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Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: I accept the ruling of the Chair on the matter. I ask the Tánaiste to address developments in Gaza. Deputies will have seen a newspaper photograph this morning of the father of two of four children who died as a result of a missile attack on a beach in Gaza yesterday. It was an abhorrent sight. I ask the Tánaiste to outline how the Government intends to respond to developments in...

Leaders' Questions (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: While the five-hour ceasefire today is welcome and greatly needed, it is not enough. The ongoing situation is unacceptable for the citizens of Gaza who cannot access essential medicines. Apart from a five-hour period this morning, goods are restricted from entering the area. While Government statements setting out its position on the matter are welcome and necessary, it must also meet the...

Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: I wish to support that proposal and object to the Order of Business.

Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: We should seek agreement from the Government for a debate tomorrow morning. The Tánaiste’s response this morning was weak on the actions the Government will take to engage with Israel, and the Israeli ambassador. This is a sensible proposal. I ask the Tánaiste to agree to that. It is not a big request but this is a massive concern around the world and on the streets of...

Interdepartmental Report on the Commission of Investigation into the Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: I extend best wishes to the Minister, Deputy James Reilly, in his new portfolio. Through his experience in the Department of Health, he had considerable involvement in issues pertaining to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and, as such, he will be in a position to hit the ground running. He has moved to an important Department and I wish him well in his new role. I commend...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he expects all citizens in County Donegal to have access to high speed broadband. [31287/14]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Broadband Services Provision (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 20. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the totally inadequate broadband connectivity service available in many parts of County Donegal; when the telecommunications infrastructure in the county will be upgraded to provide adequate service for both households and business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31288/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Health and Safety Issues (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 205. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on health and safety in one or two teacher schools where a teacher may have to leave a classroom unattended during the school day and the students are left unsupervised; her plans to allow small schools to recruit classroom assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32101/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Ac commodation (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to improve science facilities and laboratories at second level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32102/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Retirement Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form and on a county basis the number of primary school teachers that took early retirement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number to date advised for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32103/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Retirement Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form and on a county basis the number of post-primary school teachers that took early retirement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number to date advised for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32104/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Retirement Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 209. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form and on a county basis the number of primary school principals that took early retirement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number to date advised for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32105/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Retirement Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 210. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form and on a county basis the number of post-primary school principals that took early retirement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number to date advised for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32106/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Retirement Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 211. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form and on a county basis the number of primary school deputy/assistant principals that took early retirement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number to date advised for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32107/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Early Retirement Scheme (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 212. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide in tabular form and on a county basis the number of post-primary school deputy/assistant principals that took early retirement in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; the number to date advised for 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32108/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Secondment (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers on secondment overseas in association with EU programmes or other programmes; the arrangements in respect of these secondments; if the full Irish teachers' salary continues to be paid while working overseas; the other payments that are made as part of the programme to the person overseas under these programmes; the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expenditure for her Department to the end of June both current and capital; if the expenditure to date is in line with the projected expenditure profile at the beginning of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32527/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the work of the capital asset test implementation group regarding higher education grants; when she expects to receive these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32528/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grants Data (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 247. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of third level students from a farming background who qualified for a student maintenance grant in each of the past five years. [32529/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grants Data (17 Jul 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of third level students who qualified for a student maintenance grant in each of the past five years. [32530/14]