Results 1,061-1,080 of 2,825 for speaker:Sandra McLellan

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Policy (23 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will allow hedge cutting to be extended well into April as the bad weather has hampered farmers efforts to get the hedges cut within the allowed timeframe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3272/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (24 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Health the level of ambulance cover to be provided in West Cork, limited to the four main towns; the hours per day to be covered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3493/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Health if he will re-open the 4 beds in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, in order that persons suffering from life threatening epilepsy may undergo immediate treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3510/13]

National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (29 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: This Bill deals with the new functions of the regulator. The Minister has failed to put into the legislation the necessary protections for the funding of good causes and for retailers who have been central to the success of the national lottery. No solid reason has been offered for the need to establish the office of a national lottery regulator. While the legislation does not deal with...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Aid Scheme (29 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants there were under the supplementary assistance payment or other social protection payments for help due to severe flooding in Dublin and elsewhere in the country since major floods on 24 October 2011; the number granted a payment and the amount of the additional €10 million she had allocated for flod relief that year...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Fuels (29 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of 16 January 2013, if he will provide the figures for Irish hauliers who purchase their diesel abroad; the rate hauliers contribute to the economy here through diesel in comparison to the coach and bus operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4554/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Fuel Rebate Scheme (29 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 90 of 16 January 2013, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that coach and bus operators were in receipt of a rebate on diesel which was stopped with the promise of being re-introduced in a different format; his plans to reintroduce it in a different format; and if he will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Air Services (30 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will clarify the position in relation to funding the air service to the Aran Islands in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4671/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Air Services (30 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: This is an important issue and one of substantial concern for the people of the Aran Islands, as the Minister of State is aware. Clearly any decision to diminish the funding available for this service would be damaging. The failure to sustain this service at its current levels would be threatening to the future of the island. If the service is stopped it will put significant pressure on...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Air Services (30 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: The service should continue in the long term and the Minister of State should seek to remove any doubts or fears about its future. It is crucial that the service continues long term. The Minister of State should seek to remove any doubts or fears about the future of the services at this point.

Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress that has been made in putting in place the national plan for special areas of conservation and turfcutters on the 53 bogs; if solutions have been found to all of these bogs at this point; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4496/13]

Other Questions: Special Areas of Conservation (30 Jan 2013)

Sandra McLellan: Will the Minister tell the House what he considers to be a realistic timeframe for the putting in place of a plan for the 53 bogs mentioned? Where relocation is an option, what does he regard as a realistic timeframe? In the event that relocation or compensation is not an option, does he believe compensatory habitats are an option? In the light of Article 6(4) of the directive, will his...

National Lottery Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2013)

Sandra McLellan: When setting out the 1986 legislation, Ministers of the day spoke of the need for public trust and confidence in the operation of a State lottery and they were absolutely correct in this assertion. The fact that An Post has held the national lottery licence over the past 25 years has in itself instilled trust in the lottery and an affinity with the brand. Understandably, there is concern...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Housing Sector (5 Feb 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the measures he is taking to support voluntary housing bodies to develop their housing stock to meet rising demand and the increased difficulties in sourcing finance. [5555/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (5 Feb 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for delay in issuing Garda clearance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [5261/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (5 Feb 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are restrictions in place as to the amount of seaweed that may be harvested; if there are particular times that harvesting is not allowed; if a license is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5424/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Retirements (6 Feb 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Gardaí that he expects to retire this year. [6009/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Proposed Legislation (6 Feb 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation on corporate manslaughter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6008/13]

Promissory Notes: Statements (7 Feb 2013)

Sandra McLellan: Deputy Doherty should be allowed to speak.

Leaders' Questions (7 Feb 2013)

Sandra McLellan: Misleading.