Vol. 715 No. 2
12 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the current implementation of litter enforcement legislation in the country to tackle the ongoing litter problem; if he has any new proposals in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30258/10]
The Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2009 provide a strong statutory framework for combating litter pollution. Under the Acts, the primary management and enforcement response to littering must come from the local authorities. Therefore, it is a matter for each local authority to decide on the most appropriate enforcement actions in their areas, taking account of local circumstances and priorities.
During 2009, 22,830 on-the-spot litter fines were issued, 3,074 prosecutions were initiated and 692 convictions were secured by local authorities under the Litter Pollution Acts. I believe this demonstrates a commitment by local authorities to enforcing the legislation in a pro-active way.
Penalties for littering offences are already substantial, ranging from an on-the-spot fine of €150, to a maximum fine of €3,000 on summary conviction and a maximum fine of €130,000 on conviction on indictment. Therefore, I have no plans to increase the level of fines for litter related offences at this time.
In relation to specific recent measures designed to assist local authorities in dealing with litter pollution, I have allocated €1.5 million over a three year period in support of a new initiative, the Tourist Season Anti Litter Support Grant Scheme, and I am also establishing an Action Group to address the problem of rural and roadside litter.
13 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties arising from changes to the method of assessment for social housing applications in relation to qualification for rent supplement and the communication that has taken place with the Department of Social Protection in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30734/10]
In July, 2009 the Department of Social Protection introduced changes in the way in which applications for rent supplement are assessed. The main effect of these changes is that persons who are six months in private rented accommodation and whose circumstances have changed such that they can no longer afford the rent do not require to have an assessment of housing need carried out by a local authority in order to be considered for rent supplement.
For other applicants for rent supplement, including those leaving the family home for the first time, a full assessment of their housing needs carried out by the relevant local authority is required. It is a matter for individual local authorities to manage the assessment process. However, my Department has asked authorities to put in place special arrangements for dealing with persons leaving institutions or who are homeless.
The changes referred to were brought about following discussions between my Department and the Department of Social Protection and in consultation with the Community Welfare Service and local authorities. The operation of the arrangements is monitored by a group representative of the two Departments.
14 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the local authorities who have commenced or intend to commence new social housing building programmes in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30727/10]
My Department collates and publishes a wide range of housing statistics that inform the preparation and evaluation of housing policy. Data on social housing commencements are published in the quarterly housing statistics bulletin, the most recent of which is Q3 2009. The full range of data compiled and bulletins issued can be viewed on my Department's website, www.environ.ie.
Under the social housing investment programme, local authorities traditionally met social housing needs mainly through the construction of housing in local authority estates and the funding of similar projects through the voluntary and co-operative housing sector. To date in 2010, I have allocated a total of €457.18 million in capital funding to individual local authorities to cover the costs of new construction, Part V and other acquisitions, ongoing projects and final accounts, not including regeneration and remedial works allocations. To ensure that this investment programme is delivered in a coherent and coordinated manner, each housing authority was required to prepare 2010 Housing Action Plans, having regard to their notified funding allocations, and the prioritisation of projects and new proposals, including those involving direct construction. Under these plans, particular emphasis was placed on achieving best value for money while responding to local housing needs.
In addition to construction projects and acquisitions, social housing supply channels have been expanded to include new arrangements with private landlords under the Rental Accommodation Scheme and the long-term leasing initiative. Where housing authorities continue to use direct construction as a component part of their supply programmes, the emphasis has changed from larger new-build construction projects to those with regeneration benefits and smaller infill combined construction and remedial works projects, to expand and improve the existing stock of local authority owned dwellings so as to maximise availability and use.
15 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 490 of 29 June 2010, if he will reconsider his decision not to take steps to alter the current arrangements which can prohibit the owners of affordable homes from subletting them in view of the reality that an increasing number of persons have to relocate if they are to find work. [30472/10]
The purpose of affordable housing is to support access to home ownership for middle income households by making housing available for purchase at a discount from market price. In the absence of an occupancy condition attaching to the allocation of an affordable house the very principle for providing that house could be undermined and call into question the use of Exchequer funding for purposes other than those for which they were intended.
As indicated in the reply to Question No. 490 of 29 June 2010, the terms and conditions of the various affordable housing schemes and the regulations governing local authority loans do not prohibit an affordable home owner from renting a spare room in his/her home, though a local authority may, for good reason, attach conditions to the contract with the purchaser pertaining to subletting of the unit and its use by the purchaser as his/her normal place of residence.
If it were the case that an affordable house was to be fully sublet it would be difficult to put in place adequate controls to prevent those persons who could afford to purchase a house from their own resources taking advantage of the situation to purchase an affordable house with the express intention to rent it out. The abandonment of a condition that an affordable house be used as the normal place of residence of an affordable purchaser could be detrimental to the objectives of the schemes.
A range of supports are available where a household is facing difficulties in meeting mortgage repayments, whether from a local authority or private lender.
16 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the inclusion of a grandfather clause for practically trained architects in the Building Control Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30533/10]
Section 14 of the Building Control Act 2007 sets out the eligibility criteria for registration in the statutory register of architects. It also includes a provision to address the position of practically trained persons in that it includes a category for those who have been assessed as eligible for registration by the Technical Assessment Board in accordance with the practical experience assessment procedure, that is practising architecture for a minimum period of 10 years in the State.
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, which is designated as registration body for Architects under the Building Control Act 2007, has established an Admissions Board and a Technical Assessment Board so that the registration process may commence in the near future. The RIAI has appointed architects to the boards and I have appointed the Chairpersons and non-architect majority to both boards. Section 22 of the Act sets out the procedures for the operation of the Technical Assessment Board.
The Act provides for an appeal against a decision of the Technical Assessment Board to an Appeals Board which will be appointed shortly. The Appeals Board will also have an independent Chairperson and a majority of lay members. An appeal to the High Court can also ultimately be made against a decision of the Appeals Board or any other Board or Committee.
17 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason the six local authorities were selected for a planning review; what the review will entail; the persons who will be on the expert group that is to make recommendations following the review; the purpose of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30735/10]
I recently announced a planning review to assess the application of planning legislation, policy and guidance within the development plan and development management systems at local level. The review will consider what measures may be required to ensure a consistent approach to these issues across all planning authorities, and to improve the delivery of planning services generally.
To assist the review, my Department wrote to the following six planning authorities — Carlow, Cork, Galway and Meath County Councils, and Cork and Dublin City Councils — on 23 June, asking them to examine a range of submissions made to me by stakeholder groups and individuals covering different planning issues and to provide a detailed response to the issues raised by 16 July. I have also included Donegal County Council as part of this review on the basis of previously having requested and received a comprehensive report from the Council on a range of planning matters highlighted to my Department. These planning authorities represent a broad geographical spread of both urban and rural areas as well as both large and small authorities.
My Department will be establishing a panel of experts as soon as possible to undertake these reviews.
18 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made on the setting up of a national house price database; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30722/10]
The renewed Programme for Government sets out a clear commitment to create and maintain a comprehensive House Price Database based on sales prices. My Department has met with a broad range of interested parties in regard to the shape that such a register might take and recommendations arising from this process will shortly be made to Government.
The timing of the establishment of a register will be determined by a range of factors including the possible need for amendment of the Data Protection Acts to allow for publication of achieved sales prices.
19 Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Heritage and Local Government following the invitation formally issued by the committee on 18 May 2010 to discuss the Building Control Act 2007 and the problems suffered by practically trained architects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30547/10]
Having regard to my overall Oireachtas and Ministerial business commitments, I have been considering the Joint Oireachtas Committee's invitation to meet with it to discuss the Building Control Act 2007, and I intend to reply shortly.
The position in regard to practically trained architects under Part 3 of the Building Control Act 2007 has been set out in replies to previous questions and most recently in reply to Question No. 13 on today's Order Paper.
20 Deputy John O’Mahony asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether the target to end homelessness by the end of 2010 will be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30586/10]
513 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to eliminate homelessness by the end of 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31157/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 20 and 513 together.
The overall national policy framework to address homelessness is set out in the Government's homelessness strategy, The Way Home , which was published in August 2008 and the National Implementation Plan for the strategy, which was published in April 2009. Implementation of the homelessness strategy at local and regional level will be carried out through the framework of statutory homelessness action plans adopted by housing authorities under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. This legislation further reinforces the role of the housing authorities, working with relevant statutory and non-statutory agencies, in the planning, implementation and oversight of homeless services and action to address homelessness as effectively as possible at local and regional level, in accordance with the objectives of the homelessness strategy.
My Department's role in relation to homelessness involves the provision of a national framework of policy, legislation and funding to underpin action to address homelessness at local or regional level. Substantial work has been carried out in this regard during the past two years.
Total funding for homeless accommodation and related services was increased in 2009 by 5% and in monetary terms to €62m, which represented a higher increase in real terms. Notwithstanding unavoidable retrenchment in State funding generally, this higher level of funding is being maintained in 2010, which is indicative of the priority that I and the Government attach to addressing homelessness.
A comprehensive range of measures has been put in place to underpin the role of housing authorities and approved housing bodies in addressing homelessness at local level. This includes an enhanced programme for procurement of accommodation, which was announced just before Easter, to advance the core strategic objective of eliminating long term homelessness and help housing authorities to meet their targets for accommodating homeless households. While the objectives in the homelessness strategy are challenging, I believe they are achievable. Delivery on this programme will be determined primarily by action on the part of housing authorities and approved housing bodies and the response of market interests, including property owners and financial institutions. My Department is continuing to engage closely with the housing authorities to ensure that delivery of accommodation is maximised.
21 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he expects to publish the White Paper on Local Government Reform and the Report of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30578/10]
I published the Green Paper on Local Government, Stronger Local Democracy — Options for Change in April 2008. This was followed by an extensive programme of national consultation, for purposes of informing the preparation of the White Paper on Local Government.
A dedicated Cabinet Committee has been engaged in finalising the policy decisions for inclusion in the White Paper on Local Government. I intend to publish the White Paper as soon as possible following completion of the Government's deliberations.
I established the Local Government Efficiency Review Group to review the cost base, expenditure of and numbers employed in local authorities with a view to reporting on:
Specific recommendations to reduce costs;
The effectiveness of particular programmes;
Optimal efficiency in the way programmes are delivered; and,
Any other proposals to enhance value for money in the delivery of services at local level.
