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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (8 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 54. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of local training initiatives, LTIs, currently in operation; his Department’s plans to expand this number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12706/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (8 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I have been interested in LTIs for some time. They could be said to be the Cinderella of the training structure. I am interested in hearing what the Minister has to say about the plans to expand the number of people taking part in these traininginitiatives and about the number who took part in them in the past year.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (8 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: Will the Minister agree with me that the staff who work in these LTIs are important? Could he tell me what plans there are to help those staff in their professional development and to put in place an appropriate future staffing framework, as has been mentioned in the national further education and training strategy, Future FET, that was launched two years ago? Is the Minister concerned that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Education and Training Provision (8 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for the final commitment that he will look at the professional development of staff and the appropriate future staffing framework, which is mentioned in the national education and training strategy. In this particular instance, however, it seems to be missing; it is not there. I would be very grateful if the Minister could come back to me with concrete plans on this. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (9 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Josepha Madigan, for attending to take this matter. I am back again, as this is my third or fourth time dealing with the issue. The pressure on schools in east Cork again this year is very high. There are long waiting lists in all of the schools and this has been the case for many years, for many reasons. It has led to a situation where parents are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (9 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: No.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (9 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister of State for her response. This review started in October 2019. I know we had a pandemic but it is still ongoing. I understand it is only this year that public representations are being sought. I am disappointed that the Department has no plans to make the change. I would like to know why not. Would it cause some major rupture to policy all over the place? Why is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (9 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: Change the plans.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Transport (9 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: We need one.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Research and Development (8 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the involvement of Irish third-level institutions on joint research projects with their Ukrainian-based counterparts; the impact that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had on such projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12707/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 319. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the diagnosed disabilities and or medical conditions which need to be confirmed in order for assistive technology to be provided to primary school pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12395/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to introduce legislation which would serve to protect the employment of members of the Reserve Defence Forces while such members take part in full-time duties as members of the Reserve Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13222/22]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (10 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 31. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the actions he intends to take to facilitate members of the Reserve Defence Forces to serve overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13223/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 1 February 2022 and with reference to the establishment of a new special schools in Cork for the 2021-2022 school year, if she has considered the need to support the establishment of an additional special school in the Cork area ahead of the 2022-2023 school year; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education (10 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the policy of her Department with respect to the teaching of an aquatics programme as part of the primary school physical education curriculum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13271/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Brexit on Trade in Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I apologise for being late but I have read the presentations. I have just one question for our guests. I have been told that some companies are finding it difficult to get export credit insurance as a result of Brexit. Has the Department looked into this? Is there an ongoing review? With regard to the impact of difficulties with getting export credit insurance, this would put some Irish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of Brexit on Trade in Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: My understanding is that the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is carrying out the review but I would appreciate a detailed note on this from the Department when it is available. I have been told by some companies that they are under pressure and it is a very serious matter. We are one of the few countries in this part of the world that does not have a state-backed export...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I take it the Russian ambassador has been invited to the Department on more than one occasion recently to hear the Minister's views and those of Ireland on this issue. I assume those views have been expressed very openly such that the Russian Government can be no under no illusion as to how we feel. Will the Minister comment on that? Has the €11 million that is to be provided...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on the Crisis in Ukraine: Engagement with Minister for Foreign Affairs (10 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: There are a number of Irish citizens in Russia and Belarus. Have many managed to get out and how many are left? Has any consideration been given to having our Defence Forces here assist with the intake of refugees?

Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 27 - International Co-operation (Revised)
Vote 28 - Foreign Affairs (Revised) (10 Mar 2022)

David Stanton: I welcome the Minister and his officials. I recognise and appreciate the significant work the diplomats and officials are doing here and across the world. I commend them on that. Any time I have had reason to contact an embassy or anyone in the Department I have received fantastic co-operation and professional assistance. I want to feed that back. I have three brief questions, the...