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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.

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

Paul Gogarty: As I said at the outset when I mentioned the committee motion, one can achieve more if there is a consensus.

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

Paul Gogarty: I concur with my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Ryan, who said that the education partners can play a constructive role in this process. All teachers, like everybody else involved with schools, have acknowledged that there are savings to be made.

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

Paul Gogarty: The Deputy can do so in a second. I am nearly finished.

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

Paul Gogarty: Contrary to media reports, the Green Party is neither pulling out of the Government——

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

Paul Gogarty: ——nor climbing down on the education issue.

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

Paul Gogarty: We remain committed to working within the Government to effect positive change.

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

Paul Gogarty: There have been some positive indications over recent days.

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

Paul Gogarty: I assure my colleagues on the Opposition benches that progress will continue to be made. I am glad to be part of the solution.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (29 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the status of the proposed new secondary school for the Carpenterstown-Porterstown area of Dublin 15; the persons under whose patronage it will be; the timescale for the appointment of a principal; when building work will commence on a permanent site for the school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36882/08]

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (23 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Question 117: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22, who is an Irish citizen, can expect to receive a decision on their application for family reunification visas in respect of their brother and sister in view of the fact that the application process has been ongoing for thirty months; and if he will make a statement on the...

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Barrett's party leader has already opposed a similar proposal for Westin Aerodrome, which is only some miles down the road.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: I propose to share time with Deputy Conlon.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: Deputy Barrett proposed that Baldonnel Airport should be used as an international airport.

Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed (22 Oct 2008)

Paul Gogarty: He referred to it being used as a commercial airport of some description.