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Diplomatic Representation (9 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Minister of State would be surprised if I were satisfied.

Diplomatic Representation (9 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: However, I thank her for her response. I applaud her welcome of the appointment of Archbishop Brown and acknowledge the value of the appointment of someone of the calibre of Mr. David Cooney, albeit as non-resident ambassador. That said, the Minister of State has not addressed the essence of my concern at the lack of cohesion in Government on this matter. The Taoiseach made it clear that...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 37: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has had any engagement with the Department of Justice and Equality on the matter of student entry visas; if he appreciates the volume of students that could be attracted to undertake higher level programmes here if the visa system was less impenetrable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7155/12]

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 38: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact of budgetary reductions on Ireland's aid programme in Uganda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7158/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of resource hours that have been made available to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if he has received a request from the school for additional learning support hours; if he will detail the nature of any such request; if he will respond to the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7057/12]

Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been achieved towards the acquisition of a site for a new school or education campus at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7058/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 65: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will, as a matter of urgency, progress through the planning process an application for a new school at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare where new modern accommodation is urgently required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7059/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the progress made in recent years towards streamlining and modernising primary school provision at a location (detail supplied) in County Kildare; if he acknowledges the value to students and teachers arising from the construction of a comprehensive new education campus; if he will now commit to...

Written Answers — Educational Disadvantage: Educational Disadvantage (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 70: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify the position with regard to DEIS status for a school (details supplied); if he will ensure that the school, a new school representing the amalgamation of three schools, two of which had DEIS status, is given full DEIS status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7099/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position in relation to the provision of a primary level school place for a student (details supplied) in County Kildare who has attended a preschool ASD unit attached to their local primary school; if a suitable place will be provided for this student within the local area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7153/12]

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had any contact with the Iranian Government's education department, or if his attention has been drawn to any contact between third level institutions here and universities in Iran in respect of the possibility of developing third level courses to meet the growing demand of Iranian students to study in Europe; and if he will...

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has had any engagement with the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Justice and Equality on the matter of student entry visas; if he appreciates the volume of students that could be attracted to undertake higher level programmes here if the visa system was less impenetrable; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the local employment service network throughout the country; if she has provided funding for 2012 for the continuation of this initiative; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7152/12]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 138: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has had any engagement with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the matter of student entry visas; if he appreciates the volume of students that could be attracted to undertake higher level programmes here if the visa system was less impenetrable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7156/12]

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an urgent application for the fair deal scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [7185/12]

School Staffing (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an Leas-Cheann Comhairle as ucht an seans a thabhairt dom an ábhar tábhachtach seo a ardú. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, to the House to deal with this matter. He will be aware that on 3 November, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade announced the Government's decision to close three Irish embassies,...

School Staffing (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I apologise but that is not what I was notified of. Obviously, there is a point of confusion.

School Staffing (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I have been advised that I am here to deal with the Vatican issue. I am afraid I am in the Acting Chairman's hands on that matter.

School Staffing (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: In that case, may I raise this matter at another point? Will I be given another opportunity to do so?

School Staffing (8 Feb 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: My apologies but certainly this issue is what I was informed of.