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Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures she has taken in the past number of years to increase the number of computer science graduates; the cost of the €1,000 top-up to block grants to each higher level institute, by computer science student enrolled; if this programme has been a success; the number of additional computer science graduates it has led to; her concerns and those of the Higher Education Authority regarding the reduced quality of computer science graduates as a result of the increased intake. [43180/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

161. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the measures she has taken in the past number of years to increase the number of computer science graduates; the cost of the €1,000 top-up to block grants to each higher level institute, by computer science student enrolled; if this programme has been a success; the number of additional computer science graduates it has led to; her concerns and those of the Higher Education Authority regarding the reduced quality of computer science graduates as a result of the increased intake. [43180/15]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount collected from the national training levy in each of the years 2010 to 2015 to date; a breakdown of the use of this funding by types of course or programme, by apprenticeship, by traineeship, by further education, by third level, by research, etc; the purpose of the fund, and the evolution of its use over the past number of years. [43178/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

159. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount collected from the national training levy in each of the years 2010 to 2015 to date; a breakdown of the use of this funding by types of course or programme, by apprenticeship, by traineeship, by further education, by third level, by research, etc; the purpose of the fund, and the evolution of its use over the past number of years. [43178/15]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the purchase of a site for a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43165/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

158. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the purchase of a site for a school (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43165/15]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the Commons on the Hazelhatch Road in Celbridge, County Kildare, site was purchased; who purchased this site; who authorised its purchase; the amount paid; the zoning status when purchased, that is, agricultural, residential or strategic infrastructure; if the site has been re-zoned; and if the purchase was agreed subject to planning permission for the intended use. [43136/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

156. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the Commons on the Hazelhatch Road in Celbridge, County Kildare, site was purchased; who purchased this site; who authorised its purchase; the amount paid; the zoning status when purchased, that is, agricultural, residential or strategic infrastructure; if the site has been re-zoned; and if the purchase was agreed subject to planning permission for the intended use. [43136/15]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposal for a school campus at the Commons on the Hazelhatch Road in Celbridge, County Kildare, and of the planning application made by the Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board for a primary-secondary school campus at the site; the Department or other body that is currently dealing with this application and the related school campus proposal; if she is pursuing this site as the preferred site for the proposed school campus, notwithstanding the objections raised by the planning department of Kildare County Council and upheld by An Bord Pleanála to the training board's proposals; and if she has any other sites in mind for a primary or a secondary school on the Dublin Road, the Hazelhatch Road or the Newtown Road side of the Liffey in Celbridge. [43135/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

155. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a proposal for a school campus at the Commons on the Hazelhatch Road in Celbridge, County Kildare, and of the planning application made by the Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board for a primary-secondary school campus at the site; the Department or other body that is currently dealing with this application and the related school campus proposal; if she is pursuing this site as the preferred site for the proposed school campus, notwithstanding the objections raised by the planning department of Kildare County Council and upheld by An Bord Pleanála to the training board's proposals; and if she has any other sites in mind for a primary or a secondary school on the Dublin Road, the Hazelhatch Road or the Newtown Road side of the Liffey in Celbridge. [43135/15]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are impediments in European Union legislation to changing Irish legislation to give all Irish citizens access to the free fees scheme for third level, regardless of their residency status, to enable them to access the scheme without having to be resident here for three of the five years prior to making their entry application to third level, without giving the same access to all European Union citizens. [43095/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

154. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are impediments in European Union legislation to changing Irish legislation to give all Irish citizens access to the free fees scheme for third level, regardless of their residency status, to enable them to access the scheme without having to be resident here for three of the five years prior to making their entry application to third level, without giving the same access to all European Union citizens. [43095/15]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the child safety concerns in respect of traffic, of parents of children attending a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; if she is in a position to help with proposed remediation works; the help and advice she can offer the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43091/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

153. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the child safety concerns in respect of traffic, of parents of children attending a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; if she is in a position to help with proposed remediation works; the help and advice she can offer the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43091/15]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills why secretaries and special needs assistants in primary schools who are being paid by the board of management have no pension entitlements or incremental scale increases, but have had their salaries reduced by 5%; if she will include them on the same payment scheme as secondary school secretaries who are paid as civil servants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43081/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

152. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills why secretaries and special needs assistants in primary schools who are being paid by the board of management have no pension entitlements or incremental scale increases, but have had their salaries reduced by 5%; if she will include them on the same payment scheme as secondary school secretaries who are paid as civil servants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43081/15]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a book (details supplied) is on the approved list for the junior certificate English course; if she has received complaints regarding its suitability for young teenagers due to its adult nature; if she is reviewing its suitability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43080/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

151. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a book (details supplied) is on the approved list for the junior certificate English course; if she has received complaints regarding its suitability for young teenagers due to its adult nature; if she is reviewing its suitability; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43080/15]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will contact the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick concerning the position of a retired caretaker; if she will resolve this issue in conjunction with the board of management given that the caretaker would have been prepared to continue to work if made aware of the full facts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43194/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

149. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will contact the board of management of a school (details supplied) in County Limerick concerning the position of a retired caretaker; if she will resolve this issue in conjunction with the board of management given that the caretaker would have been prepared to continue to work if made aware of the full facts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43194/15]

Question· writtenPQ 110asked

110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he has identified the life-skill support requirements for young persons with particular reference to ensuring adequate provision at all levels, including access to education, sport and recreation, health and social services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43162/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he has identified the life-skill support requirements for young persons with particular reference to ensuring adequate provision at all levels, including access to education, sport and recreation, health and social services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43162/15]

Question· writtenPQ 55asked

55. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review an application for the back to education allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick, given new documentary evidence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43196/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

55. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review an application for the back to education allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Limerick, given new documentary evidence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43196/15]

Question· writtenPQ 36asked

36. Deputy Helen McEntee asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to a Topical Issue debate (details supplied) on 12 November 2015, for an update on his efforts to provide equal access to pre-school for all children, including children with a disability or disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42502/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

36. Deputy Helen McEntee asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to a Topical Issue debate (details supplied) on 12 November 2015, for an update on his efforts to provide equal access to pre-school for all children, including children with a disability or disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42502/15]

Question· writtenPQ 32asked

32. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of funding to be allocated to County Donegal and the number of children to benefit from the recently announced new programme which will provide supports for children with disabilities attending the free pre-school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42674/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

32. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount of funding to be allocated to County Donegal and the number of children to benefit from the recently announced new programme which will provide supports for children with disabilities attending the free pre-school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42674/15]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the efforts he is making to ensure the professionalisation of child care workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42689/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

30. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the efforts he is making to ensure the professionalisation of child care workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42689/15]

Question· writtenPQ 29asked

29. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress achieved in enhancing the training and up-skilling opportunities for persons working in the early education and child care sector which is an objective relevant to a number of commitments contained in the "Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures" national policy framework for young persons. [42644/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

29. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the progress achieved in enhancing the training and up-skilling opportunities for persons working in the early education and child care sector which is an objective relevant to a number of commitments contained in the "Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures" national policy framework for young persons. [42644/15]

Question· writtenPQ 13asked

13. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures he will put in place for the smooth and prompt implementation of the extension of the early childhood care and education scheme to a second year; if every support will be offered to child care providers to ensure they receive payment under this scheme without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42512/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

13. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures he will put in place for the smooth and prompt implementation of the extension of the early childhood care and education scheme to a second year; if every support will be offered to child care providers to ensure they receive payment under this scheme without delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42512/15]

Question· oralPQ 4asked

4. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reviews he has taken of the capacity and sustainability of the preschool and early education sector to provide for the extension of the early childhood care and education scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42684/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

4. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reviews he has taken of the capacity and sustainability of the preschool and early education sector to provide for the extension of the early childhood care and education scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42684/15]

Question· oralPQ 2asked

2. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs how he will ensure that preschool places are made available for children who have turned three years of age and whose parents are seeking to enrol them in the early childhood care and education scheme in January or April 2017, given the likelihood that many early years education and care settings will be full with the cohort enrolled in September 2016. [43043/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 2 December 2015

2. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs how he will ensure that preschool places are made available for children who have turned three years of age and whose parents are seeking to enrol them in the early childhood care and education scheme in January or April 2017, given the likelihood that many early years education and care settings will be full with the cohort enrolled in September 2016. [43043/15]

Question· writtenPQ 543asked

543. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of employees under her remit who are classified under a contract of indefinite duration; the number of these who are receiving incremental salary payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43278/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

543. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of employees under her remit who are classified under a contract of indefinite duration; the number of these who are receiving incremental salary payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43278/15]

Question· writtenPQ 542asked

542. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of legal cases currently ongoing against her Department including State agencies under her aegis; the number of cases that took place during the years 2011 to 2014, inclusive; the cost of those that were contested and what damages were involved; the costs and damages of those that were settled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43264/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

542. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of legal cases currently ongoing against her Department including State agencies under her aegis; the number of cases that took place during the years 2011 to 2014, inclusive; the cost of those that were contested and what damages were involved; the costs and damages of those that were settled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43264/15]

Question· writtenPQ 541asked

541. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will take steps to have an application for a higher education grant by a person (details supplied) dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42974/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

541. Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will take steps to have an application for a higher education grant by a person (details supplied) dealt with; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42974/15]

