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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the witnesses for their presentations. I read the submissions which will be very useful going forward. I convey the apologies of Deputy Ó Caoláin as he had business elsewhere in the House.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the strategy his Department has to invest in and upgrade national heritage sites to make them attractive to the domestic and international tourist markets. [7797/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Does the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ring, agree that we do not have enough heritage sites to attract repeat visitors back to Ireland?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. Tourism continues to play an important role in our economy. It is our heritage and plays a role in linking the Irish diaspora with our country. That is the big attraction. In 2011, Ireland was voted the world's favourite holiday destination by readers of Frommer's guide. Lonely Planet listed Ireland as the world's friendliest country and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: A ten-year review of the Irish tourism sector in 2003 predicted that 10 million visitors would visit Ireland on an annual basis by this year. On 11 September 2011, the Department launched a wide-ranging review of Ireland's tourism policy. Views were requested by Friday, 1 November. This report is important for the future of the tourism sector. Does the Minister agree that the figure of...

Other Questions: Airport Security (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: It depends on who one is.

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion [Private Members] (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Tonight's debate concerns one of the most important institutions of the State, the Garda Síochána. Recent events surrounding the alleged surveillance of GSOC have raised serious questions about its independence and its capacity to ensure proper civilian oversight of the police in this State. The seriousness of this matter cannot be overstated but, despite the fact that almost...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed update on contacts or discussions his Department have had with both the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority prior to the establishment of Sport Ireland. [7798/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his Department have any discussions with local authorities to resolve the issue of proof of ownership of council property in order to meet criteria for sports capital grants. [7799/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 424. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available for a short film project promoting local sites in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7588/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 432. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will intervene and allow a 16 week reprieve for the heritage vessel, Naomh Eanna, while an interested group prepares a business plan for its restoration at no cost to the Exchequer. [7833/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 448. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will intervene and allow a 16 week reprieve for the heritage vessel, Naomh Eanna, while an interested group prepares a business plan for its restoration at no cost to the Exchequer. [7796/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 434. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made on the development of the Moore Street site, including the agreed inspection of the site; the status of number 18 Moore Street, the National Museum reports and the Chartered Land consent reports . [7908/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 435. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he or his Department are aware of any funds being set aside by the National Asset Management Agency for works in the Moore Street area. [7909/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postcode Implementation (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 456. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason a UK company has been given the tender for the new Irish postcodes at the cost of €25 million; the reason he did not use an Irish company such as Loc8 code which is a free service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7608/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 514. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with regards to housing applications, if a person is no longer in possession of divorce or separation papers and cannot afford a solicitor to supply another copy, if a sworn affidavit will suffice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8092/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 551. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [7591/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 707. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be considered for a job in the ambulance service as they have already done the training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7706/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 720. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 670 of 2 February 2014, the other options available to a person in County Cork who lives next door to two unused buildings and a yard owned by the same person who refuses permission to allow an exterminator access to blocked up areas where rodents are entering their property (details supplied). [7849/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 774. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to invest in and upgrade national heritage sites to make them attractive to the domestic and international tourist markets. [7910/14]