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Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I wish to place on record the fact that I fully support the Minister for Education and Science——

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——in his attempts to deal with the difficult circumstances relating to the education budget. I remain a strong critic of education funding in general. The onus is on the Minister for Finance, the Taoiseach, the Cabinet, those on the Opposition benches——

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——and the Green Party to try to work to increase that funding.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Last year, I criticised the lack of funding for education when times were better. During a debate on a previous Labour Party motion, when I was in opposition, I railed against the lack of commitment on all sides of the House to achieve a real consensus to increase education funding.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: We are engaged in that process. I acknowledge that this motion gives us a valuable opportunity. There are lessons to learn. I certainly hope my party has learned those lessons.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I hope all parties will learn lessons. We need a consensus and a vision for education over the next ten years.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: That vision needs to extend beyond the electoral cycle. We should not always be trying to sort things out in advance of a general election and hoping everything will be fine.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: We need a commitment not just from the Government, but also from the Opposition——

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——to work in partnership.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: As I said at the outset when I mentioned the committee motion, one can achieve more if there is a consensus.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I concur with my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Ryan, who said that the education partners can play a constructive role in this process. All teachers, like everybody else involved with schools, have acknowledged that there are savings to be made.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: The Deputy can do so in a second. I am nearly finished.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Contrary to media reports, the Green Party is neither pulling out of the Government——

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——nor climbing down on the education issue.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: We remain committed to working within the Government to effect positive change.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: There have been some positive indications over recent days.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I assure my colleagues on the Opposition benches that progress will continue to be made. I am glad to be part of the solution.

Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a claim for payment under the drug refund scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin has not been made; if such payments have been suspended pending the outcome of a court case; when this situation will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37845/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for residency by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37942/08]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of inspections carried out in 2007 and 2008 by the Garda Síochána in the Dublin area, and from Clondalkin and Ronanstown stations in particular, to verify that vans carrying goods for third parties had appropriate insurance to carry such goods; the regularity with which such inspections are carried out; the...