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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Letterkenny Institute of Technology: Chairperson Designate (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: To clarify, as a committee, we engaged with 40 stakeholders to provide recommendations in the context of the Cassells report. As Senator Ruane pointed out, we felt an economic evaluation was needed of the impact on students and their families and the State. That is the report we are awaiting before we issue our final recommendations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Letterkenny Institute of Technology: Chairperson Designate (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Moloney for coming before the committee. He brings great quality to the role of chairperson and his experience has definitely benefitted the institute of technology in Letterkenny. He has outlined the challenges and priorities. All that remains for us is to notify the Minister we have had an engagement with him. On behalf of the committee, I thank him for his engagement and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Letterkenny Institute of Technology: Chairperson Designate (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I hope Mr. Moloney makes his flight.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Letterkenny Institute of Technology: Chairperson Designate (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I appreciate that. We will now go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Communications (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 108. To ask the Taoiseach the amount spent on making videos in each month since he became Taoiseach. [44621/18]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Training (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 117. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of progress on the plans for an institute for peace support and leadership training at the Curragh; when the feasibility study under way is due to be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44628/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry Regulation (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 190. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he is taking to address the practice in the motor insurance industry of unfairly charging excessive premiums for returning emigrants regardless of their driving experience. [45117/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home School Community Liaison Scheme (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the importance of home school liaison officers in schools when children have special needs; and his plans for same. [44625/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home School Community Liaison Scheme (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 297. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to reintroduce home school liaison officers in schools in urban and rural areas. [44994/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 314. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school secretaries and bus drivers are paid their wages during the summer holidays; if not, if they have to sign for jobseeker's benefit during school holidays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45119/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Administration (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 339. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the procedure for ensuring contracted builders are on track with works on schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45483/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Regulations (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 340. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has supervisors employed to oversee the building of new schools and extensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45484/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 341. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if changes to the procedures for tendering and monitoring of school builds and extensions will be considered in view of recent closures of schools due to safety concerns. [45485/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 342. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department received a report (details supplied) in relation to a school; and the action taken when this report was received. [45486/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Data (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 407. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the waiting times for processing entry visas in the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service; and the way in which this compares to 12 months ago. [45118/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 455. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if working visa restrictions will be relaxed to allow working visas for persons (details supplied) outside the EU. [45742/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 456. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if working visa restrictions will be relaxed to allow working visas for people (details supplied) outside the EU. [45743/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Work Permits Eligibility (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 457. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if working visa restrictions will be relaxed to allow working visas for people (details supplied) outside the EU. [45744/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 458. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the supports proposed to assist SMEs in County Kildare as a result of budget 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44627/18]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Legislative Measures (6 Nov 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 475. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of the proposed legislation to tackle the issue of expiry dates on gift vouchers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45115/18]