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Topical Issues: Third-Level Feeder Schools (26 Nov 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: ...system as currently set out. Similar comment has been made about it in previous years. Despite the shortcomings of the system, what is indisputable is that those who attend private second level fee paying schools are virtually guaranteed a place in university to the disadvantage of those who do not have the financial resources to attend these schools. I believe in fairness in...

Topical Issues: Third-Level Feeder Schools (26 Nov 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: Information on third-level feeder schools has been published in almost every national newspaper today and it makes for interesting reading. The data highlight the advantages and disadvantages in terms of what is happening in second-level education and the students who are continuing into third-level education. It should be acknowledged that more schools are sending their pupils to...

Topical Issue Debate: State Examinations Issues (11 Jun 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: ...while the commission has the papers printed at a cost to the taxpayer of €500,000, within days of the end of the examinations, private companies obtain, publish and sell them without paying any fee. Last year they made €3 million. I raised this issue two or three weeks ago.

Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Funding (7 May 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: ...of my adult life that the State should not be providing financial support for the small number of private schools operating in the country. The reports clearly state this gives children attending fee paying schools the edge in that they are three times more likely to access third level education than children from working class backgrounds who attend schools in working class areas. If we...

Topical Issue Debate: Third Level Funding (7 May 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: ..., too many children, particularly from working class communities, have left school too early, but this is beginning to turn around. I welcome any improvement in that regard. On funding for fee-paying schools, neither the Minister of State nor I can be blamed for this situation which got out of control during the Celtic tiger era. The level of funding provided for private schools in...

Further Education and Training: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Jan 2013)

Eamonn Maloney: ...Minister in the history of the State to have reduced this subsidy in any way. The reduction for this year was €6 million although I would have preferred if it had been €60 million. My position about the 55 private fee-paying schools is well known; I do not believe they should get a euro. However, in fairness, the Minister and his Department are the first to tackle this...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (11 Jan 2012)

Eamonn Maloney: ...by the council in order to carry out its functions; the reason an employment control framework is being applied to the council in view of the fact that it is fully funded by the annual registration fees and other fees, paid by registered teachers and by applicants for registration; if he will seek to have the necessary staffing level reinstated, in view of the fact that there is no...