Results 301-320 of 2,825 for speaker:Sandra McLellan
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (22 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 260: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the realistic alternatives available to persons when their illness benefit runs out and who are refused Invalidity pension as the Department deem them suitable for work even though their doctors do not (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35553/11]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (22 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 390: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider extending the visas of US citizens residing here from one year to five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35446/11]
- Written Answers — Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse (22 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 600: To ask the Minister for Health the efforts he is making to tackle the alcohol and substance abuse problem here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35614/11]
- Written Answers — Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse (22 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 601: To ask the Minister for Health the efforts he has made to ban below cost selling of alcohol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35615/11]
- Written Answers — Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse (22 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 603: To ask the Minister for Health when the national substance misuse strategy will be published; if the steering group developing proposals for inclusion in the strategy are giving due consideration to the alcohol abuse and misuse problem here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35620/11]
- Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (22 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 602: To ask the Minister for Health the efforts he has made to ensure the appropriate selling and marketing of alcohol in pubs, off-licences, supermarkets and in public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35616/11]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (23 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to allow time spent on JobBridge to count towards the accrual of time for eligibility for the fuel allowance in view of the fact that the costs arising from participation in JobBridge more than swallow up the additional â¬50 paid and as such the household's need for the fuel allowance can be just as great as for...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her view that the current scheme of free travel for older persons and those with disabilities both on and off peak times is vital for the social inclusion of these groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36250/11]
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the future plans for Cloyne Garda station, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36526/11]
- Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to close Cloyne Garda station, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36527/11]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding Mallow General Hospital, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36516/11]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline future plans for service provision at Mallow General Hospital, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36517/11]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline his plans for emergency service provision at Mallow General Hospital, County Cork; the date on which a decision will be made with regard to the future of the emergency department there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36518/11]
- Built Heritage (24 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: With the recent reconfiguration of the Department's agencies, will there be any effect on the Department's ability to maintain services and funding for heritage groups?
- Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (24 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way the recently announced plans for public sector reform will affect the role and functions of the Heritage Council; the way he intends to ensure the continued protection and enhancement of our national heritage; if service levels will be maintained and improved; the savings which are expected; and if he will make a...
- Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (24 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Ulster Canal restoration project; the amount of moneys which will be allocated resulting from the recent capital expenditure review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36571/11]
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (24 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [36731/11]
- Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this important motion. At a time when more and more families are struggling to make ends meet, the job of the Government and legislators is to ensure the most vulnerable in society are protected. The Government has a clear choice in the House tonight. I am sure Members on all sides are used to dealing with people who face serious financial constraints....
- Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: This comparison does not stand up.
- Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)
Sandra McLellan: The Deputy is not comparing like with like.