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Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the exact date in 2006 that Model A was no longer part of his Department policy on autism; the job title of the person whose position it was to make that decision; and the job title of the person whose responsibility it was to communicate this decision to relevant individuals. [19670/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2014

214. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the exact date in 2006 that Model A was no longer part of his Department policy on autism; the job title of the person whose position it was to make that decision; and the job title of the person whose responsibility it was to communicate this decision to relevant individuals. [19670/14]

Question· writtenPQ 204asked

204. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which he will receive the Higher Education Authority report on the practices currently operated by individual higher education institutions in charging different rates of fees. [19388/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2014

204. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which he will receive the Higher Education Authority report on the practices currently operated by individual higher education institutions in charging different rates of fees. [19388/14]

Question· writtenPQ 128asked

128. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances under which a teacher who has had dismissal proceedings brought against them may be redeployed using the panel system. [18533/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 April 2014

128. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the circumstances under which a teacher who has had dismissal proceedings brought against them may be redeployed using the panel system. [18533/14]

Question· writtenPQ 116asked

116. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the procedure for customer verification in changing a name following marriage when a person has a non-Irish or non-UK marriage or civil partnership certificate. [18285/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 2014

116. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the procedure for customer verification in changing a name following marriage when a person has a non-Irish or non-UK marriage or civil partnership certificate. [18285/14]

Question· writtenPQ 115asked

115. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection if a student who is due to sit repeat final year exams in August can sign on from June when he or she finishes university, as he or she would be available for employment. [18277/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 2014

115. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection if a student who is due to sit repeat final year exams in August can sign on from June when he or she finishes university, as he or she would be available for employment. [18277/14]

Question· writtenPQ 107asked

107. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has any concerns regarding the practice of single-manning staff in betting offices and the implications for worker health and safety. [18276/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 2014

107. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has any concerns regarding the practice of single-manning staff in betting offices and the implications for worker health and safety. [18276/14]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the procedures a person wishing to change their surname on their passport after getting married must go through if they present an Irish or UK marriage or civil partnership certificate; the procedure they must go through if they present a non-Irish or non-UK marriage or civil partnership certificate; the length of time both of these procedures take; the reason for any differences; the legislative provisions governing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18290/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 2014

36. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the procedures a person wishing to change their surname on their passport after getting married must go through if they present an Irish or UK marriage or civil partnership certificate; the procedure they must go through if they present a non-Irish or non-UK marriage or civil partnership certificate; the length of time both of these procedures take; the reason for any differences; the legislative provisions governing same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18290/14]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a person who changes their name by deed poll must wait a particular period of time before changing their name on their passport; the length of time needed; the reason for same. [18289/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 April 2014

35. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a person who changes their name by deed poll must wait a particular period of time before changing their name on their passport; the length of time needed; the reason for same. [18289/14]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of individual children’s cases which have been brought to the Educational Welfare Service of the Child and Family Agency as they have not been able to secure a school placement in their area during each of the past four years; the number of children who had places secured for them during each of these years. [18095/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2014

149. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of individual children’s cases which have been brought to the Educational Welfare Service of the Child and Family Agency as they have not been able to secure a school placement in their area during each of the past four years; the number of children who had places secured for them during each of these years. [18095/14]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a student who is awarded Irish citizenship mid-way through an academic year who previously was refused a Student Universal Support Ireland grant on the basis of nationality may be awarded partial grant assistance for the subsequent part of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18234/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2014

70. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a student who is awarded Irish citizenship mid-way through an academic year who previously was refused a Student Universal Support Ireland grant on the basis of nationality may be awarded partial grant assistance for the subsequent part of the year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18234/14]

Question· writtenPQ 63asked

63. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the concerns regarding the day-to-day operational services of Caranua and ensure the service will conduct its operations in writing as well as telephone and that application guidelines are sent out to survivors when they apply. [18176/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 April 2014

63. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address the concerns regarding the day-to-day operational services of Caranua and ensure the service will conduct its operations in writing as well as telephone and that application guidelines are sent out to survivors when they apply. [18176/14]

Question· writtenPQ 556asked

556. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 18 of 13 February 2013, if she will make available a copy of the report of the national director for children and family services on the after-care provision referred to. [17747/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

556. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 18 of 13 February 2013, if she will make available a copy of the report of the national director for children and family services on the after-care provision referred to. [17747/14]

