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Other Questions: Turf Cutting Issues (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I have been looking at the Government's long-term plan for bogs-----

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Issues (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Coolrain bog is one of the 53 bogs referred to by the Minister and no solution has been put forward to accommodate the 70 or more turf cutters on it. Scientific research shows that the bog only ranks as moderate in terms of habitat quality and that out of a total of 51 ha of raised bog, less than one hectare can be restored. This is based on a survey conducted in 2003 and does not take into...

Other Questions: Turf Cutting Issues (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Coolrain bog is too small an area to restore as a wet active raised bog. We, in particular Deputy Stanley, are putting forward a reasonable solution to have a larger SAC retained and, accordingly, get a better outcome for both turf-cutters and the environment. Will the Minister seriously consider this?

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 26. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide in detail the programme of events planned to commemorate the historic events between 2014 and 2018; the stage of planning these events are at; and if grants will be made available to ensure community-based events will be supported. [4014/14]

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister for his answer. To have real meaning, the Government must take the lead in providing funding and a diary of events which communities can build upon. Events should not solely be in Dublin. I urge the Minister to think big and act local. We need big events that capture the imagination on an all-Ireland basis. I would also urge that we tie in with our colleagues in the...

Other Questions: Commemorative Events (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: The Minister was just about to tell me something about Teach an Phiarsaigh. I would be interested if he could continue on that.

Order of Business (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: A succession of stealth charges imposed by the Government have placed middle and low-income families in dire straits. The introduction of water charges will add to this burden. The consumer needs maximum protection in these circumstances. Does the Government intend including a provision to allow for the amalgamated National Consumer Agency and Competition Authority to play a statutory role...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Abbey Theatre (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 12. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to build the new Abbey Theatre. [4013/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (29 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 24. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if his attention has been drawn to the fact that despite having the funding, the Heritage Council has two vacancies to fill - one in museums and one wildlife; and if he will confirm when these positions be filled. [4011/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (30 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 188. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be called for an appointment in Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4558/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the delegates and thank them for their presentations. I apologise on behalf of Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin as unfortunately he cannot be here today. Sinn Féin supports the planned legislation. My colleague Martina Anderson has done a lot of work with regard to the tobacco directive at EU level. What do the delegates think about the discussion on the current...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome all of the witnesses and apologise on behalf of Deputy Ó Caoláin who, unfortunately, cannot be here. I thank all of them for their presentations and congratulate them on the positive work they have been doing. It is important young people are being listened to and that we know where they are coming from. Sinn Féin supports the proposed legislation. I have a few...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Young people may think they will never get that old, as it seems so far into the future.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Unfortunately, this can come around very quickly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2014)

Sandra McLellan: It is definitely about the weight.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (4 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 312. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a jobseeker's appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4962/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff Recruitment (4 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 625. To ask the Minister for Health when the position of clinical psychologist, covering the Ballyfermot, Palmerston area will be filled in Cherry Orchard Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4923/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act (4 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 670. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding rodent legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5366/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (4 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 705. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide separate breakdowns in tabular form of all moneys allocated to Mallow General Hospital, County Cork from 2007 to 2014. [5469/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (4 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 706. To ask the Minister for Health the level of funding to the Mallow General Hospital, County Cork in 2014; and the way it compares with funding for 2011, 2012 and 2013. [5470/14]