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Question· writtenPQ 1306asked

1306. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of access programmes to assist disadvantaged students enter third level during each of the past five years; the number of students who have entered third level using these programmes during each of these years; the funding allocated to the programmes during each of these years. [33629/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1306. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of access programmes to assist disadvantaged students enter third level during each of the past five years; the number of students who have entered third level using these programmes during each of these years; the funding allocated to the programmes during each of these years. [33629/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1304asked

1304. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has set a target date for Ireland to reach 100% literacy for persons aged 15 and over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33627/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1304. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has set a target date for Ireland to reach 100% literacy for persons aged 15 and over; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33627/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1303asked

1303. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of participants who availed of tuition through the workplace basic education fund during each of the past five years; the funding allocated to the WBEF during each of these years. [33626/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1303. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of participants who availed of tuition through the workplace basic education fund during each of the past five years; the funding allocated to the WBEF during each of these years. [33626/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1301asked

1301. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the budget allocated to the intensive tuition for adult basic education during each of the past five years; the number of participants during each of those years; the number of persons who were refused places on ITABE during each of those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33624/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1301. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the budget allocated to the intensive tuition for adult basic education during each of the past five years; the number of participants during each of those years; the number of persons who were refused places on ITABE during each of those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33624/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1300asked

1300. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has conducted any research on the costs involved to address the literacy problems held by one in four adults here. [33623/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1300. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has conducted any research on the costs involved to address the literacy problems held by one in four adults here. [33623/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1299asked

1299. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will instruct her Department to establish and chair an adult literacy implementation group involving key stakeholders, to ensure national adult literacy policy priorities are implemented and targets monitored and achieved; and the timeframe in which she will do same. [33622/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1299. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will instruct her Department to establish and chair an adult literacy implementation group involving key stakeholders, to ensure national adult literacy policy priorities are implemented and targets monitored and achieved; and the timeframe in which she will do same. [33622/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1298asked

1298. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to improve literacy rates in the adult population; the funds allocated to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33621/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1298. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to improve literacy rates in the adult population; the funds allocated to same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33621/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1296asked

1296. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total cost to Quality and Qualifications Ireland for commissioning professional speakers to address staff, including the speaker’s fee and cost of travel and accommodation. [33607/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1296. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total cost to Quality and Qualifications Ireland for commissioning professional speakers to address staff, including the speaker’s fee and cost of travel and accommodation. [33607/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1294asked

1294. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of the €16,017 spent on educational assistance for staff in Quality and Qualifications Ireland; and what courses were funded or partially funded for these staff. [33605/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1294. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of the €16,017 spent on educational assistance for staff in Quality and Qualifications Ireland; and what courses were funded or partially funded for these staff. [33605/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1293asked

1293. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of the €9,328 spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on hotels; the names of hotels and what training events they were used for. [33604/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1293. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of the €9,328 spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on hotels; the names of hotels and what training events they were used for. [33604/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1292asked

1292. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of how the €385,532 was spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on ICT services; the names of consultants contracted and what was provided in exchange for this payment. [33603/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1292. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of how the €385,532 was spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on ICT services; the names of consultants contracted and what was provided in exchange for this payment. [33603/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1291asked

1291. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014, if she will provide a breakdown of how the €18,250 was spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on branding and design services; the names of consultants contracted and what was provided in exchange for this payment. [33602/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1291. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014, if she will provide a breakdown of how the €18,250 was spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on branding and design services; the names of consultants contracted and what was provided in exchange for this payment. [33602/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1290asked

1290. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of how the €54,769 was spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on policy development and implementation support; the names of consultants contracted; what was provided in exchange for this payment and the policies which were developed and implemented. [33601/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1290. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of how the €54,769 was spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on policy development and implementation support; the names of consultants contracted; what was provided in exchange for this payment and the policies which were developed and implemented. [33601/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1289asked

1289. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of how the €54,796 was spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on public relations and media management; the names of consultants contracted and what was provided in exchange for this payment. [33600/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1289. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 198 of 24 June 2014 if she will provide a breakdown of how the €54,796 was spent by Quality and Qualifications Ireland on public relations and media management; the names of consultants contracted and what was provided in exchange for this payment. [33600/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1288asked

1288. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the names of any consultants who have provided services to Quality and Qualifications Ireland since its establishment; the services they provided; and the costs of each of these services. [33599/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1288. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the names of any consultants who have provided services to Quality and Qualifications Ireland since its establishment; the services they provided; and the costs of each of these services. [33599/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1287asked

