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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cochlear Ear Implants: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: That is the point I was making.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Council: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: My apologies for being late. I wish to take this opportunity to wish Mr. Newman well in his role. His curriculum vitae speaks for itself and highlights a life dedicated to protecting and learning about our heritage. I am glad that we have opportunities like this to discuss appointments, as members are afforded the chance to ask questions and consider appointees' suitability. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Domestic Violence Policy (16 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 113. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to address the need for specific emergency housing for victims of domestic abuse and plans to work with advocacy groups like Women's Aid and Safe Ireland to determine what is needed. [33785/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme Eligibility (16 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 635. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason foster parents who foster children long term are not entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance; if same will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35092/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Status (16 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 1113. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an appointment for a hip operation for a person (details supplied) in County Cork [35128/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: VAT Rates Application (11 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 71. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will maintain the current rate of 9% VAT for the restaurant sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33946/13]

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 40 - Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs (Revised) (10 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: Go raibh maith agat. I would like to apologise on behalf of Deputy Ó Caoláin, for whom I am deputising because he is tied up in the Dáil Chamber. I welcome the Minister and her officials. I am pleased that this committee has an opportunity to address these Revised Estimates. Having read the Minister's opening statement, I acknowledge that there are many positives in it....

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Aircraft Leasing Sector (10 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 28. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the key factors promoted by his Department and agencies to encourage development of the aviation leasing industry. [33508/13]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Broadband Services Provision (10 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 55. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if consideration will be given by his Department to survey access to broadband by micro and small enterprises and its impact on job creation. [33509/13]

Mortgage Arrears Proposals: Motion [Private Members] (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: The phrases "mortgage arrears" and "mortgage distress" have been heard often during the debate on the motion. While these terms may be technically correct, I am not sure they do the issue justice and paint the fullest picture. When we talk of mortgage arrears, we should remember the people we are discussing and the suffering and hardship they are undergoing. My constituency office has...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: I have one more question, on subhead D4, Waterways Ireland. There is a promise of stage payments to Waterways Ireland to begin the process of making the opening up of the Ulster Canal a reality. Planning permission to begin the project was sought and is due to be approved at this month's Fermanagh District Council planning meeting and permission has already been approved in County Monaghan....

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: Yes, I did.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: That is good because I had intended to ask the Minister of State to confirm that the Department intended to maintain them. As he has answered that question, I thank him.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: On heritage, I wish to comment on the historic towns initiative pilot scheme. I live in Youghal and I have witnessed, at first hand, the value which its designation as a heritage town has added. Youghal is, of course, both a heritage town and a tourist town. Some €240,000 has been allocated in respect of the three towns designated under the historic towns initiative pilot scheme....

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: Yes.

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Revised)
Vote 34 - National Gallery of Ireland (Revised) (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: I thank the Ministers for their presentations. I have two points to make. On subhead A7 with regard to cultural infrastructure development, there is a reduction of approximately 16.9%. This seems a very substantial reduction. I know Comhaltas received money in 2012 and again in 2013. Will the Minister break down the reduction further and comment on what it entails? On subhead A10,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pensions Reform (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 69. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she plans to double the rate of the State pension which she has recently been quoted as proposing. [33258/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Property Taxation Collection (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 102. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason no arrangements have been made to allow the property tax to be deducted in weekly instalments for those in receipt of job-seeker's allowance. [33259/13]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (9 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: 290. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person takes up temporary part-time work this will disqualify them from being considered for a further 12 months from when they finish the temporary work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32941/13]

Other Questions: Youth Services Funding (4 Jul 2013)

Sandra McLellan: Following my meeting with the Minister last week, could she confirm that she has met SIPTU about the cuts to the City of Dublin Youth Services Board and could she advise of any progress made during the course of the meeting?