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Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of gardaí by rank in each division located in the Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26782/07]

Written Answers — Garda Strength: Garda Strength (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of reserve gardaí allocated to Dublin City; the stations to which they are assigned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26783/07]

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of crimes recorded from January 2005 to date in 2007 in each area of the Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26784/07]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 196: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the protection that currently exists for people who provide sensitive information to the Garda; if he is considering amending or introducing new legislation in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26785/07]

Written Answers — Gaming Legislation: Gaming Legislation (1 Nov 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 197: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the legislation that applies in relation to the setting up and running of a casino; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26786/07]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his response to the suggestion that a new back to school payment be introduced with higher qualifying income thresholds in place of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme. [26280/07]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 153: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the Government's stated ambition to promote the use of commuting options other than the private car, he has considered extending the tax saver commuter scheme to the purchase of bicycles and electric peddled bicycles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26207/07]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 270: To ask the Minister for Transport if, in view of the positive benefits of cycling in terms of gridlock and CO2 emissions, he will lobby to have the purchase of bicycles and electric pedlec bicycles included in the tax saver commuter scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26208/07]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 507: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will issue a visa for a person (details supplied) to come to this country to be with their mother. [26362/07]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (31 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 561: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on amending the relevant legislation in order to require developers to consult with local residents before applying for planning permission for a significant development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26149/07]

Written Answers — Sports Funding: Sports Funding (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 33: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if, in view of the €191 million State funding that has been or will be provided for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Road, he will ensure that the stadium retains the name of Lansdowne Road and is not sold as corporate sponsorship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25650/07]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he expects the task force set up to examine possible opportunities, identify the priority areas of interest and map out a strategy to ensure that Ireland maximises this unique opportunity to benefit from its proximity to London in 2012, will issue its report; the cost of the task force and this report; and if he will make a...

Sports Capital Programme. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: It might be better to address my question directly to the Minister for Education and Science. However, many schools have either no PE facilities or have facilities that are completely inadequate. Apart from the points raised by Deputy Mitchell regarding obesity, the need for PE etc., sooner or later PE is going to become a recognised school subject. We will then find ourselves in a...

Arts Funding. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Multi-annual funding is very important for certain groups. The point was made to me that, for example, if one wants to engage an opera singer to perform, it will be vastly expensive and possibly must be arranged two or three years in advance. If one is working on a year-to-year basis, it is impossible to make those kinds of arrangements. It is also very demanding for smaller groups when...

Heraldry and Genealogy. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: I am mightily relieved at this outcome. This issue has been kicked around like a football, to use a sporting term, between everybody and anybody with references to 1922, 1943, 1997 and 2005. I hope the legislation required, however short and hopefully not too demanding, will be introduced quickly and that the matter will be finally resolved.

Heraldry and Genealogy. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: It will ensure our coats of arms will be protected.

National Stadium. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: I welcome what the Minister outlined. I encourage the fast-tracking of this project as much as possible. I also welcome the inclusion of St. Francis Hospice on the grounds. That is worthy and we are all pleased to hear that. The Minister said that Fingal County Council will be responsible for the further allocation of space. What he outlined is attractive and it appears to cover...

Tourism Promotion. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Fáilte Ireland took a decision to deregulate the self-catering industry. This is the only part of the industry that is not regulated. I suspect it will not be promoted by Fáilte Ireland, leaving that sector in freefall. This should be addressed. The Minister may state that this matter should be referred to Fáilte Ireland but it will have a negative effect on rural Ireland, where the...

Arts Plan. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: I understood that the report was to be published in May 2007 and hoped information would be available by now on the outcome. With regard to arts in education in general, like many other aspects of the economy, those schools in disadvantaged areas are least likely to have the supports needed to promote the arts within the school. The Minister referred earlier to the therapeutic value of...

Sports Funding. (25 Oct 2007)

Mary Upton: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will report on the outcome of his meetings with the Gaelic Players Association and the GAA regarding the proposed €5 million Government funded grant scheme for inter-county GAA footballers and hurlers; his views on the GAA's concerns regarding the funding being channelled through the infrastructure grant scheme; the...