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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 1. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason fewer additional school places in both primary and secondary schools are predicted to be provided in 2019 despite increased funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11266/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: Although the capital budget for schools has increased by €83 million for 2019, which we welcome, the information provided by the Department of Education and Skills in the Revised Estimates for expenditure shows that, last year, with €83 million less, 18,900 school places were replaced or provided, whereas the Department is forecasting that 18,850 places will be replaced or...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: This issue comes about when we consider outputs for the money spent. We accept the Department of Education and Skills has got more money than in previous years but it has got less for its money. It is a complex area and there seem to be a number of drivers for such changes. Famously, there is the issue of land costs, for example, the €28 million paid for Harold's Cross dog track,...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Accommodation Provision (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I do not tend to criticise the Department's building unit that much, other than the fact it does not have enough money. Would it be worthwhile for the Minister to commission a short, focused review of school projects to ensure the State is getting best value for money? I do not know if any external person has looked at this issue such as, for example, the Comptroller and Auditor General. I...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Abbey Theatre (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 29. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of university graduates who are functionally illiterate; the cohorts which are tracked by his Department; if he is working to identify the factors driving decreases in levels of literacy amongst graduates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10878/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Physical Education Facilities (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 18. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a survey of the available physical education facilities for students studying at senior cycle will be commissioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10882/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Funding (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 26. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of detailed economic analysis to be conducted by the European Commission into the funding of third-level education here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10881/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Junior Cycle Reform (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 56. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to a review of history on the junior cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10879/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (6 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 100. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to increase secondary school places in Gorey, County Wexford. [11085/19]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: I move amendment No. 39:In page 22, after line 34, to insert the following:“Free Fees Initiative15. In respect of the Free Fees Initiative for third level education in the State, periods of residency in the United Kingdom shall be treated similarly to periods of residency in the EEA and citizens of the United Kingdom shall be treated similarly to citizens of the EEA.”.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: Cuirim fáilte roimh an tacaíocht ón Rialtas don dá leasú atá curtha os comhair na Dála agam. Tá mé sásta go bhfuil an tAire ag rá go bhfuil siad ag teacht le polasaí an Rialtais. Ní raibh mé in ann a leithéid de ráiteas a fháil ón Aire aon uair a chuir mé ceist air. Tá mé sásta go...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: Tá mise agus mo pháirtí tar éis na leasuithe seo a leagan síos ionas go mbeidh cinnteacht i gceist do mhic léinn ó Tuaisceart Éireann agus ón Bhreatain i gcás na táillí a chaithfidh siad a íoc. Tá neamhchinnteacht maidir leis an gceist seo soiléir faoi láthair. Aontaím leis an Teachta Cullinane go...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: Hear, hear.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: The Taoiseach is hoping for an election.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: All the Government is good for is high vis jackets and hard hats. That is all.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: A non-practising believer.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: National Monuments (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 56. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of improvement works at the Hill of Tara, County Meath. [10627/19]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Heritage Sites (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 59. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre, County Meath. [10626/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 203. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress being made on the new school building for a school (details supplied); the date a school will move into the existing school; the timeframe for both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10790/19]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Data (5 Mar 2019)

Thomas Byrne: 237. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of non-EU student visas issued in 2017 and 2018; the average length of time it has taken to process these visas; his plans to improve the system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10760/19]