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Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I will not be taking all of that time. I will take about seven minutes. Before the 2011 general election, Fine Gael and the Labour Party repeatedly promised a new era of politics, but this is clearly not the case. Not only did the Government carry on the mantle of Fianna Fáil and the Green Party's austerity agenda, but it did so unapologetically and with enthusiasm. They are now...

Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: There is a 16 week delay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Update on Child Protection Services: Discussion (4 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the witnesses for their informative presentations. I only read them this afternoon so shall now go back through them again. I wish to mention a couple of aspects, some of which have been covered. Ms O'Callaghan mentioned that there is a need to carry out comprehensive, evidence-based assessments, in liaison with a full multi-disciplinary team and to consider the advantages of...

Leaders' Questions (4 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: What about the rest of it?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (4 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 617. To ask the Minister for Health the plans that are in place to tackle the long waiting times for the fair deal nursing home scheme; his views that it is acceptable that scarce hospital beds are being taken up by patients who cannot take up their residency in nursing homes until the scheme is processed which is taking up to 16 weeks at present; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (4 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 760. To ask the Minister for Health if a discretionary medical card will be reinstated in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; the reason this process that was supposed to be completed in three months is still ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41916/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (4 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 985. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the efficiency of the specific Member's helpline provided by Irish Water (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41016/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Hotel Accommodation (4 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 1135. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the hotel capacity in Dublin further to the lord mayor's task force stating that an additional 5,000 rooms were required; and the progress that has been made to date. [42252/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Data (4 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 1136. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the visitor numbers to Dublin over the past five years. [42253/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (4 Nov 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 1155. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the amount of the €500,000 spent on the rhododendron ponticom since 2009 which has been used for contractors; the amount spent on voluntary work camps; and the amount spent on clearance between 2004 and 2009. [42266/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (23 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I will try to be as brief as possible. I thank the witnesses for their comprehensive updates which I found very useful. I refer to the 704 people awaiting alternative care arrangements. I welcome the dedicated fund of €25 million, but we have an ageing population and many people await home care packages. The fair deal scheme waiting time in my area has increased to 16 weeks. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Business of Joint Committee (23 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I concur with all the sentiments expressed by my fellow Deputies and Senators and wish Paul the very best. This is a great committee because, as Senator van Turnhout has said, we put the care of people first rather than our political parties. We have worked very well as a committee. Paul has played a huge part in that work and he has been helpful to us in every way, being only a phone call...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Mental Health Services: Mental Health Reform (23 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the delegates and thank them for their presentation. When one sees it all presented in this way it is very shocking. I want to make one point regarding the shortage of doctors and particularly nurses. I find this hard to understand that there is such a shortage of nurses when nurses are emigrating to find work. I know nurses who could not get employment here. I find it...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Culture Night (22 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 5. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in view of its roots in pre-Christian Ireland, if she will consider expanding on Hallowe'en-Samhain celebrations in a manner similar to Culture Night. [40047/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Culture Night (22 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: In view of its roots in pre-Christian Ireland, will the Minister consider expanding on Hallowe'en-Samhain celebrations in a manner similar to Culture Night?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Culture Night (22 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister for her answer. When considering the origins of Hallowe'en, one must look to the festival of Samhain in Ireland's Celtic past and its importance as a festival that marked the end of summer and the start of winter. Our Celtic ancestors celebrated Hallowe'en as Samhain - all Hallowtide - the feast of the dead that brought people together and which we could learn from....

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Culture Night (22 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I agree with the Minister that Culture Night is extremely important but it is also important to build on it. If we are serious about ensuring a safe and enjoyable Hallowe'en , the Minister must provide the type of leadership that can ensure this important festival is celebrated in a way that is both safe and enjoyable. This means working with local community groups in urban and rural...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (22 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: The Government's proposals to preserve and develop Nos. 14-17 Moore Street, while welcome, are totally inadequate. Is the Minister aware that among the buildings on Moore Street the developer, Chartered Land Limited, proposes to demolish, there are structures which predate the 1916 Rising? However, the reason given for not conserving buildings on this historic site has been that these were...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (22 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Sinn Féin disagrees with the decision to grant a licence to Chartered Land Limited to demolish Moore Street and turn it into a shopping centre. The decision by the Government to grant permission for the development of Moore Street to go ahead is tantamount to the obliteration of what the National Museum has called the most important site in modern Irish history. Will the Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (22 Oct 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 2. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the historic site on Moore Street, Dublin 1. [40220/14]