Question· writtenPQ 540asked

540. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the urgent need to proceed with an extension at a school (details provided); that this school has sought permission to purchase an adjoining site; and that hardship is being imposed on the pupils. [42945/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

540. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the urgent need to proceed with an extension at a school (details provided); that this school has sought permission to purchase an adjoining site; and that hardship is being imposed on the pupils. [42945/15]

Question· writtenPQ 539asked

539. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills how many employees in the primary and secondary school system are classified under a contract of indefinite duration; how many of these are receiving incremental salary payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42899/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

539. Deputy Regina Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Skills how many employees in the primary and secondary school system are classified under a contract of indefinite duration; how many of these are receiving incremental salary payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42899/15]

Question· writtenPQ 538asked

538. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plan and likely timeframe for the amalgamation of two schools (details supplied); the amount provided for the capital works; the details of the likely capital works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42894/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

538. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plan and likely timeframe for the amalgamation of two schools (details supplied); the amount provided for the capital works; the details of the likely capital works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42894/15]

Question· writtenPQ 537asked

537. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is satisfied with the provision of a secondary education school (details supplied) in Duleek, County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42854/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

537. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is satisfied with the provision of a secondary education school (details supplied) in Duleek, County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42854/15]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

536. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application under the summer works scheme in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be prioritised for funding, given the condition of the school's roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42846/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

536. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application under the summer works scheme in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be prioritised for funding, given the condition of the school's roof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42846/15]

Question· writtenPQ 535asked

535. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42822/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

535. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42822/15]

Question· writtenPQ 534asked

534. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the impact of the introduction of Quality and Qualifications Ireland fees on community-based education centres; if she has or if she will commission a regulatory impact assessment report. [42810/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

534. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education and Skills the impact of the introduction of Quality and Qualifications Ireland fees on community-based education centres; if she has or if she will commission a regulatory impact assessment report. [42810/15]

Question· writtenPQ 533asked

533. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant, given that this application has been in the queue since 21 October 2015; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42809/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

533. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive a decision on an application for a Student Universal Support Ireland grant, given that this application has been in the queue since 21 October 2015; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42809/15]

Question· writtenPQ 532asked

532. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the position of a school psychologist will be filled in order to carry out an National Educational Psychological Service assessment for a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42808/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

532. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the position of a school psychologist will be filled in order to carry out an National Educational Psychological Service assessment for a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42808/15]

Question· writtenPQ 531asked

531. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding for the provision of temporary accommodation in the Presentation College, Athenry, County Galway, in order that the school can accept the enrolment of children who have been refused due to the significant excess of demand for places over capacity; if she will intervene with the Industrial Development Agency Ireland to negotiate a withdrawal of its opposition to enable the new school to be constructed on the site the school purchased for that purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42807/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

531. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding for the provision of temporary accommodation in the Presentation College, Athenry, County Galway, in order that the school can accept the enrolment of children who have been refused due to the significant excess of demand for places over capacity; if she will intervene with the Industrial Development Agency Ireland to negotiate a withdrawal of its opposition to enable the new school to be constructed on the site the school purchased for that purpose; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42807/15]

Question· writtenPQ 529asked

529. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will qualify for delivering equality of opportunity in schools, DEIS, status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42788/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

529. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary will qualify for delivering equality of opportunity in schools, DEIS, status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42788/15]

Question· writtenPQ 528asked

528. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) that is still pending and if an observation of care is required to finalise the decision which was due to take place in September 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42779/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

528. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) that is still pending and if an observation of care is required to finalise the decision which was due to take place in September 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42779/15]

Question· writtenPQ 526asked

526. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is on the list of building projects to proceed to construction between 2016 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42733/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

526. Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is on the list of building projects to proceed to construction between 2016 and 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42733/15]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission observations on the Education (Admission to School) Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42724/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

525. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission observations on the Education (Admission to School) Bill 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42724/15]

Question· writtenPQ 522asked

522. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the land swap papers received from a club (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if the business will be passed to the Chief State Solicitor's office without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42638/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

522. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the land swap papers received from a club (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if the business will be passed to the Chief State Solicitor's office without further delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42638/15]

Question· writtenPQ 519asked

519. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of both national schools in Kanturk, County Cork, given that planning permission has been granted; the next steps and the timelines involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42611/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

519. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the amalgamation of both national schools in Kanturk, County Cork, given that planning permission has been granted; the next steps and the timelines involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42611/15]

Question· writtenPQ 516asked

516. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons who are employed by Caranua; if the service is adequately funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42598/15]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 December 2015

516. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons who are employed by Caranua; if the service is adequately funded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42598/15]

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