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Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Tánaiste is talking down the clock again.

Leaders' Questions (20 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: We are accusing her of not answering the question.

Water Sector Reforms: Motion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: Many people were waiting on yesterday's announcement and some were hoping the announcement would go further, as even the Minister, Deputy Howlin, will recognise. I listened to the speech from start to finish and I re-read the script last night. In the opening lines the Minister talked about emotion and anger as opposed to prudence and commonsense. The emotion and anger that has been shown...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Funding (25 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 305. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to ensure funding is secured to enable Childline to continue providing a 24 hour service. [45081/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Defibrillators in Schools (25 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 310. To ask the Minister for Health his Department's policy on defibrillators in schools; the number of schools with no defibrillator; the number of schools with a defibrillator and no one trained to use it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45159/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Site Acquisitions (25 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 439. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 8 October 2014, if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the patron has not made this information available to the parents' representatives; the manner in which she asked the patron to make the information available; if they refused the request; if she will intervene to ensure that this...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Health and Safety (25 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 444. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her Department's policies for students with allergies in schools and provisions of epipens in schools. [45158/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Funding (25 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 445. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the funding available to fee paying and to non-fee paying schools to introduce measures to make their schools accessible for students with disabilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45160/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (25 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 574. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to maximise Cork Airport's potential as a hub for improving business and increasing tourism in the Cork region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45217/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: State Airports (25 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 575. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding Dublin Airport Authority's management of Cork Airport; and his views on same. [45218/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (26 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 123. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the data protection measures that are in place regarding information concerning the survey of schools conducted by the Educational Research Centre at the request of her Department in conjunction with the NSCE; the other Departments or statutory bodies which this information will be shared with; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (26 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 124. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the international and national research supporting the collection of data to create a social profile of every school, including the names and authors of any reports consulted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45431/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Traveller Accommodation (26 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 145. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the essential electrical upgrade in respect of a site (details supplied) in County Cork, prioritised on health and safety grounds, will be carried out. [45444/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations (27 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: 2. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set out her plans to resolve the dispute with the teacher trade unions regarding her proposed reforms of the junior cycle. [45416/14]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations (27 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: It is a similar question. To move the process on a little, I am keen to know what steps will be put in place to try to resolve it, as opposed to getting an update.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations (27 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: There are several issues. I imagine all sides would agree that most of the issues could be resolved, but the main outstanding issue is internal assessment and that is the real block in progress in the discussions. Will the Minister outline the rationale for the internal ongoing assessment? What is the educational principle underpinning this move by the Department? Will the Minister...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations (27 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: As the Minister stated, the assessment for learning is all about providing feedback to students and guidance. I reckon much of that happens in the current context. As parents we get feedback on our children through parent-teacher meetings and Christmas and Easter examinations. Students get feedback in one-on-one meetings with teachers, through career guidance and so on. What is happening...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations (27 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: There should be a debate.

Other Questions: School Curriculum (27 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: I also welcome the review of the curriculum. While the curriculum has not changed since 1999, some of the teaching methods have changed and this has been very positive. One of the best aspects of this is that we can now identify students with learning difficulties at an earlier age due to changes in the curriculum and how it is taught. Any review should take account of this but it also...

Other Questions: Broadband Service Provision (27 Nov 2014)

Jonathan O'Brien: The Deputy can press replay.