1287. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the names of any legal counsel who provided services to Quality and Qualifications Ireland since its establishment; the services they provided; and the costs of these services. [33598/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1287. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the names of any legal counsel who provided services to Quality and Qualifications Ireland since its establishment; the services they provided; and the costs of these services. [33598/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1280asked

1280. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will instruct her Department to collect and record information on the level of voluntary contributions collected by schools; the reason this information is not recorded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33521/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1280. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will instruct her Department to collect and record information on the level of voluntary contributions collected by schools; the reason this information is not recorded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33521/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1279asked

1279. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the projected cost to the State for introducing a completely free book scheme for primary school students that would not require payment of a rental fee by parents; the projected cost to the State of introducing a completely free book scheme for secondary school students that would not require payment of a rental fee by parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33520/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1279. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the projected cost to the State for introducing a completely free book scheme for primary school students that would not require payment of a rental fee by parents; the projected cost to the State of introducing a completely free book scheme for secondary school students that would not require payment of a rental fee by parents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33520/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1278asked

1278. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has conducted any research on payment of voluntary contributions by parents to schools during the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33519/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1278. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has conducted any research on payment of voluntary contributions by parents to schools during the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33519/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1275asked

1275. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of funds allocated for reform of State exams; if she will provide a breakdown of the way these funds will be managed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33516/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1275. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the level of funds allocated for reform of State exams; if she will provide a breakdown of the way these funds will be managed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33516/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1274asked

1274. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total amounts in Student Universal Support Ireland grants issued to students during each of the past five years; the number of students who received grants during each of those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33515/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1274. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total amounts in Student Universal Support Ireland grants issued to students during each of the past five years; the number of students who received grants during each of those years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33515/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1273asked

1273. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to the State to ensure a pupil-teacher ratio of 15:1 in all primary schools for children aged nine and under, and 20:1 for children above that age category in primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33514/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1273. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the cost to the State to ensure a pupil-teacher ratio of 15:1 in all primary schools for children aged nine and under, and 20:1 for children above that age category in primary school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33514/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1271asked

1271. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the situation regarding the building of new school premises for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the extent to which her Department is monitoring the construction project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33414/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1271. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the situation regarding the building of new school premises for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; the extent to which her Department is monitoring the construction project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33414/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1267asked

1267. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers employed as substitute teachers in primary schools during the school years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. [33379/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1267. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers employed as substitute teachers in primary schools during the school years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. [33379/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1265asked

1265. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has had any discussions with the Department for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding the inclusion of education in the proposed transatlantic trade and investment partnership; if she has concerns regarding the negative impact that inclusion of education within this sphere would have on educational institutions here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33372/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1265. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she has had any discussions with the Department for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation regarding the inclusion of education in the proposed transatlantic trade and investment partnership; if she has concerns regarding the negative impact that inclusion of education within this sphere would have on educational institutions here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33372/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1264asked

1264. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the disproportionate reductions in special needs assistant posts in County Sligo; if she has any concern that these positions are being replaced by JobBridge internships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33371/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1264. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the disproportionate reductions in special needs assistant posts in County Sligo; if she has any concern that these positions are being replaced by JobBridge internships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33371/14]

Question· writtenPQ 1263asked

1263. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the situation with a school (details supplied) in County Cork which was granted funding for a new school in 2011; if her Department has had contact with the parents' action group; if the site has been selected and the location of same; the sites under consideration and their locations; the date on which the site selection process will end; the timeline for the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33370/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

1263. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the situation with a school (details supplied) in County Cork which was granted funding for a new school in 2011; if her Department has had contact with the parents' action group; if the site has been selected and the location of same; the sites under consideration and their locations; the date on which the site selection process will end; the timeline for the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33370/14]

Question· writtenPQ 736asked

736. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of parents who have engaged in positive parenting programmes each year since their introduction; the costs charged to parents for participating in these programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33676/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

736. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of parents who have engaged in positive parenting programmes each year since their introduction; the costs charged to parents for participating in these programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33676/14]

Question· writtenPQ 728asked

728. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the work of the Child and Family Agency to support parents to adopt positive parenting practices with the aim of eliminating corporal punishment here; the number of positive parenting programmes that are being provided to this aim throughout the State through family resource centres or other agencies; if an audit has been carried out or other data collected on the quality, effectiveness and accessibility of positive parenting programmes around the State; and the manner in which information on positive parenting programmes is being disseminated to parents to encourage uptake. [33590/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

728. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the work of the Child and Family Agency to support parents to adopt positive parenting practices with the aim of eliminating corporal punishment here; the number of positive parenting programmes that are being provided to this aim throughout the State through family resource centres or other agencies; if an audit has been carried out or other data collected on the quality, effectiveness and accessibility of positive parenting programmes around the State; and the manner in which information on positive parenting programmes is being disseminated to parents to encourage uptake. [33590/14]

Question· writtenPQ 714asked

714. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of personnel who are employed by the newly established Child and Family Agency; the number of these positions that have been filled by public advertisement; the number that were filled internally by appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32976/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

714. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of personnel who are employed by the newly established Child and Family Agency; the number of these positions that have been filled by public advertisement; the number that were filled internally by appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32976/14]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many older persons have received notification that they are now liable to pay VAT on all personal security alarms, placing an immediate 23% increase on the cost of these alarms which are no longer subsidised through the telephone allowance; if these personal alarms given under the seniors alert scheme, could be classified as eligible for a refund of VAT as a necessary aid for communication and mobility considering these devices are vital for their continued mobility, safety and ability to remain at home. [33056/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 September 2014

193. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that many older persons have received notification that they are now liable to pay VAT on all personal security alarms, placing an immediate 23% increase on the cost of these alarms which are no longer subsidised through the telephone allowance; if these personal alarms given under the seniors alert scheme, could be classified as eligible for a refund of VAT as a necessary aid for communication and mobility considering these devices are vital for their continued mobility, safety and ability to remain at home. [33056/14]

Question· writtenPQ 582asked

582. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the construction of a new Garda station or the refurbishment of the existing Garda station in Glanmire, County Cork. [31145/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2014

582. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the construction of a new Garda station or the refurbishment of the existing Garda station in Glanmire, County Cork. [31145/14]

Question· writtenPQ 491asked

491. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Sustainable Eneregy Ireland has finished its consultation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland; if a building energy ratings assessor training course will be available in September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31192/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2014

491. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if Sustainable Eneregy Ireland has finished its consultation with Quality and Qualifications Ireland; if a building energy ratings assessor training course will be available in September 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31192/14]

Question· writtenPQ 310asked

310. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 8 July 2014, the date on which the Teaching Council will provide a report on proposals from the technical working group on the matter of teacher supply for priority subject; and the deadlines they have been given. [31411/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2014

310. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 78 of 8 July 2014, the date on which the Teaching Council will provide a report on proposals from the technical working group on the matter of teacher supply for priority subject; and the deadlines they have been given. [31411/14]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 8 July 2014, the reason the information requested is not available; if Caranua know the number of persons who applied for payments from the old Education Finance Board who subsequently applied for payments from Caranua; the reason providing the numbers alone would breach their data protection obligations, in view of the fact that Parliamentary Question No. 259 demonstrates that Caranua has contacted recipients of payments from the Education Finance Board. [31350/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2014

300. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 258 of 8 July 2014, the reason the information requested is not available; if Caranua know the number of persons who applied for payments from the old Education Finance Board who subsequently applied for payments from Caranua; the reason providing the numbers alone would breach their data protection obligations, in view of the fact that Parliamentary Question No. 259 demonstrates that Caranua has contacted recipients of payments from the Education Finance Board. [31350/14]

Question· writtenPQ 299asked

299. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 257 of 8 July 2014 the legal basis for excluding the actions of the independent appeals officer of Caranua. [31349/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2014

299. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 257 of 8 July 2014 the legal basis for excluding the actions of the independent appeals officer of Caranua. [31349/14]

Question· writtenPQ 297asked

297. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the situation faced by many Irish students currently enrolled in the EURSC-European Schools who have sat the European Baccalaureate in 2014 and have been told that they will need to re-sit exams despite Vice President and Commissioner Sefcovic having assured the European Parliament that all necessary steps had been taken after 2012 to prevent a repetition of the incident of 2012; and the steps she will take to address this matter. [31191/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2014

297. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the situation faced by many Irish students currently enrolled in the EURSC-European Schools who have sat the European Baccalaureate in 2014 and have been told that they will need to re-sit exams despite Vice President and Commissioner Sefcovic having assured the European Parliament that all necessary steps had been taken after 2012 to prevent a repetition of the incident of 2012; and the steps she will take to address this matter. [31191/14]

Question· writtenPQ 276asked

276. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that will be allocated for the development and establishment of apprenticeships in new occupational areas in 2015 and in 2016. [30756/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 July 2014

276. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding that will be allocated for the development and establishment of apprenticeships in new occupational areas in 2015 and in 2016. [30756/14]