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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: With the number of speakers, I am not sure I will get through all my questions in eight minutes, never mind answers. In any event, I will do my best. The first thing I want to say, and I think the contribution made by Mr. Donohoe captures a fair bit of it, is that much of what we have been hearing in the last couple of meetings indicates that over the course of the last ten years or more,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I ask Dr. Younus to address the issue of people trying to gain clinical experience. It is particularly challenging for women who have young families and are trying to gain further experience and progress their careers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Future Funding of Higher Education: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Mar 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: My apologies but I have to leave to attend a meeting at the Department at 12 noon. I thank our guests for their contributions.

Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Beimid ag tacú leis an mBille seo. An independent electoral commission is incredibly important. It is important that it is properly resourced and that its membership is reflective of a diverse population from all backgrounds. I hope the Government will take on board the recommendations from pre-legislative scrutiny and mandate that the electoral commission ensures those voices are...

Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The childcare system is simply not fit for purpose. Fees are far too high and wages are too low. The system is not working for parents, for staff or for providers. Rising childcare costs are like a second mortgage for families. They cannot catch a break. People are absolutely broken. It is keeping people from going back to work. In Cork, families are easily paying on average...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I thank the Acting Chairman. It was my understand that such an email had been sent, so apologies in that regard. The Minister of State will be familiar with this issue, which I raised with both the Minister of State and the Minister and which I raise today on behalf of Deputy Gould, of the area of Ballyvolane just outside Cork city. Almost 2,000 houses are planned for this area and yet,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Some of this is about being forward looking. Whatever discussions were held, we must take into account how much the area is going to grow. Many people coming into the area will be new to it. They will not necessarily be familiar with the community and, obviously, this is an established community. All in all, the city council and the Department need to be proactive here. Building 2,000...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Development Projects (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: While that will be useful, there is a general proposal but there is very little meat on the bones of it. There is a proposed SHD for Lahardane but there are no details. There needs to be an opportunity for community input. It is proposed that there will be a community centre. The local community needs the opportunity to give input and there is no timeline. Deputy Gould has raised this...

Carbon Budget: Motion (6 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The IPCC report announced this week gives a start and grave warning that we must take seriously, namely, that it is now or never and that two to three years remain in which we can reduce emissions drastically to ensure there will not be irreversible consequences that our children, those in poorer countries and the poorest in our own country could feel. We need to act; now is the time....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 457. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the criteria for the allocation of SNAs under the new front-loaded model. [17591/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 471. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total cost incurred each year by her Department for the running of the leaving certificate helpline in 2020 and in 2021. [17749/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 473. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the definition of State Examinations Commission externally moderated, school-based assessment entails in the context of senior cycle reform; if teachers will be required to grade their students; and the details of the State Examinations Commission moderation will entail. [17825/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 474. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if an algorithm will be used by the State Examinations Commission to moderate teachers’ marking of continuous assessment components in the context of senior cycle reform. [17826/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Reform (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 475. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way that schools will be chosen to act as network schools for the purposes of senior cycle reform; and if schools will be invited on a mandatory or voluntary basis. [17827/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Reform (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 476. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the assurances that will be given to network schools that their students who are taking part in the initial trial of the senior cycle reforms will not be negatively impacted in terms of their grades and access to third-level in comparison to their peers in non-network schools. [17828/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (5 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 582. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the occupations that are included under the definition of craft apprenticeship. [18026/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Construction Industry (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: The Deputy was more interested in Waterford than Tipperary, I would suggest.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 12. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the measures that he will introduce to secure for workers the right to work from home when possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18806/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Without robust legislation securing a legal right to work from home, workers are concerned they will be forced to return to on-site working and denied the option of remote or hybrid working. When will the Government deliver robust legislation that will secure this legal right?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flexible Work Practices (7 Apr 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: It has been said time and again that remote working is one of the big takeaways of Covid. We have seen its great benefits. The necessary technology existed but the cultural shift towards using it happened during Covid. Many people want to retain this. They do not want to have to commute, which can mean spending three hours per day in a car. Remote working gave workers more time at home...