I asked the Local Government Efficiency Review Group to complete its work by mid year and expect it to report to me very shortly. The Group's findings and recommendations will then be brought to Government and will be considered in the appropriate policy and financial contexts. I intend that the Group's report will be published as soon as possible following presentation to Government.
23 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he will take to introduce uniformity across local authorities in terms of the income limits employed to allow persons onto the housing lists. [30470/10]
Section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 2009 provides for a new housing needs assessment process, replacing section 9 of the Housing Act 1988 which currently governs the assessment of need. Regulations are now in preparation in my Department which will give detailed effect to the new needs assessment process. It is envisaged that these Regulations will be made, and section 20 of the Act will be commenced, in September 2010.
It is intended that, under these Regulations, a more standardised and consistent approach to income assessment by housing authorities will be adopted. Section 20 in particular provides that the Minister may, by regulation, set an income threshold for access to social housing support. The income threshold will define the boundary between what a household can be expected to provide for from its own resources through renting/purchasing in the private market and what cannot reasonably be afforded. Thresholds set in relation to income eligibility will also take account of varying levels of affordability between authorities.
24 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of persons, to date, who have made a full application under the home choice scheme; the number of new build and the number of second hand houses now occupied as a result of this scheme; the cost to date of administering the scheme; his plans to continue with the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30725/10]
27 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the home choice scheme; the amount of successful and drawn down applications to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30563/10]
514 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the success of the home choice loan scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31158/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 24, 27 and 514 together.
Over 1,400 prospective purchasers formally registered interest on the dedicated Home Choice loan website and, to date, 85 applications have been made. Of these, 9 have been approved, with 4 of these now drawn down. Of the 9 approved applications, 5 were for second hand properties and 4 for new build properties. The 4 loans drawn down refer to new build properties.
The total cost of administering the scheme is approximately €290,000. These costs include the setting up of the central processing unit (CPU) within the Affordable Homes Partnership (AHP). These costs were met fully from within existing resources within the AHP. It should be noted that a significant element of the staffing costs was incurred in the development of the loan processing model which applies to the Home Choice Loan but which has also now been used in the development of revised systems for processing and credit checking of standard local authority house purchase loan applications under other schemes such as affordable housing, shared ownership etc.
The scheme is intended to be a temporary one which will be withdrawn once conditions in credit markets return to normal patterns.
25 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress made towards the introduction of comprehensive legislation to control the establishment and operation of management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30731/10]
The Government has demonstrated a clear commitment to dealing effectively with the range of complex issues relating to multi-unit developments and is bringing forward a comprehensive suite of legislative proposals in response to the Law Reform Commission's Report on Multi-Unit Developments.
In its consultation paper issued in late 2006 the Law Reform Commission made a number of recommendations relating to areas within the remit of my Department. Those recommendations relating to planning and to physical aspects of multi-unit developments were addressed in 2007-08 through the Planning Guidelines issued by my Department addressing design standards, sustainable residential development and the taking in charge of residential developments/management arrangements.
The Law Reform Commission's Report also recommended that legislation be introduced to address a range of other key issues, relating to management companies, common areas, service charges, sinking funds and dispute resolution. These recommendations were then considered by an interdepartmental group which included representatives from my Department, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, the Department of Justice and Law Reform, the Department of the Taoiseach and the National Consumer Agency. The deliberations of this group led to the preparation of the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 by the Department of Justice and Law Reform. Matters relating to this Bill, including the timing of enactment, are the responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Law Reform.
26 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been made towards the production of a comprehensive national inventory of ghost estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30724/10]
As part of its comprehensive response to the issue of unfinished or unoccupied estates, my Department is currently undertaking, with the co-operation of local authorities and other key stakeholders, a national inventory on a county by county basis to quantify, classify and map the various types of unfinished or unoccupied estates so as to facilitate a better understanding of the scale and extent of the problem.
The survey work is progressing well and is expected to be completed next month. A report, including actions to be taken by key stakeholders to address issues arising from unfinished or unoccupied estates, is due to be completed in the Autumn.
28 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the local authorities have discussed the possible removal of the tenant purchase discount with his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30473/10]
When I introduced the Incremental Purchase Scheme, applying to certain new local authority housing stock, on 14 June 2010 I indicated my intention to bring forward legislation in 2011 to underpin a similar scheme for the sale of existing local authority houses to tenants. This scheme will replace the current tenant purchase scheme introduced in 1995.
The intention to replace the existing tenant purchase scheme was signalled in the housing policy statement Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities, which was the subject of consultation with interested parties. The decision to begin the wind-down of the scheme was the subject of consultation with the County and City Managers' Association.
To ensure an orderly wind-down of the existing scheme, my Department has requested housing authorities to inform all existing tenants of houses as soon as possible (and new tenants on allocation of a house) of the decision to end the scheme so that they have sufficient time to apply to purchase their home under the existing scheme if they so wish.
29 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive 96/61/EC which requires industrial and agricultural activities with a high pollution potential to have a permit in order that the companies themselves bear responsibility for preventing and reducing any pollution they may cause; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30742/10]
Since 1994, an integrated pollution control (IPC) licensing system has been administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This system anticipated the provisions of the 1996 Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Directive and delivered substantial compliance with the Directive. A number of legislative changes were, however, necessary to complete Ireland's transposition of the Directive and these were introduced in 2003, to provide for implementation of the IPPC licensing system.
The EPA is the competent authority for the implementation of the IPPC Directive in Ireland. There are currently approximately 585 active IPPC licensed installations covering a range of large scale industrial and agricultural activities that have the potential to cause significant environmental pollution.
I am aware that the EPA had encountered difficulties in bringing the intensive pig and poultry sectors fully into the IPPC licensing system by the 30 October 2007 implementation deadline. The Office of Environmental Enforcement within the EPA has been investigating the installations in question and a number of successful prosecutions have been taken following site inspections.
I am satisfied that the EPA has sufficient powers to continue to take such action as is necessary to bring any installation operating above the IPPC licensing threshold into compliance with the Directive.
30 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of enforcement orders which have been issued by local authorities in connection with planning permission; the number of occasions on which legal action has resulted from enforcement orders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30732/10]
According to the most recently available data which were published in the 2008 Annual Planning Statistics, 4,246 enforcement notices were issued by planning authorities in 2008 under section 154 and section 155 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. 1,028 prosecutions were initiated on foot of these enforcement notices.
31 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when will funding be released to rebuild the 25 units at an older persons’ dwellings site (details supplied) in County Monaghan; his views on whether this project is long promised and is an absolute need for the elderly and disabled who have been displaced from their home area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30261/10]
My Department received a further submission in relation to the scheme in question from Monaghan County Council on 28 June 2010. This is now being examined and my Department will respond to the Council's proposals as soon as possible with a view to progressing the scheme.
32 Deputy Eamon Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government which local authorities continue to pay storage charges for obsolete electronic voting machines; the amount of such charges and the duration of the outstanding contracts; the progress that has been made by the working group towards the disposal or recycling of the redundant machines; the number of times this group has met and when it is due to conclude its work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30726/10]
527 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has received any offers from other jurisdictions willing to purchase the now obsolete electronic voting technology; if he has sought any possible purchasers; the extent of any negotiations to date; when he expects to conclude any such discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31310/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 32 and 527 together.
Following the Government decision not to proceed with implementation of electronic voting in Ireland, an Interdepartmental Task Force, chaired by my Department, was established to bring the project to an orderly conclusion and to oversee disposal of the equipment and termination of storage arrangements. To date, the Task Force has met five times, with its most recent meeting taking place in June 2010. Between meetings, my Department maintains ongoing contact with members of the Task Force, in order to progress work on the cessation arrangements for the project. While proposals have not at this stage been invited in respect of the equipment, some expressions of interest have been received. The Task Force aims to complete its work as soon as possible.
In considering options for disposal of the equipment, the priority is to pursue the most economically advantageous approach, with a view to achieving the maximum recovery of cost possible in the circumstances, consistent with environmental and other obligations.
In 2007, over 60% of the machines (4,762 in total) were moved from 12 local storage locations to a central facility at Gormanston Army Camp. There are no ongoing rental costs in respect of the use of this property. The remaining machines are stored at 13 local premises that were originally identified by Returning Officers for this purpose. It is intended that all machines will be removed from their present locations when arrangements for disposal are implemented. Work on termination of local lease arrangements is proceeding in this context.
Pending completion of arrangements for the disposal of the machines, costs are being incurred for their storage. The following table, which is based on information received in my Department from Returning Officers, provides details of the annual costs for storage of the electronic voting equipment for 2009, and of the lease arrangements at each property.
|
City/County |
Storage Costs 2009 (incl. VAT) |
Period of Lease Contract / Expiry Date |
|
€ |
||
|
Cavan-Monaghan |
21,754.32 |
25 years/February 2029 |
|
Clare |
3,600 |
Monthly |
|
Donegal |
13,005.60 |
6-monthly |
|
Galway |
2,800 |
Annual |
|
Kerry |
30,387.20 |
9 years 11 months/September 2013 |
|
Laois-Offaly |
27,797.60 |
6-monthly |
|
Longford |
16,638.37 |
6-monthly |
|
Roscommon |
11,098.07 |
6-monthly |
|
Louth |
568.55 |
Not applicable |
|
Meath |
26,395.72 |
9 years 9 months/March 2012 |
|
Sligo |
Nil |
Not applicable |
|
Leitrim |
3,200 |
3-monthly |
|
Wexford |
25,277.71 |
Monthly |
33 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the progress of proposed sewerage schemes (details supplied); if these schemes are being carried out as one or if he can allow them to go ahead individually (details further supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30262/10]
The Castleblayney Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012 as a contract to start within the lifetime of the Programme. A Preliminary Report is required for the further advancement of the Castleblayney Sewerage Scheme and my Department is awaiting the submission of this report.
The scope and format of the Programme for 2010 to 2012, is designed to better reflect ongoing environmental and economic priorities, to maximise the return on public funds being invested in the sector and to ensure that the Programme is realistic in its level of ambition. The total value of contracts underway and those proposed for commencement during the period of the programme in County Monaghan is just under €42 million.
