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Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 893: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his views on whether it is equitable that a large motor caravan only pays €95 road tax while it costs €307 for an 1108cc Fiat Panda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18994/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (18 Apr 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 908: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will consider working with housing associations and amend legislation in order for tenants to purchase their homes for example, Cluid Housing Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19070/12]

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]

Mahon Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the final report of the Mahon tribunal. It is a shame it took 15 years for the tribunal to complete its work and that the costs associated with its work were so large. However, taking into consideration the findings that have been revealed regarding the core corruption within Irish politics, it may yet be a small price to pay. The...

Middle East Peace Process (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 36: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on whether the recent acts of violence in Gaza which resulted in the death of 26 Palestinians and rocket attacks on Southern Israel were precipitated by Israel's assassination of Zuhir al-Qaisi and if he will call on the Israeli Government to cease these acts. [17222/12]

Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 33: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his response to the recently leaked EU heads of mission report which notes that in an area where between 200,000 and 320,000 Palestinians used to live in the Jordan Valley, Area C, this number has dropped to 56,000 due to the demolition of Palestinian homes and prevention of new buildings, and that in a similar...

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 44: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17328/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 61: To ask the Minister for Finance the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17327/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17325/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17332/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 114: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the cost incurred by his Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17330/12]

Written Answers — Ministerial Travel: Ministerial Travel (29 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the cost incurred by her Department, for this year's overseas travel programme for St Patrick's Day, which saw the Taoiseach and eight Ministers heading abroad for the holiday; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17333/12]