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Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: The Ceann Comhairle is lucky in that regard.

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: We are talking specifically about the banks, not companies in general.

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: You will have to go on your knees, a Cheann Comhairle. It does not stand up.

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Is it time to replace the chief executive in the Office of the Financial Regulator and the Governor of the Central Bank? Following the point made by Deputy Coveney, will the Minister take equity in the banks in order to give teeth to the nominated directors? Will the Minister consult with the leaders of Fine Gael and the Labour Party before appointing the three wise persons and directors to...

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: We are getting toothless directors.

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: The Minister has answered that question. What about the Governor of the Central Bank?

Approval of Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Scheme 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: They were not pillars three years ago when their voices were ignored.

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: The Government is committed to introducing legislation to legalise the situation in north County Dublin, where the County Dublin VEC is now the patron of a primary school, the first in the country. The legislative programme suggests this legislation will not come into effect until late next year. Item 32 on the Order Paper is a Private Members' Bill, long and complicated legislation that...

Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: No, we are trying to be helpful. I know the Government is overloaded. We have drafted a Bill and I invite the Chief Whip, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Education and Science, who is in China, to examine this. It could be passed in a short time and it would get rid of the legal worry that the VEC has at present, that it is operating illegally.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 146: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for her decision not to increase the maximum rents allowed under rent supplement following the recent review. [34858/08]

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the steps she has taken since becoming Minister to respond to the needs of the growing number of people on the live register. [34857/08]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 318: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason school transport scheme discriminates between the LUAS light-rail service and other public transport companies under the management of CIÉ in terms of permitting children to get subsidised transport when travelling to and from school; his views on the fact that a large number of children travel to school every day by LUAS and that...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 605: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether pupil-teacher ratios of 20:1 or less are accepted internationally as best practice and that most of Ireland's EU neighbours have achieved this level; the reason only 10% of primary school classes here meet this ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35770/08]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 606: To ask the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether Ireland's position as the sixth from bottom country in the OECD for pupil-teacher ratio is unacceptable; if the programme for Government's aim of a 24:1 pupil-teacher ratio will be reached in 2008; his views on the fact that this ratio fails to meet the EU average of 20:1; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 607: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the discrepancies between the ability of primary school communities in middle income areas and disadvantaged areas to raise funds voluntarily in order to ensure that the basic running costs of schools are met; if, regardless of the socio-economic profiles of primary schools, the Government has...

Written Answers — Third Level Institutions: Third Level Institutions (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 608: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the existence of a bogus university (details supplied) in Dublin 18; if, in addition to this bogus university there are at least four other similar institutions operating from the same address; the reason his Department or the Higher Education Authority have not taken legal action to close down...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 609: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will co-operate with the Comptroller and Auditor General in any proposed value for money review of the planning and building unit in his Department; his views on the necessity of such a review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35774/08]

Written Answers — Staff Remuneration: Staff Remuneration (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 610: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason his Department has tolerated the abuse of allowances paid to senior staff within certain third level institutions as outlined by reports 42 and 43 of the Review Body on Higher Remuneration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35775/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 611: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the name, address and roll number of every primary school that is waiting for a visit from design or technical teams in order that its application for school improvements can be advanced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35776/08]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2008)

Ruairi Quinn: Question 612: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the name, address and roll number of every primary school that had, in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007, a visit from a design or technical team in connection with its school improvement application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35777/08]