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Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 79: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his recent announcement on DEIS posts, if he will confirm that there will be no changes to DEIS posts in schools in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11645/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his recent announcement on DEIS posts, if he will confirm that there will be no changes to DEIS posts in schools in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11646/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his recent announcement on DEIS posts, if he will confirm that there will be no changes to DEIS posts in schools in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11647/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills in view of his recent announcement on DEIS posts, if he will confirm that there will be no changes to DEIS posts in schools in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11648/12]

Written Answers — Skills Development: Skills Development (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his proposals, if any, to deal with skills shortages in specific sectors of the economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11852/12]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline the progress made to date with regard to Project Maths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11853/12]

Written Answers — National University of Ireland: National University of Ireland (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the future of the National University of Ireland; the costs per annum of this body; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11857/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to a request by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 10 in respect of the appointment of an additional teacher, in view of the fact that a detailed submission has been made to him in support of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11858/12]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 210: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the proposals, if any, he has to restore services to their former level at a hospital (details supplied). [11855/12]

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the introduction of this legislation. We support the Bill overall, but there are a number of issues of concern in respect of which we will table amendments on Committee Stage. There are several differences between this Bill and the one drafted by the Minister's predecessor, Ms Mary Coughlan. For example, the Minister will be given the power to make directions in terms of...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate that. Perhaps we can address the matter on Committee Stage. A substantial number of retired teachers are working in the system. Often, decision makers can take the easy option and hire experienced people who they know to be competent for two or three days, a few weeks or so on. When will the young person ever get a start? I hope we can make some progress on this issue in the...

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: I appreciate that but I do not want to give him or her the opportunity.

Education (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (29 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Both principals and teachers have suggested to me that we should bring down the shutters on this provision. We all know that practical difficulties can arise in remote areas but I would prefer not to countenance the practice. If the Minister is minded to proceed with it, the circumstances under which it applies must be limited. I hope the practice will be non-existent. I will run through...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 71: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the approximate number of public servants who after making an initial declaration of interest or intent to retire by the end of February 2012 decided not to proceed with their retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11200/12]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers paid on the final payroll of 2011 as a percentage of all substitute teachers - and only substitute teachers - on that payroll. [10696/12]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 198: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the concern in a local community in relation to a possible reduction in the staffing complement at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; if the current school enrolment will be taken into account in deciding the staff numbers in view of the fact that the enrolment has grown since last...

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 200: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on the introduction of third level fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11005/12]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on the introduction of a loan scheme at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11006/12]

Written Answers — Third Level Participation: Third Level Participation (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 202: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on increasing participation at third level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11007/12]

Written Answers — Institutes of Technology: Institutes of Technology (28 Feb 2012)

Brendan Smith: Question 203: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his policy on the relocation of DIT to Grangegorman, Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11008/12]