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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Education (9 Apr 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator for raising the important matter of the proposed new campus for SETU in Wexford. As he is aware, the current SETU campus in Wexford is not suitable as a transformational learning and development environment. The university has been working on a proposal to provide fit-for-purpose infrastructure that both learners and staff at Wexford can be proud of. This proposal aims...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Third Level Education (9 Apr 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator for providing me with the opportunity to set out the position of this project for the south east. I heard what he said about the figures regarding educational access and the need to improve that in the south east. My Department and I are supportive of the need to work collaboratively with the SETU via the HEA to advance this project. Capital investment is a key priority...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Apr 2025)

Marian Harkin: 695. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 1576 of 23 July 2024, the status of an appeal for a visa for reunification; the timeline for a decision on same (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16675/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Apr 2025)

Marian Harkin: 419. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to confirm the continuation of the speech and language class at a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15572/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (1 Apr 2025)

Marian Harkin: 415. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school place will be provided for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15559/25]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Artists' Remuneration (1 Apr 2025)

Marian Harkin: 445. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht whether he intends to continue the basic income for artists when the pilot programme comes to an end in August 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15558/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Ukraine War (1 Apr 2025)

Marian Harkin: 653. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she can confirm the continuation of the accommodation recognition payment to Ukrainian refugees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15556/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: General Practitioner Services (1 Apr 2025)

Marian Harkin: 776. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to address the severe shortage of GPs in Donegal (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15557/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (25 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: 679. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 752 of 4 March 2025, and subsequent reply in relation to the heartwatch scheme; the reason the new CDM Programme is only open to medical card patients (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13311/25]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to outline to the House, on behalf of the Minister for Education, the position regarding the financial situation in St. Cronan’s Junior National School in Swords. I fully accept that the school does extraordinary work. The Department of Education was not made aware of the current situation regarding the financial position of this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I again thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to outline the position regarding the financial situation in St. Cronan's Junior National School in Swords and the ongoing support the Department of Education is providing. In addition to the grants I mentioned, €45 million in cost-of-living supports issued in November 2024 to support all recognised primary and post-primary...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to outline the position in relation to the financial situation in Sacred Heart school, Killinarden, and the ongoing support that the Department of Education is providing. I speak on behalf of the Minister for Education. That is what I can do. I hear what the Deputy is saying. I hear that circumstances are such that the advice being given to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Funding (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank Deputy Lahart for giving me the opportunity to outline to the House on behalf of the Minister for Education the position regarding the financial situation in Sacred Heart Junior National School in Killinarden. The Department of Education has been made aware of the current situation regarding the financial position of this school. The Department is committed to offering all...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Agreements (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator. It is my first time to address the Seanad and for that I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. I hear what the Senator says. I hear the passion in her voice and her commitment to this issue. As the Senator has already said, Ireland is strongly committed to the Convention on Cluster Munitions.We should and do take pride in the fact the text of that convention was...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Agreements (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank Senator Higgins again. I can hear her passion and her belief, and that matters. What I can say on behalf of the Government is that Ireland's support for the Convention on Cluster Munitions remains steadfast. As I have said, Ireland is committing to further the universalisation and implementation of the convention. We will remain a strong advocate for the aims of a convention that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator for her question. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this important topic on behalf of the Minister for Transport. I would like to clarify that the Minister has responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport but neither he nor his officials are involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. The NTA has responsibility for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I did not intend it, but I allowed the Senator the opportunity to say the most important thing, which is that it will not go by April before these changes are made. The Minister for Transport fully acknowledges the frustrations of commuters who have been impacted by the delays in the roll-out of phase 2 of fare determination. When it is implemented, it will involve the introduction of new...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Teacher Training (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I am used to calling the Senator "Nessa".

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Teacher Training (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I do.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Teacher Training (19 Mar 2025)

Marian Harkin: I thank the Senator. I am very pleased to be able to respond to her and to do so on behalf of the Department. It is important to note the vital role the 28 education support centres throughout the country have on the delivery of national programmes of teacher professional learning. I am aware they also are an invaluable local resource for teachers in their catchment areas and are providing...