Question· writtenPQ 473asked

473. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons detained under section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 in 2012 and 2013 and the average length of detention; the number of persons detained under section 5 of the Immigration Act 1999 in 2012 and 2013 and the average length of detention; the number of persons detained under section 5 of the Immigration Act 2003 in 2012 and 2013 and the average length of detention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17441/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

473. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons detained under section 9 of the Refugee Act 1996 in 2012 and 2013 and the average length of detention; the number of persons detained under section 5 of the Immigration Act 1999 in 2012 and 2013 and the average length of detention; the number of persons detained under section 5 of the Immigration Act 2003 in 2012 and 2013 and the average length of detention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17441/14]

Question· writtenPQ 359asked

359. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the circular or legislative provision that governs the administration of social welfare payments for persons who continue to engage in subsidiary employment which would have been in addition to their usual employment. [17862/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

359. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the circular or legislative provision that governs the administration of social welfare payments for persons who continue to engage in subsidiary employment which would have been in addition to their usual employment. [17862/14]

Question· writtenPQ 348asked

348. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons refused domiciliary care allowance during 2012, 2013 and 2014; if she will be reviewing policies regarding this allowance in view of the recent High Court judgment; if her Department will be contacting persons who were unsuccessful in their application and notifying them of the ability to re-apply; the number they will be contacting; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17676/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

348. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons refused domiciliary care allowance during 2012, 2013 and 2014; if she will be reviewing policies regarding this allowance in view of the recent High Court judgment; if her Department will be contacting persons who were unsuccessful in their application and notifying them of the ability to re-apply; the number they will be contacting; the timeframe for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17676/14]

Question· writtenPQ 338asked

338. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of complaints made regarding treatment of clients by front-line staff in social welfare offices during each of the past four years; and the remedies available to clients. [17552/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

338. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of complaints made regarding treatment of clients by front-line staff in social welfare offices during each of the past four years; and the remedies available to clients. [17552/14]

Question· writtenPQ 220asked

220. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the advice he has sought from any statutory bodies on education reform or changes since coming to office; and the outstanding advice yet to be received. [17317/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

220. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the advice he has sought from any statutory bodies on education reform or changes since coming to office; and the outstanding advice yet to be received. [17317/14]

Question· writtenPQ 217asked

217. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which the National Council of Curriculum and Assessment will provide recommendations on changes to the curriculum; and the timeframe for implementation of these changes. [17314/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

217. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the date on which the National Council of Curriculum and Assessment will provide recommendations on changes to the curriculum; and the timeframe for implementation of these changes. [17314/14]

Question· writtenPQ 215asked

215. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of curriculum advisers he has employed to advise on the issue of curriculum reform; their names and job titles; and if they are employees of his Department or the National Council of Curriculum and Assessment. [17312/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 April 2014

215. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of curriculum advisers he has employed to advise on the issue of curriculum reform; their names and job titles; and if they are employees of his Department or the National Council of Curriculum and Assessment. [17312/14]

Question· writtenPQ 49asked

49. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 has been awarded a Student Universal Support Ireland grant for 2013-14 having supplied the required documents. [17116/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2014

49. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24 has been awarded a Student Universal Support Ireland grant for 2013-14 having supplied the required documents. [17116/14]

Question· writtenPQ 28asked

28. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the investment of proceeds from the sale of the national lottery in the development of the new national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16774/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2014

28. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the investment of proceeds from the sale of the national lottery in the development of the new national children's hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16774/14]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of retirements from the public service envisaged to take place by the end of the new extended grace period of June 2015; the expected consequences for public service delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16772/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 April 2014

13. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of retirements from the public service envisaged to take place by the end of the new extended grace period of June 2015; the expected consequences for public service delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16772/14]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is concerned at the use of CCTV and racial profiling by the Garda in view of the recent controversy regarding entering Traveller children in the Garda PULSE system. [16973/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

137. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is concerned at the use of CCTV and racial profiling by the Garda in view of the recent controversy regarding entering Traveller children in the Garda PULSE system. [16973/14]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the installation of brand new CCTV equipment along the new road at a location (details supplied) in County Cork; the cost of installation of this CCTV monitoring equipment; the projected cost of operating the CCTV system; the funding stream used for the CCTV; the reason this area was prioritised over other, busier and more densely populated parts of the city; the details of the public consultation or planning processes either the gardaí or Cork City Council engaged in prior to its installation; if Cork City Council or the gardaí received representations, advocating the installation of this CCTV system and by whom; if there is audio monitoring in addition to the visual monitoring and details of the technical capacity of the equipment installed; the person monitoring the CCTV and the method used for being vetted for this purpose; the length of time this information will be retained; and if the information is securely stored. [16971/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

135. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the installation of brand new CCTV equipment along the new road at a location (details supplied) in County Cork; the cost of installation of this CCTV monitoring equipment; the projected cost of operating the CCTV system; the funding stream used for the CCTV; the reason this area was prioritised over other, busier and more densely populated parts of the city; the details of the public consultation or planning processes either the gardaí or Cork City Council engaged in prior to its installation; if Cork City Council or the gardaí received representations, advocating the installation of this CCTV system and by whom; if there is audio monitoring in addition to the visual monitoring and details of the technical capacity of the equipment installed; the person monitoring the CCTV and the method used for being vetted for this purpose; the length of time this information will be retained; and if the information is securely stored. [16971/14]

Question· writtenPQ 39asked

39. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Irish citizens who were refused grants from Student Universal Support Ireland on the basis of not satisfying the habitual residence condition for the year 2012-13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16443/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

39. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Irish citizens who were refused grants from Student Universal Support Ireland on the basis of not satisfying the habitual residence condition for the year 2012-13; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16443/14]

Question· writtenPQ 34asked

34. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by some parents in getting their children into local schools, including that of the parent of a child (details supplied) who has visited all schools in the area and no place is available; his plans to address this matter. [16444/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

34. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the problems faced by some parents in getting their children into local schools, including that of the parent of a child (details supplied) who has visited all schools in the area and no place is available; his plans to address this matter. [16444/14]

Question· writtenPQ 19asked

19. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the ability of primary schools to use Internet-based teaching devices in delivering the curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16442/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

19. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on the ability of primary schools to use Internet-based teaching devices in delivering the curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16442/14]

Question· oralPQ 10asked

10. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications made by schools for psychological assessments of students in the academic year 2012-13; the number of assessments that were carried out ; the reasons for not carrying out the remainder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16440/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

10. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications made by schools for psychological assessments of students in the academic year 2012-13; the number of assessments that were carried out ; the reasons for not carrying out the remainder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16440/14]

Question· oralPQ 6asked

6. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is considering reviewing the RSE programme schools are obliged to deliver to ensure what is delivered is based on evidence and best practice. [16441/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

6. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is considering reviewing the RSE programme schools are obliged to deliver to ensure what is delivered is based on evidence and best practice. [16441/14]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of junior certificate reforms following recent teacher ballots on withdrawing co-operation and non-participation in training. [16790/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

4. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of junior certificate reforms following recent teacher ballots on withdrawing co-operation and non-participation in training. [16790/14]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications received by Caranua to date; the number of advisers appointed; the number of applications granted and the number refused. [16789/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 April 2014

2. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of applications received by Caranua to date; the number of advisers appointed; the number of applications granted and the number refused. [16789/14]

Question· writtenPQ 668asked

668. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the cost of providing home ventilation for a person with motor neurone disease per month; the number of persons currently in receipt of this treatment; the number of applications made for this treatment during each of the past four years; the number of applications granted; the number turned down during each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16664/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

668. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health the cost of providing home ventilation for a person with motor neurone disease per month; the number of persons currently in receipt of this treatment; the number of applications made for this treatment during each of the past four years; the number of applications granted; the number turned down during each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16664/14]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which July provision is being facilitated in a school (details supplied), including ensuring that parents are not penalised for failing to find a fully qualified teacher for this purpose, in view of the fact that the number of such teachers is very scarce; if he will address the restrictions on who may be hired, considering SNAs are capable of carrying out this work; if he will further address the fact that these restrictions could lead to a family not being able to find a teacher and a child losing out on crucial teaching time; and his views on whether it is fair to have a July provision teacher divided between two children when those two children are in the same family and the tuition cannot easily be split between them where they have different needs. [16196/14]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 April 2014

190. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which July provision is being facilitated in a school (details supplied), including ensuring that parents are not penalised for failing to find a fully qualified teacher for this purpose, in view of the fact that the number of such teachers is very scarce; if he will address the restrictions on who may be hired, considering SNAs are capable of carrying out this work; if he will further address the fact that these restrictions could lead to a family not being able to find a teacher and a child losing out on crucial teaching time; and his views on whether it is fair to have a July provision teacher divided between two children when those two children are in the same family and the tuition cannot easily be split between them where they have different needs. [16196/14]