A key input to the development of the Programme was the assessment of needs prepared by local authorities, including Monaghan County Council, in response to my Department's request to the authorities in 2009 to review and prioritise their proposals for new capital works in their areas. These were subsequently appraised in my Department in the context of the funds available and key criteria that complemented those used by the authorities. The upgrading of sewerage services in Clones and Ballybay was not proposed by Monaghan County Council in its Assessment of Needs submitted to my Department.
34 Deputy Kathleen Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the progress that has been made towards the establishment of a new national rolling electoral register; if the new electoral register will be available in time for the next general election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30729/10]
In law, the preparation of the Register of Electors is a matter for each local registration authority. It is their duty to ensure, as far as possible and with the cooperation of the public, the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the Register.
The Programme for Government, agreed in 2007, contains a commitment to establish an independent Electoral Commission. The renewed Programme for Government, agreed in October 2009, reaffirms this commitment and identifies a range of responsibilities which the Commission will be mandated to fulfil. The Commission's responsibilities will include taking charge of the compilation of a new national rolling electoral register.
I expect to progress the establishment of an Independent Electoral Commission this year.
35 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the provisions he intends to make in the short, medium and long term to meet in full the domestic drinking water requirements together with the necessary treatment and storage facilities throughout the country; the capital projects intended in such provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30718/10]
519 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans for the augmentation of domestic drinking water supply with particular reference to storage, purification systems and networks; if he has in mind any specific proposals to address these issues in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31300/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 35 and 519 together.
My Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, which is available in the Oireachtas library, sets out my plans for investment in major water services projects to meet key environmental and economic objectives, including increased treatment and storage capacity and network improvements where appropriate, over the coming period. The Programme comprises just over 130 contracts and water conservation projects in progress with a value of about €1 billion, some 340 contracts to be progressed to construction over the period 2010-2012 with a value of €1.8 billion and some 190 schemes and water conservation projects on which planning work will continue.
Investment under the Water Services Investment Programme is complemented by investment annually under the Rural Water Programme — a largely devolved programme of investment on relatively smaller water services schemes and the group water sector. Of the total of €93 million available under the Rural Water Programme in 2010, block allocations amounting to some €85 million were made to County Councils. The remaining funds are targeted at small public water supplies, which, based on Environmental Protection Agency reports, require remedial action.
36 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding proposals, legislative and otherwise, for dealing with the affairs of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30257/10]
At my request, the Dublin Docklands Development Authority has undertaken a comprehensive review of its corporate governance procedures, commissioning two reports in relation to its planning and financial management processes. In an associated summary overview report, the Authority's Executive Board has outlined the extensive programme of actions to address specific recommendations made in these reports, and it is confident that its current planning administration and financial management practices are robust. All of the reports concerned are available on my Department's website at www.environ.ie.
Arising from the comprehensive analysis and conclusions of the Authority's corporate governance review and acknowledging, in particular, the view of the Authority's Board regarding the need for a further investigation to deal with certain matters, the Government has decided to bring the Authority within the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General. The making of an Order giving effect to this decision is a matter for the Minister for Finance.
In relation to the Authority's financial situation, while the Authority remained in deficit in 2009, it has instigated a major series of reforms and cost-cutting measures, including a re-examination and prioritisation of all expenditure and a significant reduction in staff numbers and associated payroll costs, with a view to moving toward a financial break even position over the next two years. The Authority is in ongoing discussion with my Department and the Department of Finance in relation to its financial position.
In relation to the Authority's participation in the Becbay Joint Venture, established to purchase the Irish Glass Bottle Site, I understand that the loans taken out in the context of financing this transaction have now been transferred to the National Assets Management Agency and that NAMA has requested Becbay Ltd to submit a detailed business plan in relation to its outstanding debts by the end of July.
37 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the democratic input that will be made into the review of retail planning guidelines recently announced by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30736/10]
Retail strategies are prepared by all planning authorities as part of their development plans. Given the considerable changes in economic and social development since the current Retail Planning Guidelines were published in 2001 and updated in 2005, particularly in relation to population and settlement patterns, it is important that the forward planning context for future retail development remains robust and realistic.
In this context, my Department published a Retail Planning Issues Paper for public consultation on 28 June, with a closing date for submissions of 30 July. This Paper sets out high-level and strategic issues for retail planning and provides an opportunity for stakeholders and interested parties to assist in identifying key issues to be considered in the context of preparing and drafting revised retail planning guidelines. It is intended that the revised guidelines will be drafted before the end of the year, and will then be subject to a full public consultation process before their finalisation.
38 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to his statement on 11 May 2010 on his website that he was involved in talks to resolve disputes causing disruption to public services, if he will detail which disputes he was involved in and the role he had in talks to resolve them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30720/10]
The statement on my Green Party web site refers to my involvement as a member of Government and leader of the Green Party in discussions in relation to the Public Service Agreement 2010-2014 which has now been ratified by the Public Services Committee of the ICTU and provides a basis for stability and progress to the benefit of Public Servants and citizens alike. I am a member of the Cabinet Committee on Transforming Public Services which oversaw the negotiations on the Agreement. In particular, I participated in a meeting with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Finance on 11 March 2010 with the Officers of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to explore the potential and appropriate conditions for a renewed engagement between the Public Service unions and management on the development of a comprehensive agenda for the transformation of public services and on a framework for Public Service pay determination. Both sides agreed at that meeting to invite Mr Kieran Mulvey and Mr Kevin Foley of the Labour Relations Commission as facilitators to undertake initial discussion with Public Service management and unions.
39 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive No. 91/271/ECC concerning the collection, treatment and discharge of urban waste water and the treatment and discharge of waste water from certain industrial sectors; the adverse effects caused by the discharge of such waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30741/10]
The main requirement of the Directive in relation to urban waste water is the provision of secondary waste water treatment and nutrient reduction, where appropriate, in designated sensitive areas. The Directive establishes the dates by which such treatment is to be provided, which varies depending on the size of the agglomeration concerned.
Compliance with the requirements of the Directive has been a particular focus of investment under the Water Services Investment Programme over the past decade. Some €2.7 billion or 73% of total Exchequer spending on the Programme over the period 2000 to 2009 has been related to waste water infrastructure. In 2000, 25% of urban waste water discharges were in compliance with the end of 2005 requirement to subject discharges from agglomerations of a population equivalent of 2,000 (in the case of fresh or estuarial waters) or 10,000 (in the case of coastal waters), as appropriate, to secondary treatment prior to discharge. Compliance has now risen to some 92%, with all remaining non-compliant agglomerations included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012.
Section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 provides for licensing by each local authority of trade effluent discharges to sewers in its functional area. Discharges to waters are licensed under Section 4 of that Act. The attachment of conditions to trade effluent licences is a matter for each local authority on a case by case basis, having due regard to protection of public health and practical operational requirements. Discharges from local authority waste water treatment plants are in turn subject to authorisation by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007.
41 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement Directive 80/68/ECC to protect groundwater from pollution by controlling the discharge and disposal of certain dangerous substances to groundwater. [30740/10]
Groundwater is a valuable natural resource in Ireland, used in food and industrial processing, as well as being an important source of drinking water. The original Groundwater Directive (80/68/EEC) was transposed into national legislation through:
the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 to 1990;
the Local Government (Water Pollution) Regulations, 1978;
the Protection of Groundwater Regulations, 1999 (these regulations are due to be repealed and replaced by the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations 2007 in 2013); and
the Local Government (Water Pollution) (Amendment) Regulations, 1999.
The effect of this legislation is that discharges to groundwater are permitted only under prior authorisation by way of a licence from the relevant local authority. The only exception to the authorisation requirement is for on-site waste water treatment for dwellings and these require planning permission under the Planning and Development Act 2000. Further measures will be introduced to manage discharges from on-site waste water treatment systems in light of the commitment in the renewed Programme for Government to introduce a scheme for the licensing and inspection of these systems and in response to a European Court of Justice finding that Ireland failed to make adequate legislation for dealing with these systems.
The original Groundwater Directive will be repealed by 2013. It will be replaced by the requirements of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and new Groundwater Directive (2006/118/EC) which are given legal effect by the European Communities Environmental Objectives (Surface Waters) Regulations 2009 and European Communities Environmental Objectives (Groundwater) Regulations 2010. Under the Groundwater Regulations 2010 local authorities, under the general supervision of the EPA, are the responsible authority in respect of enforcement of the stringent standards required by this legislation.
42 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of unsold affordable houses which have been leased to approved housing bodies under the social housing leasing initiative to date; the average monthly cost of these leases and the full year costs of these units; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30723/10]
To the end of quarter 2 2010, 1,618 unsold affordable units have been approved for inclusion in the Social Housing Leasing Initiative. Of these, 614 of the units have lease agreements signed and in place with approved housing bodies.
While the cost of the lease agreement is a matter for the relevant local authority, in general, in most lease agreements the approved housing body pay the local authority a nominal fee for the property and the body collect and retain the differential rent from the tenant to support the cost of managing and maintaining the dwelling. My Department recoups to the local authority the interest payments liable in respect of the loans taken by the authority to fund the affordable properties in the first instance. The average monthly cost for the units approved to date is €511 per unit, which equates to a yearly cost per unit of €6,132.
43 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken to implement the programme for Government commitment to publish comprehensive legislation on noise pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30730/10]
As part of the preparatory process towards the introduction of comprehensive legislation to address noise nuisance, extensive public consultation was undertaken during which over 200 submissions were received from the public and key stakeholders. After due consideration of these submissions, the General Scheme of a Noise Nuisance Bill was prepared and approved by the Government in May 2009. At the time the Scheme was approved, a number of issues were identified which would have to be addressed during the drafting of the Bill. My Department, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General, is progressing matters in this regard and the Bill is scheduled for publication later this year.
While there are already a wide range of measures in place to deal with noise from a variety of sources, the aim of the new legislation will be to take a more integrated approach to noise nuisance, including through codes of practice for construction, commercial and domestic situations. There will, in addition, be measures to increase awareness of how noise nuisance can be addressed and I am currently examining options to strengthen existing local authority powers, including the possible introduction of a system of fixed payment notices in relation to noise nuisance offences.
