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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Child Care in Ireland: Discussion (20 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I want to apologise on behalf of Deputy Ó Caoláin who cannot attend today. I welcome the members of the Donegal County Childcare Committee and commend them on commissioning this report, which is a valuable contribution to our deliberations. I also welcome the members of Start Strong who are here. We are very impressed by the work of both groups. The Sinn Féin approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Inland Waterways Development (20 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 147. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has considered the negative effects that increased mooring fees, annual cruising permits and annual houseboat mooring fees will have for the public. [7800/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Severe Weather Events Response (20 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 168. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure that areas of tourist attraction and tourist-related business that were damaged by the recent floods will be fully functioning by Easter in order to ensure the successful tourist season of 2013 is continued. [8088/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications: Proposed Merger: Irish Sports Council and National Sports Campus Development Authority (19 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Many of the points have been well covered. Deputy Phelan made a very valid point in regard to physical education facilities in schools. I thank the organisations for their presentations. I am not a member of this committee but I have an interest in sport. I saw on the screen the heading National Sports Campus - a beacon for Irish sport. It is a fantastic facility and we cannot compete at...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures that will be in place by September to ensure that local children will enrolled into local schools in Dublin 4 and Dublin 2; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8488/14]

Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion [Private Members] (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Tonight's debate concerns one of the most important institutions of the State, the Garda Síochána. Recent events surrounding the alleged surveillance of GSOC have raised serious questions about its independence and its capacity to ensure proper civilian oversight of the police in this State. The seriousness of this matter cannot be overstated but, despite the fact that almost...

Other Questions: Airport Security (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: It depends on who one is.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Minister of State for his answer. Tourism continues to play an important role in our economy. It is our heritage and plays a role in linking the Irish diaspora with our country. That is the big attraction. In 2011, Ireland was voted the world's favourite holiday destination by readers of Frommer's guide. Lonely Planet listed Ireland as the world's friendliest country and...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: A ten-year review of the Irish tourism sector in 2003 predicted that 10 million visitors would visit Ireland on an annual basis by this year. On 11 September 2011, the Department launched a wide-ranging review of Ireland's tourism policy. Views were requested by Friday, 1 November. This report is important for the future of the tourism sector. Does the Minister agree that the figure of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the strategy his Department has to invest in and upgrade national heritage sites to make them attractive to the domestic and international tourist markets. [7797/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Heritage Sites (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: Does the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ring, agree that we do not have enough heritage sites to attract repeat visitors back to Ireland?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Legislative Programme (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 125. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed update on contacts or discussions his Department have had with both the Irish Sports Council and the National Sports Campus Development Authority prior to the establishment of Sport Ireland. [7798/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 132. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or his Department have any discussions with local authorities to resolve the issue of proof of ownership of council property in order to meet criteria for sports capital grants. [7799/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Film Industry Promotion (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 424. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding available for a short film project promoting local sites in Youghal, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7588/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 432. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will intervene and allow a 16 week reprieve for the heritage vessel, Naomh Eanna, while an interested group prepares a business plan for its restoration at no cost to the Exchequer. [7833/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 448. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will intervene and allow a 16 week reprieve for the heritage vessel, Naomh Eanna, while an interested group prepares a business plan for its restoration at no cost to the Exchequer. [7796/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 434. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress made on the development of the Moore Street site, including the agreed inspection of the site; the status of number 18 Moore Street, the National Museum reports and the Chartered Land consent reports . [7908/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: National Monuments (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 435. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he or his Department are aware of any funds being set aside by the National Asset Management Agency for works in the Moore Street area. [7909/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Postcode Implementation (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 456. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason a UK company has been given the tender for the new Irish postcodes at the cost of €25 million; the reason he did not use an Irish company such as Loc8 code which is a free service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7608/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Applications (18 Feb 2014)

Sandra McLellan: 514. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government with regards to housing applications, if a person is no longer in possession of divorce or separation papers and cannot afford a solicitor to supply another copy, if a sworn affidavit will suffice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8092/14]