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Other Questions: School Accommodation Provision (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I can tell the Minister straight that if he moves to Ashbourne today, there is a good likelihood there will be no place for his child at school. That is not acceptable but it is the reality that we are finding on the ground. We are finding that Irish citizen children are being told to go back a year by officials from Tusla and the Department, or go back a year in another village in another...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: On a point of order, the attendance here is pitiful. With no disrespect to the Minister, I call a quorum.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I will share time with the chairperson of the Oireachtas education committee, Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin. She certainly will have an interesting contribution to make as she will be central to much of the debate taking place on this. Fianna Fáil supports this Bill. We are supportive of the overall thrust of the legislation. It is old legislation but it has been brought forward, at...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: The Deputy should have stuck with Fianna Fáil.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Institutes of Technology Funding (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 36. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the HEA financial review of institutes of technology; if the financial deficits uncovered will have an impact on services and courses provided by the institutes; his plans to assist these institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35025/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in announcing the minor works grant; when it will be announced; and his views on the difficulty for schools to budget for and plan their maintenance with the uncertainty regarding the minor works programme. [35023/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Capitation Grants (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the levels of capitation grants for the primary and secondary school sectors is adequate; and his plans to increase capitation levels in upcoming budgets. [35026/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Digital Strategy for Schools (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of his Department's investment programme to improve information technology in schools; and if his Department has any proposals to improve routine maintenance of information technology in schools. [35024/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (16 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 114. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the technical assessment of a school building (details supplied) will take place with regard to capital works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35327/16]

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: We also have a policy, unlike the Labour Party.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: The Deputy is making allegations.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: The Deputy just has, and the answer is "No, we do not".

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I have to respond to this nonsense.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: I cannot see how Deputy Coppinger heard Deputy Troy's speech. She was not here.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy Coppinger was not here.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Deputy Coppinger should not be making things up.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: Some of us got on because our families pushed us-----

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: -----through education without having any educational background.

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Local Government Reform (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 82. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to establish town councils for towns with a significant population and for the restoration of former town councils in general. [35233/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (17 Nov 2016)

Thomas Byrne: 39. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the position regarding a small social housing scheme in Kells, which had been ready to go to tender but has been postponed; and when it will be constructed. [35232/16]