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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (4 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 158. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a deportation order has been revoked in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23881/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (4 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 187. To ask the Minister for Health if and when renewal of a medical card will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23751/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (4 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the grounds on which a medical card application was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if the application will be reconsidered as matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23843/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (4 Jun 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 207. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline documentation pending in respect of an application for a medical card in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23858/14]

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I have listened with interest to the contributions of other speakers as, unfortunately, I was otherwise engaged. I welcome the Bill, as the purpose for which it is introduced is important. Members on both sides of the House have made reference to its purpose. It goes without saying that in the past the NTMA showed that it could perform miracles with the responsibility thrust upon it, even...

Order of Business (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: Can the Tánaiste indicate the current position in regard to the public health (alcohol) Bill, which is a Bill to provide for minimum pricing of the sale of alcohol and the regulation of the use of alcohol products as loss leaders in the retail sector? Has the Bill been finalised? When is it coming before the House? What is the likely progress over the remainder of the year?

Other Questions: State Examinations Reviews (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and recognise his willingness to accommodate the views of the teaching professionals. We must ask to what extent it will be possible to reconcile the need for reform with the question whether the review of students by their teachers is the appropriate way to do it and the willingness on the part of teachers and their unions to cross that Rubicon in...

Other Questions: State Examinations Reviews (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: I thank the Minister of State. Can he identify a possible deadline for the conclusion of these discussions with a view to putting in place the necessary reforms?

Other Questions: State Examinations Reviews (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 8. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to reach agreement with the relevant teachers' unions in respect of replacement of the junior certificate examinations; if he will find it possible to reconcile the concerns expressed by the unions with the need for reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23362/14]

Other Questions: State Examinations Reviews (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 62. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he has had further discussions with the teaching unions with a view to reaching agreement in respect of outstanding issues arising from the proposed replacement of the junior certificate examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23617/14]

Other Questions: State Examinations Reviews (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: This question relates to the ongoing debate between the Minister for Education and Skills and the teachers' unions regarding the replacement of the junior certificate examination. While it is recognised that reform is necessary and that there is concern among teachers' unions, I am trying to ascertain the extent to which we can address the need for reform while recognising the need to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 32. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he continues to be in an position to meet the educational requirements of children with special needs at primary and second level, with particular reference to the availability of special needs teachers, special needs assistants and adequate appropriate school places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23363/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Skills Development (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 63. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the degree to which he is satisfied with the ability of the educational system to match the requirements of the workplace, with particular reference to changes in skill requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23618/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools throughout the country at which temporary accommodation structures have been replaced by permanent buildings; the number of any such replacements planned for the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23619/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which it has been possible to control class sizes in the difficult economic situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23620/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Patronage (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he continues to have discussions with representatives of various religious groups in respect of whom commitments in regard to education were made or implied in the past; if he has had satisfactory discussions with the Church of Ireland, Presbyterian or other church representatives in this regard; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 67. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the expected number of children likely to need accommodation at primary and second level annually over the next ten years; the extent to which it has been found possible to plan the accommodation and educational requirements arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23622/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Expenditure (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 68. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he continues to be in a position to meet the eating requirements of children with special needs at primary and second level; his expectations for the future in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23623/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Services Provision (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which broadband is available at primary and second level schools throughout the country; his plans, if any, to extend such availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23624/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Waiting Times (29 May 2014)

Bernard Durkan: 70. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which Student Universal Support Ireland has been in a position to process the higher education grant scheme requirements within a reasonable time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23625/14]