Results 161-180 of 3,053 for speaker:Mary Upton

Irish Sports Council (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: It is being heard again.

Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: I wish to inquire about two items of legislation, the first of which is the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill. Second, I welcome the decision on the cystic fibrosis project in St Vincent's Hospital and hope it takes place as promised. My query pertains to two areas that might fall within the ambit of the human tissue Bill, namely, organ transplantation,...

Written Answers — Foreign Trade Council: Foreign Trade Council (13 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when the promised Foreign Trade Council will be established; the proposed membership and terms of reference of the council; the staffing and resources that will be allocated to the council; the annual estimated budget for the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36373/10]

Written Answers — Credit Availability: Credit Availability (13 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 111: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the latest position regarding his discussions with the main banks to ensure that credit is made available to all businesses and particularly to small and medium sized enterprises; when he last met the banks to discuss these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36374/10]

Written Answers — Employment Rights: Employment Rights (13 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will ensure that a person [details supplied] receives the payments he is due from his employment as determined by the Employment Appeals Tribunal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36655/10]

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (13 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 249: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will ensure that a redundancy payment is now processed in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36659/10]

Written Answers — North Korean Leadership: North Korean Leadership (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on recent developments regarding the leadership of North Korea [36097/10]

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the sentencing of an Iranian Internet blogger (details supplied) to 19 years in prison; and if Ireland has condemned such restrictions on free speech [36098/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 248: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if persons attending psychiatric clinics at their local health centres will no longer be entitled to a free prescription for their necessary medication; if local pharmacies will no longer provide this medication free of charge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35740/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 409: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a disability payment will be put in place for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35785/10]

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

Mary Upton: Question 531: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if due diligence of private contractors' compliance with the Payment of Wages Act 1991 is undertaken by the Government when awarding public contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35952/10]

Fuel Poverty: Motion (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Fuel poverty has always been a major concern in my constituency. Every winter people contact me worrying about their ability to heat their homes and looking for advice on where they can get assistance. Last winter was particularly harsh and as the problem was far greater than had been experienced previously, we had to pay particular attention to the issue. Last January, we had a big freeze...

Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: In light of yesterday's High Court judgment on Internet service providers and the downloading of music, is any consideration being given to legislation to make Internet service providers responsible? I ask this question in terms of capturing tax from on-line gambling.

Preschool Services (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: I take this opportunity to also support Deputy Jan O'Sullivan on everything she has said on the need for beds in St. Vincent's hospital. I have also raised the issue a number of times in this House. Every day that those people wait for a bed their lives are literally being put at risk. I also take this opportunity to note the need for post-transplant facilities for cystic fibrosis patients...

Written Answers — Tribunals of Inquiry: Tribunals of Inquiry (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the latest information available to him regarding the progress made by the Smithwick tribunal established by resolution of the Oireachtas in March 2005; when the tribunal intends to commence public hearings; the evidence that has been taken in public; if the tribunal has secured the co-operation of all potential witnesses,...

Written Answers — Probation and Welfare Service: Probation and Welfare Service (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 32: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his plans to increase investment in the probation service and enhance diversion programmes in respect of anti-social behaviour and minor public order offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35388/10]

Written Answers — Prescription Charges: Prescription Charges (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the situation regarding patients attending psychiatric clinics at their local health centres in relation to their entitlement to free prescription for their essential medication; if local pharmacies will continue to provide this medication free of charge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35544/10]

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: Yes, with Deputy Ó Snodaigh.

Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: I shall probably need less. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill to which I wish to take a different view, namely, one that relates more to its scientific and biological aspects. Deputy Higgins covered many of the international legislative aspects which are clearly the basis on which the Bill is predicated. This is an area for which it is difficult to legislate because of the...

Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2010)

Mary Upton: I wish to share my time with Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, with the permission of the House. I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate. This is very important legislation which puts the granting of special care orders by the High Court on a statutory footing, and that is to be welcomed. I understand that special care orders have been granted in the past by the District Court....