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Other Questions: Small and Medium Enterprises (22 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the fact that the loan balance of the banking system in Ireland has been shrinking since the Government has come to power,his views on whether the credit provisions created by his Department are sufficient. [51886/12]

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on what is an exceptionally important issue. Any proposals by Government to alter aspects of the education system can have far-reaching effects, not only for the individuals concerned but also for society at large. This is because education at the level of the individual has the power to expand or contract a person's imagination. At the societal level, a...

Leaders' Questions (22 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: Sooner rather than later.

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Public Procurement (22 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he has taken to increase access by the small and medium enterprises sector to Government procurement. [51885/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (22 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will introduce more mandatory subjects for leaving certificate along with English, Irish and Math; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51953/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Courses (22 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider introducing more career specific colleges similar to teacher training colleges or business schools, covering a wider range of careers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51954/12]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadcasting Licence Fee (22 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider reducing the cost of TV licences; the reason the national broadcaster does not cover the licence fee in view of the huge amount of money they receive through advertising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51957/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (22 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Health if he will include the condition lupos as a long term illness in the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51942/12]

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (21 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: It is almost beyond belief that, once again, we find ourselves in the Chamber discussing the lives of women in the context of life, pain and death. In the past 12 months, the House has debated the rights of women incarcerated in the Magdalene laundries, symphysiotomy and, more recently, the disgraceful cuts to the working hours of home helps, the majority of whom are women. The common...

Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill is important as it should, at least in theory, protect all those in the rental housing accommodation sector. As it stands, however, it fails to achieve this aim in many key respects. Sinn Féin is of the view that this is a weak Bill and that it is best described as more of an exercise...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Oireachtas Members' Salaries (21 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he intends to reduce the annual salary paid to Deputies, Senators and Ministers. [51544/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will approve and expedite an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50837/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she approve and expedite an appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50841/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Exemptions (20 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a person who inherited a derelict house with no running water or electricity is exempt from the household charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51604/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (20 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Health if he will retain the current funding level for a foundation (details supplied) in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50957/12]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (20 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Ireland is not being promoted as a tourist destination on the ground at major Irish festivals in places such as Maryland, Catskills and Pittsburgh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50838/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Environmental Issues and Irish EU Presidency: Discussion with EU Environment Commissioner (19 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the Commissioner and his staff to our meeting. What role does the Commissioner believe this committee can play in terms of the environment agenda for Ireland's Presidency? How urgent is the issue of climate change and will it get the appropriate attention during the Irish Presidency? I ask the Commissioner to elaborate on the levels of engagement he has had with the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Remuneration (15 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Finance with regard to the ongoing review into bankers remuneration, the date on which the review will be completed; the cost of the review to date; the estimated final cost of the review; the level of engagement by his Department in this review in terms of the numbers of meetings and estimated staff time allowed for this purpose; the terms of reference of the review;...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Remuneration (15 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of staff that are on a total remuneration package including pension payments, allowances and benefits of between €100,000 and €200,000, between €200,000 and €300,000, between €300,000 and €400,000 and the number with more than €500,000 at Allied Irish Bank. [50510/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (15 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the retention of home economic teacher training at St Angela's Campus, Sligo and if he will provide St Angela's and NUIG an opportunity to demonstrate their capacity to fulfill the vision of the ITE report in the most cost effective manner possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50600/12]