44 Deputy Michael D. Higgins asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Question No. 1053 of 16 September 2009, the steps he has taken to correct the legislative error in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 in regard to existing affordable homes purchasers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30728/10]
I refer to the reply to Question No. 505 of 6 July 2010, which sets out the current position.
45 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his waste management policy for the short, medium and long term; the roles that re-use, recycling, reduction, landfill and incineration are likely to play in such policy; if any policy changes are contemplated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30717/10]
The programme for Government agreed in 2007 signalled a fundamental change of policy in relation to waste management. Reflecting the ambition of the Programme commitment, I have made it clear that I want to see a sustainable, resource-based approach to waste management. This will involve a shift in focus, from residual waste management options such as landfill and incineration, to technologies such as Mechanical Biological Treatment which can maximise the value to be extracted from what should be viewed as a resource rather than as a waste.
The Programme's objectives to implement this policy change included a commitment to carry out an international review of waste management plans, practices and procedures and to act on the conclusions. The report, by a group of Irish and international consultants engaged to carry out a major study to underpin the conclusion of the review, was published in November 2009.
In the coming weeks I will be publishing a consultation document which will set out the various elements being considered as part of the development of a new national waste management policy for the coming decade and beyond. Its core objective will be to set Ireland on an ambitious trajectory towards high value, high quality resource and waste management, using leading edge technology with significant potential to add value and create jobs in the economy.
46 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to impose water charges on households, including the projected cost of the installation of meters. [30471/10]
47 Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the studies he has done on the economic and environmental effect of local authority water charges; the preparations that have been made for their introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30719/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 47 together.
Following the decision by the Government in December 2009, my Department is finalising proposals for the installation of water meters in households served by public water supplies. These proposals will give effect to the commitment in the renewed Programme for Government to introduce charging for domestic water in a way that is fair, significantly reduces waste and is easily applied. I expect to bring these proposals to Government in the coming weeks.
I refer also to the replies to Questions Nos. 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 358, 359 and 360 of 7 July 2010.
48 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has discussed or authorised the imposition of interest on rent arrears by local authorities. [30469/10]
The Housing (Interest on Moneys Owed to Housing Authorities) Regulations 2010 do not apply to existing local authority rent schemes. However, these Regulations will apply to new rent schemes, which housing authorities will be required to put in place in 2011 under the Housing Act, 2009, and represent a reasonable provision that where a tenant of a housing authority has not paid the appropriate rent to the authority interest can be applied to the amount outstanding.
Notwithstanding this, there are explicit powers in the 2009 Act to allow housing authorities to take other actions where a household genuinely experiences financial hardship. Housing authorities, under these provisions, can develop reasonable repayment agreements including, if appropriate, an adjustment to rent due to assist households in such circumstances.
49 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive their redundancy payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30838/10]
My Department administers the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) in relation to redundancy matters on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. There are two types of payment made from the SIF — rebates to those employers who have paid statutory redundancy to eligible employees, and statutory lump sums to employees whose employers are insolvent and/or in receivership/liquidation.
I wish to advise the Deputy that on the basis of valid claims entered in the Redundancy Payments System in my Department, there is no record of a redundancy claim having been received in respect of the individual in question. Application should be submitted to my Department on an RP50 form completed and signed as appropriate by the employer and the employee. This form can be completed online or downloaded from the Department's website at www.entemp.ie. In the case of forms submitted online, it is necessary also to submit a signed hard copy of the form. Claims are not imported onto the Redundancy Payments System until a signed copy is received.
It is also my Department's practice not to enter incomplete claims on the system as these claims cannot be processed until the necessary documentation is submitted. Forms are returned to allow missing details and/or supporting documentation to be submitted. The documentation required in support of lump sum claims, is set out on my Department's website at www.entemp.ie. Submission of correctly completed Redundancy claim forms (RP50’s) with all of the required documentation greatly facilitates the processing of claims.
The documentation required in support of lump sum claims is evidence of the employer's inability to pay the redundancy entitlements to the employees. This involves requesting a statement from the company's Accountant or Solicitor attesting to the inadequacy of assets to make the redundancy payments and, the latest set of financial accounts for the company. The employer is also asked to admit liability for the 40% liability attaching to the company arising from the redundancy payments.
If this information is provided to the Department, the employees are paid their redundancy entitlement from the Social Insurance Fund. Upon payment, the Department pursues the company for the 40% share that the company would ordinarily have been expected to pay to the employees.
If the necessary supporting documentation required from the employer is not provided to my Department, the employee will be advised by my Department to take a case to the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) against the employer to seek a determination establishing the employee's right and entitlement to redundancy. Once such a determination is available, the Department is then in a position to make the payment to the employee concerned. Should the outstanding documentation be provided by the employer during the period while the case is pending a hearing before the EAT, this would allow the claim to be processed by my Department in the usual way.
50 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Iarnród Éireann has not offered its employees terms and conditions under the 1994 Employment Act; and his plans to address this issue. [30847/10]
While I have no information about the specific matter raised by the Deputy, the Deputy may wish to note that, under Section 7 of the Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994, an employee can make a complaint to a Rights Commissioner to the effect that his or her employer has contravened Sections 3, 4, 5 or 6 of the Act. Section 3 covers the provision of a written statement of terms of employment.
51 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the reason for a delay in making a redundancy payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if payment will now be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30890/10]
My Department administers the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) in relation to redundancy matters on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. There are two types of payment made from the SIF — rebates to those employers who have paid statutory redundancy to eligible employees, and statutory lump sums to employees whose employers are insolvent and/or in receivership/liquidation.
I wish to advise the Deputy that on the basis of valid claims entered in the Redundancy Payments System in my Department, there is no record of a redundancy claim having been received in respect of the individual in question. Application should be submitted to my Department on an RP50 form completed and signed as appropriate by the employer and the employee. This form can be completed online or downloaded from the Department's website at www.entemp.ie. In the case of forms submitted online, it is necessary also to submit a signed hard copy of the form. Claims are not imported onto the Redundancy Payments System until a signed copy is received.
It is also my Department's practice not to enter incomplete claims on the system as these claims cannot be processed until the necessary documentation is submitted. Forms are returned to allow missing details and/or supporting documentation to be submitted. The documentation required in support of lump sum claims, is set out on my Department's website at www.entemp.ie. Submission of correctly completed Redundancy claim forms (RP50’s) with all of the required documentation greatly facilitates the processing of claims.
The documentation required in support of lump sum claims is evidence of the employer's inability to pay the redundancy entitlements to the employees. This involves requesting a statement from the company's Accountant or Solicitor attesting to the inadequacy of assets to make the redundancy payments and, the latest set of financial accounts for the company. The employer is also asked to admit liability for the 40% liability attaching to the company arising from the redundancy payments.
If this information is provided to the Department, the employees are paid their redundancy entitlement from the Social Insurance Fund. Upon payment, the Department pursues the company for the 40% share that the company would ordinarily have been expected to pay to the employees.
If the necessary supporting documentation required from the employer is not provided to my Department, the employee will be advised by my Department to take a case to the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) against the employer to seek a determination establishing the employee's right and entitlement to redundancy. Once such a determination is available, the Department is then in a position to make the payment to the employee concerned. Should the outstanding documentation be provided by the employer during the period while the case is pending a hearing before the EAT, this would allow the claim to be processed by my Department in the usual way.
52 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the position regarding a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30980/10]
My Department processes applications in respect of the different types of employment permits (Green Cards Permits, Work Permits, Spousal/Dependant Permits and Intra-company Transfer Permits) in line with the Employment Permits Act 2006.
The fees applicable to employment permit applications are laid out in the Schedule of Fees available on the Department's website at http://www.deti.ie/publications/labour/2010/guidelines-fees-may2010.pdf. The only exemption in relation to fees is in the case of applicants having established charitable status with the Revenue Commissioners or, if the application is in respect of an unlimited permit. An unlimited permit refers to a situation where an individual has been with the same employer for a period of 5 years.
The fee for an employment permit for any period of 6 months or less is €500 and I regret to advise the Deputy that no exemption is possible in this instance.
53 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30986/10]
Details in relation to payments made to social partner organisations under the ETAS, WIF and work-life balance programmes are as follows:
ICTU Education, Training and Advisory Services (ETAS)
An annual grant is paid to assist the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in meeting the cost of providing its Education, Training and Advisory Services (ETAS), which provides training and advice for union officials and activists in affiliated unions. The ETAS supports a diverse range of courses including Health & Safety, Pensions, promoting Equality and Diversity, certificate courses in Collective Bargaining and degree courses in Business Studies. The ICTU part funds the education divisions of SIPTU and Unite through the ETAS. The ETAS also involves the provision of all-year-round advisory services to trade unions affiliated to the ICTU.
The grants paid by the Department to meet costs incurred by the ICTU in the operation of the Education, Training and Advisory Services may cover up to 80% of expenditure on training and advisory services for union officials and activists.
|
Year |
€ |
|
2004 |
1,080,000 |
|
2005 |
1,773,000 |
|
2006 |
1,801,000 |
|
2007 |
1,827,000 |
|
2008 |
1,510,000 |
|
2009 |
1,200,000 |
|
2010* |
1,073,000 |
*No funds claimed to date for activity in 2010.
Workplace Innovation Fund (WIF)
The Workplace Innovation Fund was launched in 2007 in fulfilment of part of a Government commitment in the Social Partnership Agreement, Towards 2016.
The Workplace Innovation Fund consisted of three Strands. Strand 1 is managed by Enterprise Ireland and Strand 3 was managed during its operation by the National Centre for Partnership and Performance (NCPP).
Strand 2 provided ‘Support for Capacity Building among Social Partners' and was intended to support a range of social partner practices impacting on workplace innovation identified in the Report of the Workplace of the Future, Working to our Advantage — A National Workplace Strategy". The total amount drawn down by the social partner organisations under Strand 2 for activities undertaken between 2006 and 2008 was as follows:
|
Year |
ICTU |
IBEC |
CIF |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
2006 |
153,104 |
107,183 |
40,347 |
|
2007 |
Nil |
132,953 |
23,393 |
|
2008 |
Nil |
329,298 |
52,924 |
|
2009 |
231,788* |
Nil |
17,599* |
|
2010 to-date |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Total |
384,892 |
569,434 |
134,263 |
*Funding provided in 2009 in respect of activities undertaken in the previous year.
