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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (6 Apr 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...university in 2012, the General Scheme of the Bill was published, and was subject to Oireachtas Scrutiny by the Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection in April of 2014. I am aware that the TUI participated in this process, and many of the Committee's recommendations have been taken into account during the drafting of the Technological Universities Bill. The procedure for...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Appointments to State Boards Data (2 Feb 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...3 years and six months 31/12/2018 Ordinary Member Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) Séamus Ó Fearraigh 25/06/2015 3 years and six months 31/12/2018 Ordinary Member Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) An Chomhairle um Oideachas Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta (COGG) Sean Mac Nia 25/06/2015...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: .... We will continue to impress upon the institutes that they must properly consult and take on board the concerns of their members. Indeed, as I said, as recently as Monday evening last I met the TUI's representatives in Cork. We want to listen to its views, and I have taken some of them on board in terms of the amendments. Probably, more properly, I have taken on board the issues that...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...it by then, we have not finished it. I am not rushing it through. Last night, I met representatives of staff in Cork. They have serious concerns. I was aware of it in previous meetings with the TUI. We are trying to address the concerns we can address and make as much progress as we can in the Dáil. Although I do not know what will happen in the Seanad or what the...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...consultation. For example, the institutes in the Munster region have agreed to free up four trade union representatives on a full-time basis. There is a problem with that because I understand the TUI does not trust the process. We have asked the institutions to free up the staff members concerned and they have agreed. The Department, the Higher Education Authority and I have reiterated...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...scale and strength, high-quality multi-campus technological universities will be able to bring greater social and economic benefits to their respective regions. I have had discussions with TUI representatives as well as public representatives in areas where there are merging institutions. Like Deputy O'Brien, they have raised the point around certain young people from a given area. For...

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (26 Jan 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: I thank Deputy O'Brien for his comments. My officials did brief Opposition members. I met some members of the Teachers' Union of Ireland, TUI, who expressed concerns to me. We had met them before that also. I have a number of amendments tabled that I hope address some of the issues raised by the two Opposition Deputies here in the Chamber, Deputies Jonathan O'Brien and Maureen O'Sullivan....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Labour Court Recommendations (19 Jan 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: My Department gives support and funding to a number of Education and Training Boards to operate Outdoor Education Centres. There are 12 centres in all. The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) lodged a claim with my Department for a substantial pay increase on behalf of the Directors of each of these Centres. Following protracted negotiations, my Department consented to an ad-hoc referral of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Higher Education Institutions (13 Jan 2016)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection, and its Chair, Deputy Joanna Tuffy, undertook pre-legislative scrutiny on the General Scheme of the Bill in April of 2014. I am aware that the TUI participated in this process, and many of the Committee's recommendations have been taken into account during the drafting of the Technological Universities Bill. As part of the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (15 Dec 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: Under an agreement reached between my Department and the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) in 2014, it was agreed that three grades of staff would be recognised as appropriate for employment in the Youthreach sector i.e. Teacher, Youthreach Resource Person and Youthreach Co-ordinator. As an element of this, it was agreed that Tutors who were employed in Youthreach would have their posts...

Other Questions: State Examinations Reviews (9 Dec 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...the two unions in May 2015 on revised reform proposals and supporting implementation resources in July 2015. Following a ballot of members in September, these proposals were accepted by members of TUI and rejected by members of ASTI. A comprehensive professional development programme to support junior cycle is being rolled out. This includes seminars for school leaders, whole-school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (9 Dec 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...two unions in May 2015 on revised reform proposals and on supporting implementation resources in July 2015.Following a ballot of members in September, these proposals were accepted by members of TUI and rejected by members of ASTI. A comprehensive professional development programme to support Junior Cycle is currently being rolled out. This includes seminars for school leaders,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Meetings (8 Dec 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...28/8/2014 Association of Community and Comprehensive schools Thursday 28/8/2014 Joint Managerial Bodies Tuesday 2/9/2014 Michael Moriarty and Ceo’s of ETBI Wednesday 3/9/ 2014 ASTI and Tui Thursday 4/9/2014 National Parents Council Post Primary Thursday 4/9/2014 National Parents Council (Primary) Tuesday 9/9/2014 ASTI Wednesday 10/9/2014 Church of Ireland Board of Education...

Financial Resolutions 2016 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...development. I am pleased to inform the House that continuing professional development for junior cycle will begin in the coming weeks. The first phase will focus on the education and training board, ETB, sector where the Teachers Union of Ireland, TUI represents most teachers. I have provided €2.5 million in funding in 2016 to replace the philanthropic funding which has been...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (14 Oct 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...who are lower on the pay scale) than to longer serving teachers. The LRA proposals have been accepted by the INTO and are currently under consideration by the post-primary teacher unions, ASTI and TUI. In regard to the issue of the re-engagement of retired teachers raised by the Deputy, it is the policy of my Department is to ensure, as far as possible, that the managerial authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (7 Oct 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...who are lower on the pay scale) than to longer serving teachers. The LRA proposals have been accepted by the INTO and are currently under consideration by the post-primary teacher unions, ASTI and TUI.

Other Questions: State Examinations Reviews (6 Oct 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...classroom-based assessment and improved examinations. I am determined to press ahead to ensure our schools properly meet the learning needs of students. I welcome the very clear endorsement of TUI members and I hope the ASTI will advance its process of clarification without delay in order that a resolution on its side can be achieved. In the meantime, we will proceed with...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations Reviews (6 Oct 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...abandon this process now that every other partner in education, whether they be school students, parents, management bodies or principals and deputy principals, plus the Teachers Union of Ireland, TUI, whose members voted in much larger numbers in favour of it, is involved because a small number of-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations Reviews (6 Oct 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: .... They did indicate that there may be need for clarification. I am happy to do that. I am also happy to begin rolling out the continuing professional development, CPD, in the schools that have TUI membership rather than ASTI membership to give them that-----

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Examinations Reviews (6 Oct 2015)

Jan O'Sullivan: ...As Deputy McConalogue knows, this reform has been a long time coming and it is my responsibility as Minister for Education and Skills to respond to all the partners in education who want it, to the TUI whose members have voted for it and to the students of Ireland who are central to all of this, and I intend to move forward, but I will provide clarification to the ASTI if they need it.