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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (15 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will retain the pupil teacher ratio in Budget 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50706/12]

Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I wish to share time with Deputies Dessie Ellis, Tom Fleming and Patrick Nulty.

Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: At a time when so many families are experiencing hardship of one form or another and others are struggling to keep a roof over their heads and put food on the table, the credit union is very often what keeps them afloat. One of the great civil society institutions this State has produced, credit unions offer people access to credit they may not be able to get elsewhere. Set up in the 1950s...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Undocumented Irish in the USA (14 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to discuss immigration reform with the American Government regarding the status of the illegal Irish in America. [50105/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Delays (14 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that college students will not incur late penalties on their fees while waiting for the grants to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50203/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (14 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50339/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (14 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a grant application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50340/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: 2013 Allocations for Public Expenditure
Vote 33 - Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (13 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: The programme for Government commits to supporting cultural tourism as one of the most elements of Ireland’s tourism product. Heritage is a key part of cultural tourism yet its budget is being reduced by 77%. How will the Minister implement this key aspect of the programme for Government if its budget is being cut by 77%? Does he intend to rely solely on the 13 world heritage sites...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Service (13 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the findings of the FLAC report, Not Fair Enough, making the case for reform of the social welfare appeals system; if she has discussed the findings with the social welfare appeals office; her response to the findings and the steps she will take on foot of the report. [49841/12]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (13 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will bring forward her rent limits review scheduled to take place in June 2013 in view of reports of increases in rents since the start of 2012. [49839/12]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Household Charge Exemptions (13 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason persons who are either exempt, deceased or who have actually paid the household tax are being sent letters reminding them to pay the tax; his plans to deal with this error; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50000/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (13 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49981/12]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Preservation of Historic Buildings: Discussion (8 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the delegations to the committee and it has been very informative. Has Mr. Connolly Heron worked on a sustainable programme which could be put in place by 2016 which would retain the national monument in its historic setting? If so, how has this been received to date? Has Mr. Mac Geehin been in contact with NAMA about the site? With regard to a recent TG4 documentary,...

Leaders' Questions (8 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: It is happening.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the future of St. Raphael's Centre in Youghal, County Cork, in the context of the implementation of the Time to Move On congregated setting report published in June 2011; the timeframe for the introduction of his plans; its impact on residents; its impact on staff and the future service provision for adults with an intellectual disability he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive Properties (8 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Health if he will advise on all enquiries made or consideration being given to the disposal or sale, either in full or in part, of St. Raphael's Centre in Youghal, including the associated buildings and lands; the status now of any of the above; if he will give any details of his Departments or the Health Service Executive proposals or plans regarding the sale in full...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Establishment of Uisce Éireann: Discussion with Bord Gáis Networks (6 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the delegates and thank them for the presentation which was very informative. I have a few short questions as most of the issues have been covered. With regard to the level of water shortage, there is 41% leakage. If the leakage level could be reduced by 30% and if 10% is saved domestically when the meters are installed, would the problem be solved? What is the role of the new...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (6 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure greater equity in pension tax arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48688/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; his views on whether it is acceptable that students are accumulating debts while waiting for their grants to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47432/12]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Sandra McLellan: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite a higher education grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47561/12]