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Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: The Acting Chairman is applying strict discipline.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: I take this opportunity to convey my support for those affected by flooding across the nation over the Christmas period and in the weeks following. I can only imagine the stress and displacement that has been caused, as well as the burden faced by people over the coming weeks and months as they attempt to get their family homes back in order. Many home owners and business owners in my...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (13 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: 88. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to review the legislation for family income supplement, given that the amount awarded is set for 12 months regardless of change of employment circumstances and that this is unjust as it often means persons receive much less than they should; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46890/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (13 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: 115. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to approve and expedite an appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Cork under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1235/16]

Leaders' Questions (14 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: Where did you get the costings from?

Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: Regrettably, I feel this is a topic that does not need much by the way of an introduction. The crisis in our health system appears to have reached new levels. Unfortunately, on one of the last days of the Government's term, we have had to bring forward this Private Members' motion due to its response, or lack thereof, and the reneging on promises put forward as part of the Government...

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: It is baffling that in the second week of the centenary year the issue of Moore Street is still on the agenda and has not been dealt with in an appropriate manner. As demonstrated by the occupation that took place last week, an occupation the Minister herself described as extremist with what was termed "questionable motivations", and the legal battle that is currently making its way through...

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: I have raised questions on Moore Street ever since I took my seat in the Chamber. I have put questions to the Minister ever since she took office. She has repeatedly absolved herself of responsibility for anything outside 14 to 17 Moore Street. It is time the Minister took a stand and listened to the people. We do not want another shopping centre. As Deputy Joe Costello said, the fight...

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: I hope it does not break the contract.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: The Minister is missing the big picture.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: The Government has not done enough.

Topical Issue Debate: National Monuments (14 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: A bit of it.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (19 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: 139. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection to expedite an application that was submitted by a person (details supplied) in County Cork in October 2015 under the carer's allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2332/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (20 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: 173. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the State has simply adopted the chartered land plan for a commemorative centre at 14 to 17 Moore Street in Dublin 1. [2380/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (20 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: 174. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the State has simply adopted the chartered land team of experts who wrongly identified number 18 Moore Street in Dublin 1 as a post 1916 structure in their application for Ministerial consent. [2381/16]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (20 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: 175. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht who or what State agency is supervising the removal of protected elements within 14 to 17 Moore Street in Dublin 1; and what is their level of expertise. [2383/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Wellness, Well-being and Mental Health: Discussion (21 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome Mr. Breslin and Dr. D'Alton here this morning and thank them both so much for their presentations. Wishing no disrespect to Dr. D'Alton, on this occasion I want to highlight what others have said, that it is important that we have role models, particularly for young people. Since Mr. Breslin is so well known, he is an ideal role model. Many will tune in here today just because...

Social Housing: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: I intend to speak on the amendment tabled by my colleague, Deputy Ellis, rather than the Fianna Fáil motion, although I support the overarching theme of that proposal and I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. The basis of this motion is to highlight the need for social housing and to address the homelessness crisis. The crisis, which is a damning legacy of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (26 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: 87. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason an unmarried couple are deemed a cohabiting couple when claiming social protection, but are deemed single persons when one of the partners gains employment and is trying to claim tax back; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2783/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (26 Jan 2016)

Sandra McLellan: 491. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how many of Bus Éireann's recently announced new fleet will be wheelchair-accessible; if they will be allocated to areas not currently serviced with wheelchair-accessible buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2726/16]