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Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: We will have to put a search party out for the Fine Gael Deputies.

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: This is an interesting debate. When conscientious objection is made into an issue, some are under the impression that there is no conscientious objection clause in the Bill. I have read it and it has been mentioned here, but it is being covered over. The fact is that no doctor, student doctor, nurse, midwife or, as the Minister said, pharmacist will be required to take part in any of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Training (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 102. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the request by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland for a 10% increase in basic specialist training places for 2018 was rejected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50790/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have received pilot in-house speech and language and occupational therapy services; the number of pupils offered supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51033/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 170. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the matters managed by his Department and the HSE, respectively, with regard to pilot in-house speech and language and occupational therapy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51034/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work programme for the pilot in-house speech and language and occupational therapy services. [51035/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 172. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the process by which a child can apply to take part in pilot in-house speech and language and occupational therapy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51036/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 173. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the cost of the pilot in-house speech and language and occupational therapy services to date; the expected cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51037/18]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (5 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 270. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband will be available in an area (details supplied). [51099/18]

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: On a point of order, at these meetings we have always had free rein to discuss departmental expenditure.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: We could raise any issue.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: Could it be covered under the heading of the European Social Fund? Could that fund be used to help the teachers in question?

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I will not fall out with the Chairman.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I have loads of questions. Unfortunately, they are not all related to the subject matter of the Supplementary Estimate. The pension issue arises year in, year out. It is no joke - it is a significant amount of money. We receive assurances every year that it will be sorted by the following year, but that has not come to pass. The Department does not seem to be able to deal with the...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: In the next round.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: May I ask a supplementary question?

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: The one thing that strikes me on looking at the figures for superannuation for teachers and non-teaching staff is that the number was estimated at 2,092 but originally it was 773. The number has almost increased threefold. For university and IT staff, it was estimated at 76 but it is expected to be 219. That is nearly three times the estimated number. The Minister cannot tell me it is a...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I thought we were on that when I asked the question. I mentioned it the last time. The same issue applies.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: Are there any sectors in ITs or universities where this is a problem or is it across the board? Has the Minister noticed particular ITs or universities where there is a problem?

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (4 Dec 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I mentioned it previously.