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Question· writtenPQ 126asked

126. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the shortage of secondary school places for children in Naas and Sallins, County Kildare; the steps his Department is taking to address this; the timeframe for resolution of this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38291/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

126. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the shortage of secondary school places for children in Naas and Sallins, County Kildare; the steps his Department is taking to address this; the timeframe for resolution of this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38291/16]

Question· writtenPQ 125asked

125. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an educational psychologist assessment will be sought in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38423/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

125. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an educational psychologist assessment will be sought in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38423/16]

Question· writtenPQ 123asked

123. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding relating to applications for the introduction of new school bus services in suburban areas of Dublin currently without such services will be provided. [38331/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 6 December 2016

123. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding relating to applications for the introduction of new school bus services in suburban areas of Dublin currently without such services will be provided. [38331/16]

Question· writtenPQ 162asked

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of legal fees paid by his Department in respect of tribunals of inquiry established by the State and any resulting legal actions; if he will provide these broken down by tribunal and by year for 2006 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38453/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

162. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of legal fees paid by his Department in respect of tribunals of inquiry established by the State and any resulting legal actions; if he will provide these broken down by tribunal and by year for 2006 to 2016, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38453/16]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills , further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 17 November 2016, the reason it is not expressly detailed in chapter 5, 5.5 of the terms and conditions of employment for registered teachers in recognised primary and post-primary schools that sitting Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas who are teachers on a career break may not apply to resume teaching duties on a job-sharing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38247/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

161. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills , further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 17 November 2016, the reason it is not expressly detailed in chapter 5, 5.5 of the terms and conditions of employment for registered teachers in recognised primary and post-primary schools that sitting Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas who are teachers on a career break may not apply to resume teaching duties on a job-sharing basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38247/16]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the guidelines that exist for teachers in secondary schools that are confronted with physical altercations between students in the classroom, from the point of view of the teacher employing reasonable force to stop an altercation and, conversely, any liability that might be incurred on his or her part for failing to intervene in such a situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38238/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

160. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the guidelines that exist for teachers in secondary schools that are confronted with physical altercations between students in the classroom, from the point of view of the teacher employing reasonable force to stop an altercation and, conversely, any liability that might be incurred on his or her part for failing to intervene in such a situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38238/16]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a statutory basis for the provision of special ASD classes in primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38177/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

159. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there is a statutory basis for the provision of special ASD classes in primary and secondary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38177/16]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an alternative avenue of complaint exists, away from school transport inspectors, which is available to parents and pupils that wish to raise concerns regarding pick-up and drop-off points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38150/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

158. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an alternative avenue of complaint exists, away from school transport inspectors, which is available to parents and pupils that wish to raise concerns regarding pick-up and drop-off points; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38150/16]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 19 October 2016, if his Department has made contact with the education and training board in respect of a proposal submitted by a school (details supplied) to purchase an adjoining site for development; when the school can expect a decision in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38145/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

157. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 52 of 19 October 2016, if his Department has made contact with the education and training board in respect of a proposal submitted by a school (details supplied) to purchase an adjoining site for development; when the school can expect a decision in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38145/16]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the project regarding the Louth-Meath education and training board, ETB, Drogheda, County Louth is still going ahead; when the tendering for the project will be completed; the overall cost of the project; when he expects it to be finished; the number of ETB staff to be accommodated in the new facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38112/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

155. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the project regarding the Louth-Meath education and training board, ETB, Drogheda, County Louth is still going ahead; when the tendering for the project will be completed; the overall cost of the project; when he expects it to be finished; the number of ETB staff to be accommodated in the new facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38112/16]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite special education assessments, in the view of the National Disability Authority and the Disability Act 2005, due to the failure to commence sections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; the action he is taking in his dealings with the Department of Education and Skills and others to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2016

69. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health if he will expedite special education assessments, in the view of the National Disability Authority and the Disability Act 2005, due to the failure to commence sections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004; the action he is taking in his dealings with the Department of Education and Skills and others to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37967/16]

Question· writtenPQ 104asked

104. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for the back to education allowance will be awarded without delay as the person (details supplied) has no financial means. [37871/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

104. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for the back to education allowance will be awarded without delay as the person (details supplied) has no financial means. [37871/16]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planned school building project for a school (details supplied), construction of which was scheduled to commence in 2014 or 2015, along with details of the scale and nature of that project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38069/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

73. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planned school building project for a school (details supplied), construction of which was scheduled to commence in 2014 or 2015, along with details of the scale and nature of that project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38069/16]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planned school building project for a school (details supplied), construction of which was scheduled to commence in 2014 or 2015, in addition to the details of scale and nature of that project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37955/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

71. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the planned school building project for a school (details supplied), construction of which was scheduled to commence in 2014 or 2015, in addition to the details of scale and nature of that project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37955/16]

Question· writtenPQ 70asked

70. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the new parent and student charter Bill will include departmental guidelines for schools to address the need to honour a parent's constitutional right for their child to opt out of faith formation during the school day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37929/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

70. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the new parent and student charter Bill will include departmental guidelines for schools to address the need to honour a parent's constitutional right for their child to opt out of faith formation during the school day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37929/16]

Question· writtenPQ 69asked

69. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps, having regard to the high rates of discrimination which transgender students experience in the education system, his Department is taking to ensure that all schools and third level institutions have an explicit anti-transphobia policy, that all teachers and educational staff receive appropriate training on the way to sensitively engage with transgender students, that all schools and third level institutions respect and reasonably accommodate students’ preferred gender, that all schools and third level institutions actively prevent and investigate transphobic peer abuse and peer violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37927/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

69. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the steps, having regard to the high rates of discrimination which transgender students experience in the education system, his Department is taking to ensure that all schools and third level institutions have an explicit anti-transphobia policy, that all teachers and educational staff receive appropriate training on the way to sensitively engage with transgender students, that all schools and third level institutions respect and reasonably accommodate students’ preferred gender, that all schools and third level institutions actively prevent and investigate transphobic peer abuse and peer violence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37927/16]

Question· writtenPQ 67asked

67. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the prioritisation exercise for capital expenditure and the capital project approval process for all HEA funded higher education institutions here. [37923/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

67. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the prioritisation exercise for capital expenditure and the capital project approval process for all HEA funded higher education institutions here. [37923/16]

Question· writtenPQ 66asked

66. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current borrowings of all HEA funded higher education institutions here; the original value and date of the loan; the purpose of the loan; the repayment schedules; the interest rates; the lenders; and the nature of any State guarantee or underwriting of the loan, in tabular form. [37922/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

66. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current borrowings of all HEA funded higher education institutions here; the original value and date of the loan; the purpose of the loan; the repayment schedules; the interest rates; the lenders; and the nature of any State guarantee or underwriting of the loan, in tabular form. [37922/16]

Question· writtenPQ 65asked

65. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Waterford Institute of Technology was instructed by the HEA to cease borrowing in 2012 due to the fact its borrowings are classified as within general government, despite having a history of borrowing independently from 1992 to 2012. [37921/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

65. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Waterford Institute of Technology was instructed by the HEA to cease borrowing in 2012 due to the fact its borrowings are classified as within general government, despite having a history of borrowing independently from 1992 to 2012. [37921/16]

Question· writtenPQ 64asked

64. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 5 July 2016, the reason the borrowings of NUIG and Maynooth University are classified as outside general government for EUROSTAT purposes in view of the fact that NUIG and Maynooth University each receive 71% of their income from the State and WIT receives 73% of its income from the State. [37920/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

64. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 167 of 5 July 2016, the reason the borrowings of NUIG and Maynooth University are classified as outside general government for EUROSTAT purposes in view of the fact that NUIG and Maynooth University each receive 71% of their income from the State and WIT receives 73% of its income from the State. [37920/16]

Question· writtenPQ 62asked

62. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts are being applied to non-unionised teachers in the designated community college sector when one of the unions holding representative rights for these schools has accepted the Lansdowne Road agreement and therefore it would be equally valid to hold, since they are a recognised trade union holding representative rights for a particular trade or sector, that they would be recognised as representing staff in this school other than staff who are members of the ASTI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37880/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

62. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts are being applied to non-unionised teachers in the designated community college sector when one of the unions holding representative rights for these schools has accepted the Lansdowne Road agreement and therefore it would be equally valid to hold, since they are a recognised trade union holding representative rights for a particular trade or sector, that they would be recognised as representing staff in this school other than staff who are members of the ASTI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37880/16]

Question· writtenPQ 61asked

61. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application has been made by a school (details supplied) for extra permanent accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37879/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

61. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application has been made by a school (details supplied) for extra permanent accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37879/16]

Question· writtenPQ 60asked

60. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide special accommodation, as necessary, for exam students with epilepsy or who otherwise suffer periodic seizures; and if he will engage with representative organisations on this matter. [37843/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

60. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide special accommodation, as necessary, for exam students with epilepsy or who otherwise suffer periodic seizures; and if he will engage with representative organisations on this matter. [37843/16]

Question· writtenPQ 59asked

59. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been refused the establishment of an ASD unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37804/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

59. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been refused the establishment of an ASD unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37804/16]

Question· writtenPQ 57asked

57. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the full allocation of funding has been transferred to Caranua or if a portion remains to be transferred; the amount in total that been and remains to be transferred to Caranua, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37900/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 30 November 2016

57. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the full allocation of funding has been transferred to Caranua or if a portion remains to be transferred; the amount in total that been and remains to be transferred to Caranua, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37900/16]

Question· writtenPQ 777asked

777. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of the 2017 child care budget increase which is connected with the roll-out of measures announced in budget 2016. [37193/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

777. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of the 2017 child care budget increase which is connected with the roll-out of measures announced in budget 2016. [37193/16]

Question· writtenPQ 772asked

772. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the new regulations coming on stream in January regarding the use of community employment participants and their education levels in community and not-for-profit child care services will cause difficulties and challenges for the services to stay within the regulations; and her views on the matter. [37188/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

772. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the new regulations coming on stream in January regarding the use of community employment participants and their education levels in community and not-for-profit child care services will cause difficulties and challenges for the services to stay within the regulations; and her views on the matter. [37188/16]

Question· writtenPQ 489asked

489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which she has had discussions with other Departments or interest groups with a view to creating greater awareness of national heritage and culture throughout primary and second level schools; if she continues to have discussions with the Minister for Education and Skills in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37733/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

489. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which she has had discussions with other Departments or interest groups with a view to creating greater awareness of national heritage and culture throughout primary and second level schools; if she continues to have discussions with the Minister for Education and Skills in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37733/16]

Question· writtenPQ 442asked

442. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which she will develop Irish culture reflecting national and multicultural identity in a readily recognisable fashion, capable of being used as a major brand image at home and abroad; if in the context of Culture 2025 or otherwise, the extent to which she will do this through the arts, education and the community; the extent to which whe will contribute to the economy by expanding job opportunities created through this medium, in view of the extent of the contribution from the philanthropic and voluntary sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37087/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

442. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the extent to which she will develop Irish culture reflecting national and multicultural identity in a readily recognisable fashion, capable of being used as a major brand image at home and abroad; if in the context of Culture 2025 or otherwise, the extent to which she will do this through the arts, education and the community; the extent to which whe will contribute to the economy by expanding job opportunities created through this medium, in view of the extent of the contribution from the philanthropic and voluntary sectors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37087/16]

Question· writtenPQ 438asked

438. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans in place to ensure the better integration of the arts into education and broadening the focus on science, technology, engineering and maths into science, technology, engineering, arts and maths; her plans to expand the ambition and resourcing of the arts and education charter; and her further plans to continue to work with the Department of Education and Skills to further enhance the position of arts subjects within the curriculum at primary and secondary level. [37083/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

438. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans in place to ensure the better integration of the arts into education and broadening the focus on science, technology, engineering and maths into science, technology, engineering, arts and maths; her plans to expand the ambition and resourcing of the arts and education charter; and her further plans to continue to work with the Department of Education and Skills to further enhance the position of arts subjects within the curriculum at primary and secondary level. [37083/16]

