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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: I wrote to the Business Committee last week to ask if we could have a discussion about schools and it was suggested that could happen in a couple of weeks. That needs to happen this week.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: The Social Democrats strongly object to tomorrow's business, in particular the debate on the commission on mother and baby homes being sealed for 30 years and the manner in which this is being brought before the House. It has been rammed through the Seanad and there has been no pre-legislative scrutiny on it. Inevitably, it will face a guillotine given the time allocated to the debate. It...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: No, he has not.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: He has not answered the question pertaining to these particular records.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: The Taoiseach should answer the question.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 39. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his position and actions either taken by his Department or scheduled for the future on archival infrastructure to ensure truth for mother and baby homes. [31365/20]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Magdalen Laundries (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 71. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he still accepts the sixth recommendation of a person (details supplied) to provide a suitable memorial to the victims and survivors of Magdalen laundries following the State apology made in 2013. [30368/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Universal Support Ireland (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 80. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider removing the rules within SUSI that do not allow students to be reclassified from the point of entry unless they take a three-year break in their education, which is unfairly targeting independent students. [31363/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Budget 2021 (20 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 88. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the omission of financial supports for part-time students in budget 2021; and if part-time students will be eligible for the planned €250 universal student payment . [31362/20]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: I revert to the legislation on the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes that is to go through the House tonight. In an exchange yesterday with Deputy Cairns, the Taoiseach mentioned the fact that the Government was not seeking to seal the records and asked us to accept his bona fides on that. That statement directly contradicted statements made by the Minister, Deputy...

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: I am very conscious of how we give other people's histories back to them. With that in mind, I want to acknowledge that there are people listening to this debate who will be impacted by many of the stories and discussions we are having. I want to acknowledge them and try to do justice to the testimony that we will bring forth today. I want to begin by commenting on one aspect of the...

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: On a point of information-----

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: I did not say that I did not trust the Minister. I said this State has no legitimacy in that regard. The Ceann Comhairle should tell the Deputy to withdraw the comment.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 45. To ask the Minister for Finance if travel agencies qualify for the CRSS [32069/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance if businesses closed during level 1 and level 2 qualify for the CRSS and payment breaks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32070/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in the progression of a school build for a school (details supplied) other than Covid-19; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32063/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 142. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a timeline for completion of a school project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32064/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the position in a school (details supplied) and the increased risks the school faces losing a teacher due to lower enrolment numbers than expected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32065/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 144. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools due to lose staff on 24 October 2020 due to smaller enrolments than expected reported on the annual school census by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32066/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Oct 2020)

Gary Gannon: 145. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school builds that are in the various stages of planning and build process in tabular form; and her views on the extent Covid-19 has delayed the process. [32068/20]