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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (28 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 224. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for a vacant HSE owned property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27742/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 225. To ask the Minister for Health the reason services provided by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland in County Kildare have been reduced so dramatically; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27743/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 226. To ask the Minister for Health if he will review a requirement by a person (details supplied) for a profiling bed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27744/16]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Haulage Industry (28 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: 252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review a person's (details supplied) application for a haulage licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27745/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Committee (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: As we have a quorum, I call the meeting to order. I remind members to turn off their mobile phones when attending these meetings. No apologies have been received from members. I propose that we suspend for a few moments to allow the Minister for Education and Skills and his officials to take their seats.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I welcome the Minister for Education and Skills and his officials. Apologies have been received from the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Halligan, who contacted me last night to say that he cannot attend for personal reasons. Members are aware of the ongoing effort by the Houses of the Oireachtas to improve the engagement of Government Departments and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: That is fine. I agree. Informally, we had a brief conversation prior to the meeting. I think the committee should have more say in terms of choosing the two particular items that we look at in detail. That is something we will certainly look for in the future. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes, of course.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I thank the Minister. While the Department has noble aspirations, they cannot be implemented without significant investment. The Minister referred to DEIS schools. There have not been any new DEIS schools in recent years. We must prioritise opening up that scheme to provide access to good quality education and opportunities to more children. I now invite members to ask questions on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Three to four minutes initially. We will take two or three sets of questions and refer back to the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes. We are taking questions on different sections.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes. Deputy Catherine Martin is next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: As there was considerable detail in those questions, I will ask the Minister to respond after which I will call Senator Ruane and Deputy Jim Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I remind Deputy Byrne that everything should come through the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: I will not let him interject again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: The Deputy should address her questions through the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Through the Chair, Deputy Byrne.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 26 – Department of Education and Skills (29 Sep 2016)

Fiona O'Loughlin: Can the Senator conclude soon?