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- Order of Business (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: There is actually a law in force called the agency directive that has no legislation at all until after Christmas. Work that one out.
- Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: As this is my last opportunity to speak on the Order of Business this session, I thank the Ceann Comhairle and all the staff of Leinster House, including all the ushers, for their co-operation and courtesy throughout the session. On behalf of my party I wish them and all the Members a very happy, restful and reflective Christmas. We should take the opportunity to remember all former Members...
- European Council Meeting: Statements (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: Last week's meeting of the European Council was one of the most critical in the history of the European Union. This summit was charged with providing a final and decisive answer to a crisis that is hitting all 17 states in the euro and is a direct threat to the wider European and global economies. It was the fifth time this year that leaders met determined to draw a line under the crisis by...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach seemed to be confused yesterday about the impact of the budget on DEIS schools and disadvantaged schools. He gave the impression that the pupil-teacher ratios in such schools would not be affected. Yet another needle has been found in the haystack of hidden cuts in this budget. Disadvantaged schools around the country are set to lose 428 teaching posts. The Minister, Deputy...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: Who can blame him?
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: He has first-hand knowledge of the impact this decision will have. At a time when literacy and numeracy are being prioritised by the Department of Education and Skills, it defies logic that supports for literacy and numeracy in DEIS schools are being decimated. It makes no sense. Does the Taoiseach accept that the imposition of these cuts on pupils who need extra support, through no fault...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: Does he believe it is fair? What other money-saving options were examined before it was decided to make this decision, which will devastate pupils in disadvantaged schools?
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: As I have said to the Taoiseach previously, the problem in this House is that there is a disconnect between the language that is articulated in official-speak and the reality on the ground.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: The use of terms like "alleviation" and "legacy posts" means nothing to the principals who are teaching these pupils on the ground. They are annoyed and angry because teaching posts are being lost despite the progress that had been made. As the principals said in the letter I mentioned earlier, "there has been a quiet revolution over the past number of years in DEIS schools, where children...
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: They went through it line by line and allowed this to happen. Shame on them for that.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach avoided decisions.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: No, you do not.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: You do not listen to the people.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: What does that mean? Some schools are losing three teachers.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: That makes it worse. The general allocation makes it worse.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: These are the most disadvantaged people. They are not "anybody".
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: He should have sat down with others. He is undermining the scheme now.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: The Minister is slashing education and this is not on.
- Leaders' Questions (14 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: He comes from a disciplinary background.
- Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (13 Dec 2011)
Micheál Martin: Question 164: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the effect of pupil teacher ratio changes in budget 2012 on schools in Cork city and county. [39991/11]