

Mary Upton: My first point is along the lines outlined by Deputy Mitchell on advertising and informing people. A greater effort is required at local level. A case can also be made for a national television campaign to keep people informed and aware of what is going on. For example, airports can be useful from a tourism point of view in terms of galleries and museums and when they are open. An...