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Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (1 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 518 and 519 together. It is open to any Board of Management to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeal Board. Details of the criteria for appeal are contained in the staffing schedule, Circular 0021/2010 which is available on my Department's website. I understand that the school referred to by the Deputies has submitted an appeal to...

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (1 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: St. Patrick's College, Mary Immaculate College, Froebel College and Coláiste Mhuire Marino were established as Catholic Colleges of Education. However, they each now have links with third level colleges and accept students of all faiths and none. Entry is based on points achieved in the Leaving Certificate examination. Religious affiliation is not used by any of the Catholic Colleges of...

Written Answers — Scéimeanna Tógála Scoile: Scéimeanna Tógála Scoile (1 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teachta go bhfuil mo chuid oifigeach tar éis conarthaí a shíniú don suíomh i gceist. Beidh feidhm leis na conarthaí ar choinníoll go ndéanfar Cead deiridh Pleanála a dheonadh ar mo Roinnse. Tá mo Roinnse ag súil le hiarratas ar Chead Pleanála a chur faoi bhráid an Údaráis Áitiúil insna seachtainí seo chugainn. Machnófar cur chun cinn na...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (1 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: From September 2010, as announced in the Budget, all new applicants including mature students, who are in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance for all schemes and the VTOS allowances for those pursuing PLC courses, will be ineligible for student maintenance grants. The cost of the student services charge and any fees payable to colleges will continue to be met, for eligible students, by...

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The individual referred to by the Deputy should, in the first instance, contact his nearest FÁS office with a view to registering and speaking to an Employment Services Officer who will be pleased to advise him about his training options and how FÁS might assist in this regard.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: My Department met with the landlord on behalf of the school to which the Deputy refers in relation to extending the Board of Management's lease with the landlord on its existing site. It recently wrote to the Board of Management with details of the outcome of this meeting which will see the school remaining on the site in the medium term. The long term plan for the school will involve the...

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The proposed development at the Institute of Technology Tallaght consisting of a new Tourism, Hospitality and Catering Building, Multi Purpose Centre and New Engineering Building were approved for inclusion in the 2nd Bundle of Third Level Projects to be procured via Public Private Partnership. This bundle is in the pre procurement stage. Detailed output specifications and Public Sector...

Written Answers — Skill Shortages: Skill Shortages (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The National Skills Bulletin identifies skill shortages in the economy each year. Given the sharp rise in unemployment, there is an excess supply of labour in Ireland at present. As a result, no significant labour shortages have been identified in 2010. However, the incidence of skills shortages is very low. These relate to a small number of posts and are confined to specialists within an...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The information sought by the Deputy in relation to numbers in the Inspectorate and the number of inspectors that retired since 2002 is contained in the attached tabular statement. I would like to point out to the Deputy that the Inspectorate operates under a unified management structure rather than individual management structures for both primary and Post Primary Inspectors. Staffing in...

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The relevant delegation orders required on foot of my appointment to the Department and its change of functions are currently being drafted.

Written Answers — Schools Recognition: Schools Recognition (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 191 together. Forward Planning Section of my Department is analysing demographic trends and the impact for school infrastructure provision on an ongoing basis. Based on this analysis of current demographic trends it is anticipated that there will be a need for a further post-primary school in the Lucan area in the medium term. More detailed analysis...

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my officials are liaising with the Local Authority on the matter. Due to the commercial sensitivities pertaining to the acquisition of school sites generally, it is not possible for me to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (2 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the OPW has been instructed to negotiate the acquisition of a site for the school in question. My officials are in ongoing liaison with the OPW on the matter. Due to commercial sensitivities attaching to site acquisitions generally, I am not in a position to comment further at this time.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. 10b, Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010, financial resolution; No. 10c, motion re sittings and business of the Dáil; No. 21, Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad] - Report Stage (resumed), to adjourn at 1 p.m. if not previously concluded and the order shall not resume thereafter; and No.5, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 - Order...

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: A Cheann Comhairle-----

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: A Cheann Comhairle, molaim an rún.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I, too, have rights in this House.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The position with the banking documents is that they will be considered by the Government on Tuesday and published thereafter. The committee will meet on Friday week to allow-----

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Members of the committee will have an opportunity to verse themselves in preparation for their discussions on Friday week.

Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Yes.