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Tourism Employment (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Is the Minister in a position to discuss this matter with his colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, and come back to me on it?

International Sporting Events (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I am pleased to learn that the Government would support such an initiative. Rugby has been doing well in Ireland and Irish clubs have been progressing well through the Heineken Cup and world cup. Does the Minister of State agree that the world cup would be an opportunity to showcase our country as well as facilities such as Croke Park and the Aviva Stadium?

Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the amount of funding available under the sports capital programme; the criteria for the different levels of funds; the cap, if any, on the funding criteria; if all areas will be included on this occasion; the closing date for applications for funding; when it is hoped that funding allocations will be approved for applicants;...

Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. He has answered most of my questions in great detail. I am delighted that he has announced today the sports capital programme on which he must be congratulated. The importance of sport in the life of a person is invaluable. Since the announcement of the sports capital grant programme in the budget, numerous sporting clubs and...

Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Under the previous Administration certain areas benefited a little more because there were Ministers in the area. Will the Minister of State agree this should be an example of the programme for change?

Sports Capital Programme (28 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I am speaking about Cork East in particular.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Health if he has been in contact with their counterparts in France in relation to the PIP company which is responsible for breast implants using industrial rather than medical silicone, causing distress and possible medical complications to the women involved, including nine women here; if he has initiated any action on this matter to assist the women...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 561: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide more than one symphysiotomy liaison officer in the country [16184/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 562: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all victims of symphysiotomy are automatically entitled to a medical card [16185/12]

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 563: To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that all victims and survivors of symphysiotomy receive access to all clinical support needed and that this access should be readily available [16186/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Health the number of consultant neurologists in the public health service here; the hospital in which they work; if he considers this an adequate number per capita; his plans to deal with this shortfall and a timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16268/12]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 437: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it is current policy to refuse a social housing assessment to a young couple who are currently residing with a parent and other family members even though there is overcrowding as they were not deemed by the local authority to be a family unit as they were not married or had children together; and if he...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 549: To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be called for cataract surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16080/12]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 648: To ask the Minister for Health the reason Fibromyalgia does not present in any of the disability categories of the National Physical and Sensory Disability Database published at the end of 2010; his plans to have it included in the disability category; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16961/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 11: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has met with the Department of Justice on finalising a date for when the National Vetting Bureau and Soft Information Bill will be brought forward.. [15124/12]

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures she intends to bring forward to significantly strengthen the existing legislative, policy and practice framework in the area of child protection. [15125/12]

Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill and I will focus my remarks on gender quotas. I commend the Minister on this legislation. The introduction of gender quotas is a welcome first step towards increasing the number of female representatives in the political institutions in this State. Sinn Féin supports gender quotas and considers them necessary if we want political reform....

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: We know that is not correct.

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I was not here.

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I wish to share time with Deputies Colreavy, Ellis and Crowe.