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Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Never was any-----

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: I find it hard to restrain myself.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Now.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: The Deputy will recover from that.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion [Private Members] (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Mattie McGrath should write it up.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which studies have been carried out to determine the educational skills and requirements needed to meet demands in the modern workplace; the extent to which such skills are adequately available in this jurisdiction; his plans, if any, to address any shortcomings in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25455/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Administration (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 93. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will indicate having regard to the experience to date, the extent to which particular administrative issues have been identified in the way Student Universal Support Ireland has dealt with higher education grant applications with particular reference to the delays experienced by applicants; if particular issues have been identified as...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Job Creation Numbers (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 120. To ask the Taoiseach the number of jobs created throughout the economy in both manufacturing and service sectors in each of the past four years to date; the number of jobs lost in the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24773/13]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 129. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the extent to which international monitoring takes place in the matter of allegations of human rights abuses in Iran; if the EU/UN have established a position in respect of specific or general instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25546/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Universal Social Charge Payments (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 142. To ask the Minister for Finance if the universal social charge is or was deducted in the case a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25613/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Grants Eligibility Criteria (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which qualification income guidelines affect eligibility for a higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25133/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 240. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an application for higher education grant will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25228/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: FÁS Training Programmes (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 270. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare can obtain a training course with FÁS at an early date in order to facilitate access to employment which they have secured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25615/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 282. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of applications for higher education grants processed by Student Universal Support Ireland since its inception; the number of cases determined within an acceptable period of time; the number outstanding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25756/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Development (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he continues to monitor the skills and educational requirements as indicated by market demand; the extent to which he expects such demand to be met in full by the number of graduates or those with specific skills exiting the education sector on route to the workplace; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25757/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 284. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he and his Department continues to monitor class sizes with a view to minimising any negative impact arising from the economic situation he inherited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25758/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 285. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of resources available throughout the educational sector in the current year at primary, second, third and fourth levels including the further education sector; if he expects to be in a position to keep the various issues under review with the objective of the alleviation of any unforeseen difficulties...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 286. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the full extent of the availability of training, reskilling or upskilling places likely to be made available through his Department by way of Solas in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25760/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 287. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools throughout County Kildare currently awaiting approval in respect of replacement of buildings or provision of new structures or other facilities; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to meet such requirements in the remainder of the current year notwithstanding the ongoing budgetary situation; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (28 May 2013)

Bernard Durkan: 288. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of post primary schools throughout County Kildare currently awaiting approval in respect of replacement of buildings or provision of new structures or other facilities; the extent to which he expects to be in a position to meet such requirements in the remainder of the current year notwithstanding the ongoing budgetary situation;...