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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: I will come back to Ms Duggan on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: I will come back to Mr. McCabe on that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: I have some questions, the first of which relates to the point made by Ms Reid O'Doherty. The Bill deletes the previous section 29 but brings in a new power for the National Educational Welfare Board to designate that schools must take not just special needs pupils, but students who have been refused admission because of oversupply or whatever. What are the witnesses' views on that? I will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank Ms Duggan. Does Mr. Suttle wish to come back on any of the issues raised in the course of the questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: We can return to Mr. Suttle if he has anything else to contribute. Before returning to Sr. Marie Céline Clegg, has Senator Moran any questions she wishes to raise?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Other members also may have further questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: To clarify, because I would have made this point at the previous meeting, I do not favour a model of Catholic education. I favour a model of State multidenominational education. However, I suppose it is just in terms of how things work out in practice, that it is not just the birth certificate requirement as being the only discrimination. First come, first served is another one. I should...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Ms Reid O'Doherty might address whether the new power the National Educational Welfare Board is given under the Act helps.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Deputy O'Brien indicated to ask another question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Does Mr. Malone mean the new education and training boards?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Would Mr. Malone explain what the education centre is because I am not familiar with it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Is that a State body? One would not have one in our areas. What is it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: On the question of the heads of the Bill, there is provision such that an independent person can be appointed by the Minister to implement a policy or organise co-ordination between schools. That might be the appropriate mechanism. Are there any other questions? I will allow everybody to wrap up and make final comments or responses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: That is a related, but separate, issue. We will seek an update from the Minister on the implementation of the recommendations of the forum.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: General Scheme of Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2013: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: I thank all our guests. I echo the comments of members regarding the excellence of the presentations and the replies to questions. It was informative for the committee. It confirms our decision that in future when we hold hearings, we should include a good mix of individuals and groups. That has worked well during these hearings. I also thank those who have followed the proceedings in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Grants (21 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on correspondence regarding an application by a sports club (details supplied) in Dublin 20; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2705/14]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Aid (22 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 36. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on Ireland's recent efforts in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza; if he plans further measures in terms of aid or diplomatic pressure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3035/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Momentum Programme Issues (22 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 59. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list of all Momentum skills providers in Dublin Mid-West including addresses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3120/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Data Retention (22 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the statistical information that is available to him regarding social inclusion in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3029/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Local Training Initiative (22 Jan 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 75. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a list of all LTI providers in the country together with addresses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3121/14]