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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Review of Apprenticeship Training: Discussion (9 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: That clarifies that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Review of Apprenticeship Training: Discussion (9 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Does Mr. Doherty want to say anything from the perspective of his sector?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Review of Apprenticeship Training: Discussion (9 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Since there are no more questions, we will leave it at that. The meeting has been very informative. I thank all the delegates.

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Voluntary Sector Funding (10 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: 124. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will urgently consider restoring funding to the national deaf advocacy service of the Irish Deaf Society; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30582/14]

Court of Appeal Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: While the witnesses are getting ready, I draw their attention to the fact that by virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, they are protected by absolute privilege in respect of their evidence to the committee. However, if they are directed by the committee to cease giving evidence on a particular matter and they continue to do so, they will be entitled thereafter only to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: I invite Senator Averil Power, who requested this meeting, to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: There is a vote in the Seanad. Will I defer asking for replies to the Senator's questions until later?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: As many votes will be called in the Seanad, I ask Mr. Healy to deal with Senator Power's questions now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: There is interference from a mobile telephone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Does that answer Senator Power's questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Can I ask everyone to check if their mobile phones are switched off? I will ask Ms Griffin to respond to the questions raised.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: We can take more questions and outstanding matters can be addressed. Does Deputy Ryan have a question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Thank you, Deputy Griffin. Would Ms Griffin like to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: I have two questions for the delegates before handing back over to members. Ms Griffin referred to a recent report by the NCSE which examined the way resources are allocated. Will its recommendations be adopted?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Second, there is an issue in my constituency where schools in Lucan are finding it difficult to recruit somebody to perform the psychological assessments. Has there been any progress in that regard or is there a continuing issue with finding suitably qualified people for posts? Delays in assessments are causing particular problems for students who are transitioning from primary to second...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Would Ms Griffin like to continue answering questions because some of them might be relevant to that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Thank you. It is not urgent. I have raised it before now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: Does Mr. Healy foresee any difficulty with a sufficient number of people being available for recruitment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Special Educational Needs Provision: National Council for Special Education and Health Service Executive (16 Jul 2014)

Joanna Tuffy: We have had a very good, thorough discussion. I thank the officials from the NCSE and the HSE and all members for their participation. Obviously, the matter is ongoing and if any issue arises, we will refer back to the delegates.