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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (12 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: In 2012 a public service-wide review of allowances was carried out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As a result of the review, qualification allowances were abolished with effect from 1st February 2012. Department of Education and Skills Circular 0008/2013 outlines the effect of this decision on teachers. The Circular was agreed under the auspices of the Teachers'...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment (12 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The staffing arrangements for the current school year are set out in Circular 0007/2014 which is available on the Department website. The redeployment arrangements are set out in a detailed FAQ document that is published on my Department's website.The core function of the redeployment arrangements is to facilitate the redeployment of all surplus permanent teachers to other schools that have...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (12 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations. In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all similar types of schools equally irrespective of location. It currently operates on the basis of a general...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Administration (12 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The letter of 1 November 2010 was sent in response to a letter dated 22 October 2010 received in the Department on 28th October. The Department's response made it clear that the Department would not consider entering into arrangements with third parties regarding the approval of individual tuition for children with special needs. This remains the position today. Applications for and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (12 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: As this is an operational matter for the Teaching Council I am referring your question to the Council for early direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Staff Remuneration (12 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: An application for compensation for loss of hours from the person referred to by the Deputy was received by my Department in relation to a loss of hours with effect from 31 August 2014. Applications are being processed in date order of receipt and every effort is being made to process these applications as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (12 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: The criteria for the recognition of new schools specifies that a patron must confirm willingness to enrol children from the area for which the Department has identified the need for the school. The school in question was established to help meet the demographic increases in the general Dublin 2 and Dublin 4 areas. With regard to permanent accommodation, due to the commercially sensitive...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I have made it clear what the system is. I have clarified the way in which complaints are dealt with and contracts are awarded. The contract is not with me. I cannot stop paying the contract because it is not directly with me. I want to meet the unions. I will meet them soon. They are the representatives of the building workers. I will meet the various unions that represent the...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I will meet their union representatives.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I think that is the appropriate way for me to meet. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Nash, is addressing the gap that exists at the moment as a result of the case that struck down the agreements that were in place. It has been alleged here that the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection are not co-operating and that people are signing on in the North and...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I would like anybody who has any evidence of any of these things to inform the relevant authorities, because they are not anything that I can stand over.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: If the Deputies have information, I suggest they should inform the relevant authorities. We are having audits carried out. We are referring any information to the relevant bodies that deal with these matters. I do not want to see any workers exploited. That is why we are reforming the legislation. Any allegations that are made will be seriously investigated. I will meet the unions...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I will meet the unions in accordance with an arrangement that will suit them and suit me. We have been in touch.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: Building workers are represented by unions other than Unite.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I have been requested-----

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: -----to meet Unite and other building representatives. I treat them all equally. I will be meeting them all.

Social Welfare Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I will stay here until the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection arrives in the Chamber.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter and want to outline to the House the measures I have put in place to ensure that contractors working on contracts awarded under the Department's school building programme, including Kishoge community school, Lucan, are compliant with tax and employment laws. I acknowledge the presence of the workers in the Visitors Gallery. I will meet building...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Nov 2014)

Jan O'Sullivan: It was my script, not that of a Fine Gael Minister.