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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Protection Services in the Midlands: Tusla (7 May 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome Mr. Jeyes. At the risk of sounding repetitive, in his presentation he mentioned limited resources a number of times. When he spoke to us prior to the budget, he said he needed a certain amount just to stand still, but he did not even get it. How much of this, therefore, is down to the lack of resources? What was the staff turnover ratio in County Laois during the lead-up to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 May 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 70. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will approve and expedite a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17200/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Local Authority Assets (6 May 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 597. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to make the land on which the tourist office building in Salthill in County Galway is located, available for purchase, the land being owned by Galway City Council and the building being owned by Fáilte Ireland. [17556/15]

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: As Sinn Féin spokesperson on children's affairs, I intend to focus on child care and the contributions made by Ministers to the debate. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform stated that a successful child care policy will help people to participate in the economy and that we need to find a balance between the needs of children, parents and the wider economy. The Minister for...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: It is a question.

Other Questions: Arts Plan (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister for her response but I would like to know what she is doing to capture, retain and support the young talent that exists in Ireland. What is the Government doing to halt the talent drain from this State to other shores? Young people in the arts have huge potential to contribute to State revenue. What steps is the Minister taking to halt the mass export of our young talent?

Other Questions: Arts Plan (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide this Government's detailed plan for a national strategy in for the arts, culture and heritage; and the funding that has been allocated for its implementation. [16836/15]

Other Questions: Arts Plan (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: The arts can often be sidelined, especially in the current economic climate of many sectors facing cuts. Those who are trying to earn a living as artists often struggle to survive and must supplement their incomes by other means. Artists who are in their 50s cannot be confident of security in their old age. What does the Minister propose to address the issue of struggling, aging artists?...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Committee (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: Are we talking about many cases? Are we talking about an individual who failed to do his or her duties, or was it merely a complete breakdown in the Laois-Offaly area? The Minister stated that the Child and Family Agency will make a statement shortly providing a contact number. I presume that will be a headline shortly and we all will pick up on the contact number there.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Committee (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: Really?

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Committee (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: Who was, I suppose, in dereliction-----

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Committee (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I was merely wondering if it was only a staffing issue or if it was down to staff who just did not-----

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Business of Committee (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: Okay.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 2. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a detailed update on developments since the Government's recent purchase of Nos. 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin 1. [16962/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I am seeking a detailed update from the Minister on developments since the Government's recent purchase of Nos. 14-17 Moore Street, Dublin.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: As the Minister will be aware, I have been calling on this Government for many years now to guarantee protection of the national monument, No. 14-17 Moore Street. I welcome the active steps pursued by the Minister in terms of its preservation by way of purchase of the buildings. All of those who have campaigned tirelessly for preservation of the full area will continue to insist that this...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: As Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Minister should look beyond Nos. 14-17 Moore Street. Perhaps she will detail how the purchase price was arrived at, confirm if a CPO procedure was considered and verify the current status of the Chartered Land planning application to demolish the surrounding area. Will the national monument buildings be subject to an independent survey...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 25. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on the Government’s request that Dublin City Council protect the buildings on Moore Street, Dublin 1, built after the 1916 Rising, by adding them to the Record of Protected Structures. [16837/15]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 41. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will approve and expedite a disability allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17024/15]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Foreshore Licence Applications (30 Apr 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 190. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when a foreshore licence will be issued to complete the main drainage scheme in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17056/15]