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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank all the witnesses for their observations and opening submissions. We will have questions from members before coming back to the witnesses. If questions arise and the witnesses feel they would like to come back over the next few weeks with written submissions, they should feel free to do so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Deputy O'Sullivan for her contribution. No one here is more experienced than she is in the area of education. All speakers made valid points. I note that 50% of students now take grinds, which surely mitigates against those who come from a disadvantaged or vulnerable background. This must be borne in mind. It is interesting to note in the written submissions and the views...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Ms Leydon.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Not at all. It was all interesting. I am sure Ms Leydon is aware that the committee held hearings on positive mental health and education and on the area of apprenticeships and that we have issued recommendations to the Minister in respect of both of those areas. We sing from the same hymn sheet without a shadow of a doubt.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Purser. Do any members have any further comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: If witnesses wish to add anything else to this debate then please submit a written submission to the clerk to the committee and we will ensure that their comments are included in the final report. I call Mr. Hassan as he was the first to indicate a wish to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: They are worth their weight in gold this week anyway.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Does Mr. Purser wish to make a final comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: State Examinations: Discussion (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank Mr. Purser. This has been an interesting debate and I thank our witnesses for their valuable contribution to it. We look forward to debating the matter further, issuing a report and making recommendations to the Minister. I remind Deputies that the select committee will meet the Minister at 9.30 a.m. on 29 March in committee room 4 to consider the Revised Estimates for public...

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: 76. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the new secondary school for Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10490/18]

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: 77. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there have been delays in securing a new second level school for Monasterevin, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10491/18]

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: 83. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 20 February 2018, when the tendering process will begin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10689/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Site Acquisitions (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 82. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a site (details supplied) in County Kildare has been signed over to his Department or the board of management for development of a new school. [10688/18]

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

Fiona O'Loughlin: 84. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 206 of 20 February 2018, if the site has been acquired. [10690/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 89. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí in County Kildare by station in 2016 and 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10452/18]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Family Resource Centres (6 Mar 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 228. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if recognition and funding will be considered for a centre (details supplied) in County Kildare. [10460/18]

Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I attended the same public meeting last night and it was harrowing to listen to students, teachers and parents. It is shocking that the school has only two toilet cubicles for 207 boys. The number of boys is set to increase to 256 in September. Teachers do not have a staff room and must correct copies and school work in their cars. The number of students has doubled since 2006 and the new...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Eligibility (27 Feb 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 257. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to improve the criteria for school transport eligibility commencing for the 2018/2019 school year in view of the difficulties that families have faced in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9797/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (27 Feb 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 290. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a case in County Kildare in which a person (details supplied) has been unable to secure a place for school will be examined. [10158/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Feb 2018)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 462. To ask the Minister for Health the number of day places available for training young persons with disabilities, by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9798/18]