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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....

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will clarify matters relating to the teacher education section which advertises posts with the Professional Development Services for Teachers and An tSéirbhís Tacaíochta Dara Leibhéal don Ghaeilge; if he will make a commitment to ensure successful candidates are post holders in their schools and that these posts will be...

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

Seán Crowe: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views that the State examination papers should be a model for promotion of gender equality in their content and his further views that this year's examination papers carried texts and imagery that showed gender equality. [19543/11]

Written Answers — School Inspection Reports: School Inspection Reports (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views that resources and professional supports be made available to address matters which are being noted in subject inspections and whole school evaluations. [19544/11]

Written Answers — School Meals Programme: School Meals Programme (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 374: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the current economic downturn is directly impacting on many more children going to school hungry; and her plans to address this issue through additional supports including the further roll out of breakfast clubs and the introduction of a food element to out of hours homework...

Written Answers — School Meals Programme: School Meals Programme (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 375: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to increasing numbers of after school support programme students presenting at classes hungry as a direct result of the present economic crisis and the additional supports she will offer in this difficult environment for teaching. [19151/11]

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: Question 405: To ask the Minister for Health his views on whether there is a credibility gap in relation to some former senior banking officials sitting on health-related boards where they are tasked with providing an important oversight role; and if he will outline the governance criteria behind such appointments. [19592/11]

Special Educational Needs: Motion (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: There has been a lot of discussion here previously on this issue. This debate is a welcome opportunity for us to address the issue again and I commend the Technical Group on raising it. I agree with Deputy Harris with regard to how this has been communicated and accept there have been mistakes made along the route on the issue. As an elected representative who has been dealing with the...

Order of Business (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Crowe: We know that the age group of those engaged in selling and taking drugs is getting younger and younger. This is particularly a problem inside and outside schools and in their vicinities. In other jurisdictions there are heavier sentences for such offences. Legislation is pending to deal with the issue of drugs. Will this issue be dealt with in the legislation?