National Framework Committee for Work-Life Balance
The National Framework Committee for Work-Life Balance, which has its origins in Social Partnership, comprises representatives from the social partners and various Government Departments and is chaired by my Department. The Committee is charged with supporting and facilitating the development of family friendly policies aimed at assisting in the reconciliation of work and family life at the level of the enterprise. Since 2000, the Committee has undertaken a range of activities, including the provision of financial assistance to individual organisations in implementing work life balance arrangements, hosting information dissemination and exchange activities and funding social partners to develop resources to assist their members with implementation of work life balance. In this context the following financial support has been provided to social partner organisations since 2004:
|
Year |
ICTU |
Small Firms Association |
|
€ |
€ |
|
|
2004 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
2005 |
246.80 |
Nil |
|
2006 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
2007 |
191.85 |
Nil |
|
2008 |
5,000.00 |
3,722.40 |
|
2009 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
2010 |
Nil |
Nil |
54 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the reason for the delay in awarding redundancy payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if payment will now be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31032/10]
My Department administers the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) in relation to redundancy matters on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. There are two types of payment made from the SIF — rebates to those employers who have paid statutory redundancy to eligible employees, and statutory lump sums to employees whose employers are insolvent and/or in receivership/liquidation.
I wish to advise the Deputy that on the basis of valid claims entered in the Redundancy Payments System in my Department, there is no record of a redundancy claim having been received in respect of the individual in question. Application should be submitted to my Department on an RP50 form completed and signed as appropriate by the employer and the employee. This form can be completed online or downloaded from the Department's website at www.entemp.ie. In the case of forms submitted online, it is necessary also to submit a signed hard copy of the form. Claims are not imported onto the Redundancy Payments System until a signed copy is received.
It is also my Department's practice not to enter incomplete claims on the system as these claims cannot be processed until the necessary documentation is submitted. Forms are returned to allow missing details and/or supporting documentation to be submitted. The documentation required in support of lump sum claims, is set out on my Department's website at www.entemp.ie. Submission of correctly completed Redundancy claim forms (RP50’s) with all of the required documentation greatly facilitates the processing of claims.
The documentation required in support of lump sum claims is evidence of the employer's inability to pay the redundancy entitlements to the employees. This involves requesting a statement from the company's Accountant or Solicitor attesting to the inadequacy of assets to make the redundancy payments and, the latest set of financial accounts for the company. The employer is also asked to admit liability for the 40% liability attaching to the company arising from the redundancy payments.
If this information is provided to the Department, the employees are paid their redundancy entitlement from the Social Insurance Fund. Upon payment, the Department pursues the company for the 40% share that the company would ordinarily have been expected to pay to the employees.
If the necessary supporting documentation required from the employer is not provided to my Department, the employee will be advised by my Department to take a case to the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) against the employer to seek a determination establishing the employee's right and entitlement to redundancy. Once such a determination is available, the Department is then in a position to make the payment to the employee concerned. Should the outstanding documentation be provided by the employer during the period while the case is pending a hearing before the EAT, this would allow the claim to be processed by my Department in the usual way.
55 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the measures that were agreed for actioning by his Department following the publication of the report of the south-west regional task force on employment; the actions regarding south Tipperary that were agreed in view of the impact of the redundancies in west Tipperary; the actions that have already been undertaken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31237/10]
There has not been a Task Force report in relation to the South West. The Task Force report published last year is that of the Mid West Task Force, which completed its Interim Report and submitted it to my predecessor in July 2009. Since then the Government has been responding to the report's recommendations under the various headings.
I recently met with Mr. Denis Brosnan, Chairman of the Mid-West Task Force, and discussed with him the latest report on the Government's responses to the recommendations. A copy of the response was circulated to Deputies on 21 June.
56 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of new start-up businesses on a county enterprise board basis; and the initial numbers employed in these start-ups in each of the past five years. [31268/10]
The role of the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) is to support the micro-enterprise sector (i.e. businesses with 10 employees or less) in the start-up and expansion phases and to promote entrepreneurship at local level. Business growth, job creation and job retention are central to the activities of the CEBs. The CEBs provide both financial and non-financial assistance to a project promoter. The forms of financial assistance that are available, subject to certain eligibility criteria, include Priming Grants, Expansion/Development Grants and Feasibility Grants. Non-financial assistance includes general Business Advice and Business Management Training as well as Mentoring and Networking opportunities.
Statistical information on the number of new start up businesses and the initial numbers employed in these start-ups in each of the past five years is set out in the following table. A "Greenfield" start up is defined as a company with no previous history of State assistance and/or at a very early stage of start up. The numbers employed in these start ups are the numbers employed by the business at the time of the first Employment Survey conducted by the relevant CEB following the start up of the business.
|
CEB |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
Grand Total |
|
|
Carlow |
Greenfield startups |
9 |
14 |
8 |
5 |
12 |
16 |
64 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
10 |
38 |
18 |
15 |
25 |
9 |
115 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
8 |
2 |
6 |
7 |
2 |
26 |
|
|
Cavan |
Greenfield startups |
10 |
14 |
12 |
8 |
7 |
15 |
66 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
4 |
11 |
10 |
7 |
6 |
17 |
55 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
3 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
14 |
|
|
Clare |
Greenfield startups |
29 |
28 |
26 |
16 |
22 |
19 |
140 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
47 |
38 |
54 |
15 |
44 |
27 |
225 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
11 |
9 |
6 |
6 |
15 |
9 |
56 |
|
|
Cork City |
Greenfield startups |
10 |
12 |
7 |
12 |
13 |
10 |
64 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
9 |
14 |
10 |
19 |
15 |
10 |
77 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
2 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
9 |
|
|
Donegal |
Greenfield startups |
13 |
15 |
11 |
8 |
10 |
8 |
65 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
23 |
29 |
39 |
9 |
24 |
8 |
132 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
3 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
16 |
0 |
31 |
|
|
Dublin City |
Greenfield startups |
34 |
29 |
40 |
35 |
40 |
43 |
221 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
31 |
25 |
39 |
24 |
101 |
25 |
245 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
10 |
21 |
|
|
Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown |
Greenfield startups |
25 |
13 |
21 |
26 |
18 |
26 |
129 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
18 |
12 |
21 |
3 |
16 |
14 |
84 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
12 |
|
|
Fingal |
Greenfield startups |
27 |
17 |
24 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
119 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
50 |
18 |
73 |
50 |
13 |
14 |
218 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
54 |
10 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
82 |
|
|
Galway County/City |
Greenfield startups |
27 |
48 |
44 |
49 |
37 |
46 |
251 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
45 |
74 |
58 |
94 |
96 |
39 |
406 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
28 |
3 |
8 |
0 |
7 |
47 |
|
|
Kerry |
Greenfield startups |
22 |
34 |
28 |
26 |
24 |
18 |
152 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
20 |
12 |
27 |
22 |
16 |
6 |
103 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
6 |
1 |
15 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
34 |
|
|
Kildare |
Greenfield startups |
17 |
11 |
21 |
10 |
15 |
22 |
96 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
16 |
13 |
7 |
16 |
45 |
9 |
106 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
0 |
16 |
|
|
Kilkenny |
Greenfield startups |
16 |
27 |
17 |
24 |
22 |
23 |
129 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
17 |
22 |
9 |
15 |
35 |
19 |
117 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
14 |
3 |
30 |
|
|
Laois |
Greenfield startups |
13 |
12 |
12 |
14 |
10 |
14 |
75 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
14 |
6 |
7 |
14 |
1 |
6 |
48 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
4 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
Leitrim |
Greenfield startups |
10 |
13 |
14 |
16 |
15 |
19 |
87 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
7 |
15 |
12 |
19 |
3 |
9 |
65 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
4 |
9 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
25 |
|
|
Limerick City |
Greenfield startups |
11 |
12 |
12 |
14 |
17 |
21 |
87 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
13 |
16 |
21 |
21 |
11 |
57 |
139 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
17 |
|
|
Limerick County |
Greenfield startups |
7 |
10 |
13 |
9 |
8 |
13 |
60 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
2 |
13 |
26 |
21 |
12 |
6 |
80 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
7 |
|
|
Longford |
Greenfield startups |
9 |
18 |
17 |
13 |
8 |
20 |
85 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
7 |
38 |
8 |
2 |
12 |
16 |
83 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
9 |
|
|
Louth |
Greenfield startups |
18 |
16 |
15 |
16 |
10 |
17 |
92 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
33 |
16 |
3 |
22 |
13 |
5 |
92 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
1 |
1 |
14 |
0 |
1 |
18 |
|
|
Mayo |
Greenfield startups |
12 |
11 |
16 |
5 |
10 |
18 |
72 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
0 |
6 |
10 |
6 |
15 |
0 |
37 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
9 |
|
|
Meath |
Greenfield startups |
14 |
14 |
13 |
16 |
8 |
20 |
85 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
11 |
5 |
1 |
14 |
0 |
9 |
40 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
8 |
|
|
Monaghan |
Greenfield startups |
3 |
10 |
5 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
46 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
2 |
7 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
17 |
63 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
7 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
8 |
23 |
|
|
North Cork |
Greenfield startups |
1 |
1 |
|||||
|
Full Time Jobs |
2 |
2 |
||||||
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
0 |
||||||
|
Offaly |
Greenfield startups |
17 |
14 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
7 |
65 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
4 |
6 |
6 |
15 |
7 |
0 |
38 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
14 |
0 |
20 |
|
|
Roscommon |
Greenfield startups |
4 |
12 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
13 |
60 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
8 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
23 |
8 |
81 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
2 |
2 |
7 |
10 |
10 |
2 |
33 |
|
|
Sligo |
Greenfield startups |
8 |
7 |
10 |
14 |
17 |
15 |
71 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
2 |
6 |
7 |
11 |
15 |
8 |
49 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
10 |
|
|
South Cork |
Greenfield startups |
9 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
11 |
6 |
52 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
20 |
14 |
5 |
66 |
20 |
17 |
142 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
|
|
South Dublin |
Greenfield startups |
17 |
9 |
9 |
7 |
10 |
17 |
69 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
18 |
10 |
18 |
15 |
5 |
19 |
85 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
2 |
2 |
11 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
26 |
|
|
Tipperary(NR) |
Greenfield startups |
11 |
9 |
9 |
11 |
14 |
12 |
66 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
8 |
16 |
3 |
10 |
2 |
3 |
42 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
|
|
Tipperary(SR) |
Greenfield startups |
11 |
8 |
11 |
17 |
13 |
8 |
68 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
5 |
5 |
0 |
7 |
15 |
1 |
33 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
7 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
16 |
|
|
Waterford City |
Greenfield startups |
9 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
7 |
23 |
75 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
10 |
20 |
14 |
17 |
3 |
16 |
80 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
1 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
|
|
Waterford County |
Greenfield startups |
6 |
9 |
9 |
12 |
9 |
16 |
61 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
2 |
1 |
19 |
4 |
2 |
22 |
50 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
11 |
|
|
West Cork |
Greenfield startups |
9 |
8 |
11 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
55 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
11 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
11 |
6 |
45 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
4 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
10 |
|
|
Westmeath |
Greenfield startups |
3 |
21 |
18 |
11 |
17 |
27 |
97 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
4 |
32 |
31 |
18 |
19 |
44 |
148 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
0 |
1 |
5 |
11 |
0 |
3 |
20 |
|
|
Wexford |
Greenfield startups |
22 |
16 |
13 |
14 |
13 |
19 |
97 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
28 |
15 |
14 |
18 |
14 |
39 |
128 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
2 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
7 |
20 |
|
|
Wicklow |
Greenfield startups |
16 |
10 |
11 |
7 |
11 |
7 |
62 |
|
Full Time Jobs |
9 |
8 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
2 |
35 |
|
|
Part Time Jobs |
2 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
10 |
|
|
Total Sum of Greenfield startups |
479 |
520 |
517 |
490 |
482 |
596 |
3,084 |
|
|
Summary |
Total Sum of Full Time |
510 |
579 |
609 |
626 |
657 |
507 |
3,488 |
|
Total Sum of Part time |
116 |
132 |
100 |
119 |
136 |
91 |
694 |
57 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of employees, administrative budget and total grant payment in the most recent year for which figures are available on a county enterprise board basis; and the way these have changed in the past five years. [31269/10]
The role of the County and City Enterprise Boards is to support the micro-enterprise sector (business not employing more than 10 people) in the start-up and expansion phases, to develop indigenous micro-enterprise potential and to stimulate entrepreneurship at local level. Subject to eligibility criteria new and developing micro-enterprises may qualify for financial support from the CEBs in the form of priming, expansion/development and feasibility/innovation grants. In addition, the CEBs deliver a range of non-financial supports to improve management capability development within micro-enterprises designed to help new and existing enterprises to operate effectively and efficiently so as to last and grow.
