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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Consultancy Contracts Data (3 Jul 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: ...Consultants, Experts, Advisors Status of Report Purpose Total Cost Centre for Cross Border Studies * 2011 annual review paper on Northern Ireland Post graduate courses €2,420.00 Jim Duffy & Pat McLoughlin members of an independent panel appointed by the Secretary General re designation of a single awarding authority No Report Recommendations to the Minister on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Unfair Dismissals (14 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The company to which the Deputy refers is not the principal contractor on the project at St Patrick's Teacher Training College (St. Pat's), Drumcondra. While my Department funds the project, the contract with the principal contractor is between the authorities of St Pat's and the principal contractor. Since my Department is not a party to the contract it has no relationship with either the...

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: The Patten report, which was published many years ago, had approximately 266 recommendations. Approximately 16 of them referred specifically to the nature of the divided society in Northern Ireland and were particular to that part of United kingdom and all the divisions with which we are familiar. The remaining 250 were the best types of recommendations one could possibly have for a Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board (4 Mar 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: ...On the same day I made the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (Appeals) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No 21 of 2014) which set out the procedures to be followed in appeals. I recently appointed Mr Pat Whelan, former Director General of the Office of the Ombudsman, to be the inaugural Appeals Officer of the Fund. In accordance with the 2012 Act, a former resident who is dissatisfied with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Consultancy Contracts Expenditure (26 Feb 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: ...Education and Skills 2011-2013 2011 Consultants, Experts, Advisors Purpose Total Cost € Centre for Cross Border Studies 2011 annual review of Post graduate courses in Northern Ireland 2420.00 Jim Duffy & Pat McLoughlin members of an independent panel appointed by the Secretary General re designation of a single awarding authority The independent panel shortlisted a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations Reviews (25 Feb 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: ...the following five meetings with ASTI representatives: a deputation from the ASTI on 2 April 2012; the ASTI annual conference on 10 April; Gerry Breslin, president of the ASTI, on 12 December 2012; Pat King, general secretary, Gerry Breslin, president, Diarmuid de Paor, deputy general secretary, and Sally Maguire, vice president, on 21 March; and the ASTI conference on 2 April 2013. I...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Reports (21 Jan 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: ...,Experts, Advisors Status of Report Purpose Total Cost Centre for Cross Border Studies * 2011 annual review of Post graduate courses in Northern Ireland €2,420.00 Jim Duffy & Pat McLoughlin members of an independent panel appointed by the Secretary General re designation of a single awarding authority No Report The independent panel shortlisted a number of proposals,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Consultancy Contracts Data (16 Jan 2014)

Ruairi Quinn: ...: €125,448 YEAR 2011 Consultants,Experts, Advisors Start date Completion date Purpose Total Cost € Centre for Cross Border Studies Oct-11 Dec-11 2011 annual review of Post graduate courses in Northern Ireland 2420.00 Jim Duffy & Pat McLoughlin members of an independent panel appointed by the Secretary General re designation of a single awarding...

Order of Business (19 Dec 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: In response to some observations, I am assured by my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, that city and county managers have co-operated fully throughout the-----

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Bodies Data (20 Nov 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: ...(COGG) Máire Uí Chonghaile F Minister for Education and Skills 17/11/2010 4 11/11/2014 An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) Seosamh Ó Coinne M Foras na Gaeilge 17/11/2010 4 11/11/2014 An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) Kevin De Barra M Comhdháil Náisiúnta na Gaeilge 25/06/2012 11/11/2014...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (8 Oct 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: ...National Educational Psychological Service; Antoinette Nic Gearailt, who is the principal of a post-primary school; Peter Archer, who is the director of the Educational Research Centre in Drumcondra; Pat Kinsella, who is an NCSE member; Brian Mac Giolla Phádraig, who is an inspector in the Department; Eithne Fitzgerald, who is the head of policy and research in the National Disability...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Broadband Services Provision (26 Sep 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: ...,200 primary schools to the service. Obviously isolated schools have a difficulty. I will raise the matter with my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, to see what we can do about rural areas. We must move towards connecting primary schools that are in isolated areas, otherwise their very survival will be difficult to sustain. I...

Topical Issue Debate: Haddington Road Agreement Issues (24 Sep 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: ...suggests. The ballot came in last Friday evening and the standing committee of ASTI met yesterday. It took a decision that will take effect next Wednesday. We listened very carefully to what Mr. Pat King said. He felt it would not disrupt the delivery of front-line education services but we will have to see how that unfolds and how ASTI responds to the situation. I am open to any...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards Staff (18 Sep 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: ...& Clare Longford & Westmeath Louth & Meath Mayo Sligo & Leitrim Tipperary Waterford & Wexford Chairperson Joe McGrath Cllr. Paddy Bourke Cllr. Gerry Kelly Clr Philip McGlynn Cllr Gerry McGuire Pat Gilmore Cllr. Jim Finucane Cllr. Mark Wall Cllr. Denis Foley / Cllr William Ireland Cllr.Mary Sweeney Cllr. Denis McCarthy Cllr. Michael Dollard Liam...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Appointments (18 Sep 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: ...of Seirbhísí Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna (SOLAS) in the autumn, the incoming chairperson and board of SOLAS are currently the subject of the appointments process. It is anticipated that these positions will be filled in the coming weeks. Details of all Members of Boards under the aegis of my Department, the date of their appointment and the date their appointment...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Education Review (18 Sep 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: ...school Maureen Costello, Director, National Educational Psychological Service Antoinette Nic Gearailt Principal, post-primary school Peter Archer Director, Educational Research Centre, Drumcondra Pat Kinsella NCSE Council member Brian MacGiolla Phadraig Inspector, DES Eithne Fitzgerald Head of Policy and Research, NDA Council member James O'Grady NCSE Council member Mary McLoughlin...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Exploring Education and Overcoming Social Disconnection: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (30 May 2013)

Ruairi Quinn: I welcome Pat Doherty. We go back a bit in time. The joint survey to which he refers was an initiative proposed by my Northern counterpart, Mr. John O'Dowd, MLA, and it responds to some of the matters about which Deputy Smith asked. There was an initial resistance from the Unionist side in Northern Ireland to it but I fully supported it. We undertook a survey of parents on either side of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Reform (6 Dec 2012)

Ruairi Quinn: ..., However, it is estimated that for future years there will be a saving on the overall cost of grants administration. The composition of the independent selection panel was as follows: 1. Mr. Pat McLoughlin (Chair) - Chief Executive of the Irish Payment Services Organisation (former Chief Executive of the Eastern Health Board, chair of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group and a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Grant Scheme Reform (29 Nov 2012)

Ruairi Quinn: ...single grant awarding authority on this basis. My Department acted as secretariat to the independent selection panel. The composition of the independent selection panel was as follows: 1. Mr. Pat McLoughlin (Chair) - Chief Executive of the Irish Payment Services Organisation (former Chief Executive of the Eastern Health Board, chair of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Forthcoming Education, Youth and Culture Council: Discussion with Minister for Education and Skills (14 Nov 2012)

Ruairi Quinn: ...’s opening question on funding for Erasmus for All, the money is due to double in real terms over seven years. In the past seven years, there have been approximately 18,000 Irish students participating in the programme abroad. However, this is only half the number of foreign students coming to Ireland, which is regrettable. We are going to try to obtain more information on all the...