Results 601-620 of 2,825 for speaker:Sandra McLellan

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 934: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will extend the present visa waiver scheme for a period of five years, in view of the fact that the trial period from July 2011 to October 2012 is too short to have any meaningful impact. [18439/12]

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 1168: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the initiatives she is putting in place to ensure that there is greater regulations for the child minding sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18438/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 1248: To ask the Minister for Health the reason St Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital Cork and Cork University Hospital Ophthalmology Department do not reply to representations made by TDs on behalf of their constituents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18186/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 1250: To ask the Minister for Health if an appointment in Cork University Hospital ophthalmology department will be brought forward in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18228/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 1359: To ask the Minister for Health the reason hospitals continue to issue appointments which exceed the 12 month guidelines applied to the special delivery unit even though they are subject to a €25,000 fine (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18975/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 1387: To ask the Minister for Health if he will bring forward a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19471/12]

Written Answers — Tourism Employment: Tourism Employment (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 1411: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure, as far as is possible, the maintenance of employment in the travel and tour business here. [18436/12]

Written Answers — Cycle Facilities: Cycle Facilities (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 1412: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the cycling initiatives he intends to put in place, to ensure greater tourism here, in view of the fact that an estimated 164,000 overseas visitors engaged in cycling while here in 2010, and 54,000 said cycling was important in their choice of Ireland. [18440/12]

Written Answers — Sport and Recreational Development: Sport and Recreational Development (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 1422: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that the Republic of Ireland will be participating in UEFA Euro 2012, if he will confirm that the tournament suits for the team and officials will be manufactured and produced in Ireland. [18791/12]

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. Sinn Féin will oppose the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill. There are two parts to the Bill, one of which deals with pensions. Overall, that part would be welcome but the fact that its provisions are tied to changes in the Bill to the one parent family payment means my party will oppose it. I welcome the announcement by the...

Written Answers — Anti-Poverty Strategy: Anti-Poverty Strategy (19 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will respond to claims by the Irish National Teacher's Organisation that on average, five children in a primary classroom are at risk of poverty; that in terms of poverty, children are the most exposed age group in modern Ireland with a consistent poverty rate of 8.1% meaning more than two primary school pupils in every Irish...

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (19 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide statistical data on the number of newly qualified teachers who have emigrated since the decision to cut their allowances by 14%; his views on the numbers of recently graduated teachers who are being forced to pursue a career abroad that has enhanced career prospects and which is better paid. [19512/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Health when an application for a pair of orthotics will be processed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19559/12]

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: On 31 May the people will go to the polls in one of the most important referendums the State has held since its foundation. They deserve a frank and honest debate on this issue, as there is too much at stake. The campaign must focus on the facts rather than the fantasy. I listened to the Tánaiste, Deputy Eamon Gilmore's contribution on this issue on Wednesday. I will quote one part of his...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (24 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 145: To ask the Taoiseach the cost incurred by his Department, for 2012 overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw him and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17596/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (24 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to a Dáil debate on 23 April 2008 regarding a school (details supplied) in County Cork, if he will reconsider the school's omission from the new school building programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19758/12]

Written Answers — National Monuments: National Monuments (24 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to fully utilise Slí na gCaillí, Loughcrew, County Meath. [16556/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (24 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if there is funding available to help a person (details supplied) in Cork who has been offered a place on a reality and entertainment TV masterclass as a part of the EMC TV academy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20456/12]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (24 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 501: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been told by their local authority that there is no funding available for housing adaptation for 2012 and maybe 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20168/12]

Written Answers — Housing Grants: Housing Grants (24 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 687: To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive no longer carry out occupational therapy reports in respect of persons who are looking to have their local authority houses adapted on medical grounds; the choices that persons have who cannot afford a private assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19843/12]