Statistical information in relation to CEBs is collated annually. Information for the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 is set out in the following tables for each of the CEBs. In relation to the numbers employed by each CEB it should be noted that the basic staff complement in respect of each CEB is one Chief Executive Officer, one Assistant Chief Executive Officer, one Business Advisor and one Clerical/Administrative Officer (although some of the larger CEBs have more than one Clerical/Administrative Officer). Prior to the moratorium on public sector recruitment/promotion some CEBs would have employed additional staff on a contract basis to deliver specific time bound Programmes to the micro-enterprise sector. However since the introduction of the moratorium any contracts that have come to an end have not been renewed. In addition a number of permanent posts have become vacant and remain unfilled. At this stage there are 133 (whole time equivalents) staff employed across the CEB Network.
The levels of Capital expenditure, both Grant expenditure and expenditure on Soft Supports e.g. business training courses, mentoring programmes, business networks etc, by the CEBs, for the last five years, are also set out in the following tables. Capital expenditure by the CEBs is primarily funded by the Exchequer but is supplemented by a small amount of own income.
|
CEB |
Administration Expenditure |
Grant Expenditure |
Soft Supports Expenditure |
Total Capital Expenditure |
Numbers Employed |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
||
|
Carlow |
417,768.00 |
441,060.42 |
346,639.00 |
787,699.42 |
4 |
|
Cavan |
364,264.00 |
179,113.00 |
387,085.00 |
566,198.00 |
4.6 |
|
Clare |
421,914.00 |
300,616.47 |
360,040.00 |
660,656.47 |
3 |
|
Cork City |
405,657.00 |
209,458.68 |
307,330.00 |
516,788.68 |
4 |
|
Cork North |
250,486.00 |
100,000.00 |
249,721.00 |
349,721.00 |
2 |
|
Cork South |
418,329.00 |
309,458.68 |
684,826.00 |
994,284.68 |
4 |
|
Cork West |
307,644.00 |
244,750.15 |
350,615.00 |
595,365.15 |
3.8 |
|
Donegal |
363,552.00 |
261,507.52 |
577,230.00 |
838,737.52 |
5 |
|
Dublin City |
465,618.00 |
664,492.16 |
878,035.00 |
1,542,527.16 |
5 |
|
Dublin Fingal |
366,651.00 |
595,164.00 |
701,044.00 |
1,296,208.00 |
4 |
|
Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown |
474,229.00 |
394,923.69 |
709,202.00 |
1,104,125.69 |
5 |
|
Galway |
319,817.00 |
455,927.00 |
251,853.00 |
707,780.00 |
4 |
|
Kerry |
405,963.00 |
428,093.34 |
554,084.00 |
982,177.34 |
5.1 |
|
Kildare |
383,674.00 |
133,636.00 |
388,140.00 |
521,776.00 |
4 |
|
Kilkenny |
434,813.00 |
363,862.00 |
362,987.00 |
726,849.00 |
4 |
|
Laois |
327,540.00 |
146,270.00 |
276,772.00 |
423,042.00 |
3.2 |
|
Leitrim |
410,245.00 |
160,793.33 |
295,246.00 |
456,039.33 |
4.2 |
|
Limerick City |
377,481.00 |
240,062.00 |
306,252.00 |
546,314.00 |
4 |
|
Limerick County |
357,860.00 |
293,529.00 |
374,649.00 |
668,178.00 |
3.8 |
|
Longford |
411,993.00 |
187,626.00 |
224,175.00 |
411,801.00 |
4 |
|
Louth |
501,063.00 |
191,712.40 |
463,628.00 |
655,340.40 |
4.2 |
|
Mayo |
176,051.00 |
243,396.00 |
269,046.00 |
512,442.00 |
3 |
|
Meath |
423,603.00 |
228,797.00 |
403,739.00 |
632,536.00 |
4.2 |
|
Monaghan |
521,003.00 |
191,112.86 |
381,719.00 |
572,831.86 |
5 |
|
Offaly |
412,436.00 |
248,104.00 |
279,415.00 |
527,519.00 |
5 |
|
Roscommon |
350,371.00 |
340,218.08 |
245,629.00 |
585,847.08 |
4 |
|
Sligo |
378,112.00 |
323,834.00 |
269,612.00 |
593,446.00 |
4 |
|
South Dublin |
400,258.00 |
487,500.31 |
402,140.00 |
889,640.31 |
3.8 |
|
Tipperary North |
373,346.00 |
273,051.00 |
271,295.00 |
544,346.00 |
3.8 |
|
Tipperary South |
391,967.00 |
218,655.32 |
268,094.00 |
486,749.32 |
4 |
|
Waterford City |
347,259.00 |
174,016.21 |
287,986.00 |
462,002.21 |
3 |
|
Waterford County |
318,339.00 |
225,483.51 |
247,799.00 |
473,282.51 |
3 |
|
Westmeath |
441,126.00 |
376,428.35 |
324,018.00 |
700,446.35 |
4 |
|
Wexford |
507,499.00 |
413,592.05 |
399,341.00 |
812,933.05 |
4 |
|
Wicklow |
505,107.00 |
319,292.77 |
324,804.00 |
644,096.77 |
5 |
|
Total: |
13,733,038.00 |
10,365,537.30 |
13,424,190.00 |
23,789,727.30 |
140.7 |
|
CEB |
Administration Expenditure |
Grant Expenditure |
Soft Supports Expenditure |
Total Capital Expenditure |
Numbers Employed |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
||
|
Carlow |
424,022.00 |
182,246.44 |
372,941.00 |
555,187.44 |
5 |
|
Cavan |
352,587.00 |
311,912.65 |
332,740.34 |
644,652.99 |
5 |
|
Clare |
320,392.00 |
236,770.00 |
335,243.25 |
572,013.25 |
4 |
|
Cork City |
445,747.00 |
364,709.60 |
341,374.11 |
706,083.71 |
4 |
|
Cork North |
310,877.00 |
0.00 |
136,244.00 |
136,244.00 |
3 |
|
Cork South |
479,327.00 |
430,001.10 |
468,299.84 |
898,300.94 |
4 |
|
Cork West |
324,576.00 |
266,592.32 |
385,062.21 |
651,654.53 |
4 |
|
Donegal |
331,286.00 |
692,523.55 |
433,770.00 |
1,126,293.55 |
5 |
|
Dublin City |
558,627.00 |
721,179.63 |
981,490.00 |
1,702,669.63 |
5 |
|
Dublin Fingal |
462,996.00 |
542,187.00 |
731,187.00 |
1,273,374.00 |
4.5 |
|
Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown |
599,316.00 |
326,313.00 |
795,539.00 |
1,121,852.00 |
5 |
|
Galway |
297,320.00 |
432,703.00 |
291,685.75 |
724,388.75 |
4 |
|
Kerry |
493,151.00 |
504,247.31 |
374,305.05 |
878,552.36 |
5 |
|
Kildare |
422,367.00 |
352,385.00 |
357,388.00 |
709,773.00 |
4 |
|
Kilkenny |
314,154.00 |
342,280.76 |
428,895.50 |
771,176.26 |
4 |
|
Laois |
375,328.00 |
353,666.70 |
276,040.50 |
629,707.20 |
4 |
|
Leitrim |
447,127.00 |
193,731.00 |
259,904.05 |
453,635.05 |
5 |
|
Limerick City |
381,878.00 |
215,074.75 |
282,914.70 |
497,989.45 |
4 |
|
Limerick County |
424,235.00 |
314,702.00 |
315,124.00 |
629,826.00 |
4 |
|
Longford |
418,855.00 |
233,183.00 |
267,186.25 |
500,369.25 |
4 |
|
Louth |
532,001.00 |
236,617.00 |
539,853.00 |
776,470.00 |
4.5 |
|
Mayo |
208,844.00 |
554,920.00 |
269,218.75 |
824,138.75 |
3 |
|
Meath |
470,073.00 |
286,335.70 |
349,148.00 |
635,483.70 |
5 |
|
Monaghan |
454,937.00 |
135,953.13 |
267,508.50 |
403,461.63 |
5 |
|
Offaly |
398,983.00 |
329,707.00 |
294,515.00 |
624,222.00 |
4.3 |
|
Roscommon |
416,192.00 |
219,214.84 |
242,113.61 |
461,328.45 |
4 |
|
Sligo |
474,058.00 |
348,565.00 |
290,966.01 |
639,531.01 |
4 |
|
South Dublin |
406,551.00 |
317,500.00 |
422,302.40 |
739,802.40 |
5 |
|
Tipperary North |
349,004.00 |
308,873.00 |
343,015.00 |
651,888.00 |
3 |
|
Tipperary South |
366,739.00 |
240,752.38 |
302,292.77 |
543,045.15 |
4 |
|
Waterford City |
326,979.00 |
279,599.66 |
303,436.00 |
583,035.66 |
3 |
|
Waterford County |
295,726.00 |
281,326.69 |
312,177.00 |
593,503.69 |
3 |
|
Westmeath |
459,662.00 |
345,552.55 |
334,070.00 |
679,622.55 |
4 |
|
Wexford |
359,280.00 |
392,569.99 |
428,116.34 |
820,686.33 |
5 |
|
Wicklow |
354,063.00 |
354,165.91 |
394,341.00 |
748,506.91 |
5 |
|
Total: |
14,057,260.00 |
11,648,061.66 |
13,260,407.93 |
24,908,469.59 |
148.3 |
Cork North CEB piloted a move from Measure 1 Grant Aid to an interest Paid Small Business Loan Scheme in 2000. In conjunction with the Credit Unions in the area, Cork North CEB operated an Interest Paid Small Business Loan Scheme under which the CEB client was provided with a Credit Union loan in respect of eligible capital costs but the CEB, by way of contribution/assistance towards the client project covered the interest charges arising.
