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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Regulation of the English Language Sector: Discussion (Resumed). (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: As a closing remark, some of our universities also have absolutely fantastic English schools and they do a fantastic job. That has to be recognised as well. I thank the officials and witnesses for coming before today's meeting. It was greatly appreciated and will feed into the work from our witnesses last week and to the report we will complete.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 242. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the options available for a person or business that wishes to apply for an e-tender but does not meet the minimum €200,000 turnover income threshold for the previous three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22416/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 289. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of people (details supplied), broken down by county, who were in primary, secondary or third level education between 1 February and 1 April 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22495/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 383. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of people (details supplied) whose PPS number was active, by county that is, in receipt of benefits or paying taxes between 1 February and 1 April 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22496/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 429. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the breakdown of funding provided to Garda youth diversion projects across Dublin areas in each of the past five years and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22508/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 430. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for a breakdown of the number of young people participating in Garda youth diversion projects across Dublin areas in each of the past five years and to date in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22509/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 579. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people (details supplied) who were actively using the health service, by county between 1 February and 1 April 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22494/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (21 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 623. To ask the Minister for Health the appropriate pathway for a GP to make a referral for surgery (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22840/24]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Vehicle Registration Tax (22 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 52. To ask the Minister for Finance when the VRT rules were last changed for crew carrier vehicles that can carry over five passengers; if he is aware of the implications of this extra cost on those involved in the construction industry transporting workers who may have no other transport options available to them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23045/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (22 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 157. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the chiropody service at Shamrock Plaza Carlow has been withdrawn; if he is aware of the negative impact of same especially on diabetics in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23043/24]

Report of the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Motion (23 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: I move: That Dáil Éireann shall take note of the Report of the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science entitled "Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education", copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 25th January, 2023. I am grateful to the House for providing the opportunity to debate this...

Report of the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Motion (23 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: I thank the Minister of State for her attendance on a Thursday evening. I recognise a huge amount of work has been done in this area. I acknowledge the work of the Minister of State and that of the Minister, Deputy Foley, in taking on a huge number of the recommendations we made in the committee report. It is heartening for me, as the Chair, and for the committee staff and members when a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (23 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: 251. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the status of the €2.5 million for universal youth work services; if that has been distributed or used; if so, what it has been allocated to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23437/24]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion. (28 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: Those present should ensure that their phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting because they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even if they are on silent mode. Some housekeeping first, are the minutes of the meeting on 21 May agreed? Agreed. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Mr. Yuming Lian, Belvedere College, Dublin 1, Ms Naisha Adhikari, Coláiste na...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion. (28 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: I thank all of the witnesses very much. The first member to speak is Deputy Clarke. She will be followed by Senator Malcolm Byrne. She has six minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion. (28 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: Senator Byrne is next. He will be followed by Deputy Farrell.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion. (28 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: I thank Ms Murphy. I call Deputy O'Callaghan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion. (28 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: I have number of questions. The findings in the survey show a large number of initiatives in primary schools. There is the Green Flag initiative and a range of other initiatives. Some primary schools have nature walks, nature gardens and gardening in general. I find this often falls off when it comes to second-level education. On foot of the findings in Belvedere College, are people more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Climate Action and Sustainable Development Education: Discussion. (28 May 2024)

Paul Kehoe: Ms Doyle comes from a rural part of County Wexford which I am very aware of. I have no doubt the students in Ramsgrange Community School are a diverse group of people, as I have no doubt is the case in every secondary school across the country. Would Ms Doyle come across many students questioning her beliefs or policy thinking on climate change? Senator Malcolm Byrne spoke about climate...