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

Sandra McLellan: Again, we are opposing the section for the same reasons, namely, 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: The section is opposed for the same reasons, namely, 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: It is not agreed.

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

Sandra McLellan: I thank everybody for their attention.

Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Sinn Féin supports all initiatives to curb the deadly habit of tobacco smoking. Last week's Bill to introduce plain packaging on tobacco products was welcomed by Sinn Féin and we extend that to the Protection of Children's Health (Tobacco Smoke in Mechanically Propelled Vehicles) Bill 2012. Ireland is playing a pivotal role in the fight against the tobacco industry. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Administration (8 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 126. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure local property tax payments are not considered a voluntary deduction from persons' wages, when the Primary Care Reimbursement Service is assessing persons' payslips; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38410/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 145. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure physiotherapy is provided in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38495/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (8 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the site identified for a new school (details supplied) in County Cork is to be transferred to her Department; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38415/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their presentations. Over the course of last week's and today's discussions, we have been learning a lot about concussion in sport. A number of issues came up during the discussions. It is obvious that we need clear protocols to adhere to best practice and that there are no national structures or guidelines available in schools. Many other issues...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome all of those present and thank them for their presentations. We have learnt a great deal about sport-related concussions since last week. It is obvious that we need to introduce clear protocols and to adhere to best practice. I would like to pick up on one or two points that were made in the presentations. Dr. Holohan said, "we want to reflect best international practice... to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Concussion in Sport: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: A point was made in the previous session about equestrian and boxing organisations having a lot of strict rules and protocols. Reference was made to a medical record book that all participants in those sports are required to have. Is it practical or feasible to roll that out in other sports?

Financial Resolutions 2015 - Budget Statement 2015 (14 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Others are interrupting now.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board (14 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a TD representative contact line for Caranua; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39114/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board (14 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 259. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if Caranua will provide home help and fuel for a person in County Cork who will gain nothing from the other services that they offer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39116/14]

Leaders' Questions (15 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: The Taoiseach did not read it properly.

Seanad Reform: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. It is timely we discuss and debate it. One year ago, in October 2013, the Government's proposal to abolish the Seanad was rejected by the citizens of the State. During the referendum campaign, Sinn Féin campaigned for a "Yes" vote. We voted "Yes" because no option was available that would have allowed for root and branch reform of...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Expenditure (16 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 212. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has ring-fenced money for local authorities to purchase any outstanding houses which have not yet been purchased under Part V of planning agreements and which have been lying idle for the past number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39599/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Coping with Stillbirth Loss: Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association (16 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the representatives from Féileacáin and thank them for their comprehensive presentations. It is a very sensitive and emotional issue that affects many families in the country. I thank Mr. Roche for sharing his personal story, which includes considerable detail. The witnesses also gave an extremely comprehensive presentation which included considerable detail about how...

Leaders' Questions (21 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: There is not.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (21 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 377. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in processing an over 70s medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39888/14]