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Residential Institutions Redress (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: My argument is based on the timescale and date. It took the State years to accept its role in regard to the institutions. Brave journalists wrote about the situation and then we woke up to the fact that a problem existed. The State apologised and tried to make restitution. It appears that the State is trying to save money. The Minister of State accepted that a cohort of people in Britain...

Residential Institutions Redress (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, before section 2, to insert the following new section: 2.—The Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 is amended in section 13, by the insertion of the following subsection: "(4A) Where the applicant believes the Board failed to deliver appropriate levels of compensation, the applicant may appeal the decision to the High Court.". I noted the Minister in...

Residential Institutions Redress (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: It is important that an appeals avenue is provided for those who believe they did not receive appropriate levels of compensation. The Minister also referred to it in his Second Stage speech. I believe this is an important proposal because there is so much confusion surrounding this issue and people must be aware of their rights in this regard. This amendment would also be helpful to those...

Residential Institutions Redress (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: The methodology used to calculate appropriate amounts of compensation was recognised by many individuals with a legal background as containing a number of flaws. Compensation was delivered under a points system as opposed to one based on the principles relating to the calculation of damages applied in the High Court each day. I recall the long saga relating to a man from Tallaght who went on...

Residential Institutions Redress (Amendment) Bill, 2011: Second Stage (14 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: I wish to share time with Deputy McDonald.

Residential Institutions Redress (Amendment) Bill, 2011: Second Stage (14 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: The Minister of State referred to the commission's conclusions and listed some of them as follows: Children lived with the daily terror of not knowing where the next beating was coming from ... Sexual abuse was endemic in boys' institutions ... Children were frequently hungry and food was inadequate, inedible and badly prepared in many schools ... A disturbing element of the evidence before...

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions that have been made by him to obtain 50% of the cost of compensation paid out to victims of institutional abuse, arising from the provisions for the 2002 redress Act, who were resident in institutions that did not profess a Roman Catholic ethos; the moneys that have so far been paid to the State by such institutions;...

Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 147: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views, in the context of his decision to appoint Senator Martin McAleese to review interactions between the State and Roman Catholic Magdalene Laundry institutions, but not a directly comparable institution with a Protestant evangelical ethos (details supplied) that this is a form of discrimination against residents in the home...

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: With regard to SNAs, as referred to by my colleague, families are worried about the impact of financial constraints. In the backyard of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, a head of an educational institution spent €100,000 on taxi fares, and €28,000 was spent on upgrading a brand-new building.

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: My question concerns governance.

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: I am asking whether there is a need for legislation on governance in respect of these matters.

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: That is what I am asking. Is there legislation promised on governance in respect of this matter?

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Is it on the list? I am asking the Taoiseach whether-----

Order of Business (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Getting mixed up again.

Written Answers — Homeless Persons: Homeless Persons (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the date on which she will introduce legislation to give children a statutory right to after-care on leaving the care system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19883/11]

Written Answers — Children in Care: Children in Care (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to work with the Department of Health and the Department of Social Protection in order to help reduce the numbers of children who enter the care system due to the financial difficulties of their families rather than any abuse faced, or risk of abuse. [19884/11]

Written Answers — Teacher Training: Teacher Training (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 152: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a detailed breakdown of costs involved in training a second level teacher, including primary degree and postgraduate diploma in education or four-year concurrent degree in education (Bachelor in Education). [19535/11]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 153: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the initiatives which are being taken by him to ensure pre-service and in-service training for teachers who are or who may be employed to teach second level subjects through the medium of Gaeilge. [19539/11]

Written Answers — Irish Language: Irish Language (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 154: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he provides in-service training for second level teachers specific to content language integrated learning which will support teachers in the Irish medium sector. [19540/11]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 155: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the optional béalscrúdú for junior certificate Gaeilge; his views that this is an important element in the learning of Gaeilge; the steps that have been taken by him to support the provision of this option; and his plans to ensure that all students avail of a béalscrúdú worth 40% of junior certificate Gaeilge....