Question· writtenPQ 432asked

432. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans to develop musical education and make instruments available to young persons and the general population through facilitating schools, youth groups and libraries in enhancing their music resources and the provision of access to musical training and instruments for the benefit of local communities. [37076/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

432. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs her plans to develop musical education and make instruments available to young persons and the general population through facilitating schools, youth groups and libraries in enhancing their music resources and the provision of access to musical training and instruments for the benefit of local communities. [37076/16]

Question· writtenPQ 430asked

430. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she has liaised with the Minister for Education and Skills on the development of contemporary art education at primary and secondary level in Irish schools. [37074/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

430. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she has liaised with the Minister for Education and Skills on the development of contemporary art education at primary and secondary level in Irish schools. [37074/16]

Question· writtenPQ 429asked

429. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she has had any engagement with stakeholders in the music industry in terms of the establishment of a music industry task force, with wide representation and which would examine a range of issues including the impact of intellectual property and copyright legislation and enforcement in both the music and technology industries, supports for the business of music education and a dedicated office similar to the Irish Film Board for the music sector. [37072/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

429. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if she has had any engagement with stakeholders in the music industry in terms of the establishment of a music industry task force, with wide representation and which would examine a range of issues including the impact of intellectual property and copyright legislation and enforcement in both the music and technology industries, supports for the business of music education and a dedicated office similar to the Irish Film Board for the music sector. [37072/16]

Question· writtenPQ 424asked

424. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way she will work with her colleague the Minister for Education and Skills to ensure that parents can access second level education through Irish, especially in areas with proven demand for Gaelscoileanna. [37067/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

424. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the way she will work with her colleague the Minister for Education and Skills to ensure that parents can access second level education through Irish, especially in areas with proven demand for Gaelscoileanna. [37067/16]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will amend the back-to-education allowance to cover part-time education as those persons who are currently receiving jobseeker's allowance or benefit and wish to study part-time courses in a specific subject due to the unavailability of full-time courses within a reasonable travel distance do not receive adequate support (details supplied). [37525/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

308. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will amend the back-to-education allowance to cover part-time education as those persons who are currently receiving jobseeker's allowance or benefit and wish to study part-time courses in a specific subject due to the unavailability of full-time courses within a reasonable travel distance do not receive adequate support (details supplied). [37525/16]

Question· writtenPQ 246asked

246. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a home tuition package will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied); and if a positive decision will be expedited. [37764/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

246. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a home tuition package will be provided in respect of a person (details supplied); and if a positive decision will be expedited. [37764/16]

Question· writtenPQ 245asked

245. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the annual process for approval of the minor works grant for primary schools to a system with an earlier approval date which would allow more certainty for schools as they budget and make plans for their upcoming year, in view of the fact the current system leaves uncertainty for schools trying to manage with limited resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37756/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

245. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the annual process for approval of the minor works grant for primary schools to a system with an earlier approval date which would allow more certainty for schools as they budget and make plans for their upcoming year, in view of the fact the current system leaves uncertainty for schools trying to manage with limited resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37756/16]

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who is waiting on a decision for a school transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

244. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary who is waiting on a decision for a school transport grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37653/16]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department, or the agencies that report to his Department, entered into any non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements with any organisation due to court action or a threatened court action; and if so, the persons or groups with which these agreements exist. [37626/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

243. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department, or the agencies that report to his Department, entered into any non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements with any organisation due to court action or a threatened court action; and if so, the persons or groups with which these agreements exist. [37626/16]

Question· writtenPQ 242asked

242. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a commitment given in the programme for Government (details supplied) was published in advance of the budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37614/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

242. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a commitment given in the programme for Government (details supplied) was published in advance of the budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37614/16]

Question· writtenPQ 241asked

241. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the refusal of funding for a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; if his Department will reconsider its application in view of the circumstances facing the school if funding is not allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37603/16]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 29 November 2016

241. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the refusal of funding for a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; if his Department will reconsider its application in view of the circumstances facing the school if funding is not allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37603/16]

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