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Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: IRISH.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Chief Whip has said he will discuss the matter with all the Whips to see if we can get that matter resolved and, if there are no disputes, get it through the House.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: They are both listed for this session.

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I will try to find out, but they will be published this session.

Estimates for Public Services 2010 (2 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I move the following Supplementary Estimates:

Tributes to Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas (2 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Head Usher might perhaps have made a better go it over the years than have some of us. On behalf of the Government and Fianna Fáil Party, I thank Shay for his considerable public service. He is a true professional who has, as all of us know, walked in the true traditions of this House in terms of his kindness, care, good humour and can-do attitude. Shay has had a considerable career...

Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is proposed to take No. a7, Motion re sittings and business of the Dáil, No. b7, motion re technical amendments to Standing Orders; No. 7,motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the draft Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) (Amendment) Order 2010; No. 13, Supplementary Estimates for public services - Votes 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 32, 34, 37, 38 and 40 - back from...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is envisaged that the project to which the Deputy refers will be re-tendered shortly. Subject to no issues arising, it is anticipated that it will progress to construction in early 2011.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: A total of four schools are renting buildings in County Meath and a tabular statement giving details of the schools concerned is attached for the Deputy's information. School Address Start Date of Lease Current Annual Cost Total claimed to date Gaelscoil na Boinne Dublin Road, Trim 01/09/1997 €180,000 €1,745,431 Ard Rí Community National School Navan Rugby Club 01/09/2010...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The project referred to by the Deputy is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. Authorisation was given earlier this year for tender documents to be prepared. The design team are currently working on stage 2(b) which includes applications for Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate (DAC) and the preparation of tender documents. The stage...

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (1 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations and determining procedures in places where examinations are conducted including the supervision of examinations. In the State examinations, the superintendent's responsibility includes safeguarding the security and integrity of the examination papers, providing...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Deputy will be aware that my Department provides grant aid under the Home Tuition Scheme to provide early education intervention for pre-school children with a confirmed diagnosis of autism or to parents of children with autism who are awaiting an educational placement. Therefore children with a diagnosis of autism aged 2.5 years are entitled to ten hours home tuition per week under...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Dec 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is not possible to provide the information requested in the time available. A reply will issue to the Deputy as soon as the information is to hand.

EU-IMF Programme for Ireland and National Recovery Plan 2011-14: Statements (30 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: How will we pay for everything?

Written Answers — Residential Institutions Redress Scheme: Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (30 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 67, 68 and 93 together. The final cost of the response to residential institutional abuse is estimated to reach €1.36 billion and includes: - an estimated expenditure of €1.1 billion on the Redress Scheme operated by the Residential Institutions Redress Board and associated litigation; - an estimated €126m for the Commission to Inquire into Child...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (30 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: In relation to the course referred to by the Deputy, Fáilte Ireland and the Institutes of Technology (IOTs) have put in place an agreed new system in relation to the provision of Hospitality and Tourism Programmes in the IoT sector. While Fáilte Ireland no longer provides attendance-based monthly allowances for these programmes, I understand that it is continuing to provide financial...

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (30 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant grant awarding authority i.e. the applicant's local authority or VEC. Where a grant application is refused, the reason for the refusal is given by the grant awarding authority. An applicant may appeal the decision to the relevant local authority or VEC. Where the grant awarding authority...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (30 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The school to which the Deputy refers has recently applied to my Department for additional accommodation due to an increase in enrolments. The school's application is currently under consideration and a decision on the matter will issue to the school authority in due course.

Written Answers — Universities Building Projects: Universities Building Projects (30 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I understand that the University is working closely with the Receiver in the matter to which the Deputy refers to achieve the optimal outcome for all parties directly affected by the receivership in this instance.

Written Answers — Third Level Courses: Third Level Courses (30 Nov 2010)

Mary Coughlan: My Department is not aware of any particular recognition issue related to the course referred to by the Deputy. If further details are provided as to the nature of the recognition issue, officials from my Department will examine the matter further.