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Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 464: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on the level of funding provided to schools towards information technology; if she will acknowledge that many schools throughout the country are functioning without computers or using inadequate computers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30559/07]

Written Answers — Teacher Recruitment: Teacher Recruitment (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 465: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has read a report (details supplied); her opinion on the finding that the quality of teachers is the single most important factor in education; the steps she has taken to make teaching a more desirable occupation which attracts the highest calibre graduates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30560/07]

Written Answers — Youth Services: Youth Services (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the links between recognised youth clubs and her Department; her views on whether school children could benefit from better integration between local youth clubs and local schools; the steps her Department has taken to establish closer links between youth clubs and schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30561/07]

Written Answers — School Discipline: School Discipline (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 467: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether there are serious behaviour problems in many schools and that some teachers can be verbally intimidated and even physically assaulted; the steps she has taken to arrest this growing problem; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30562/07]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in the Dublin south central electoral area that have dedicated physical education halls, playing fields and qualified PE teachers; the reason some schools may be without these facilities; the steps being taken to ensure that all schools have access to these facilities; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 650: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that the consultation paper on proposed planning exemptions for certain renewable energy technologies does not make a distinction between land in different areas regarding wind turbines and that scenic, amenity or coastal areas are treated the same way as land in any other area in view of...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 651: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether it is correct to exempt from planning rules, wind turbines of up to a height of 20 metres and whether this height is appropriate bearing in mind that it is equal to two two storey houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30991/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 652: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will ensure that new regulations concerned with exempting certain renewable energy technologies from the normal planning process will guarantee that people erecting exempted wind turbines would still be required to notify the local authority, who in turn will need to be charged with ensuring compliance...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 653: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the merits of restricting wind turbines to the curtilage of a farmyard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30993/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (27 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 654: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he is satisfied that a distance of 100 metres from the nearest house is appropriate for a wind turbine in a rural area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30994/07]

Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: In reply to a question from my colleague, Deputy Burton, earlier this year the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform gave a breakdown of the numbers of employees and volunteers submitted for vetting. Only three sports organisations and fewer than 1,000 employees were included. What happened to the Garda vetting Bill? It has disappeared from the legislative programme.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (21 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is intended to proceed with plans to introduce legislation to establish a register of persons considered unsafe to work with children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29985/07]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if it is proposed to close private cancer facilities that do not have the throughput of patients and standard of assessment and care that is considered necessary under the National Cancer Strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29986/07]

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (21 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 168: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her plans for Our Lady's Hospital Crumlin following her statement that the new Children's hospital is to be located at a site at the Mater Hospital; if she has satisfied herself that the proposed site is the most appropriate in view of the concerns expressed by many interested parties that the site and location are unsuitable; and if...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (21 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 169: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will ensure that the necessary funding and resources are put in place for a child care facility (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30075/07]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 71: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the areas of banking and finance operations that remain outside the remit of the financial services regulatory structure in view of the reports that the most recent specialist bank or financial house recording significant losses on structured investment vehicles of up to €70 million is outside the regulatory structure as are...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (20 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 117: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has been advised of the exposure of the banking and financial system here to sub-prime lending; his proposals to regulate sub-prime and related lending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29600/07]

Written Answers — Sudden Cardiac Deaths: Sudden Cardiac Deaths (20 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 271: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason, particularly in view of several tragedies throughout the island of Ireland, she has not established a grant system to allow sports clubs and voluntary organisations assistance in purchasing automated external defibrillators; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25652/07]

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (20 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 488: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there was correspondence from the Garda to the Department of Education in 1996 relating to the matters covered in his reply to Parliamentary Question No. 536 of 16 October 2007; the dates of such correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29373/07]

Written Answers — Financial Services Regulation: Financial Services Regulation (14 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 100: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reforms he has proposed to curb the actions of registered money lenders who often charge punitive interest rates; when such reforms will be introduced or published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28896/07]