Results 2,761-2,780 of 2,825 for speaker:Sandra McLellan
- Heritage Sites (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: I am getting to it. As such, it represents a major tourism attraction in the north west. However, it is and under-resourced and under-funded attraction. My colleague, Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn, extends an invitation to the Minister to visit the site. Will the Minister accept Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn's invitation? Will the Minister commit to investing in improved amenities at the site?
- Cultural Institutions (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Given our economic circumstances and improved access to Ireland by air and sea, we must create a cultural hub. To do so, we must ensure our national cultural institutions are user-friendly. When will the reviews be completed and the recommendations implemented? Does the Minister agree the review of opening hours could include an audit and a user satisfaction survey to determine appropriate...
- Job Creation (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 101: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport his plans to ensure cultural initatives from his Department are used as a mechanism for job creation. [10843/11]
- Job Creation (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: How will the Minister's Department facilitate and support the full implementation of Fáilte Ireland's cultural tourism strategy? Is there scope in the strategy for co-operation with the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport?
- Irish Heritage Trust (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister.
- Cultural Events (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Given the current economic climate it is essential to maximise the potential for cultural tourism. The programme for Government has committed to extending culture night to two nights a year. What criteria are used to identify locations for culture night? Would the Minister consider including Youghal on the list of locations for Culture Night 2011?
- Cultural Events (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Great.
- National Cultural Institutions (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 39: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the number of institutions that fall within his remit; the number of these institutions that have defibrillators; the number of these defibrillators which are operational; the number of staff in each of these institutions trained to use a defibrillator; the names and location of any of these institutions that are without a...
- National Cultural Institutions (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: There is anecdotal evidence that some private leisure centres which cater for all age groups do not have defibrillators or do not have adequate trained personnel to operate defibrillators. I remind the Minister of the importance of defibrillators being available in public places and workplaces. Will he commit to promoting the installation of defibrillators, and the training of personnel in...
- National Cultural Institutions (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: When does the Minister expect the equipment will be provided?
- Heritage Fund (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport the amount allocated to the heritage fund for each year of the years from 2007 to 2010 and to date in 2011; the purposes for which it was allocated; and the purposes for which it will be used in the future. [10612/11]
- Heritage Fund (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: While Sinn Féin supports the principle of having a heritage fund to secure assets of national importance, is the fund fit for purpose in its current form? How many staff are employed with specific responsibility for administering the fund?
- Heritage Fund (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: I asked a question on staffing.
- Cinema Closure (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Tourism; Culture and Sport his plans to address the situation in which the Lighthouse Cinema, Dublin 8, has been closed due to large increases in rent from the landlord. [10842/11]
- Cinema Closure (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: The Light House Cinema added much to the cultural landscape of Dublin, providing an opportunity for small independent local and international film makers to air their works and cinema goers an opportunity to sample the wares of alternative productions. Closure of the cinema in April of this year marked a milestone in yet another false dawn for the people of Dublin's north inner city. Would...
- Cinema Closure (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: What will the Minister do to ensure the Smithfield area is promoted as a cultural quarter for Dublin's north side?
- Cinema Closure (11 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: The Minister has covered most of the questions. When will a new tenant will be identified and put in place?
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views that her decision to raise the age for the State pension will disproportionately affect those on low and irregular income who do not have access to a private or occupational pension or savings. [10444/11]
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (10 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views that forcing older persons to remain in the workforce longer by raising the age for the State pension will reduce the number of job opportunities for the very high number of persons of current working age who are unemployed. [10443/11]
- Business Regulation (5 May 2011)
Sandra McLellan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation the measures he will introduce to prevent delayed payments to small business; the monitoring and enforcement that is in place to administer the 15 day prompt payment rule; the mechanisms that will be put in place when prompt payment has not been met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10007/11]