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Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. He has answered most of my questions in great detail. I am delighted that he has announced today the sports capital programme on which he must be congratulated. The importance of sport in the life of a person is invaluable. Since the announcement of the sports capital grant programme in the budget, numerous sporting clubs and...

Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Under the previous Administration certain areas benefited a little more because there were Ministers in the area. Will the Minister of State agree this should be an example of the programme for change?

Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I am speaking about Cork East in particular.

Tourism Employment (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport if he will mandate SOLAS to work with the hotel sector to ensure a sustainable supply of trained workers to fill entry level positions in view of the fact that Ireland's hospitality sector faces a shortage of trained craft/entry-level workers following Fáilte Ireland's decision to cease providing this training. [16559/12]

Tourism Employment (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Is the Minister in a position to discuss this matter with his colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, and come back to me on it?

International Sporting Events (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I am pleased to learn that the Government would support such an initiative. Rugby has been doing well in Ireland and Irish clubs have been progressing well through the Heineken Cup and world cup. Does the Minister of State agree that the world cup would be an opportunity to showcase our country as well as facilities such as Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium?

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 116: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Cork has been omitted from the school building programme announced, in view of the fact that the project was well advanced. [17099/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 120: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Cork has been omitted from the school building programme in view of the fact that the project was well advanced. [17135/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list of primary and secondary schools in County Cork that have been notified that they will lose a teaching position or part of a teaching position from September 2012; the schools involved and the positions to be lost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17102/12]

Written Answers — Architectural Qualifications: Architectural Qualifications (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 189: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding the grandfathering clause for architects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17100/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of offices held by Tourism Ireland outside of Ireland; and the number of staff in the Tourism Ireland offices.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17101/12]

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the final report of the Mahon tribunal. It is a shame it took 15 years for the tribunal to complete its work and that the costs associated with its work were so large. However, taking into consideration the findings that have been revealed regarding the core corruption within Irish politics, it may yet be a small price to pay. The...

Middle East Peace Process (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 36: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the recent acts of violence in Gaza which resulted in the death of 26 Palestinians and rocket attacks on Southern Israel were precipitated by Israel's assassination of Zuhir al-Qaisi and if he will call on the Israeli Government to cease these acts. [17222/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 33: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recently leaked EU heads of mission report which notes that in an area where between 200,000 and 320,000 Palestinians used to live in the Jordan Valley, Area C, this number has dropped to 56,000 due to the demolition of Palestinian homes and prevention of new buildings, and that in a similar...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17325/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17332/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17330/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the cost incurred by her Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17333/12]