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Topical Issue Debate: Building Regulations (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: -----the entire development - and that the €2 million outstanding should be obtained from the DDDA or, the Deputy is saying, vicariously from the Minister. In other words, effectively the Government should pay the €2 million. If I interpret the Deputy correctly, that is essentially what she is suggesting.

Topical Issue Debate: Building Regulations (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: For clarity and in the interests of the record of the House, I am not fully across this issue but perhaps the Deputy could clarify if that is what she is seeking?

Topical Issue Debate: Building Regulations (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: So that is the Deputy's position and that will be referred to the Minister in question.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Initiatives (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: On behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. By way of background, the Department Of Education and Skills funds further education and training provision through SOLAS. The latter provides funding to the education and training boards, ETBs, through an annual budgetary process for a wide range of further education and training services. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Initiatives (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: We are ahead of time, I think.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Initiatives (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I note the Deputy's closing comment and the quote from Mr. Ashe. I reiterate that what the Deputy has said is now on the record and I am hopeful that the powers that be in the Department of Education and Skills are listening. Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB has informed the Department that it is in discussions with the landlord to resolve the outstanding matters. I hope that the Deputy's...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I am taking the debate on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan. I thank Senator Reilly for raising the issue as it provides us with the opportunity to clarify the current position in relation to the major capital project for Holy Family Special School, Cootehill, County Cavan. The Senator will be aware of the demographic challenge facing the education system in the coming years....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I acknowledge the request and will speak to the Minister about the points Senator Reilly has raised. It has been acknowledged that enrolments have increased by 24% over the past five years, which has necessitated an additional request for accommodation. It is fair to acknowledge that the Department is in contact with the board of management and I will raise the matter in person with the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Site Acquisitions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: No, I am a Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Site Acquisitions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I was.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Site Acquisitions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Again, I am taking the matter on behalf of Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, the Minister for Education and Skills. At the outset, I acknowledge that this issue was raised by the Senator a year ago and I acknowledge the frustration of the school community, which has high expectations of delivery.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Site Acquisitions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I will continue to deliver, if that is okay? The Senator might want to check against delivery, but the school is currently located on a temporary basis on a site owned by the patron. In the context of increased constraints on the school's temporary site, the Department recognised the need for the acquisition of a suitable alternative site to provide a permanent location for the school. A...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Site Acquisitions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: While the Senator has not said anything unreasonable, to be fair, the Department is in discussions with Meath County Council and recognises the need to acquire a suitable alternative site. A process is under way. The Senator stated that the potential alternative sites may not be available.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Site Acquisitions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The process under way for the acquisition of sites, which involves the Department liaising with the relevant local authority, is a process that has delivered sites and new builds, and we must have some confidence in it. The Senator's point about the inordinate length of time it is taking is well made, and I will convey it to the Minister.

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I thank the Acting Chairman for his good wishes, which are greatly appreciated. I speak to the motions on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. I thank the House for making time available today to discuss the motions concerning Ireland opting in to two European Council decisions that provide for the relocation from Italy and Greece of...

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: Not true. We did more than that which I shall explain later to the Senator.

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: It is not just about the number of people we are taking, and I would like to state that for the record.

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: I am glad to hear that.

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: What does the Senator mean by saying that the UN has not done enough?

Seanad: European Council Decisions: Motions (1 Oct 2015)

Seán Sherlock: The Senator should clarify the point.