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Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: As previously indicated, the vetting legislation is very complex and complicated but it is a high priority and is being dealt with by the Minister and his staff. The industrial relations legislation is awaiting Committee Stage and on the specific issue, perhaps the Deputy could speak to the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Calleary, so that he might facilitate her.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There is none planned at the moment.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Whip will deal with that matter.

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. a11, motion re membership of committees; No. 4, Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and No. 3, Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that No. a11 shall be decided without debate. Private Members' business shall be No. 76, motion...

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Following a request from the Greek authorities, the Finance Ministers in Europe agreed to activate a stability package for Greece. That is designed first and foremost to safeguard the financial stability of the EU and Greece. The discussion between the Heads of State tomorrow has to be finalised and as the Taoiseach pointed out in respect of our own legislation, any international agreement...

Order of Business (6 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: We are proceeding on that basis.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: As part of the National Disability Strategy the Sectoral Plan of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment under the Disability Act, 2005 was published in 2006. It contained, in particular, a number of initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of people with disabilities in the workplace. In line with the requirement under the Disability Act, 2005 to produce a progress...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 373 and 410 together. The Pension Related Deduction (PRD) is a compulsory deduction from salaries of personnel funded by the Oireachtas that have access to a pension scheme. The deductions are made on a week one basis, i.e. each fortnightly payment is regarded in isolation and deductions are made if the amount of pay exceeds the fortnightly exemption levels....

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I understand that the matter in question relates to the Millennium Jobs Club, which is funded by FÁS and operated by the Moyross Development Company Limited. The primary objective of the Jobs Clubs is to provide training to assist participants who are ready for work to develop skills they can use to find a job. FÁS makes funding available to Jobs Clubs on a nationwide basis in order to...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the review of the General Allocation Model is at an advanced stage and is currently being considered within my Department. The issue of publication is part of the consideration process.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: My Department is aware of the position with the lease to which the Deputy refers and it has met with the landlord on the school's behalf in relation to extending it. It recently wrote to the Board of Management with details of the outcome of this meeting which will see the school remaining on the site in the immediate term. The long term plan for the school will involve the acquisition of a...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 2.2 rating, reflecting the fact that the deficit in mainstream accommodation represents a significant proportion of the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the school in County Limerick to which he refers, commenced construction in late April.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned an appropriate band rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I have responded to the letter referred to by the Deputy on behalf of the Justice for Magdalenes Group. In my response I confirmed that I was aware of the campaign being pursued by the Justice for Magdalenes Group and advised that the position in relation to my Department had been explained both in correspondence with the Group and at the meeting between my officials and representatives of...

Written Answers — Schools Amalgamation: Schools Amalgamation (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In 2004, agreement to amalgamate was reached by the two primary schools in the area referred to by the Deputy. Due to accommodation concerns the amalgamation did not progress at that time. A technical inspection was carried out on the existing school buildings to determine which would be suitable to accommodate the amalgamated school. The report following this inspection concluded that...

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Details of former Government office holders that were appointed to organisations under the aegis of this Department are contained in the attached tabular statement. Records in relation to the salaries/fees, expenses and travel costs are a matter for the bodies concerned and as such are not recorded at my Department. I have asked officials at my Department to request these details from the...

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is the responsibility of the managerial authorities of schools to implement an enrolment policy in accordance with the Education Act, 1998. In this regard a Board of Management may find it necessary to restrict enrolment to children from a particular area or a particular age group or, occasionally, on the basis of some other criterion. The criteria to be applied by schools in such...

Written Answers — Postgraduate Studies: Postgraduate Studies (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The five Colleges of Education offer a three-year course for school-leavers and mature students which is the main path for entry to primary teaching. Students attending St Patrick's College Drumcondra and Mary Immaculate College Limerick are awarded an honours level 8 Bachelor of Education degree at the end of three years. Students attending the other three Colleges of Education are...

Written Answers — Postgraduate Studies: Postgraduate Studies (5 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Four of the Colleges of Education offer an 18-month post graduate primary teacher education course for holders of suitable university degrees. The courses offered by Froebel College and Coláiste Mhuire, MIE are funded by my Department via capitation grants and the level of funding provided was as follows; 2008 €1,928,352 2009 €1,834,484...