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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: Deputy Kerrane has raised two important points. The first is the independent evaluation. If the full report cannot be given to us, the committee would like a copy of the report with the commercially sensitive information redacted from it. The impression has been given to members and groups throughout the country that they can tender for the process but, with the €1 million turnover...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: I would appreciate if Deputy Ó Cuív could be brief as Senator Wall is anxious to come in.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: No, Deputy Ó Cuív, I will bring in Senator Wall, who has, in fairness, been waiting a good while. I will bring Deputy Ó Cuív back in again later.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: Would Senator Wall like to clarify that point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: The Senator has made that point. I call Deputy Ó Cuív, to be followed by Deputy Paul Donnelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: Mr. Egan might respond to those questions and if he has any concluding remarks, he might make them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: Deputy Kerrane has a brief question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank the Deputy and ask the officials for a brief answer because we literally have a minute left. If not, they can send some information to the committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: I thank Mr. Egan and Mr. Kane for giving evidence to the committee today. The committee will furnish the Department with a report on this issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: Mr. Fennessy will respond first, followed by a representative from Fórsa.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (28 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: 605. To ask the Minister for Health when Covid-19 booster vaccines will be available for those who are immunocompromised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45956/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (28 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: 770. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a date for surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46548/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Education Policy (23 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address large classes in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45180/21]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Education Policy (23 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: If the Minister spreads marmalade too thin on a slice of toast, she will not even taste it. That is effectively what we are doing with teaching resources in super-sized classes. Last year, one in seven primary school pupils were in classes of 30 or more and, in these instances, both the weaker and stronger students lose out, causing disruption in the class which has an impact on the whole class.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Education Policy (23 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: I acknowledge the investment made by the this Government and that which preceded it. Our core objective needs to be that no child should leave primary school not being able to read and write. Children need to be supported to do that, yet statistics show that up to one in ten children into that category. These larger class sizes result in less teacher time for each pupil and, while I accept...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Education Policy (23 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: I have raised this matter on a number of occasions since the Minister's appointment and I will continue to do so. The 2019-20 statistics for my constituency show that in County Galway, one in five pupils were in classes of more than 30. In County Roscommon, it was one in six. I do not believe that is good enough. We need to see priority given to the investment required in primary...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flexible Work Practices (23 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: 51. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he is taking to achieve the 20% target for remote working across the public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45398/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (23 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: 65. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way he plans to promote green public procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45397/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: 113. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has plans to increase the capacity of the school transport service in view of changing public health advice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45179/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (23 Sep 2021)

Denis Naughten: 160. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will increase the capacity of the school transport service in view of changing public health advice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45178/21]