Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 9 Jun 1993

Vol. 432 No. 1

Written Answers. - Green Paper on Education Submissions.

Bernard Allen

Question:

52 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education the number of submissions received by her Department in response to the Green Paper on Education; the number of people processing the submissions; if she will give an assurance that all submissions will be fully evaluated; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Paul Bradford

Question:

80 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education the number of submissions received by her Department in response to the Green Paper on Education; the number of people processing the submissions; if she will give an assurance that all submissions will be fully evaluated; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Theresa Ahearn

Question:

87 Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education the number of submissions received by her Department in response to the Green Paper on Education; the number of people processing the submissions; if she will give an assurance that all submissions will be fully evaluated; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Michael Noonan

Question:

104 Mr. Noonan (Limerick East) asked the Minister for Education the number of submissions received by her Department in response to the Green Paper on Education; the number of people processing the submissions; if she will give an assurance that all submissions will be fully evaluated; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Jim Higgins

Question:

213 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education the number of submissions received by her Department in response to the Green Paper on Education; the number of people processing the submissions; if she will give an assurance that all submissions will be evaluated in full; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 52, 80, 87, 104, and 213 together.

I have now received over 900 submissions in response to the Green Paper and the education proposals in the Programme for a Partnership Government.

I am very happy to assure the Deputy that all of the submissions will be fully evaluated and given the fullest consideration in the process of shaping the White Paper.

The preparation of the White Paper is one of my major priorities and it covers all areas of the Department's work. A core team of 11 headed by a member of the top management team and comprising administrative and professional personnel is directly involved in the process of preparing the White Paper under the overall direction of the top management in the Department. In addition, of course, all sections of my Department have access to the submissions and are variously involved as required, given the breadth and range of issues raised.