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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Eligibility (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person must be in receipt of rent allowance to qualify for the rent accommodation scheme; if the person has a valid housing need can they not be considered for RAS regardless of rent allowance; if any exceptions may be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15370/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Protection of Architectural Heritage (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to introduce legislation to compel banks, in particular Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Bank to deal with the issue of abandoned property held in safe keeping, as much of this property is more than 100 year old it has the potential to be of significant historical and cultural value to the Irish nation, it belongs to either...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he accepts that Moore Street and the 1916 Battlefield site, considering the events that took place there and the globally important works of literature these events inspired, should be added to UNESCO's list of world heritage sites; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14681/13]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Urban Renewal Schemes (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for the urban regeneration of heritage quarters in counties Limerick and Waterford other than those outlined in the Living City Initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14684/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason the following estates (details supplied) in Youghal, County Cork, are not exempt form the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15368/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Rental Accommodation Scheme Eligibility (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason a person must be in receipt of rent allowance to qualify for the rent accommodation scheme; if the person has a valid housing need can they not be considered for RAS regardless of rent allowance; if any exceptions may be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15370/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Rents (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a local authority tenant who has been sentenced to time in prison is required to keep up rent payments during their prison term or if a family member is required to do so on their behalf to ensure their tenancy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15109/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Services (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in view of the excellent work done by youth services in Dublin, her plans to reverse her decision to cut their budget in 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14682/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is satisfied that the rights, welfare and entitlements of children who live in direct provision accommodation are vindicated under the current system in a manner that is in keeping with the Children First Guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14683/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Hospital Waiting Lists (26 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a hospital appointment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork to have an operation on their knee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15367/13]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the most recent available data indicates that the North American and German markets are of significant importance when it comes to growth in expenditure by holiday visitors to Ireland in view of Ireland's cultural heritage and pristine environment being central to marketing campaigns in both...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister for his reply. I welcome any increase in tourist numbers. It is an established fact that cultural tourism is one of our main attractions when it comes to selling and marketing Ireland to international markets, particularly in the US and Germany. According to the Government's Action Plan for Jobs, our rich culture, heritage and natural environment can assist in the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Tourism Promotion (27 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: I am aware the Minister visited Moore Street last year. If the Government was serious about tackling the jobs crisis, it should immediately take the site into State ownership and develop it in a sophisticated and sensitive manner so it becomes one of the key linchpins of the Irish tourism market.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (27 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether accurate data is essential to the planning and growth of the tourist industry on the island of Ireland, and that while hotels on the island experienced significant growth in room occupancy for 2012, it is still not possible to break out overseas bookings from domestic business; his plans to engage with his counterpart...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (27 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that Bantry Bay Harbour, County Cork, is the only regional harbour operating under the Harbours Act 1946 and that the intention is to merge the harbour with the Port of Cork Company, his plans to promote and develop Bantry Bay Harbour with the aim of maximising Bantry's potential as a tourist hub for west Cork; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (27 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the criteria that was applied to decide if estates are eligible for a waiver for the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15385/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Property Taxation Exemptions (27 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when local authorities in County Cork will be taking possession of housing estates that were exempt from the household charge but are not exempt form the local property tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15393/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Official Engagements (28 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an outline of what he and An Taoiseach discussed with American President Barack Obama during their meeting at the White House on March 19. [15524/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Commission on the Status of Women (28 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has received a report from Ireland’s participants in the 57 UN Commission on the Status of Women; and if he will provide details of what was discussed. [15521/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (28 Mar 2013)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite and approve a disability allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15769/13]