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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-02.15.0&amp;m=371#g223.0</link>
	<description>Hear, hear.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="223.1">Hear, hear.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T11:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-02.15.0&amp;m=371#g221.0</link>
	<description>The T&Atilde;&iexcl;naiste is putting her colleague in a big hole.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="221.1">The TĂˇnaiste is putting her colleague in a big hole.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T11:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>&acirc;€śMentioned&acirc;€ť is great news.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="76.1">â€śMentionedâ€ť is great news.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T10:30:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-02.15.0&amp;m=371#g73.0</link>
	<description>&acirc;€”&acirc;€”will give some comfort to people who want to switch from a fixed rate mortgage to a variable rate mortgage?</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="73.1">â€”â€”will give some comfort to people who want to switch from a fixed rate mortgage to a variable rate mortgage?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T10:30:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-02.15.0&amp;m=371#g71.0</link>
	<description>In the context of what will happen today, will the T&Atilde;&iexcl;naiste state when the consumer and competition Bill is likely to be before the House?  Will she assure us that the recapitalised, bailed-out,...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="71.1">In the context of what will happen today, will the TĂˇnaiste state when the consumer and competition Bill is likely to be before the House?  Will she assure us that the recapitalised, bailed-out, nationalised banksâ€”â€”</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T10:30:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Order of Business | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-04-02.15.0&amp;m=371#g68.0</link>
	<description>There is an expectation today that the ECB will cut its interest rate, which will be good news for many people on variable rate mortgages.  However, those on fixed rate mortgages are now being...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="68.1">There is an expectation today that the ECB will cut its interest rate, which will be good news for many people on variable rate mortgages.  However, those on fixed rate mortgages are now being charged between â‚¬5,000 and â‚¬7,000 to switch to a variable rate mortgage.  Given the TĂˇnaisteâ€™s responsibility to the House for consumer affairs and the recent recapitalisation of the new pillars of society, namely, the banks, will she use her good offices to ensure that people will not be screwed, as they currently are, for attempting to reduce their monthly mortgage repayments?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-04-02T10:30:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>School Curriculum. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.378.0&amp;m=371#g389.2</link>
	<description>I appeal to the Minister to ensure the appeals system outlined in the circular that was posted yesterday will meet the needs of such schools in a genuinely flexible manner.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="389.2">I appeal to the Minister to ensure the appeals system outlined in the circular that was posted yesterday will meet the needs of such schools in a genuinely flexible manner.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>School Curriculum. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
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	<description>I will ask the Minister about the appeals mechanism he has just mentioned.  I have read the circular that was posted on the Minister&acirc;€™s website yesterday.  I welcome the fact that the circular...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="387.2">I will ask the Minister about the appeals mechanism he has just mentioned.  I have read the circular that was posted on the Ministerâ€™s website yesterday.  I welcome the fact that the circular has brought some finality to this matter, at least, thereby ensuring that schools can start planning for next September.  Can I ask the Minister about the existing appeals mechanism that applies to the staffing schedule?  When a school makes an appeal, it has no chance of getting the decision overturned.  Can I ask the Minister to ensure that the appeals mechanism to be put in place in respect of English language support teachers will be flexible and open and will take the concerns of the various schools on board?  Between 40% and 50% of the children in certain schools in my constituency, like that of Deputy Quinn, do not come from English-speaking backgrounds.  Such schools need a flexible appeals system.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Departmental Expenditure. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.367.0&amp;m=371#g375.2</link>
	<description>Is it the intention of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes to revisit the Department of Education and Science to reconsider some of the proposals made at the...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="375.2">Is it the intention of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes to revisit the Department of Education and Science to reconsider some of the proposals made at the meeting held last week or was that a once-off meeting?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Departmental Expenditure. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.367.0&amp;m=371#g373.2</link>
	<description>Will the Minister agree that an area where savings could be made is exceptional salaries to people in the third level sector?  These people must acknowledge the circumstances facing this country...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="373.2">Will the Minister agree that an area where savings could be made is exceptional salaries to people in the third level sector?  These people must acknowledge the circumstances facing this country and the pressure on the Ministerâ€™s Department in terms of resources and in this regard be prepared to take a significant cut in salary as a means of achieving savings and showing good leadership.  Does the Minister agree with that position?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.367.0&amp;m=371#g371.4">
	<title>Departmental Expenditure. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.367.0&amp;m=371#g371.4</link>
