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Written Answers — Court Proceedings: Court Proceedings (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will bring forward legislation to change the in camera rule regarding the reporting of child protection and welfare cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33366/12]

Written Answers — School Patronage: School Patronage (10 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 149: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress made to date in relation to a proposal (details supplied); when this application is likely to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33001/12]

National Asset Management Agency (5 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 6: To ask the Minister for Finance the timetable he envisages for the National Assets Management Agency redeeming its bonds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32707/12]

Written Answers — School Management: School Management (5 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that every school has a board of management set up as required under legislation; the details of each school that does not have a board of management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32871/12]

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: My recollection of this amendment is that the Minister gave us a good assurance on Committee Stage that the rights of all employees were protected and that there would be no defects in respect of the conditions of employment of the personnel in existing bodies who will be employees of the new body. The Minister's comments caused me no concern as he is genuinely committed to ensuring no...

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I thank the Minister for his cooperation and assent to the proposal we put forward. It is a progressive move and I thank the Minister and his officials for consulting us in advance of the amendments being tabled in the House. On Second Stage, I said that my Seanad colleague, Senator Power, had suggested two student representatives and to be honest I thought that was ambitious. I am glad...

Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: I also thank the Minister and his officials for their cooperation. This was an important Bill that was in gestation for some time and I welcome its passage through the Dáil.

Written Answers — Public Service Contracts: Public Service Contracts (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 12: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is considering streamlining the tendering process for public contracts, in a manner that is consistent with EU rules, so that local Irish firms achieve a greater success rate in winning tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32488/12]

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 99: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to resolve serious difficulties that have now arisen for many families with new charges for post-primary school transport, changes to school catchment area/nearest school requirement where there has been a pattern of attendance at different post primary centres from a town and its immediate area where...

Written Answers — Local Authority Funding: Local Authority Funding (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 171: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when funding will be allocated to Cavan Town Council, in respect of a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32592/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (4 Jul 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) [32665/12]

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]