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Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: We all share the Deputy's concern. This is an evolving problem and we have taken steps to resolve it in a number of areas. That does not mean we will not take more steps if necessary. In some cases, it probably will be necessary.

Leaders' Questions (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The Government will not be found wanting.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: It is proposed to take No. 10, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses, back from committee; No. b1, Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Second and Remaining Stages, resumed; No. a1, Pyrite Resolution Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Committee and Remaining Stages; and...

Order of Business (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: We are moving with this measure and the proposal to terminate the debate today, following an 18 hour debate in the Seanad, in addition to the time provided for debate in this House.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I have three brief observations to make, in accordance with your wishes, a Cheann comhairle. First, the legislation must be enacted in this calendar year in order for us to begin to implement the legislative measures during 2014.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: In response to some observations, I am assured by my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, that city and county managers have co-operated fully throughout the-----

Order of Business (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: They have co-operated in every possible way to make this a reality.

Order of Business (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: We will review the implementation of this radical legislation and ensure that if there are problems associated with it in its operation rather than in theory, we will correct them.

Proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses: Motion (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses, done at New York on 21st May, 1997, a copy of which was laid before Dáil Éireann on 5th December, 2013.”

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Travellers Data (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Statistics on the number of Traveller children attending primary schools are not collected by my Department on the basis of school patronage. Accordingly, the information sought is not readily available in the time-limit for reply. I have asked my Department to compile the relevant information and forward it to you as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The National Association for Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) is a recognised representative body for Principals and Deputy Principals at post-primary level. It is therefore permissible for a school to pay a subscription fee to it from state funds. However, any such decision is at the discretion of the board of management of each individual school. Given that such matters are dealt...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department has sought the assistance of, and is working closely with, Kildare County Council, the relevant Local Authority, in relation to identifying and acquiring a suitable site for the provision of permanent accommodation for the school to which he refers. As the Deputy will be aware, negotiations are at an advanced stage. Given the sensitivities...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department provides for a continuum of special educational provision to be made available for children with special educational needs, so that regardless of the level of need of the child, educational provision can be made for them. Section 2 of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 provides that all children with special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Private colleges operated on a for-profit basis are not listed as approved institutions for student grant purposes. The student grant scheme and the student support regulations which specify the criteria for approved courses as well as approved institutions, are widely available to the general public on my Department's website. Also they are available via the www.susi.ie and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Courses Applications (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a college and university admissions scheme which offers places on reduced points and extra college support to school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The scheme is operated by a number of higher education institutions and not by my Department. Admissions to the institutions are regulated by the institutions themselves. The...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: The school building project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. An appeal to an Bord Pleanála has recently been concluded and the Design Team are working on the completion of stage 2(b) of Architectural Planning. When the Stage 2b Report has been submitted and reviewed, my Department will contact the Board of Management with regard to the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Freedom of Information Requests (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: For the Deputy's information, the following table sets out the information requested. Date 01/01/2012 – 31-12/2012 01/01/2013 – 16/12/2013 No. of FOI requests received 417 323 No. of requests search & retrieval fee sought 8 5 Maximum search & retrieval fee sought by the Department €962.47 €838.00 No. of requests not proceeded following...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Amalgamation (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: There are fundamental educational reasons for not allowing a junior/senior post-post primary school configuration in Maynooth. These include: - The introduction of a third major transfer point for students between primary level and third level. - The question of which school the Transition Year should be placed in. - The undermining of Department policy to maintain as common a curriculum as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Applications (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: Officials in my Department have been informed by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy was not eligible for a grant under the nationality criteria. Under the terms of the student grant scheme, grant assistance is awarded to students who meet the prescribed conditions of funding including those which relate to nationality, residency, previous...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: School patronage was not amongst the identification criteria for selecting schools for participation in DEIS and, consequently, the information requested is not readily available in the time-limit for reply. I have asked my Department to compile the relevant information and forward it to you as soon as is possible.