	<description>On the subject of the third secret of Fatima, it would be useful if we had a public debate in regard to what was discussed at the meeting which took place last week.  For clarification purposes,...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="371.2">On the subject of the third secret of Fatima, it would be useful if we had a public debate in regard to what was discussed at the meeting which took place last week.  For clarification purposes, the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes is an bord snip nua, the group currently investigating expenditure by each Department of State.  </p><p pid="371.3">Perhaps the Minister will state whether he or his officials, prior to meeting with the group, had any discussions with the education partners in regard to areas of potential wastage within the education Vote.  From my discussions with the partners, they can readily identify second and third level expenditure areas in which savings can be achieved.  Progress can be made in this area if we work on a collaborative basis.  Was there any discussion with the education partners in advance of that meeting?</p><p pid="371.4">Can the Minister outline any potential areas where big savings and reform can be achieved?  I have gone on record in regard to a number of them during the past six months or so.  We can make progress if we work with the education partners.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.367.0&amp;m=371#g369.2">
	<title>Departmental Expenditure. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.367.0&amp;m=371#g369.2</link>
	<description>I knew the Minister would like this question.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="369.2">I knew the Minister would like this question.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.347.0&amp;m=371#g357.2">
	<title>Property Transfers. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.347.0&amp;m=371#g357.2</link>
	<description>Has the Minister had discussions with the Attorney General about the possibility of reopening this deal with the religious orders given the fact, to which Deputy Quinn&acirc;€™s question refers, 63...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="357.2">Has the Minister had discussions with the Attorney General about the possibility of reopening this deal with the religious orders given the fact, to which Deputy Quinnâ€™s question refers, 63 properties were included at a time when property values were exceptionally higher than they are now?  Is there potential to reopen this sordid deal given the young students of this country are now picking up the bill for it?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Property Transfers. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.347.0&amp;m=371#g355.2</link>
	<description>It is the amount coming from the Department.  We could put many teachers and schools in place, as well as many special needs classes which we are suppressing.</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="355.2">It is the amount coming from the Department.  We could put many teachers and schools in place, as well as many special needs classes which we are suppressing.</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Property Transfers. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.347.0&amp;m=371#g353.2</link>
	<description>To clarify, &acirc;‚&not;1.1 billion is owed by the Minister&acirc;€™s Department to the victims of abuse.  That is the total sum at this stage&acirc;€”&acirc;€”</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="353.2">To clarify, â‚¬1.1 billion is owed by the Ministerâ€™s Department to the victims of abuse.  That is the total sum at this stageâ€”â€”</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.347.0&amp;m=371#g351.2">
	<title>Property Transfers. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.347.0&amp;m=371#g351.2</link>
	<description>From the Minister&acirc;€™s assessment of the indemnity agreement, what is the outstanding amount which must be paid through the scheme?  One action is currently before the High Court, as the Minister...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="351.2">From the Ministerâ€™s assessment of the indemnity agreement, what is the outstanding amount which must be paid through the scheme?  One action is currently before the High Court, as the Minister knows.  What is the current liability the Department must pay to the victims?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Third Level Fees. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.290.0&amp;m=371#g305.2</link>
	<description>I appreciate what the Minister is saying.  Is it his view that he could not move to make a decision on the wider issue of funding until such a time as he receives that audit?</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="305.2">I appreciate what the Minister is saying.  Is it his view that he could not move to make a decision on the wider issue of funding until such a time as he receives that audit?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Third Level Fees. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.290.0&amp;m=371#g303.2</link>
	<description>Is the Minister sure about that?</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="303.2">Is the Minister sure about that?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Third Level Fees. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.290.0&amp;m=371#g301.4</link>
	<description>There are various views here on this matter, it is what is called democracy.  Can the Minister put the position for new entrants to the systems from this autumn on the record?  What is his...</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="301.2">There are various views here on this matter, it is what is called democracy.  Can the Minister put the position for new entrants to the systems from this autumn on the record?  What is his considered view as to whether fees will be in place for new entrants to the system?</p><p pid="301.3">As a means of not making a dogâ€™s dinner of this, I ask the Minister and Cabinet not to make a decision on the funding issue until such time as we get the report of higher level review group which is looking into higher level education.  I speak here in a constructive manner.  We cannot decouple the issues of funding and reform.  Both are part of the same response we must make collectively to improve quality and standards in higher education.  While it is useful to have a debate at this stage, I ask the Minister to wait to make a decision until such time as we have the reform document.</p><p pid="301.4">On 11 August last the Minister said he would support the initiative of a forensic audit of third level spending before making any decision on funding, in terms of the university and institutes of technology sector.  Is that still his position?  He also said recently that he rejected the notion that senior academics and university heads should be getting more than Secretarys General in the various Departments.  Is that still his view?  I understand from the HEA that it has no intention of involving itself in cutting excessive pay which may well be awarded to university heads.  What is the position of Government on that issue?</p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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	<title>Third Level Fees. | D&amp;aacute;il debates</title>
	<link>http://www.kildarestreet.com/debates/?id=2009-03-25.290.0&amp;m=371#g299.2</link>
	<description>I will send the Minister a bill for the final product.  </description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p pid="299.2">I will send the Minister a bill for the final product.  </p>]]></content:encoded>
	<dc:date>2009-03-25T13:00:00+00:00</dc:date>
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