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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (13 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: As I announced on 4 December 2011, my Department will from 1 January 2012 no longer pay for the salary costs of secretarial assistants employed by former Taoisigh or for the purchase of computer equipment for this service. In addition, my Department will no longer pay for telephone costs incurred by former Taoisigh or for use by them of airport VIP facilities.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I pointed out to Deputy Martin yesterday that all of the choices which have had to be made in order to secure a reduction of €3.8 billion, across current spending and taxation, are unpalatable. It would be wonderful to be able to say that things do not need to be changed and that the veneer which has existed for so long can be maintained. That is not the case, however.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: These changes will take place over three years. Some alleviation measures will be possible. Some legacy posts will be phased out over three years, but no one school will be disadvantaged as a consequence.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister is well aware that these changes will have a direct impact on some communities.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister met a group of school principals yesterday to listen directly to their concerns-----

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----about the impact of these measures on their schools over the next three years. The Minister confirmed that the measures will be implemented on a phased basis and that, as set out in the budget announcement, there will be alleviation measures for the schools most affected by the changes. The Minister will continue the conversation about identifying the most affected schools when he...

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I will not use the words "alleviation" and "legacy post" for the Deputy. Deputies can take out their books at page one, if they wish. The Government's protection for disadvantaged schools is underlined by the maintenance of €13 million of taxpayers' money in enhanced funding for DEIS schools. I hope that is clear. Some €2 million is provided to DEIS schools in funding for school books....

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I meet the principals, the teachers and the parents.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: I personally know some of the pupils.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: Yes, I do meet them and for that reason-----

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, sat down with principals of schools yesterday and is meeting the INTO organisation to explain what is involved so that its members can prepare for these gradual changes.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: He has already pointed out that alleviation measures will be put in place for the most impacted schools, where teachers are likely to be lost in the coming three years.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: The DEIS 1 primary school category is being given a dedicated staffing ratio of one teacher for 22 pupils as against 28:1 in other schools.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: This will not be easy for anybody.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: We must deal with the situation in the best way possible.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: The Minister pointed out these changes are to be phased in over three years. He has demonstrated his understanding by sitting down with the principals and the INTO-----

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: -----to discuss the implications for schools. He has protected the category 1 DEIS schools with a very favourable pupil-teacher ratio of 22:1 as against 28:1 in other schools.

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: Aontaím leis an Teachta go mbíonn an fhírinne searbh; tá a fhios sin ag gach duine. Is fíor a rá nach bhfuil a ndóthain chompoird ag cuid mhaith daoine ag an bpointe seo agus cuireann sin isteach go mór orthu go pearsanta agus ó thaobh cúrsaí sóisialta. The Deputy is aware that the changes made to the fuel allowance mean it operates for six months of the year. That is obviously...

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: They will be able to move around in freedom and will have their personal space, as one would expect. I thank the Minister of State for her intervention in that regard. I listened to Mr. Kavanagh speak on this matter on "Morning Ireland". It is a fact there has been homelessness in this city for very many years. A number of studies and reports have been carried out by groups and...

Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)

Enda Kenny: The numbers vary from year to year, depending on circumstances in which people find themselves and the reasons they are on the street. I have had occasion to speak to numbers of homeless people in the vicinity of this House throughout many years. Some are there because of marital rows, some because they could not get on in their own homes, some because of particular issues that affected...