Results 521-540 of 2,825 for speaker:Sandra McLellan

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (21 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 622: To ask the Minister for Health the actions he will take regarding the plight of all the victims of symphysiotomy. [15005/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (21 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 623: To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant neurologists based in the Health Service Executive south; the average waiting time for a consultation and the way he intends to address this matter. [15006/12]

Written Answers — Liquor Licensing Laws: Liquor Licensing Laws (21 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 642: To ask the Minister for Health if there will be grant aid available to retailers to offset the cost of section 9 of the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2008, namely structural separation if enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15252/12]

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: We know that is not correct.

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I was not here.

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I wish to share time with Deputies Colreavy, Ellis and Crowe.

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on such an important issue. Today is an extremely poignant day for this country, with the Mahon tribunal publishing its final report on corruption after 15 years' of inquiries. If accepted by the Irish people, this austerity treaty will have a dramatic effect on the future growth and stability of our economy. This treaty will not solve the eurozone crisis...

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: In times of strong economic growth, a business - like any other - will run a surplus and use that excess to pay down debts or invest in the business. In periods of recession governments, like any SMEs, need flexibility both to borrow and invest thus ensuring that people get back to work, and that growth and stability are returned to the economy. If this austerity treaty is ratified it will...

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and I will focus my remarks on gender quotas. I commend the Minister on this legislation. The introduction of gender quotas is a welcome first step towards increasing the number of female representatives in the political institutions in this State. Sinn Féin supports gender quotas and considers them necessary if we want political reform....

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has met with the Department of Justice on finalising a date for when the National Vetting Bureau and Soft Information Bill will be brought forward.. [15124/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she intends to bring forward to significantly strengthen the existing legislative, policy and practice framework in the area of child protection. [15125/12]

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Health if he has been in contact with their counterparts in France in relation to the PIP company which is responsible for breast implants using industrial rather than medical silicone, causing distress and possible medical complications to the women involved, including nine women here; if he has initiated any action on this matter to assist the women...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide more than one symphysiotomy liaison officer in the country [16184/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all victims of symphysiotomy are automatically entitled to a medical card [16185/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all victims and survivors of symphysiotomy receive access to all clinical support needed and that this access should be readily available [16186/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant neurologists in the public health service here; the hospital in which they work; if he considers this an adequate number per capita; his plans to deal with this shortfall and a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16268/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 437: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is current policy to refuse a social housing assessment to a young couple who are currently residing with a parent and other family members even though there is overcrowding as they were not deemed by the local authority to be a family unit as they were not married or had children together; and if he...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be called for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16080/12]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Health the reason Fibromyalgia does not present in any of the disability categories of the National Physical and Sensory Disability Database published at the end of 2010; his plans to have it included in the disability category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16961/12]

Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the amount of funding available under the sports capital programme; the criteria for the different levels of funds; the cap, if any, on the funding criteria; if all areas will be included on this occasion; the closing date for applications for funding; when it is hoped that funding allocations will be approved for applicants;...