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Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: As Members are scheduled to conclude this debate at 6.30 p.m., is it intended to extend this timeframe because important amendments are outstanding in respect of retired teachers and other issues, such as Garda vetting for temporary personnel and so on? If possible, I ask that the allocated time be extended.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I move amendment No. 21: In page 8, line 6, to delete "of" where it firstly occurs. It is the same amendment as that proposed by the Government in amendment No. 20.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I move amendment No. 24: In page 8, line 18, to delete "the education of".

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I move amendment No. 34: In page 8, after line 51, to insert the following: "(g) a requirement that such a person is subject to Garda vetting and clearance in accordance with standard practice for registered teachers.". We have not discussed this. Some Members are aware that the amendment refers to a requirement that someone acting on a temporary capacity in a school would be subject to...

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I move amendment No. 35: In page 8, after line 51, to insert the following: (10) The Minister may from time to time prescribe the conditions attaching to the employment of an appropriately qualified and registered retired teacher, in circumstances where all efforts to secure an appropriately qualified registered teacher who is not retired fail.". This relates to a proposed new restriction on...

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: Should I withdraw the amendment and table it again on Report Stage if it were to include the word "reasonable"? What is the procedure?

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I will withdraw the amendment and table it again on Report Stage with the amending term.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I thank the Minister and Senator Hayden for suggesting the improvements.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I am somewhat confused. Perhaps the Minister could circulate an explanatory note or discuss the issue in more detail on Report Stage.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: It would seem unfair if a school would have liability if someone had to be dismissed solely because the Department would not pay them. I am not sure if I understand the issue properly or if the Minister is giving contradictory interpretations of it. It would be helpful to have clarity before the next Stage.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I move amendment No. 43: In page 10, line 2, after "Minister" to insert the following: "following consultation with recognised trade unions representing teachers". The amendment proposes to insert a provision to the effect that the Minister would consult with recognised trade unions representing teachers.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: It is for the purpose of the registration of teachers.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I move amendment No. 44: In page 10, to delete lines 32 to 37. Perhaps amendments Nos. 43 and 44 should have been taken together because the point is an overall one that the provision in the Bill relating to the registration of teachers seems to be overly prescriptive for primary legislation. In practical terms, it appears to make it impossible for a person to apply for a renewal of...

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: No, but we might revisit the matter on Report Stage. The amendment might be overly prescriptive, but I will not press it now.

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (31 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I support the amendments. As I stated on Second Stage last week, I understand where the Minister is coming from, given that the HSE has often used the fact that the Minister for Education and Skills has responsibility as an excuse for not stepping up to the mark. However, I have a concern. There is a gap arising from the failure to assign, at the same time, a positive responsibility to the...

Seanad: Banking Sector Regulation (26 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am sure he is well aware of the despicable situation in which the residents of Priory Hall have found themselves. Following a case brought by Dublin City Council, families have been forced to move out of their homes before Christmas, with little certainty for the future. Their apartments were not just badly built by Coalport Limited, they are...

Seanad: Banking Sector Regulation (26 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: With respect, that is an extraordinarily hands-off reply given the general policy implications. What message does this send out in the current environment, not just to Priory Hall residents but to individuals and families who are under huge pressure? They can see their assets being taken from them and are worried about being able to pay their mortgages and feed their children, yet they can...

Seanad: Banking Sector Regulation (26 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: Has the Minister of State seen the legal advice?

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (25 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: I appreciate that much of the Bill before us is based on the Education (Amendment) Bill 2010. Certain aspects of the Bill are necessary and are welcome, particularly the areas relating to conditions for registration, reregistration, for giving the Teaching Council the powers it needs to ensure that pre-service is up to scratch and for addressing the deficit of which we are all aware and...

Seanad: Suicide Prevention: Statements (12 Jan 2012)

Averil Power: Like many other speakers, including Senators Noone and McAleese, I would like to focus on youth mental health, something we as a society have not given nearly enough attention to. HSE services are still very underdeveloped, as the Minister of State will be aware, yet all the statistics show that unfortunately, the high rate of suicide among young people, particularly young men, means people...