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School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 4: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a list of the ten areas in which she is considering a possible hand-over of primary schools from the Catholic Church to the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18574/10]

School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Let us have a debate.

School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: The Tánaiste's reply is a step backwards by comparison with her predecessor, who showed more flexibility in his short tenure in his Department of Education and Science than she has in a month. She does not want to consult with anyone. Her Department stated in March that it had identified ten sites. Now the Tánaiste cannot tell me where those sites are or how the Department consulted with...

School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: So where are they?

School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Will the Tánaiste publish it?

School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: By the end of the month.

School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: How will the Tánaiste find out what parents want? For the past two and a half years Deputy Quinn and I have suggested that a forum on the issue of patronage, control and ownership-----

School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: -----is the way to go. That should be in public and not in secretive bilateral meetings between the Tánaiste and the Catholic Church or the Tánaiste and other parties behind closed doors; it should be out in public. Political parties should be represented there. As I have said before, if ever there were a necessity for a talking shop, it is on this issue. It will not be easy to arrive...

School Patronage (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: It could be done in tandem.

Industrial Relations (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 3: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on her recent attendance at the INTO and TUI annual conferences. [18573/10]

Industrial Relations (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: That is the wrong answer.

Industrial Relations (6 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Why was it the case that her Department took four full weeks to clarify key questions the teaching unions had on aspects of the Croke Park deal, particularly in respect of teacher holidays and the length of the school day? When clarification was sought a month ago, why did she not choose to directly address teachers about their concerns at the two teacher conferences she attended? Given...

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

Brian Hayes: Question 54: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to merge the Railway Procurement Agency into the National Roads Authority; the annual saving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17970/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 150: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a school (details supplied) in County Waterford has been without a speech and language therapist, in view of the fact that the regular member of staff is on leave and has been since May 2009; when this service will resume in view of the fact that the school caters for mild general...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (5 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason a holiday visa application for a person (details supplied) was refused for a second time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17637/10]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (5 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18361/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (5 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 302: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a student who completes a level seven undergraduate course in 2009-10 and wants to carry on to a level eight undergraduate course, will retain both the back to education allowance and grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17774/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (5 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will clarify the situation facing mature students who, when they started their course, were promised that they would be able to complete the three years to gain a degree, and not a certificate, in view of the fact that these students have now been told that they will be treated as new students after two years and are not eligible...

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

Brian Hayes: Question 375: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the review of the general allocation model is complete; and when same will be published. [17589/10]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (5 May 2010)

Brian Hayes: Question 388: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a student starting a postgraduate course, that is higher diploma, postgraduate diploma, master's degree or PhD in 2010 to 2011, will be able to retain the back to education allowance and vocational education committee grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17772/10]