177. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will transpose Directive 2011/93/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 combating the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and child pornography, and replacing Council framework decision 2004/68/JHA ahead of the transposition due date on 18 December 2013; and the position regarding the Government's strategy to combat sexual abuse and exploitation. [49711/13]
737. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the areas for which the National Roads Authority have provided funding in 2014 under the infrastructure and capital investment 2012-2016 programme; the amount allocated to each area; the reason Buttevant, County Cork, with one of the worst road surfaces in any town or village in the country has been omitted from funding allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49353/13]
458. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when works will be carried out in a housing estate (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49266/13]
108. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 117 of 6 November 2013, if he will provide details of funding that the ILDN received annually since 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48470/13]
47. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Taoiseach the numbers of visitors here from emerging tourism markets, in particular, China, India, Brazil, Russia and south-east Asia. [47111/13]
17. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to ensure highest standards are reached and adhered to and an appropriate inspection regime across all preschool child care facilities is in place; the timeframe for achieving both; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47838/13]
14. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on whether adequate resources are available for social care work; the additional resources that will be provided to ensure the proper functioning of the new Child and Family Agency; if all children in care have allocated social workers and specific care plans, and if not, what is the shortfall. [47839/13]
37. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the 11% reduction in tourism funding in budget 2014; the ramifications for Tourism Ireland’s ability to promote Ireland internationally and on Fáilte Ireland’s ability to promote Irish holiday destinations domestically and generally on the impact on the tourism industry here. [47115/13]
13. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there has been any noticeable increase in visitors from China, India, Brazil, Russia and south east Asia in recent years; the targets he has for these markets; and the strategies that exist to ensure that Ireland increases its penetration of these markets. [47111/13]
12. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will discuss the 7% reduction to the budget of the Irish Sports Council; his views on what effect this will have on the delivery of front-line services by national governing sports bodies and on the high performance programme. [47113/13]
117. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of funding the Irish Local Development Network receives directly and indirectly from his Department to run its national body; the other funding the ILDN receives from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47318/13]
35. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Finance the final date for cash payments of the local property tax; if he will instruct the Revenue Commissioners to supply clear transparent information to persons regarding payment options as letters currently being sent out have no information about cash payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47192/13]
819. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will expedite a visa application in respect of a person (details supplied) in Cork; if any further documentation is required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46806/13]
725. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will confirm that Cork County Council will not receive, in 2014, 80% of the property tax collected in 2013 as was committed to earlier this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47030/13]
705. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the options available to community based companies (details supplied) who due to numerous cuts in funding are no longer in a position to fund a part-time project co-ordinator currently funded by South East Cork Area Development; if he will identify other sources of funding that can be accessed and applied for to ensure the retention of this position in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46901/13]
538. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an appeal for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46654/13]
426. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection when the appeals office will respond to correspondence sent in August by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45724/13]
348. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason when calculating distance to college to determine adjacent or non-adjacent grant rates, Student Universal Support Ireland is using old regional roads which do not correspond to the normal route taken, encouraging persons to avoid roads with tolls (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47103/13]
204. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the criteria to qualify for free legal aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45511/13]
25. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Sandra McLellan den Aire Cumarsáide, Fuinnimh agus Acmhainní Nádúrtha cad iad na pleananna atá aige chun forbairt a dhéanamh ar an ngréasán idirlín leathanbhanda sa Ghaeltacht; an leagfaidh sé amach an dul chun cinn atá déanta ar fhorbairt an ghréasáin sin go dtí seo; an dóigh leis go bhfuil tionchar ag an easpa idirlín leathanbhanda ar chruthú post; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [38492/13]
121. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to any implications of the forthcoming abolition of the transition State pension on the Equal Status Act, or any other equality legislation, in view of the fact that those who turn 65 during 2014 will be forced to apply for jobseeker's benefit or allowance, in spite of the fact that most contracts of employment state that the normal retirement age shall be 65, and that they are often unlikely to be in a position to affect this position. [44927/13]
120. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on the forthcoming abolition of the transition State pension; the ramifications it will have for those who reach the age of 65 years during 2014 and who will consequently be forced to apply for jobseeker's benefit or allowance and the attendant fall in outcome which will come about as a result of same; if she has considered the potential impact in terms of poverty among the elderly; and her plans to reconsider this change in policy or otherwise to avoid a fall in income for the elderly. [44926/13]
63. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that homelessness charities are not currently funded adequately even to operate at current capacity and that many are experiencing major problems, with volunteers and workers unable to continue working due to increased stress resulting from increased demand and decreased funding. [44844/13]
22. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide full details of public funding from the Exchequer, the National Pensions Reserve Fund or any other sources that have been transferred to Uisce Éireann to date; and the projected figures for 2014 onwards. [44818/13]
598. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that funding is prioritised by the National Roads Authority in 2014 to continue with works on the main street in Buttevant, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44368/13]
496. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide respite care for persons with mental disabilities; the actions persons can take if the carer becomes ill or if there is a family emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44203/13]
468. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [44268/13]
232. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has not received any payment of jobseeker's benefit after receiving a letter from the appeals office on 4 September stating an appeal had been successful. [44152/13]
108. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current condition of Vernon Mount House in Cork city; the actions that have been taken to ensure its protection as a building of significant heritage value; if he has any plans to ensure that the house can be accessed by the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44244/13]
70. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to develop a permanent exhibition to the Famine in the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44234/13]
54. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his views on the current condition of Vernon Mount House in Cork city; the action that has been taken to ensure its protection as a building of significant heritage value; his plans to ensure that the house can be accessed by the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44625/13]
61. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Sandra McLellan den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta soiléiriú a dhéanamh maidir le todhchaí Arramara Teo. agus cad atá á dhéanamh aige chun slí bheatha na mbainteoirí feamainne a chaomhnú. [43785/13]
235. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 210 and 211 of 2 October 2013, in view of the fact that Cork County Council has stated that tenants are liable for the pipe repair as the estate was taken in charge prior to 2007, if he will make a grant available or instruct Cork County Council to carry out the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43317/13]
112. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Social Protection with regards to mortgage interest supplement and the new legislation which was introduced in 2012 stating that in order to qualify for mortgage interest supplement that a person must be in negotiations with their banks for 12 months prior to applying, if this affects persons who were already in receipt of MIS prior to this legislation being introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43503/13]
31. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Finance the process for persons who over valued their homes for the purpose of the local property tax in order to submit the correct assessment for next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43318/13]
35. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he has taken to tackle the increased casualisation of the labour market. [42589/13]
16. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he has taken to tackle the issue of underemployment including supporting and promoting full time employment. [42588/13]
5. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of meetings that he has had with banks to deal with the issue of small and medium enterprise lending. [42596/13]
2. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he will take to promote employment for those considering emigration and the number of emigrants that have returned to take up employment. [42820/13]
46. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to incorporate Kilmainham Court House into the Kilmainham Jail experience; and the timeline for the incorporation of the court house. [38501/13]
508. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there are advocacy groups to assist parents whose children are in care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41798/13]
392. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the commencement and completion dates for the waste water treatment plant in Tallow, Co Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41968/13]
391. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason raw sewage is being released into the River Bride in Tallow, County Waterford; the person responsible for this; the actions that will be taken to end this practice immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41940/13]
349. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to establish an official record database of the Famine in the National Museum of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42313/13]
348. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to designate famine workhouses as national monuments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42312/13]
347. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to develop a permanent exhibition to the Famine in the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42311/13]
346. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the national monument in Moore St; Dublin 1; the process by which any further developments will take place; if any new application for a development in that vicinity, and which affects the monument, will have to return to him for approval before being considered by the planning authority; or if it will otherwise proceed directly to the planning authority for consideration. [42309/13]
343. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the procedure in order to apply to become a city of culture; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41866/13]
342. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht where the Famine commemoration will take place in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41865/13]
238. D'fhiafraigh Deputy Sandra McLellan den Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas maidir le todhchaí COGG; cén tionchar a bhí ag cinneadh an Aire COGG a thabhairt faoi bhráid CNCM; cé na himpleachtaí a bheidh ag an gcinneadh sin i dtaca leis an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge agus an bhfuiltear fós chun dul chun cinn leis an gcinneadh; agus an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas ina thaobh. [38490/13]