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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Statement of Strategy 2019-2021: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: I will have to leave as soon as I ask my questions. I am not being rude. I will look back over the Minister's answers. I would like to raise a few points rather than ask questions. In his opening statement the Minister asked what strategic direction he wanted the education and training sector to travel in over the next three years. There are some basic things we need to tackle. One is...

Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics Strikes: Motion [Private Members] (13 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: First, I wish to pay tribute to the nurses, particularly those in my constituency of Carlow-Kilkenny, who have been on the picket line for the past few weeks. It is not an easy place to be. Anybody who has been involved in trade union activities will say that the last place any worker wants to be is out on strike. To put it in context, in St. Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny, which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (19 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 195. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of substitute teachers at primary level that have been affected by the issue arising from the new modernised PAYE system being implemented from 1 January 2019 which has caused teachers to be underpaid. [7658/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (19 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 196. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of substitute teachers at post-primary level that have been affected by the issue arising from the new modernised PAYE system being implemented from 1 January 2019 which has caused teachers to be underpaid. [7659/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (19 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 197. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the immediate measures being taken to rectify the problem arising from the new modernised PAYE system which is causing substitute teachers to be underpaid; and the date by which those affected will be paid all amounts overdue to them. [7660/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child and Family Agency Remit (19 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 590. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will address a matter in relation to the statutory obligation on Tusla to prepare an after-care plan for each eligible child and young person in care, which can also include direct financial support in the form of the aftercare allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8203/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (21 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 89. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay for teachers returning from abroad to register with the Teaching Council; if the issue is being rectified; the expected waiting time for returning teachers to register with the council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8863/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (21 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 90. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures or plans in place for the reimbursement of pay owed to teachers who have recently registered with the Teaching Council and that had been working to date as full-time teachers without being fully registered due to the backlog with the Teaching Council in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8864/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (21 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 97. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the new planned premises for a school (details supplied) have not started construction; when it is anticipated that work will commence; the reason for the delay in construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8912/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (21 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 98. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure a community funded bus service (details supplied) will not cease operation in September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8913/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 174. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure a community funded bus service (details supplied) will not cease operation in September 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8914/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Bus Services (21 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 198. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to ensure a community funded bus service (details supplied) will not cease operation in September 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8915/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff Data (26 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 163. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the requirements necessary to qualify as a SENO; the way in which the performance of SENOs in employment are monitored or assessed; the person or body that carries out the assessment process; the yearly salary of the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8998/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (26 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 164. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the financial remuneration for each board member of the Teaching Council; the frequency with which membership of the board changes; if his Department is the employer of the Teaching Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8999/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (26 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 165. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of higher education student housing units built over the period of 2018 to date in 2019, nationally; the number of student accommodation units built by county; the cost over the same period; the proposed monthly cost to each Irish national student per room for the units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9000/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (26 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of higher level students living in shared room hostel dormitories nationally as their form of student accommodation to date in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9001/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (26 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: 185. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provision within the education system for a derogation from set exam time allowed for students with additional needs, learnings difficulties and diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder or Asperger's syndrome; the guidelines for allowing schools to grant extra time during mock exams and final exams; the deadline for applying for a derogation;...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: I propose we proceed in the way we have always done.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: With all due respect, I assume the Acting Chairman is Acting Chairman for this meeting only. The system in this committee has always been that those who indicate first come in first.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2019
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Revised) (26 Feb 2019)

Kathleen Funchion: The Acting Chairman should also have the decency to hear members out when they are indicating. He may not agree with their points, but as Acting Chairman he is supposed to be impartial.