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Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: I am sure that the Minister will subject the case put forward to appropriate consideration and scrutiny.

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: Obviously, PSO routes require the support of the Exchequer and we all know of the constraints on resources at present. Such constraints would influence any decision. That said, I am glad to hear of the initiative being taken by Tralee.

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: I understand that after many years when nothing was done in this area, a substantial increase in the commitment to capital funding has been made. More money has been spent in undertaking flood relief in recent years than had been spent for many years.

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: I understand that over 300 locations where strategic plans need to be put in place have been identified.

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: Those plans have to be developed with input from the community and the local authorities. There is a commitment to address this in a systematic way. Such a plan was not there in the past.

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy has been around here nearly as long as I have. Over that time, it has been common knowledge that one cannot table amendments or legislation if that results in a charge on the people or-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: Clearly, there is a requirement for some signal to the Dáil for that to happen.

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: As far as I know, this convention has been in Standing Orders for years.

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: It is not a new innovation.

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: It has always been a requirement before legislation proceeds to Committee Stage. It is a long-standing requirement in this House. Deputy O'Dea has been around for almost as long as I have. He should know about the-----

Questions on Promised Legislation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: I have to advise the Deputies to table a parliamentary question on the matter as I am not in a position to answer their questions on it.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reports (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: The review of the supports and barriers to accessing higher education for lone parents is currently being finalised and will be published shortly. The review was conducted by a multi-disciplinary team from NUI Maynooth. The review process was overseen by a steering committee comprising officials from my Department and from the Departments of Social Protection and Children and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: I can confirm that the school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an application to my Department for the replacement of prefabricated accommodation. My Department will convey a decision on the application directly to the school authority as soon as the assessment process has been finalised.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: The major building project for St Patrick’s Special School Enniscorthy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning - Stage 2(b), which includes the applications for Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate and the preparation of Tender Documents. All statutory approvals have been secured. The Design Team have been requested to review the impact...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: The most recent figures available indicate that 94% of primary schools and 65% of post-primary schools operate a book rental scheme. My Department provides funding of €16 million annually to schools to support the operation of school book rental schemes for students in all recognised Primary and Post-Primary schools within the Free Education Scheme. Operation of a book rental...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: I wish to advise the Deputy that new schools are established to meet demographic demand. In general, the Department's policy is to integrate children with special educational needs into the mainstream school system wherever possible. Many of our schools have special education units included within them. However, Special Schools are also necessary to meet the educational needs of pupils...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Emergency Works Scheme Payments (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school authority in question has received the first instalment (70%) of their emergency works grant. The final 30% will be paid on receipt of confirmation that the works have been completed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Excellence Fund (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: The establishment of the School Excellence Fund fulfils an important Programme for Government commitment aimed at promoting excellence and innovation in the school system A key element of DEIS Plan 2017 is its focus on a pilot approach to identifying and supporting effective interventions, and exploring how these and further creativity around teaching and learning can make better use of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: Applications for the means tested student grant scheme are made to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) and consideration of applications is applied equally to all applicants. Students experiencing difficulties in completing their application forms, due to issues relating to a disability, can contact SUSI for assistance as follows: Phone: 076-1087874, E-mail: , Twitter:...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Child Abuse Reports (3 May 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Government remains committed to implementing the recommendations of the Ryan Report. The commissioning of a Memorial to recognise the suffering of abuse victims in State run institutions was one of the recommendations. To commission this, an international competition was held and the winning entry was called the Journey of Light and was designed by Studio Negri and Hennessy...