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Shared Maternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: After pillorying this side of the House

Shared Maternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I reiterate my disappointment that the Minister, after smearing the Opposition regarding the Bill, ran out the door. She made a number of statements that do not stand up to scrutiny. I find it difficult to believe her speech was written by civil servants. The pregnant workers' directive entitles women to 14 weeks' maternity leave and requires them to take two weeks. I would like the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Joint Committee (15 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I propose Deputy Catherine Martin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (15 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: Before the witnesses begin, I will have to leave for a few minutes at a certain point. The Chairman, Deputy O'Loughlin, is on her way but we will both have to leave to do a press conference. We will be back. I do not mean to show disrespect.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Operation of Caranua: Department of Education and Skills (15 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: Unless it is inconvenient for members, I would like the private session to take place now. If it is not convenient, I will not insist.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Operation of Caranua: Department of Education and Skills (15 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: That is fine. I would like the issue we have just discussed to be included on the private session agenda.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Services Staff (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school secretaries employed under the 1978 scheme as of 30 September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47783/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Services Staff (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 201. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the actions taken to date to identify and address issues in funding school secretaries and caretakers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47784/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Contractors (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the company contracted to deliver each school, the school name and the completion year of all schools completed in each of the years 2004 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48331/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Fire Safety (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if fire safety audits were completed on schools by a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2004 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48332/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Fire Safety (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the completion of fire safety audits for schools since September 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48333/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the completion of remedial works at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48334/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Data (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 230. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the company contracted to deliver each school, the school name and the completion year of all schools completed in each of the years 2004 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48331/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health and Safety (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 231. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if fire safety audits have been completed on schools completed by a company (details supplied) in each of the years 2004 to 2017 and to date in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48332/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health and Safety (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 232. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on the completion of fire safety audits for schools since September 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48333/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 233. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the completion of remedial works at a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48334/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Signage (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 553. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the procedures and rules for erecting village welcome signs in a village. [47716/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 609. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if arrears for carer's benefit will be awarded from when an application was submitted but the person that they were caring for was in hospital for the process time. [47854/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: I just wanted to thank the witnesses. We are currently examining policy proposals and the witnesses have provided a great deal of information, so I do not need to ask questions. The issue of legislation has been raised at this session and our previous sessions. It is important.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Health and Safety (21 Nov 2018)

Thomas Byrne: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make public the information relating to building inspections that were carried out at a school (details supplied) in recent weeks; and his further plans to carry out necessary repairs. [48472/18]