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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I have one final comment. It is not a question unless the witnesses would like to come back. This happens in every mainstream school in the country that may be looking for a home economics teacher or an Irish teacher. There are people on staff. I was fluent in Irish but never had the accreditation for it. I went back working in the school and got my qualifications subsequent to that. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I apologise for being late. I had a number of other things on. I will keep it brief. I apologise also if I do ask a question that may have been asked earlier. I was listening to the debate on the way in. Reference was made to the fact that seven out of 20 posts had an application. Is there a geographical imbalance? I know from dealing with some families,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Education Needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students: Discussion (4 Jul 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: Mr. Rogers said it was focused in the east of the country. Is it the case that the majority of applicants for those posts were coming from the east?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Textbooks (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: As I said, this is probably one of the most welcome achievements of the Minister in the few years she has been in office and she is to be commended on the initiative. Most schools and parents are very grateful for the Government providing for that educational need for schoolbooks. Inevitably, once the scheme has been delivered for primary schools, we will face a call in respect of second...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Textbooks (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I am asking this question on behalf of Deputy Cowen. I ask the Minister to give us an estimate of the number of children and families who would benefit from the free books scheme in primary schools in Counties Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, respectively, for 2023 to 2024. Since I am taking the question, if the Minister has figures for Cork too, I would appreciate it.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Textbooks (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister. Unlike the previous question, the Minister will not find any criticism from this quarter. As I said, I spent 15 years teaching. It is one thing that puts parents, families and schools under pressure, particularly during the summertime. It is a welcome initiative. I am glad the Minister has specified that it can be used for not just textbooks but copybooks and other...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Accommodation (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I add my voice to what the previous speakers said. I spent 15 years teaching in Cork city and the east Cork area. We have debated this issue with the Minister in the past. I echo the sentiments of both Deputies O'Connor and Stanton regarding the lack of places that are available. I understand the modelling will show there might be a fall off in 2026 or 2027. There is definitely pressure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 9. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of employment permits issued to non-EEA home care workers since December 2022; the number of applications received; the number of applications refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31204/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I ask the Minister of State about the number of employment permits issued to non-EEA home care workers since December 2022. Will he make a statement on the number of applications received and the number of applications refused?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I thank the Minister of State for his response. It is welcome that an additional 138 applications have been made, with a few pending. Given that the quota was 1,000, that is far below the level of demand. To be fair to the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Butler, she has steadfastly fought to ensure adequate resourcing and funding in this sector. I believe there are approximately 23.5...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I appreciate the response from the Minister of State, who has also outlined his disappointment about the uptake. It behoves us to look at this again, albeit that the initial quota was announced in December 2022. Seven months is not a long time, in particular in terms of how we deal with issues here. There is a pay threshold that can prove problematic for what are often relatively lower...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Labour Market (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 59. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the steps he has taken to ensure that employers have access to qualified employees to meet the requirements of the labour market; when the next review of the critical skills occupation list will take place; what measures he is taking to stream-line the work permit application process; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a three-classroom extension project at a school (details supplied) will progress; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30829/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (29 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 120. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 137 of 25 January 2023, if the ongoing school transport review will facilitate children in September 2023 who cannot gain access to their nearest school due to a shortage of school places and would then not qualify for school transport as they would not be attending their nearest school or second nearest...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: I wish to raise the issue of home tutors. I acted as a home tutor many years ago to a child with a cancer diagnosis. I believe there are approximately 1,400 home tutors working in the system nationally, many of them part-time, supplementing their hours and affiliated with schools. There are some who are working full-time. They are qualified teachers who are registered with the Teaching...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (27 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 140. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment how many prospect mining licences have been issued in County Clare on a yearly basis for 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023; how many are under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31206/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (27 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 141. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what environmental impact is expected in County Clare following the issuance of mining prospect licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31207/23]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Mining Industry (27 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 142. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment what incentives are in place to attract foreign investment into the domestic mining industry; the logic behind same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31208/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (27 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 319. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will engage with the State Examinations Commission regarding the possibility of an examination deferral for a student (details supplied), considering the traumatic circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31169/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Jun 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 413. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30624/23]