355 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the tracking systems in place to ensure that students do not fall through the net between primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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302 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if schools sport partnerships exist here similar to the PE, School Sport and Club Links strategy programme in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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301 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the way he is developing or encouraging links between school based physical activity and out of school physical activity as a means to target long-term behavioural changes in physical activity levels; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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300 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if the physical education curriculum favours a moderate to vigorous physical activity or quality physical education based style of instruction; the level of training and in-service supplied to physical education teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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299 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on the assertion that while physical education is equal in law to other subjects this is not matched in the reality of practice; his further views on whether it is fair that school principals often feel pressurised to prioritise examination subjects over non-examination subjects; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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298 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans he has to ensure the average weekly time spent in physical education by students is increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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297 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the average time spent by students here in physical education on a weekly basis; if this figure approaches the EU recommended 120 minutes a week; if this figure is not being met, the way he will ensure this figure will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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296 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science his Department’s guidelines regarding the target time for participation in physical education in schools; the way these targets are monitored to ensure each school is meeting these targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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281 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the role his Department plays in the physical education school curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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257 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the social welfare entitlements of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 10; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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234 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism his views on participation in sport here in view of the sporting lives report issued by the ERSI; his further views on the need to shift the emphasis of Government funding for sports towards promotion, increasing access, particularly in respect of children and those from socially disadvantaged areas, and funding more sports development officers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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180 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will investigate the case of a person (details supplied); when this payment will be made; if a patient in long-stay care should receive some of their pension payment to cover personal expenses; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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141 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to ensure that physical education in school is interlinked with out-of-school physical activity; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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140 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the responsibilities the Minster of State with responsibility for children has in tackling youth obesity and levels of physical inactivity in children; her plans to take a lead on this issue in view of the cross jurisdictional nature of this problem and the cross jurisdictional nature of her office; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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63 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of reports that have been commissioned by his Department that are awaiting publication; the reason for the delay in publication in each case; the cost of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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46 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the continued problems experienced by persons involved in the film industry, particularly actors and screenwriters, due to the interpretation of the Competition Act 2002 which precludes their union negotiating on their behalf; if she has plans to pursue reform of this legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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39 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she is satisfied with the work to date of the National Consumer Agency; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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145 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason children suffering from cystic fibrosis and who are patients in Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin are moved from the dedicated CF wards at weekends; if she is satisfied that the dedicated nursing expertise required by CF patients is available in the wards to which the children are moved; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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123 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on whether our participants at the Beijing Olympics should boycott the opening ceremony in protest at the crackdown by the Chinese Government in Tibet and its neighbouring provinces; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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112 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the contributions Ireland made at the World Food Programme’s World Food Crisis Summit in Rome, Italy on 4 June 2008.
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750 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science when he expects that physical education will be introduced as a State examination subject; the facilities that need to be in place in order to progress this commitment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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749 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the action he has taken to encourage schools to avail of, or share, local sports facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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748 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools and second level schools that have dedicated physical education halls and gym facilities; the number of primary schools and second level schools that have access to, and use, other State funded PE halls and gym facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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545 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the action he has taken to encourage cooperation between schools and other local service providers of physical education and gym facilities to share these facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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532 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism if he will approve funding for a club (details supplied) in County Dublin under the sports capital programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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421 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to introduce a scheme here similar to the cycle to work scheme currently operational in the United Kingdom which allows employers to purchase bikes on behalf of employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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377 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12 has been informed that they will not qualify for their procedure under the National Treatment Purchase Fund until 23 January 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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168 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Finance the steps he is taking in view of the fact that Ireland is falling behind in terms of e-Government service delivery as monitored by the European Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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167 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Finance if he plans to extend Departmental output statements to include all agencies under the aegis of his Department as recommended by the OECD report, Towards An Integrated Public Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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161 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Taoiseach his views on the assertion within the OECD report, Towards An Integrated Public Service, that the way in which agencies have been set up in recent years has decreased the overall accountability of the public service; his plans to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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160 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Taoiseach the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the OECD report, Towards An Integrated Public Service, on moving towards a performance focus across all organisations which receive Government funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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159 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Taoiseach the steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of the OECD report, Towards An Integrated Public Service, specifically the assertion that public services remain segmented overall; the plans he has initiated to encourage greater horizontal co-ordination between Departments to enable positive outcomes for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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141 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the recent study by Fáilte Ireland which describes the negative impact of traffic congestion on tourism here; the contacts he has had with Fáilte Ireland in this regard; if he will introduce a national traffic information system as operates in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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124 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Transport when he will publish the sustainable transport strategy arising from the recent consultation process; the proposed headings and objectives of this strategy; the targets he is considering for the reduction of transport CO2 emissions to 2020; the measures and legislation he will introduce as part of this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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171 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 10 will be provided with the resources to ensure that music can be made available as a leaving certificate subject; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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135 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the number of reports commissioned by his Department since 2006 which were produced by outside consultants; if he will list these reports; the consultant chosen; the cost of each report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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134 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review of the Arts Council will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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133 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review on the arts and cultural capital enhancement scheme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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132 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the value for money review on the Irish Film Board will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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57 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the recommendations issued by the report, The Relationship Between Alcohol Misuse and the Drinks Industry Sponsorship of Sporting Activities, presented to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in March 2007 that have been implemented by her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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48 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the allocation for acute hospitals in the Health Service Executive budget for 2008 represents a cut in real terms of approximately 2.8% allowing for inflation; if this is adequate to address growth in population and in demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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221 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the arrangements that will be in place to ensure that the patients at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children will not be compromised because of the proposed cuts in staffing, that the number of referrals will not be reduced and that the waiting time for treatment will not be extended; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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111 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Finance when the National Centre for Science and Discovery is expected to open; the estimated cost of this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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59 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the health repayment scheme administrators make telephone calls to elderly claimants, such as in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; her views on whether this practice is fair and acceptable; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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56 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive; the implications for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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249 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when the Value for Money and Policy Review Report on the existing swimming pool programme will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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171 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his proposals for the effective regulation of solicitors having regard to the statement made to Dáil Eireann on 21 November 2007 that he was not satisfied with the system of self-regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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133 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when it is intended to increase the Garda search powers, promised in the programme for Government, in relation to drug crime along the lines of the new random breath-testing model for drink driving to allow random searches at particular places, times and events where senior gardaí believe there is a risk of drugs being present; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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460 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his Department has responsibility for noise pollution caused by dogs constantly barking and creating a nuisance for their neighbours; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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315 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism when he will publish the report of the London Olympic Games task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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