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Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: What about the inability to pay?

Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. This issue, understandably has been i mbéal an phobal over the past number of months. Many people, particularly in rural and one off houses, were startled when they heard of this charge earlier in the summer. At that stage, there was significant panic about the notion of fees of €200 or €400 per annum for registration and...

Private Rented Accommodation (30 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 11: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Community and Local Government his plans to improve private rental tenants awareness of their rights. [37754/11]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (29 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 316: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will detail all grant facilities provided by him for individual artists and groups; the funding provided for each for the years 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; the mechanism by which individual artists and or groups can apply for such funding; if funding will be protected for 2012; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Garda Policing Plan: Garda Policing Plan (29 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 425: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which the policing plan for 2012 will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37614/11]

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak to this important motion. At a time when more and more families are struggling to make ends meet, the job of the Government and legislators is to ensure the most vulnerable in society are protected. The Government has a clear choice in the House tonight. I am sure Members on all sides are used to dealing with people who face serious financial constraints....

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: This comparison does not stand up.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: The Deputy is not comparing like with like.

Built Heritage (24 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: With the recent reconfiguration of the Department's agencies, will there be any effect on the Department's ability to maintain services and funding for heritage groups?

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (24 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 24: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the way the recently announced plans for public sector reform will affect the role and functions of the Heritage Council; the way he intends to ensure the continued protection and enhancement of our national heritage; if service levels will be maintained and improved; the savings which are expected; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Inland Waterways: Inland Waterways (24 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 27: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the Ulster Canal restoration project; the amount of moneys which will be allocated resulting from the recent capital expenditure review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36571/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (24 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 125: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [36731/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (23 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 31: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps she will take to allow time spent on JobBridge to count towards the accrual of time for eligibility for the fuel allowance in view of the fact that the costs arising from participation in JobBridge more than swallow up the additional €50 paid and as such the household's need for the fuel allowance can be just as great as for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her view that the current scheme of free travel for older persons and those with disabilities both on and off peak times is vital for the social inclusion of these groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36250/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the future plans for Cloyne Garda station, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36526/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (23 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if there are plans to close Cloyne Garda station, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36527/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding Mallow General Hospital, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36516/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline future plans for service provision at Mallow General Hospital, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36517/11]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline his plans for emergency service provision at Mallow General Hospital, County Cork; the date on which a decision will be made with regard to the future of the emergency department there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36518/11]

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (22 Nov 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the redundancy apprentice scheme to enable young apprentices to finish their trade and financed through FÁS has been abolished; if the scheme has been replaced with another similar scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36140/11]