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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I understood this issue would be one of the key priorities in the programme for Government and it is disappointing to say the least that from what I hear from the Minister it is unlikely to happen within the lifetime of this Government. The SNA is an important aspect of the individual educational plan but it appears that a fragmented approach is being taken to many other areas, and that is...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: It is often the case that when adults fight with each other the children are the losers in terms of the delivery of these services. I will pass on the information to the Minister on the particular case but it is not the particular case I want to highlight. Very often this is a postcode lottery, so to speak. The National Council for Special Education and the special educational needs...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 5. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills how he expects to update the plan for implementation of the Education For Persons with Special Educational Needs, EPSEN, Act to prioritise access for children with special needs to an individual educational plan in view of the reduction in such services in recent years and the increase in demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Fuel Laundering (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm the amounts spent by the State in each year for the past five years to operate and maintain the addition of dye to diesel used for certain industrial and commercial purposes; if he will further outline the estimated revenue lost to the State from the laundering of such fuels illegally in respect of the same years if such figures are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Bodies Mergers (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 85. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the merger of the National Centre for Technology in Education with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment in order to integrate ICT education and further aid the number of students opting for ICT courses at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32500/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Participation (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 141. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is possible for a person to participate in the DARE programme in a given academic year if their application is held up beyond the closing date for reasons beyond their control; his views that adding an extra year’s wait to students in this situation represents a significant additional stress; his plans to change the applications...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Services Staff (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 143. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a protocol or guideline in place governing the appointment of voluntary classroom assistants at primary and second level; if not, his plans in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32607/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 208. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of all private companies who operate car parking facilities at publically funded hospitals here; the location and terms of the contract in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32320/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Car Parks (3 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 209. To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm the ownership of the multi-storey car park at the Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin; if he will outline the terms and duration of the contract between the Health Service Executive and the private operators of this car park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32321/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: It is associated with the question that has been asked. I cannot see how we will make the 2020 targets. If we miss them, it will become much more challenging because we will be playing catch-up to achieve the 2030 ones. Will Dr. Ó Gallachóir highlight the matters that we could address in the legislation or provisions we could provide for in the legislation, not only for the 2020...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: New Zealand is a similar country to Ireland. It has an agricultural economy with a low population density. Can we use New Zealand's experience with regard to legislation on climate action and low-carbon development? The agricultural sector is a significant factor in this debate because it represents the biggest challenge. We have signed up to the Kyoto agreement and other international...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: There is a resource implication for future development. Is Dr. Ó Gallachóir modelling the projected growth in GDP based on that? Is he making any assumptions about what level of growth is sustainable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: Would Professor Kirby comment on the need for a cumulative approach? Do we have a better chance of reaching the 40% by 2030 if we make the right kind of choices now? It seems to me that some of the things we are doing are going backwards, for example, the reduction in subvention for public transport is influencing the more extensive use of private cars, our population settlement strategy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I believe targets are critical to this legislation. I was disappointed they were not included. Instead sectoral plans were provided and we were told they would constitute our national ambition in this area. We held a meeting with some of the Departments to try and explore the sectoral plans in areas such as agriculture, energy and transport. Following the meeting I was confused as to how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Heads of Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Discussion (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: If we get a group of experts from the universities they will be talking to each other and advising Government. It is all very internal to government whereas the changes required will mean that every one of us will have to change our lifestyles. Can the institutional process have an external component to it that engages with people on an ongoing basis and becomes a vehicle for change in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Regulation (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the commitment given in the Programme for Government to restructure the boards of covered banks and replace certain directors and other staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31667/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 114. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the measures he intends to take to seriously engage with the ongoing critical problem of mortgage arrears in view of the worsening statistics from the Central Bank; if he is considering recommending fresh measures that are effective in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31946/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: European Investment Bank Loans (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 217. To ask the Minister for Finance if it is his objective, through coordination with the European Investment Bank and Allied Irish Banks plc, to ensure that moneys granted by the former are loaned to enterprises which are best placed to both generate sustainable employment and increase domestic renewable energy capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24134/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 322. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the increase in pupil-teacher ratio at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare which will rise from 22 to 32 in the next academic year; if he will commit to addressing the need for the school to be properly resourced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31760/13]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ombudsman for Children Remit (2 Jul 2013)

Catherine Murphy: 336. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has drafted plans to extend the remit of the Ombudsman to third level institutions; when he expects to move forward with the measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31970/13]