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School Transport (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate the opportunity to raise this important issue. The changes to the post-primary school transport scheme due to take effect in September stem from the ending of the catchment boundary system and the new requirement of attendance at a student's nearest school. I understand the changes stem from the value for money review carried out of school transport which was initiated...

School Transport (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. However, it is not a more cost effective scheme for many parents who must share substantial additional costs. In the reply to a parliamentary question the Department was only able to estimate the proposed savings from the introduction of this measure. Therefore, there must only be minimal savings. The implementation of this new regulation will...

School Transport (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: The patronage issue has been resolved. I call on the Minister of State to ensure that building project is advanced. If that were the case I would not have transport problems to bring to his attention involving where children go to post-primary centres.

School Transport (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I am trying to resolve a transport issue in doing so.

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to review the safety standards on our motorway network with particular reference to the provision of rest and refreshment areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32149/12]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the guidelines and supports his Department has offered schools and school boards of management for complying with new procedures set out in Section 20 of the Finance Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31735/12]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 224: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department has issued a circular to schools explaining the implications of Section 20 of the Finance Act 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31736/12]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he has requested additional resources and funding from the Department of Finance in order to assist schools and school boards of management in complying with the additional administrative responsibilities for schools outlined in Section 20 of the Finance Act, 2011. [31737/12]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 237: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the special needs assistant allocation to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9, in view of the complex special needs of the children involved and the difficulties the school will have in coping with reduced resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31905/12]

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I wish to share time with Deputy Ó Cuív.

Education (Amendment) (Protection of Schools) Bill 2012: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. The protection of small schools is critical, and I know the Save Our National Schools, SONS, campaign, including Billy Standish and his colleagues, has done good work in creating awareness of the difficulties that will face many communities with the gradual implementation of the staffing schedule changes. On many occasions I stated...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the appointments he has made to State Boards and agencies under his remit; the process involved in such appointments; if any appointees were required to appear before the relevant Oireachtas Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31355/12]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers employed as superintendents in this year's State examinations; the number of retired teachers employed to conduct the oral examinations; the number of retired teachers employed to correct examination papers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31356/12]

Written Answers — Food Exports: Food Exports (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the likely prospects in respect of exports from the food and beverage sector for the remainder of 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31554/12]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 238: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will detail truancy levels experienced in the education system in each year since the National Educational Welfare Board was established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31317/12]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide the most recent truancy levels on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31318/12]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 240: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will provide the most recent truancy levels for Dublin on an area basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31319/12]

Written Answers — School Absenteeism: School Absenteeism (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the progress made to date in tackling truancy in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31320/12]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 247: To ask the Minister for Health if additional funding will be provided in respect of a training centre (details supplied) in County Cavan in view of increased enrolments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31288/12]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (27 Jun 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 20: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the stage of a proposed building project in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; when this project will proceed to the next stage; the likely timescale for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30994/12]