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Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (6 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: 303. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ambulances that will operate out of the new station in Edenderry, County Offaly, when it is completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38389/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service (6 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: 304. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ambulances that will be accommodated at the temporary accommodation for the ambulance service in north Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38390/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: 305. To ask the Minister for Health the number of private or agency psychologists who are currently employed to advance the progressing disability services initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38391/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Scheme Penalties (6 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: 404. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in County Offaly who have been penalised for non-compliance with various schemes over each of the past three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38385/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (6 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: 405. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers in County Offaly who have been inspected over each of the past three years; the number of these that have had penalties imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38386/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (6 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: 406. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers who have been inspected over each of the past five years for compliance with various schemes, by county; the number of these that have had financial penalties imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38387/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (6 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: 463. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has conducted a cost-benefit analysis of the commercial value of the Limerick to Ballybrophy railway line and its contribution to the local economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38394/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme Review (6 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: 471. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the free travel initiative for children during the summer to all areas of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38563/16]

Topical Issue Debate: JobPath Implementation (1 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: Helping to keep those communities together and ensuring that essential work is carried and vital programmes are implemented should be the Minister's responsibility.

Topical Issue Debate: JobPath Implementation (1 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister for his response but I am disappointed because there is a lack of clarity about what action will be taken by the Government on this issue. The Minister mentioned that there were 145 complaints but are people made aware of the mechanism for making complaints? Many people who came to me were not sure of that mechanism at all. I assure the Minister he would have thousands...

Topical Issue Debate: JobPath Implementation (1 Dec 2016)

Carol Nolan: I wish this evening to raise a very serious issue regarding the JobPath scheme. The scheme is not fit for purpose. I say so because the nature and level of complaints I am receiving in my office is of serious concern. I appeal to the Minister to take these complaints on board. Many Deputies have previously raised this very issue in the House. Constituents tell me that they feel they are...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: I wish to raise a matter before commencing.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: I do not mind. Whatever suits the committee is fine.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: I will raise it afterwards.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming to the committee. The €6 million savings arising from the full amount of the arbitrator's award have been included in the subhead for costs in respect of secretaries and caretakers. How much was spent in this area in 2016 and how was it calculated? Was each school allocated a standard increase or did the Department take account of...

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: I welcome the fact that the Minister said a top-up fund was available for schools and that 133 had availed of it. However, more is needed. Schools are under pressure, hours are being cut and secretaries and caretakers do a fantastic job which is often undervalued. They are absolutely vital in a school but schools have had to make choices. I would like this to be addressed more effectively.

Select Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016
Vote 26 - Education and Skills (Supplementary) (30 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: Is it possible to get a breakdown of the €100 million in additional capital expenditure? I welcome that it will help 50 building projects to make progress. How many are now ready to move forward? I would like some clarity on that. Have we examined the possibility of additional capital expenditure where the allocation can be smoothed over a four-year period, which would help even...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (29 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: I want to raise again with the Taoiseach the issue of school transport again. I raised the issue a month ago and was told the findings would be published. We still have no findings. I attended a meeting with Bus Éireann officials last week along with the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Halligan, and many other Deputies from rural constituencies who...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (29 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: 208. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if students from Northern Ireland or Britain who apply to study a third-level course here in the next term will have their funding guaranteed as EU students for the duration of their course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37322/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (29 Nov 2016)

Carol Nolan: 206. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he plans to publish guidelines to schools in relation to best practice for children that wish to opt out of receiving religious instruction; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37320/16]