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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (17 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I know the Minister will agree that there is a need to protect and develop the Moore Street national monument. That is a given. As I said, Moore Street is an area acknowledged as the most important modern historic site in Ireland. Unfortunately, the Government has taken a light approach to the development of Moore Street. The Government's proposals to turn 14 to 17 Moore Street into an...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (17 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I accept the Minister has responsibility for 14 to 17 Moore Street, but if there is evidence that some of the other fixtures predate 1916, that would be his responsibility. In another state, these laneways of history would be preserved and would be a vital place of remembrance. The entire Moore Street battlefield site should be developed and protected as a national monument. This would be...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (17 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 16. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the planned 1916 centenary events and an update on any other related works planned for completion before the centenary of the Rising in 2016. [17784/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Special Areas of Conservation Criteria (17 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 18. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding special areas of conservation on which turf cutting is still taking place. [17782/14]

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: The private rented sector will not provide the solution to the current housing crisis, which has allowed for tenants to be exploited by unscrupulous landlords. Many people are losing their deposits or have been subjected to massive rent increases and petty harassment. The State's rental accommodation scheme has been completely undermined by the actions of some landlords. When will the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (15 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 337. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in issuing a decision on an oral hearing held on 3 March 2014 for jobseeker's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17547/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Chronic Pain Management: Discussion (10 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the witnesses for their comprehensive presentations which have been most informative. Chronic pain is not something people talk about much, other than in terms of migraine or pains in one’s arm or leg. It is not considered as serious as life-threatening illnesses. It was stated in more than one of the presentations that the treatment of chronic pain costs €4.6...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Sickle Cell Disease: Discussion (10 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their presentations. The witnesses have made a number of recommendations and I believe they know what they need. It is just a matter of getting across the need for resources for a targeted screening programme. It was mentioned that some screening is done at maternity hospitals. Is there screening only at certain maternity hospitals or at all...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (10 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 52. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 63 and 64 of 27 March 2014, the reason the date for the school to be built changed from September 2014 to September 2015 and has now been changed to 2015-16; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17130/14]

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: The fact that people want answers to genuine concerns and take a view that is contrary from that of the Government does not mean that they are backward or not progressive. I suggest Deputy Michelle Mulherin read the Bill. There is a difference between guidelines and legislation. Her comments were misleading.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Because we are part of the Opposition, we are entitled to bring forward legislation and have chosen to do so.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: In my constituency, East Cork, there are plans for 11 wind turbines. I applaud the residents of that rural area who have run an effective and informative campaign. I attended their public meetings and was surprised at the level of support the campaign had received. I will continue to work with them until the matter is brought to a satisfactory conclusion. The blame for the fear and...

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: That is not true.

Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (9 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I would like to ask Sinn Féin and the European and local election candidates whether they support the tax on land proposed in the Sinn Féin manifesto. The manner and timing of this Bill show that Sinn Féin has no bona fides on this sensitive issue and is instead trying to hoodwink the people.

Order of Business (9 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Local authority tenants have been waiting years for the resumption of the right-to-buy scheme. The number of households involved in the shared ownership scheme who are in mortgage arrears continues to be a problem. When will the housing (miscellaneous provisions) Bill be brought before the House and will it make provision for a building programme to compensate for units sold under an agreed...

Leaders' Questions (9 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: It does matter.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: August.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Tolls (8 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 709. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to change the current road tax system for hauliers to bring it into line with other systems across Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16306/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Administration (2 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a full and detailed update on the sports capital grant; and if he will prioritise areas of social need and those sharing services, or if funding will be evenly distributed across all counties. [15099/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Funding (2 Apr 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that proper and adequate funding is provided for our female athletes and sports persons. [15100/14]