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Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: I am proud and honoured to give my first speech in the Dáil Chamber as a Sinn Féin Deputy. I thank the people of Cork East for putting their faith in me to represent them and their interests. I also thank my family and all those who worked tirelessly to put forward the Sinn Féin alternative platform over the course of the election campaign. I was elected to stand up for ordinary working...

Written Answers — EU-IMF Fund: EU-IMF Fund (23 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions that he and other representatives from the Department of Finance have had within the past few weeks with the International Monetary Fund; the positions taken by him and the IMF; the outcome of the meetings; if he will provide a schedule of meetings he is due to have with officials from both the Commission and the IMF; and if he...

Literacy Levels (24 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the national literacy strategy for children and young persons will be developed; when it is expected to be rolled out; when will every school be required to have a literacy action plan; the supports that will be made available to schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5508/11]

Enterprise Support Services (29 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Enterprise; Trade and Innovation the way the cooperative model will be promoted; the way he will ensure a level playing field between cooperatives and the other legal options for structuring enterprise activities; when he will establish the constructive framework for the realisation of the potential of the sector as per the Programme for Government; and...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (29 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: The Sinn Féin Private Members' motion is calling for the abolition of the universal social charge. We are calling on the Government to abolish this unfair tax and ensure that all taxes and social insurance contributions are raised progressively so that those who have the most pay the most. We must be clear on this. It is a flat tax. It breaches the fundamental principle of progressive...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (29 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: He did read our documents.

Universal Service Charge: Motion (29 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: They want to feed their children.

Written Answers — Commercial Debt: Commercial Debt (29 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when the legally binding voluntary commercial debt plan structures will be introduced as per the programme for Government; the way these structures will work; the persons responsible for overseeing these structures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5872/11]

Social Welfare Appeals (30 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 28: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current average and longest waiting times for social welfare appeals against refusals under the various schemes [6010/11]

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Equality and fairness.

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (30 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 34: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date regarding the introduction of gender recognition legislation; the timetable for introduction of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6009/11]

Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport in order to boost tourism in east Cork and to create tourism related jobs, if he will support initiatives including the reopening of the Midleton to Youghal railway line. [6335/11]

Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: I congratulate the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on his appointment and wish the Minister well in his new position. It is essential that the Midleton to Youghal railway line is reopened for the sake of boosting tourism in east Cork. Businesses would benefit from more trade, while the local economy in Youghal would benefit from increased tourism. There are many opportunities for tourism promotion in...

Arts Strategy (31 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his plans to support the arts at community level. [6337/11]

Arts Strategy (31 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Just to put the record straight, my husband might be a Kerry supporter but I am a Cork supporter.

Arts Strategy (31 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Spending on arts and culture is about more than funding certain areas of the sector that are perceived as only being for the elite. It is about enhancing the quality of life for all. Community arts, in particular, promote development, social inclusion and community cohesion. There is an intrinsic value to arts and culture as well as significant scope to enhance the economy and to drive...

Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 8: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport his plans to reverse the decline in tourism in Youghal and east Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6184/11]

Tourism Promotion (31 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Other countries that have identified a decline in tourism in key destinations have taken steps to reverse the trend. Will the Minister be considering such tourism destinations in Ireland, including Youghal and Cork city, to determine what steps can be taken to reverse the decline and make them more vibrant again? Will he consider helping those who manage heritage sites in Cork to offer day...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (31 Mar 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 25: To ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the extent, if any, of capital or current funding provided for sporting or cultural activities in County Cork for each of the past four years, both from the proceeds of the national lottery and other sources; the intended future expenditure from each source for the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Natural Heritage Areas (6 Apr 2011)

Sandra McLellan: Question 15: To ask the Minister for the Environment; Heritage and Local Government his plans to allow an exemption for domestic turf cutting on 75 national area sites; and the date on which he will introduce an agreed code of environmental practices [6920/11]