The CEB implemented this form of assistance as a move away from direct financial assistance to softer forms of support such as mentoring and training. In 2008/2009 the Board re-evaluated local needs and requirements and in 2009 returned to direct grant-support/issue.
|
CEB |
Administration Expenditure |
Grant Expenditure |
Soft Supports Expenditure |
Total Capital Expenditure |
Numbers Employed |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
||
|
Carlow |
461,178.00 |
230,922.81 |
341,393.63 |
572,316.44 |
5 |
|
Cavan |
343,392.00 |
326,688.56 |
362,004.00 |
688,692.56 |
5 |
|
Clare |
377,514.00 |
240,399.00 |
379,694.00 |
620,093.00 |
4 |
|
Cork City |
378,905.00 |
179,060.56 |
368,992.00 |
548,052.56 |
4 |
|
Cork North |
196,524.00 |
0.00 |
78,775.68 |
78,775.68 |
3 |
|
Cork South |
475,548.00 |
489,321.05 |
427,707.69 |
917,028.74 |
4 |
|
Cork West |
281,072.00 |
120,347.31 |
379,166.26 |
499,513.57 |
4 |
|
Donegal |
349,471.00 |
555,852.49 |
512,862.76 |
1,068,715.25 |
5 |
|
Dublin City |
638,777.00 |
853,510.10 |
985,823.00 |
1,839,333.10 |
5 |
|
Dublin Fingal |
412,302.00 |
711,911.19 |
523,223.67 |
1,235,134.86 |
4 |
|
Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown |
479,672.00 |
534,900.00 |
683,597.00 |
1,218,497.00 |
5 |
|
Galway |
345,995.00 |
445,900.00 |
296,989.18 |
742,889.18 |
5 |
|
Kerry |
344,729.00 |
379,840.00 |
239,977.20 |
619,817.20 |
4 |
|
Kildare |
395,159.00 |
444,628.00 |
345,853.82 |
790,481.82 |
5 |
|
Kilkenny |
335,842.00 |
256,843.89 |
392,760.33 |
649,604.22 |
4 |
|
Laois |
376,692.00 |
394,931.05 |
219,586.39 |
614,517.44 |
4 |
|
Leitrim |
386,107.00 |
175,926.69 |
271,216.46 |
447,143.15 |
4 |
|
Limerick City |
421,359.00 |
159,180.89 |
299,293.00 |
458,473.89 |
5 |
|
Limerick County |
351,899.00 |
357,199.00 |
263,417.45 |
620,616.45 |
3 |
|
Longford |
353,238.00 |
261,244.00 |
225,852.00 |
487,096.00 |
4 |
|
Louth |
473,441.00 |
216,188.75 |
442,214.00 |
658,402.75 |
4 |
|
Mayo |
285,972.00 |
349,814.00 |
311,388.00 |
661,202.00 |
5 |
|
Meath |
451,456.00 |
252,974.21 |
336,601.00 |
589,575.21 |
4 |
|
Monaghan |
408,991.00 |
250,490.50 |
301,747.00 |
552,237.50 |
5 |
|
Offaly |
386,279.00 |
357,092.00 |
291,248.00 |
648,340.00 |
5 |
|
Roscommon |
294,377.00 |
315,710.40 |
240,286.05 |
555,996.45 |
4 |
|
Sligo |
381,426.00 |
423,450.00 |
246,623.27 |
670,073.27 |
4 |
|
South Dublin |
394,135.00 |
542,500.00 |
385,427.00 |
927,927.00 |
5 |
|
Tipperary North |
391,181.00 |
252,329.00 |
279,864.31 |
532,193.31 |
4 |
|
Tipperary South |
373,108.00 |
304,586.70 |
361,687.51 |
666,274.21 |
4 |
|
Waterford City |
295,211.00 |
244,640.08 |
311,458.00 |
556,098.08 |
3 |
|
Waterford County |
303,825.00 |
295,171.94 |
280,231.05 |
575,402.99 |
3 |
|
Westmeath |
418,343.00 |
466,917.35 |
540,831.00 |
1,007,748.35 |
4 |
|
Wexford |
432,106.00 |
603,866.56 |
456,891.00 |
1,060,757.56 |
5 |
|
Wicklow |
456,506.00 |
377,530.98 |
376,092.00 |
753,622.98 |
5 |
|
Total: |
13,451,732.00 |
12,371,869.06 |
12,760,774.71 |
25,132,643.77 |
150 |
Cork North CEB piloted a move from Measure 1 Grant Aid to an interest Paid Small Business Loan Scheme in 2000. In conjunction with the Credit Unions in the area, Cork North CEB operated an Interest Paid Small Business Loan Scheme under which the CEB client was provided with a Credit Union loan in respect of eligible capital costs but the CEB, by way of contribution/assistance towards the client project covered the interest charges arising.
The CEB implemented this form of assistance as a move away from direct financial assistance to softer forms of support such as mentoring and training. In 2008/2009 the Board re-evaluated local needs and requirements and in 2009 returned to direct grant-support/issue.
|
CEB |
Administration Expenditure |
Grant Expenditure |
Soft Supports Expenditure |
Total Capital Expenditure |
Numbers Employed |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
||
|
Carlow |
411,562.49 |
211,035.19 |
296,302.12 |
507,337.31 |
5 |
|
Cavan |
217,906.61 |
278,540.62 |
261,888.41 |
540,429.03 |
5 |
|
Clare |
369,243.72 |
376,530.00 |
366,588.68 |
743,118.68 |
4 |
|
Cork City |
311,236.77 |
180,738.36 |
204,629.38 |
385,367.74 |
3 |
|
Cork North |
264,070.59 |
0.00 |
144,817.47 |
144,817.47 |
3 |
|
Cork South |
447,127.36 |
355,109.08 |
382,388.87 |
737,497.95 |
4 |
|
Cork West |
283,736.30 |
258,297.45 |
337,611.23 |
595,908.68 |
5 |
|
Donegal |
358,722.27 |
475,307.61 |
429,629.54 |
904,937.15 |
5 |
|
Dublin City |
370,140.93 |
770,094.95 |
674,034.75 |
1,444,129.70 |
5 |
|
Dublin Fingal |
394,610.71 |
453,693.55 |
464,843.19 |
918,536.74 |
4 |
|
Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown |
495,901.36 |
376,169.16 |
444,418.44 |
820,587.60 |
4.5 |
|
Galway |
322,606.70 |
444,321.00 |
274,285.20 |
718,606.20 |
5 |
|
Kerry |
371,024.56 |
349,230.00 |
226,235.15 |
575,465.15 |
4 |
|
Kildare |
352,814.46 |
158,335.70 |
389,084.19 |
547,419.89 |
5 |
|
Kilkenny |
395,283.41 |
380,142.41 |
326,150.05 |
706,292.46 |
4 |
|
Laois |
287,165.78 |
219,264.00 |
201,151.07 |
420,415.07 |
4 |
|
Leitrim |
379,515.52 |
184,599.00 |
238,787.27 |
423,386.27 |
3 |
|
Limerick City |
397,598.17 |
189,963.50 |
260,821.67 |
450,785.17 |
5 |
|
Limerick County |
351,713.43 |
349,757.89 |
229,971.59 |
579,729.48 |
4 |
|
Longford |
343,670.79 |
257,345.00 |
217,730.11 |
475,075.11 |
4 |
|
Louth |
469,034.18 |
305,411.03 |
459,045.46 |
764,456.49 |
4 |
|
Mayo |
211,664.93 |
438,939.00 |
273,790.80 |
712,729.80 |
4.5 |
|
Meath |
382,756.29 |
204,813.00 |
379,214.69 |
584,027.69 |
4 |
|
Monaghan |
364,649.15 |
219,325.00 |
381,467.01 |
600,792.01 |
5 |
|
Offaly |
371,563.49 |
253,104.00 |
298,691.76 |
551,795.76 |
5 |
|
Roscommon |
408,688.52 |
403,420.41 |
227,505.05 |
630,925.46 |
4 |
|
Sligo |
394,606.27 |
280,811.00 |
261,057.94 |
541,868.94 |
4 |
|
South Dublin |
394,943.50 |
482,250.00 |
410,518.98 |
892,768.98 |
5 |
|
Tipperary North |
367,574.57 |
238,850.00 |
294,140.40 |
532,990.40 |
4 |
|
Tipperary South |
351,565.50 |
329,393.00 |
210,480.09 |
539,873.09 |
4 |
|
Waterford City |
303,600.65 |
163,417.63 |
299,272.92 |
462,690.55 |
2 |
|
Waterford County |
259,596.32 |
226,164.09 |
199,462.20 |
425,626.29 |
3 |
|
Westmeath |
409,603.11 |
314,240.33 |
365,254.13 |
679,494.46 |
4 |
|
Wexford |
432,852.55 |
223,760.74 |
335,461.90 |
559,222.64 |
5 |
|
Wicklow |
398,671.50 |
269,142.83 |
305,746.17 |
574,889.00 |
5 |
|
Total: |
12,647,022.46 |
10,621,516.53 |
11,072,477.88 |
21,693,994.41 |
148 |
Cork North CEB piloted a move from Measure 1 Grant Aid to an interest Paid Small Business Loan Scheme in 2000. In conjunction with the Credit Unions in the area, Cork North CEB operated an Interest Paid Small Business Loan Scheme under which the CEB client was provided with a Credit Union loan in respect of eligible capital costs but the CEB, by way of contribution/assistance towards the client project covered the interest charges arising.
