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Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: We have a new Tánaiste.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 115. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a payment under the 2014 single payment scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6354/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disadvantaged Areas Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 116. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a payment under the disadvantaged area scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6360/15]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (12 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 117. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding an agri-environment options scheme and organic payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6369/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (12 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 178. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6371/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: 194. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to provide an additional building to cater for growing needs in respect of a service for persons with disabilities (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6451/15]

Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: Why does she not do something about it?

Order of Business (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Taoiseach is turned off again.

Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: Save our schools.

Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: He was in a coma for four years and he voted to close them.

Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: The local election woke him up.

Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: So the Taoiseach wants to close them.

Leaders' Questions (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: It is different because of the Taoiseach's policy.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: The Acting Chairman has done that once to me.

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: There was an announcement that class sizes would change from 12 to 20. The Minister knows the detrimental effect that will have. Schools, in particular those in my county, are facing the possibility of losing teachers and in some instances we will lose schools. These schools are cherished in communities, and have provided an excellent level of education and a great grounding for young...

Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (11 Feb 2015)

Michael Healy-Rae: I thank the Acting Chairman. When considering a Bill like this it is important to examine where education starts. At the end of the day, it is all about nurturing our young people and giving them the best start and finish that we can. The Minister has an opportunity to put right the wrongs of the past number of years, during which education got a hammering and our schools were put in...

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.