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Written Answers — Department of Health: General Medical Services Scheme Payments (10 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 452. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding general practitioners and the service they provide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5929/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (10 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 463. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a vacant building (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5998/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Calorie Posting on Menus (10 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 467. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding calorie counts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6041/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Appeals (10 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 471. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6089/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (10 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 497. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposals for the new model for allocation of resources and learning support hours in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5492/15]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (10 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 557. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reverse the current pupil-teacher ratio cuts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6130/15]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry (10 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 644. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that the tourist information office in a town (detail supplied) in County Kerry will continue, in the future, providing the same service as it has provided in the past; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6122/15]

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: I sincerely thank the Technical Group for allowing me some of its speaking time to contribute to the debate on this Bill, which will provide authorisation for an education provider to describe itself as a university outside the State for specified purposes. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister. A previous speaker touched on the experiences of foreign students who come to this country....

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Acting Chairman has done that once to me.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: There was an announcement that class sizes would change from 12 to 20. The Minister knows the detrimental effect that will have. Schools, in particular those in my county, are facing the possibility of losing teachers and in some instances we will lose schools. These schools are cherished in communities, and have provided an excellent level of education and a great grounding for young...

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Acting Chairman. When considering a Bill like this it is important to examine where education starts. At the end of the day, it is all about nurturing our young people and giving them the best start and finish that we can. The Minister has an opportunity to put right the wrongs of the past number of years, during which education got a hammering and our schools were put in...

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: She is the Minister for Education and Skills and should always remember that the buck stops at her table. It is her responsibility. The Taoiseach gave her the responsibility up to which she has to live. If schools are to close on her watch, it will be for that she will be remembered.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: I will. The Acting Chairman is the boss and I very much respect that. I refer to the two requirements for authorisation that the education provider must fulfil. The first is the authority to make awards to at least degree level. The second is that at least 40% of the provider's student enrolment in the State must be made up of students from outside of the member state who are lawfully...

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is no problem to talk about the Bill. A lot of work has gone into preparing the Bill. In the overall context of the Bill, it has merits and positive sides. I welcome it coming before the House. I again refer to our schools. I would like to hear the Minister give a commitment on the golden day when class sizes are determined.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: Yes, I will.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to use this opportunity, as other people have done.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am asking whether the Minister will go back on the decision the Government has taken on class sizes. As I have stated, the first couple of weeks and months-----

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: I want to know whether the Minister will give a commitment.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: I am, but I am asking a question.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister will respond.