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Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: What about Sinn Féin in the House of Commons?

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: The Deputy's party was working against us for many of those years.

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: That is out of order.

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: False allegations.

Private Members' Business: An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Uimh. 2) 2011: An Dara Céim, Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (18 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: The Northern Bank was systemic------

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (17 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provision for new schools and school building works for Dublin South West under the recently announced capital programme; if he will outline the projects to be assisted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35270/11]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (17 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 89: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will confirm that financial support for post-graduate students will continue to be available for students commencing courses in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35347/11]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (17 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 191: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will confirm without further delay that there will be no change to the status of Dún Uí Neill Barracks, Cavan, due to its importance as a key military installation centrally situated in the mid-Border area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35343/11]

Written Answers — Army Barracks: Army Barracks (17 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 192: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the importance and necessity of retaining Dún Uí Neill Barracks, Cavan, as a key military installation, as outlined in Private Members' debates in Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann and as outlined in detail by the representative group comprising the deputation he met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35344/11]

Review of Serious Incidents including Deaths of Children in Care: Statements (17 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the opportunity to make a short contribution on this important report. I was glad the request by the Fianna Fáil Party spokesperson, Deputy McConalogue, to have this important issue brought before the House was acceded to by the Minister and Government. On Deputy Cowen's remarks in regard to the forthcoming referendum on children's rights, the Minister will recall that I, when...

Written Answers — Third Level Remuneration: Third Level Remuneration (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 56: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the steps he has taken to address academic salaries and pay rises that were not agreed by him or the Higher Education Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34767/11]

Written Answers — Third Level Funding: Third Level Funding (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 98: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the way he intends to accommodate increasing numbers of students at third level in view of the recent announcement that no new capital projects will be given the go ahead at third level over the next five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35175/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a school building project (details supplied) will proceed to the next stage in view of the fact the existing accommodation is inadequate and substantial costs are also incurred in renting additional accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35009/11]

Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: I welcome the Minister's statement that the capital budget will be spent, and overspent. With the savings he is able to move around there must be plenty of money in other parts of his Department.

Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Certain areas were generously funded. The Minister stated that 80% goes to the school building programme. Is the remainder for ICT?

Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: Yes.

Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: It is a substantial programme-----

Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: -----and we all know there is a huge amount of work going on throughout the country. The Minister gave approval for the minor works grant. That was a matter of concern to people throughout the country. School principals spoke to me about the importance of the minor works grant and I believe the Minister notified them last week that the grant would be paid for the year 2011-12, which I...

Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: I share the Minister's attitude towards the increase in population. We all fully appreciate and are heartened by this positive development. The Minister must obtain a better return on taxpayers' money. A better system for delivering new schools is available. I am sure the Minister has available to him the prototype for delivery in regard to design. Many of the unnecessary costs and...

Departmental Expenditure (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Smith: The case in Monaghan to which the Minister referred is a great example of what can be achieved in a speedy manner. County Cavan VEC is also delivering new school buildings for the Department from a delegated function.