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- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: She is the Minister for Education and Skills and should always remember that the buck stops at her table. It is her responsibility. The Taoiseach gave her the responsibility up to which she has to live. If schools are to close on her watch, it will be for that she will be remembered.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I will. The Acting Chairman is the boss and I very much respect that. I refer to the two requirements for authorisation that the education provider must fulfil. The first is the authority to make awards to at least degree level. The second is that at least 40% of the provider's student enrolment in the State must be made up of students from outside of the member state who are lawfully...
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: It is no problem to talk about the Bill. A lot of work has gone into preparing the Bill. In the overall context of the Bill, it has merits and positive sides. I welcome it coming before the House. I again refer to our schools. I would like to hear the Minister give a commitment on the golden day when class sizes are determined.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: Yes, I will.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I want to use this opportunity, as other people have done.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I am asking whether the Minister will go back on the decision the Government has taken on class sizes. As I have stated, the first couple of weeks and months-----
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I want to know whether the Minister will give a commitment.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I am, but I am asking a question.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister will respond.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: The Minister will give a commitment-----
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: Will she also touch on the subject I have raised today, which is very important? Last Monday night a public meeting was held, which the Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan, attended. He gave a commitment and I believe------
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: -----that he gave the Minister correspondence-----
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: -----from that meeting.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I am keeping this going for the Acting Chairman and if he wants me to sit down and collapse the debate I will do so. He has two choices.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: The Acting Chairman has two choices.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I will sit down and collapse the debate.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: That is on the head of the Acting Chairman. It is a bad choice.
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: I sincerely thank the Technical Group for allowing me some of its speaking time to contribute to the debate on this Bill, which will provide authorisation for an education provider to describe itself as a university outside the State for specified purposes. I acknowledge the presence of the Minister. A previous speaker touched on the experiences of foreign students who come to this country....
- Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers Grant Appeals (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: 46. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding a disabled drivers scheme appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6229/15]
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Rural Environment Protection Scheme Payments (11 Feb 2015)
Michael Healy-Rae: 71. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a rural environment protection scheme payment appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6161/15]