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Written Answers — Drugs Payment Scheme: Drugs Payment Scheme (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 201: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason a claim for payment under the drug refund scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin has not been made; if such payments have been suspended pending the outcome of a court case; when this situation will be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37845/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 296: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for residency by a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37942/08]

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 303: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of inspections carried out in 2007 and 2008 by the Garda Síochána in the Dublin area, and from Clondalkin and Ronanstown stations in particular, to verify that vans carrying goods for third parties had appropriate insurance to carry such goods; the regularity with which such inspections are carried out; the...

Written Answers — Sports Capital Programme: Sports Capital Programme (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 344: To ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism the criteria that have not been met by schools (details supplied) applying for funding to keep their respective sports halls open into 2009; if additional funding streams can be identified by this date; if the horse and greyhound racing fund can be amended to support valuable community facilities such as these in view of the...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the time-frame for the proposed expansion of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin. [37969/08]

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (4 Nov 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 487: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he has received further indications from other Departments and agencies regarding funding for the continuation of the sports halls at schools (details supplied) in County Dublin. [37970/08]

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I wish to begin by telling a story. Approximately one year ago, as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Education and Science, I called an emergency meeting on the water charges issue. It may have been coincidental but when I called that meeting, there was a response from the Government. My aim in calling the meeting was to try to obtain an agreed cross-party motion from the members of the...

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: The latter is extremely important, particularly in these straitened economic times.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: This matter relates to our economic and social well-being and also to our children. I am happy the Labour Party is fulfilling its obligations as a party of opposition. The Green Party is also fulfilling its obligations as a party in government. That is why I am satisfied to stand over the Government amendment which the Green Party played its role in framing.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: The amendment recognises that we are in tough economic times and that progress has been made in some areas, while cutbacks have been made in others.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: However, the amendment also contains a commitment to address these cutbacks at the earliest possible opportunity. The Green Party is fully engaged in that process. I concur with all Members that a response is definitely required. However, I also understand that such a response will come at the appropriate time.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I wish to place on record the fact that I fully support the Minister for Education and Science——

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——in his attempts to deal with the difficult circumstances relating to the education budget. I remain a strong critic of education funding in general. The onus is on the Minister for Finance, the Taoiseach, the Cabinet, those on the Opposition benches——

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——and the Green Party to try to work to increase that funding.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Last year, I criticised the lack of funding for education when times were better. During a debate on a previous Labour Party motion, when I was in opposition, I railed against the lack of commitment on all sides of the House to achieve a real consensus to increase education funding.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: We are engaged in that process. I acknowledge that this motion gives us a valuable opportunity. There are lessons to learn. I certainly hope my party has learned those lessons.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I hope all parties will learn lessons. We need a consensus and a vision for education over the next ten years.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: That vision needs to extend beyond the electoral cycle. We should not always be trying to sort things out in advance of a general election and hoping everything will be fine.

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: We need a commitment not just from the Government, but also from the Opposition——

Education Cuts: Motion (Resumed) (30 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: ——to work in partnership.