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Seanad: Health (Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The Minister of State saw my proposal in the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I welcome the witnesses and apologise for leaving the meeting earlier. I had to speak to an amendment I had tabled in the Seanad. With that in mind, I apologise if I repeat something that was said in my absence. The Bill is very important as this issue could affect the child of anyone present. The issue is particularly important in areas of rapid population growth, including Galway where...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The parents are far more highly motivated.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I ask if Ken Whyte could respond to the questions I asked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I was referring to the post-selection phase, when some children are still on the waiting list.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I am not really obtaining an answer to my question. What I am trying to get at does not really apply to gaelscoileanna. I understand they are different and that they must have access to much wider catchment areas. I was referring to areas within parishes in which there is high population growth and where there are five or six primary schools. As a result of the fact that these schools...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I accept that this probably does not apply to Mr. Whyte's group either. All I am seeking is an answer to the question I asked.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The question is not specific to anyone; it is more theoretical in nature.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: No; the witnesses are educators.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: That would be a minimum. I am not referring to a maximum level; rather, I am concerned with the minimum level. As others have stated, some schools are rejecting children with special needs on the basis that they do not have adequate resources and they talk their parents out of enrolling them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: But not least.

Seanad: Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The Minister is welcome to the House and I welcome his action on this issue. As other Members have stated, no blame is attached to the present Administration for the cause of the problem. However, I have considerable concerns regarding the cost to the State and the scale of the problem, which I believe to have been underestimated in the Minister's contribution today. As I do not believe...

Seanad: Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: It does not look good.

Seanad: Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Please correct me.

Seanad: Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I am happy to listen to correction. The situation does not look or sound good and the problem must be addressed. The taxpayer should not have to pay but a levy should be imposed on the industry. I want an explanation for why that cannot be done when there is precedent.

Seanad: Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: The figures are from the panel's report.

Seanad: Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Yes.

Seanad: Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: Why can we not be informed?

Seanad: Adjournment Matter: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: I am giving one minute to Senator Ó Clochartaigh. The Minister of State is very welcome. I ask him to intervene to ensure that urgent remedial works can proceed for Seanadh Phéistín Bridge in Connemara. This bridge is located between Rossaveal and Oughterard. I am sure the Minister knows the area well. Some 17 families are affected in that they are cut off from normal life,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matter: Road Improvement Schemes (17 Dec 2013)

Fidelma Healy Eames: This is urgent. I beg the Acting Chairman’s indulgence. I appreciate that time is critical here. I pass over to Senator Ó Clochartaigh. I look forward to the Minister of State’s reply.