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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Dr. Bates for his thought provoking contribution. I call Mr. Peter Hussey who will make a PowerPoint presentation. To a certain extent we have been speaking about formal education but the link with informal and non-formal education is hugely important. It will be interesting to listen now to the voice of somebody who works with young people on education in the community in terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Thank you very much, Mr. Hussey. I am just thinking of the stress we were all under less than 12 months ago in the context of the general election. We spoke to so many different audiences and groups. One such audience stands out for me. Kildare Youth Theatre brought together all of the candidates from all parties and none and really grilled us. I was so full of respect and admiration for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Nothing can be more important in our education system than developing young people who are confident and who have the ability to achieve their full potential in whatever role they take in life. The contributions the delegations have made to the committee have given us a great deal of food for thought. With regard to KYT, I am interested in the interaction with the schools. Is there a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I am conscious that Mr. Martin must address a conference in Newry later and he may need to get away. Can I am ask him to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Not at all. It was a pleasure to have the witnesses here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, we will. Do Mr. King or Mr. Hussey wish to contribute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Are there any further questions from any of the members?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: On that note, on behalf of the committee, I thank the witnesses. The meeting was very insightful, very informative and very productive, and we have learned a lot. We appreciate their time, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to their field and the written statements they have given to us with their recommendations. I thank those in the Gallery who attended as well. We very much appreciate...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Refugee Resettlement Programme (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 96. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will outline the integration programme for refugees arriving here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8287/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 97. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timings for the enactment of the Domestic Violence Bill 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8288/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Repossessions Rate (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 148. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vacant homes State-backed banks have in their possession as of 14 February 2017 by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8290/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Home Repossessions Rate (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 149. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of vacant homes State-backed banks have given or sold to the housing agency or any other State body in each of the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8291/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Assistance (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 219. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he will facilitate greater access to third level education for young asylum seekers as recommended in the McMahon report in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8566/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions Assistance (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 220. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department will offer alternative access points for young asylum seekers seeking to access upper level further education and training and local training initiative courses in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8567/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Applications (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 228. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delays for a new build for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8593/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Rent Supplement Scheme Data (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 256. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of households and the equivalent number of persons that are in receipt of rent supplement, HAP and RAS in County Kildare; the cost of rent supplement, HAP and RAS in County Kildare for 2015 and 2016; the number of households that have had their rent increased above the prescribed rent supplement; if he...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Renewable Energy Projects (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 257. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government when his Department will issue the official guidelines to regulate solar energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8286/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Shared Ownership Scheme (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 276. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the timeframe involved for a revision of shared ownership; and if retrospective issues are being considered. [8591/17]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Shared Ownership Scheme (21 Feb 2017)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 277. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of repossessed shared ownership houses in County Kildare, including details of any which have been sold by local authorities since 2013; and the amount of moneys recouped by these sales, in tabular form. [8592/17]