Results 301-320 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton

Tourism Industry (19 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 37: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the actions being taken directly by her Department to stem the continued haemorrhage of foreign tourists visiting Ireland; the impact that the removal of the air travel tax would have in promoting Ireland as a potential destination for tourists; the actions her Department and the semi State bodies under its aegis are taking...

Tourism Industry (19 May 2010)

Mary Upton: The volcano is outside everybody's control and I appreciate the short-term planning that was put in place and some of the short-term actions which were taken but now there is an urgent need for longer term planning because this situation will not go away. Other events will happen over which we have no control. Are any policy reviews being undertaken in the Minister's Department? If so,...

Tourism Industry (19 May 2010)

Mary Upton: I asked about Fáilte Ireland.

Tourism Industry (19 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Are there any specific facilities at Dublin Airport? Has Fáilte Ireland set up an information stand accessible to everybody?

(19 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport if she has received the report from the Irish Sports Council into the serious issues that have developed in the Athletics Association of Ireland; when this report will be published; if she has, or plans to, launch an independent investigation into the issue; her views on the behaviour of the Irish Sports Council on this matter;...

(19 May 2010)

Mary Upton: I am concerned that there will not be an independent report on this. There are three different groups involved in the issue which prompted this debate. In the order of €800,000 of what is effectively public money has gone down the Swanee and this should not have been allowed. I welcome the Minister's suggestion that she is in favour of mediation but surely there must be more. There must...

(19 May 2010)

Mary Upton: That must be stopped.

(19 May 2010)

Mary Upton: An important part of the question relating to an independent report was not answered. The Minister indicated we must learn from what has happened but I suggest this will not happen unless we get a full independent report into what exactly happened. It is not good enough that the Irish Sports Council, which forms one part of the triangle, is doing a report. That is not independent and will...

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (18 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 166: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of hotels that have claimed tax relief under the seven-year exemption on construction costs in each of the past five years; the amount of tax forgone in each year; the expected number of hotels which will be part of the scheme in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19909/10]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 333: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an appeal for a visa in respect of a person (details supplied) will be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20062/10]

Written Answers — Gaming Industry: Gaming Industry (18 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 362: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will undertake to carry out a survey into the prevalence of problem gambling; the supports in place for persons with problem or addictive gambling; the responsibility and contribution of the industry towards supporting those with problem or addictive gambling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20493/10]

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (18 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 418: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to raise the pension retirement age in 2014; his views on whether this provides enough lead-in time for persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20497/10]

Proposed Legislation (18 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will introduce legislation to underpin the provision of services and supports of persons who were injured by thalidomide; if she will engage with the Irish Thalidomide Association in view of the lack of consultation in advance of the settlement offered to them; if an apology on behalf of the State will be offered to those so...

Written Answers — Crime Levels: Crime Levels (13 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of recorded cases of so-called tiger robberies, in which staff or relations of staff of financial institutions were taken hostage in each year from 2005 to date in 2010; the amount of money taken in such robberies; the discussions he has had with the financial institutions concerning these robberies; and if he...

Written Answers — Garda Recruitment: Garda Recruitment (13 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of members of the Garda Reserve recruited to date; the stations to which they have been allocated; the number of applicants for the Reserve currently in training; if he is satisfied with the rate of recruitment; when he expects the full complement of 1,500 to be in place; if restrictions have been placed on...

Intoxicating Liquor (National Conference Centre) Bill 2010: Second Stage (13 May 2010)

Mary Upton: I am interested in Deputy Carey's contribution. I support almost anything he says about County Clare. However, I must talk about the convention centre in Dublin today. I welcome the Bill and have no difficulty supporting it. It would be totally unrealistic and completely impractical if we had any negatives on providing a licensing facility for the convention centre. I was lucky enough to...

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (12 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of breaches of employment legislation recorded by National Employment Rights Authority in the accommodation sector in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19471/10]

Written Answers — National Asset Management Agency: National Asset Management Agency (12 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 119: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of hotel and accommodation businesses that have been transferred to the National Asset Management Agency; the number of these which are still trading; if a plan has been developed regarding these hotels; if his and the agency's attention have been drawn to the distorting effect these hotels are having on the wider market; and if he...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (12 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will address the specific concerns of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in relation to accessing the fair deal nursing home scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19505/10]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (12 May 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a deportation order against persons (details supplied) in Dublin 8 will be reviewed sympathetically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19389/10]