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Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: While I welcome the new initiative, I still believe my constituency of East Cork is missing out on what would be a much needed boost to the local economy. My home town of Youghal is situated at the mouth of the River Blackwater where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is a renowned tourist town which is steeped in history. Just half an hour away are the Jameson Distillery in Midleton, Cobh,...

Other Questions: Wild Atlantic Way Project (1 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I disagree with the Minister of State. East Cork should have been included in the Wild Atlantic Way. We have a most beautiful coastline and so much to offer in terms of culture and tourism. In times of economic hardship that have affected many small rural businesses it would be a wonderful contribution to have a tourist attraction benefiting as many counties and areas as possible. There...

Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I wish to share time with Deputy McDonald. Direct provision is a blight on this State. The notion that the needs of people at their most vulnerable could be met by accommodating them in cramped, unsafe and crowded conditions is a disgrace. Asylum seekers are forced to live on €19.10 per week while awaiting a decision by the State on whether they are allowed to stay in Ireland....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sporting Events (1 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to hold the Tour de France here again in view of its previous success in 1998. [36775/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Appointments to State Boards (1 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 215. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on the appointment of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37367/14]

Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Sinn Féin supports this Bill as one more important step towards combatting the harmful and devastating effects of tobacco smoking. It brings into focus once again the damage tobacco smoking does to public health and allows us to highlight the physical and emotional pain caused by the tobacco industry. The ongoing campaign to eradicate tobacco smoking in this State is to be highly...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I take this opportunity to welcome the witnesses and to thank them for their highly comprehensive presentations. This was not something about which I had thought in depth but having spent several hours going over the presentations last night, they certainly provided food for thought. They made me think about many issues pertaining to concussion about which I had never really thought...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: We have a copy of it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (2 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the witnesses for their informative presentations, which have demonstrated that we need clear protocols to adhere to best practice. I was struck by the fact that we have no national database for concussion. How would this information be collated and who would be in charge of it? Most sporting activity in Ireland is not supported by medical or paramedic expertise. How can we change...

Leaders' Questions (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: They were.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Customs and Excise Protocols (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 154. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Customs and Excise staff are damaging people's' cars that have anti-stifling devices when they dip for diesel; if the Revenue Commissioners will indemnify car owners whose cars are damaged by this practice; if he has plans to instruct manufacturers to insert a connection point in engines to enable customs...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification Applications (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 275. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when an appeal (details supplied) for family reunification will be decided upon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37797/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Supervision and Substitution Scheme Staffing (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 459. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will change the practice of schools not being allocated a replacement if a teacher is out sick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37801/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 491. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new secondary school in Carrigtwohill, County Cork; if a site has been identified; when the building will begin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38077/14]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I want to propose an amendment to clarify that some roles can be delegated in the purchase of spectacles.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I want to have it clarified that some roles can be delegated in the purchase of spectacles.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I will not be moving the amendment in Deputy Ó Caoláin's name. I will take the same approach as Deputy Kelleher and await clarification from the Minister on Report Stage on the work that can be delegated in the purchase of spectacles. However, I believe the Minister has already outlined the position.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: This might add great cost to members of the public but the cost has not been clearly defined or discussed.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I will oppose that section for the same reason.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: We oppose this section for the same reason, as the cost has not been clearly defined or discussed.