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Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The position is that applications have been received from three higher education institutions for designation as universities: Waterford Institute of Technology, Dublin Institute of Technology and Cork Institute of Technology. The issue of university designation does not just affect the institutions and the regions from which applications have been received; it also impacts on the future...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The information requested by the Deputy on the 78 projects is contained in the attached tabular statement. Full details of my Department's Capital Programme are available on my Department's website, www.education.ie. County Roll No. Name\Address Status Carlow 18363M SN Muire gan Smal, Green Lane Under Construction Cavan 06998Q SN Tulach a Mhile, Corlough Under Construction Cavan 61060M...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale capital projects and assigned an appropriate band rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with assessed applications for...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: My Department records numbers of rented prefabricated buildings on a county by county basis. There are currently 41 prefabricated buildings being rented by schools throughout Co. Tipperary.

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Discussions on a proposed merger between the Tipperary Institute and Limerick Institute of Technology commenced in late 2009 and they have recently completed a scoping document which clarifies the issues that will need to be addressed including that of proposed title for the Tipperary campus. The proposed merger has the support and agreement of the Governing Boards of both institutions and...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The 1971 primary curriculum is no longer in place. A revised primary curriculum was launched in 1999 and implemented on a phased basis over the period to 2008. Neither the 1971 curriculum nor the 1999 curriculum include a syllabus for Religious Education at primary level. While Religious Education forms part of the curriculum in schools, the programme offered is one which is approved by...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible for the provision of a range of educational services at local and national level for students with special educational needs. In particular, its network of Special Education Needs Organisers (SENOs) co-ordinates special needs education provision at local level and arranges for the delivery of special educational services. They...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (22 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Normally when representations are received from members of the Oireachtas on behalf of members of the public, they are forwarded to the appropriate section of my Department, with responsibility for the relevant scheme and/or policy area, for the preparation of a response. This work is normally undertaken by CPSU grades but due to the current industrial action, by members of that union,...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. a12, motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions; No. 12, motion re By-Election for Dublin South; No. 6, Health (Amendment) Bill 2010 - Second and Remaining Stages (Resumed); and No. 23, Road Traffic Bill 2009 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that: (1) the Dáil shall sit later than...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Taoiseach indicated there is a short timeframe available now for the discussion of legislation and I do not anticipate time being made available to discuss this matter. However, there are other ways in which this can be raised. Also, the Joint Committee on Education and Science can take the opportunity to meet the State Examination Commission. I want to make one or two points. First, I...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: This is critical legislation. I recall that, earlier in June, people were anxious, as were we, to ensure the Bill was introduced in the House to address the concerns about having investigations carried out.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Deputy Shatter may claim to be an expert on this matter, but I am entitled to say what I have to say. On the basis of the legislation and its importance, if people want to conclude Second Stage a bit earlier to allow greater deliberation on Committee Stage, we could amend the order accordingly.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: No, it is not.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Would it be better to conclude Second Stage at 4.15 p.m.?

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: We would be giving an extra half hour on Committee and Remaining Stages.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am prepared to change the order to have Second Stage conclude by 4.15 p.m., if doing that is helpful.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Other items of legislation must be discussed in the House and the Seanad must also be afforded an opportunity. I am tied on the issue of time but I was prepared to change the deadline for Second Stage to 4.15 p.m. However, I am not in a position to go beyond the deadline of 5.30 p.m.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The expectation is that it will include the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill and the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill. We are also dealing with the prescriptions Bill, the European Financial Stability Facility Bill and the Adoption Bill. As the Deputy is aware, the Central Bank Reform Bill is at Report Stage and we hope to have that completed also. The Wildlife (Amendment)...

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill is being dealt with today.

Order of Business. (23 Jun 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Taoiseach indicated yesterday, in answer to both of those questions, that, first, there were discussions on the racing industry. It is not expected that legislation will be available before the summer. Second, with regard to the referendum, it is not expected that the legislation will be in the House before the summer. On the issue of the election for mayor in Dublin, the Minister for...