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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 2. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide a detailed update on the Government's purchase of 14-17 Moore Street in Dublin 1. [24222/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I ask the Minister for a detailed update on developments since the Government's recent purchase of Nos. 14-17 Moore Street. Where do matters stand as there seems to be a delay in the progress?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: Dublin city councillors recently passed a motion that five more buildings be added to the register of protected properties based on their significance at that period. A report was to be prepared for the local authority to assess the suitability of the buildings before they can be added to the protected list. As the House will be aware, Nos. 14-17 Moore Street are protected under national...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: National Monuments (18 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: The Oireachtas adopted the preservation order. The Members of the Oireachtas are therefore the guardians of the national monument and, as such, are entitled to know the details of the planned purchase, the price of the purchase, how it was valued and by whom, etc. When will the details of the proposed purchase of the 1916 national monument be made available for consideration by Members of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Affordable High-Quality Child Care: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I apologise for arriving late. I was in the Dáil asking questions of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their contributions. While I did not hear all of the presentations, I assure our guests that I read all the submissions yesterday and went through them with a fine toothcomb. I compliment the witnesses on the quality of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 578. To ask the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) in County Cork can have a knee operation done privately, as the person has been waiting on the public list for four years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23271/15]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Discussion (11 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the delegates and thank them for their presentations. This week the President of the European Parliament announced that a key vote on a report and amendments to the TTIP would not take place as planned. This is seen as a minor victory for those who have genuine concerns about the proposed deal. What are the delegates’ views of the postponement? What do they believe will...

Leaders' Questions (11 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: Deputy Stagg should cop on and grow up.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Affordable High-Quality Child Care: Discussion (11 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their insightful presentations, which were not only excellent but also provided some clear recommendations and solutions which will be very useful to us as we move forward. I am sure the members of the committee will agree that without the input of witnesses and meeting people who are at the coal face our report would be worthless. It is important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Affordable High-Quality Child Care: Discussion (11 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I will not take much longer. A point was raised about the inconsistency of inspections. It was also brought to our attention that the inspectors arrive unannounced and then expect a staff member to be free. When they arrive to inspect, should a fully qualified preschool staff member be with them so they can fill in while the preschool frees up one of its staff members? Should they come...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (11 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 193. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the transfer of patronage to Educate Together for one of the national schools in Cobh in County Cork; if she will identity the school that is to be transferred; the timeframe for this transfer; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22740/15]

Central Bank (Mortgage Interest Rates) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. My colleague, Deputy Pearse Doherty's purpose in bringing this Bill to the House is to tackle the unsustainable levels of variable interest rates being levied by banks on home owners. Under new legislative proposals by our party, the Central Bank would have temporary powers to impose a maximum cap on variable mortgage interest rates. ...

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: It still leaks.

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: It is Leaders' Questions.

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: Deputy Bruton should not be taking Leaders' Questions.

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: It is nobody's job, then.

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: There is no answer, yet again.

Leaders' Questions (10 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: I believe they are not.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration (9 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 331. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason a search and rescue organisation was refused a request for a vehicle registration tax exemption on a vehicle required to carry out that organisation's emergency response work (details supplied); if this decision will be overturned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22037/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (9 Jun 2015)

Sandra McLellan: 859. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the minimum age requirements at which a child may receive a diagnosis of Autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22283/15]