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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Staff Remuneration (6 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Data are currently provided by institutions in the third-level sector for the following pay ranges: €100-125k, €125-150k, €150-200k and over €200k. In this regard, the following are the most recent data supplied: - 67 staff earn in excess of €200k; - 83 staff earn between €150-200k; - 943 staff earn between €100-150k. - 129 of those...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Management (6 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Under the provisions of the Education Act 1998, it is the duty of the Patron to appoint, where practicable, a Board of Management. The Education Act 1998 also provides that the Patron may appoint a person or persons to manage the school in circumstances where the appointment of a Board is not practicable or where the Patron has dissolved the Board and pending the appointment of a new Board...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: As part of a comprehensive customer service and communications strategy provided by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), to ensure that all necessary avenues are open to applicants to receive the information they need, a dedicated email and phone line service is provided by SUSI for Oireachtas members. This was established to meet an identified need for applicants who choose to engage...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (6 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The information requested by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available, but will be forwarded to the Deputy once available.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Expenditure (6 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The information requested by the Deputy could not be compiled in the time available, but will be forwarded to the Deputy once available.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter and want to outline to the House the measures I have put in place to ensure that contractors working on contracts awarded under the Department's school building programme, including Kishoge community school, Lucan, are compliant with tax and employment laws. I acknowledge the presence of the workers in the Visitors Gallery. I will meet building...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: It was my script, not that of a Fine Gael Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I have made it clear what the system is. I have clarified the way in which complaints are dealt with and contracts are awarded. The contract is not with me. I cannot stop paying the contract because it is not directly with me. I want to meet the unions. I will meet them soon. They are the representatives of the building workers. I will meet the various unions that represent the...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I will meet their union representatives.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I think that is the appropriate way for me to meet. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Nash, is addressing the gap that exists at the moment as a result of the case that struck down the agreements that were in place. It has been alleged here that the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection are not co-operating and that people are signing on in the North and...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I would like anybody who has any evidence of any of these things to inform the relevant authorities, because they are not anything that I can stand over.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: If the Deputies have information, I suggest they should inform the relevant authorities. We are having audits carried out. We are referring any information to the relevant bodies that deal with these matters. I do not want to see any workers exploited. That is why we are reforming the legislation. Any allegations that are made will be seriously investigated. I will meet the unions...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I will meet the unions in accordance with an arrangement that will suit them and suit me. We have been in touch.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Building workers are represented by unions other than Unite.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I have been requested-----

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: -----to meet Unite and other building representatives. I treat them all equally. I will be meeting them all.

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I will stay here until the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection arrives in the Chamber.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: This is a day to day operational matter for the Kerry Education and Training Board. I have asked the ETB in question to contact the Deputy directly with the information requested.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Data (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The information requested by the Deputy provided by the Limerick/Clare Education and Training Board is as follows: Healthcare and Childcare Courses Available in Limerick and Clare Course Name Centre Location Major Award / Minor Award - L5 Start Date Healthcare Support Limerick Training Centre Ennis Minor Award 16/02/2015 Healthcare Support Limerick Training Centre Limerick City Minor...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Minor Works Scheme Applications (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Circular Letter 0062/2013 which was published, as the Minor Works Grant for the school year 2013/2014 issued last November in the amount of €28m, states "the grant will only be paid in future years as funding permits". The focus under the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme 2012-2016 is on meeting the demand for additional school places. At this time there is no funding...