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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she plans to recognise the education achievements and continuous professional development of SNAs; her plans to accredit the course recently commenced in UCD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24718/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she plans to meet with representatives of SNAs (details supplied) to ensure that the allocation of rosters and work for the next school term can be arranged in a more just and professional manner than the current and previous system which results in great uncertainty for SNAs across the country; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 155. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the situation will be clarified for secondary school pupils who will not be progressing to fifth year having completed the junior cycle in 2021; if these pupils will be awarded a certificate for the junior certificate; if classroom based assessments will be provided to ensure the award of some certificate for same; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (13 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils expected to be placed in a school (details supplied) following the amalgamation of two schools; the additional resources and staffing and facilities that will be available for the school to cater for this increased number; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24717/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 312. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils who sat exams in November 2020 and who are expected to apply for third-level courses in 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25261/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (13 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 361. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider the plight of students who sat exams in November 2020 by accommodating these students' course preferences ahead of the class of 2021 given the difficulties they faced, especially with some having had their calculated grades reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25260/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Admissions (13 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 364. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if, in the event that points needed are increased for third-level courses, he will make some arrangements for the class of 2020 who sat exams in November 2020 by facilitating their admission based on the 2020 points needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25262/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: It makes sense if you are a Palestinian.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Vaccination Programme (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 7. To ask the Taoiseach the membership and terms of reference of the vaccine roll-out group chaired by the Secretary General of his Department. [24665/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Vaccination Programme (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: I think we are all grateful for the success of the vaccine roll-out so far. Long may it continue that there is no problem with supplies, vaccinators or any of the other organisational issues that have to be implemented. I echo what has been said about a people's vaccine. To restate the obvious, none of us are protected until all of us are protected. The crisis in India has not abated. In...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: 13. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagements with church leaders. [24252/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: That is not what is listed.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: Yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: He has left.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: Go raibh maith agat. The question of the national maternity hospital is hugely important to women in this country. If men could get pregnant, it might have been answered by now, but it certainly has not been answered. On 25 May, it will be three years since people voted overwhelmingly - more than two thirds - to allow women make a choice on the question on termination of pregnancy in their...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: When will we get answers from them?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: When do we expect the agreements and discussions to be completed?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: Could we get an answer from the Minister for Health?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: We agree with the Taoiseach on that, but we are not getting any answers.

Ballymurphy Inquest: Statements (18 May 2021)

Bríd Smith: After a long and difficult campaign, the Ballymurphy massacre families have been vindicated at last. It was moving to see their relief and joy. The Irish State, Government and media were all over them last week, but where were they for the decades the families were knocking on their doors seeking justice? It made me think about how most states will cover up events to which they do not want...