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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (20 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Leaving certificate students and their families are eagerly awaiting this afternoon's meeting. What they want is certainty; they want to have a decision today. They do not want this to drift further. We all can remember our leaving certificate examinations. The examination is stressful and difficult in any year, but we did not have to contend with over two months of school closures, self...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: We all anticipated that the Minister's response would kick this question into tomorrow's meeting. I understand how things work. What I did not anticipate was that her response so far does not even contemplate giving students the choice, even though the Government has stated it is open to that. I am hoping the Minister will say in her next reply that she is open to that. I urge her to take...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I first want to echo Deputy O’Sullivan’s points in the previous debate. There is a very serious issue in relation to the allocation of special educational classes in Cork city and suburbs. I give specific mention to the issue of post-primary in Ballincollig. Much has been made of the fact that this is not the same situation as last year. Of course, that is true, it is not...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 44. To ask the Taoiseach the estimated population of the Carrigaline local electoral area. [62621/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 815. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils that were enrolled in third year of secondary school in the 2018-2019 academic year. [1856/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 816. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils that were in transition year in the 2019-2020 academic year. [1857/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 819. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students in sixth year of secondary education in the 2021-2022 academic year. [1860/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 817. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils that were in third year of secondary school in the 2019-2020 academic year that chose not to take transition year and instead to enter straight into fifth year in 2020-2021. [1858/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 818. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils that were in third year of secondary school in the 2019-2020 academic year that are now enrolled in sixth year. [1859/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 862. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide clarity on the running of junior certificate exams in 2022; and if she will afford greater choice on the exam papers in recognition of the disruption junior certificate students have experienced. [2533/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 859. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider allowing leaving certificate students a choice between calculated grades and written exams; and if not, the reason for same. [2530/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 860. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the review on mask wearing in school settings has concluded; when the updated guidance on mask wearing in school settings will be published; and if she has considered the use of FFP2 masks for school staff. [2531/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 861. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the meetings of the stakeholders group on State examinations. [2532/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Consultations (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 863. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the consultation on DEIS following the announcement of expansion of DEIS funding in budget 2022. [2534/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Consultations (19 Jan 2022)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 864. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the timeline for the expansion of DEIS as included as a measure in budget 2022; when public consultation will open; and when the additional schools can expect to be designated DEIS status. [2535/22]

Covid-19: Statements (Resumed) (16 Dec 2021)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I suppose everyone is entitled to a break but it is so important the Department of Education takes time over the Christmas period to ensure we get schools right and ensure they are safe. Keeping schools open and functioning well is so vital. The latter aspect is important; it is not just about them being open but that they are functioning well. Now, over the Christmas period, is our chance...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Dec 2021)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: Taxi drivers feel that when it comes to transport issues, they are last on the agenda and the last group to be listened to and heard. They felt like that again. I welcome that they can now apply for the PUP, though as Deputy Duncan Smith said, there seem to be difficulties in practice. I am not even sure the Government would have done that except for pressure from taxi drivers, and indeed...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Dec 2021)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: I am glad the Minister of State mentioned the taxi advisory committee because the feedback I get from taxi drivers in my constituency is that it is a paper tiger which is not fit for purpose or representative. It is dominated by other interests, such as hospitality, hotels and the apps. It is not that they should not be taken into account but it is a taxi advisory committee and the taxi...

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (16 Dec 2021)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 33. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he will take to support taxi drivers whose work has been impacted by the recent changes to Covid-19 restrictions. [62309/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Airport Policy (16 Dec 2021)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: 56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the financial supports he will put in place over the next two to three years to ensure the recovery of Cork Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62310/21]