The CEB implemented this form of assistance as a move away from direct financial assistance to softer forms of support such as mentoring and training. In 2008/2009 the Board re-evaluated local needs and requirements and in 2009 returned to direct grant-support/issue.
|
CEB |
Administration Expenditure |
Grant Expenditure |
Soft Supports Expenditure |
Total Capital Expenditure |
Numbers Employed |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
||
|
Carlow |
370,964.07 |
291,829.19 |
245,067.73 |
536,896.92 |
4 |
|
Cavan |
285,649.63 |
222,547.00 |
259,277.95 |
481,824.95 |
5 |
|
Clare |
356,468.41 |
288,713.00 |
286,274.75 |
574,987.75 |
4 |
|
Cork City |
312,308.87 |
73,907.58 |
297,237.11 |
371,144.69 |
3 |
|
Cork North |
69,652.17 |
0.00 |
110,789.42 |
110,789.42 |
3 |
|
Cork South |
408,391.21 |
266,516.76 |
290,800.99 |
557,317.75 |
4 |
|
Cork West |
248,954.22 |
316,735.35 |
267,782.60 |
584,517.95 |
4 |
|
Donegal |
348,672.00 |
671,794.78 |
308,700.81 |
980,495.59 |
5 |
|
Dublin City |
388,014.01 |
580,590.33 |
518,192.67 |
1,098,783.00 |
5 |
|
Dublin Fingal |
367,086.72 |
632,020.21 |
406,603.88 |
1,038,624.09 |
4 |
|
Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown |
452,399.44 |
446,107.00 |
488,901.66 |
935,008.66 |
5 |
|
Galway |
267,174.90 |
454,413.00 |
269,586.40 |
723,999.40 |
4 |
|
Kerry |
364,241.99 |
294,555.00 |
164,419.64 |
458,974.64 |
5 |
|
Kildare |
322,999.04 |
218,402.00 |
323,945.53 |
542,347.53 |
4 |
|
Kilkenny |
250,272.23 |
348,066.78 |
250,853.65 |
598,920.43 |
4 |
|
Laois |
286,939.01 |
134,038.24 |
174,654.76 |
308,693.00 |
4 |
|
Leitrim |
370,094.58 |
239,349.00 |
220,813.43 |
460,162.43 |
5 |
|
Limerick City |
384,252.07 |
231,650.42 |
196,566.87 |
428,217.29 |
4 |
|
Limerick County |
326,243.02 |
369,930.01 |
210,859.37 |
580,789.38 |
4 |
|
Longford |
332,030.73 |
236,599.00 |
166,561.89 |
403,160.89 |
4 |
|
Louth |
398,622.16 |
223,325.28 |
266,556.42 |
489,881.70 |
5 |
|
Mayo |
214,841.78 |
301,239.00 |
169,423.46 |
470,662.46 |
4 |
|
Meath |
374,601.25 |
297,949.00 |
342,572.12 |
640,521.12 |
5 |
|
Monaghan |
347,625.55 |
262,737.00 |
198,019.22 |
460,756.22 |
5 |
|
Offaly |
357,018.98 |
297,620.00 |
194,601.83 |
492,221.83 |
5 |
|
Roscommon |
319,959.06 |
249,413.75 |
219,146.60 |
468,560.35 |
4 |
|
Sligo |
379,951.79 |
293,234.00 |
182,932.82 |
476,166.82 |
5 |
|
South Dublin |
373,588.87 |
391,939.28 |
298,827.21 |
690,766.49 |
5 |
|
Tipperary North |
345,956.35 |
231,714.00 |
223,448.02 |
455,162.02 |
4 |
|
Tipperary South |
322,716.97 |
202,142.17 |
193,873.97 |
396,016.14 |
4 |
|
Waterford City |
304,742.07 |
194,596.31 |
228,846.60 |
423,442.91 |
3 |
|
Waterford County |
232,553.42 |
245,951.23 |
180,774.90 |
426,726.13 |
3 |
|
Westmeath |
414,327.08 |
288,135.83 |
252,043.19 |
540,179.02 |
4 |
|
Wexford |
424,342.77 |
516,261.50 |
254,723.72 |
770,985.22 |
5 |
|
Wicklow |
302,863.15 |
494,529.02 |
262,506.57 |
757,035.59 |
5 |
|
Total: |
11,626,519.57 |
10,808,552.02 |
8,926,187.76 |
19,734,739.78 |
150 |
Cork North CEB piloted a move from Measure 1 Grant Aid to an interest Paid Small Business Loan Scheme in 2000. In conjunction with the Credit Unions in the area, Cork North CEB operated an Interest Paid Small Business Loan Scheme under which the CEB client was provided with a Credit Union loan in respect of eligible capital costs but the CEB, by way of contribution/assistance towards the client project covered the interest charges arising. The
CEB implemented this form of assistance as a move away from direct financial assistance to softer forms of support such as mentoring and training. In 2008/2009 the Board re-evaluated local needs and requirements and in 2009 returned to direct grant-support/issue.
58 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the benefit of transferring responsibility for developing the skills of the labour force from his Department to the Department of Education and Skills; if the oversight of agencies in this sphere by his Department has now effectively discontinued; and the way he will monitor the capacity of the education and training sectors to meet the needs of enterprise in the coming years. [31270/10]
One aspect of the changes in responsibilities announced by the Taoiseach last March concerning my Department and the Department of Education and Skills was to streamline under one Department of State support for those who are seeking to re-skill and ready themselves to re-enter the jobs market. The overarching aims of all the changes made in March at Department level, as the Taoiseach told the House, were to:
group functions whose combination is more appropriate to current priorities than the present arrangements;
ensure greater coherence and produce more efficient delivery; and
underline the priority issues for this Government in a way that mobilises a broad response.
With regard to ensuring that our people have the skills and competences to fill jobs, especially those with a high value-added content, the Taoiseach decided that responsibility for skills and training policy was to be re-allocated to the Department of Education and Skills. The clear aim of this element of the change of responsibilities was to better align the work of FÁS, which formerly came within my Department's remit, more closely with the further education and training activities of the VECs, the Institutes of Technology and programmes such as Youthreach. As a consequence of this realignment, superintendence of FÁS and its skills training activities is now the responsibility of the Department of Education and Skills lead by An Tánaiste.
In the new arrangements, my Department continues to work closely with the Department of Education and Skills to support the capacity of the education and training sectors to meet the needs of enterprise. One practical example in this regard is the continued collaboration of both Departments on the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) which advises the Government on current and future skills needs of the economy and on other labour market issues that impact on Ireland's enterprise and employment growth. The EGFSN continues to have a central role in ensuring that labour market needs for skilled workers are anticipated and met and will continue to report to the Minister for Education and Skills as well as to me as to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation.
59 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his views on the strategic impact indicators set by his Department, namely, competitiveness benchmarks, trade performance of the indigenous sector, average salary in IDA projects, research and development intensity ratio as a percentage of GNP, business expenditure on research and development, number of days lost through strikes, reduction in the administrative burdens on business; the statistics he uses to measure progress in respect of each; the change in the value of each of these statistics in the past five years; and the target he has set for each in respect of the next three years. [31271/10]
My Department's Annual Output Statement for 2010 sets out High Level Goals for each of my Department's Key Programme Areas, along with the Strategic Impact Indicators against which the Goals will be measured. These indicators serve as a measure of the outcomes of investment in the Programme Areas in question and of progress in achieving key Government objectives, such as increasing international competitiveness, driving export-led growth, attracting high value-added and well-paid jobs to Ireland through the IDA, increasing investment in research and development, maintaining a stable industrial relations environment, and making it easier to do business in Ireland.
By their nature, the Strategic Impact Indicators referred to by the Deputy are intended to measure outcomes over the medium-to-long term. In this context, and to address the final parts of the Deputy's question, the following table shows the basis of measurement for each of the Strategic Impact Indicators in question, together with the 2005 outturn, the 2009 outturn and the 2012 target, where appropriate. Shorter-term, annual indicators are set out separately in my Department's Annual Output Statement.
|
Impact Indicator |
Basis of measurement |
2005 Outturn |
2009 Outturn |
2012 Target |
|
Competitiveness benchmarks1 |
Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook |
12th of 60 |
19th of 57 |
To maintain or improve Ireland’s position, where possible |
|
World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report |
26th of 104 |
25th of 132 |
To maintain or improve Ireland’s position |
|
|
European Innovation Scoreboard |
8th of 31 |
10th of 33 |
To maintain or improve Ireland’s position |
|
|
Trade performance of the indigenous sector |
New Export Sales by Enterprise Ireland client companies in a given year, compared to the exports in the previous year.This information is collected from clients as part of the Annual Business Review Survey. |
€1.275 billion in new export sales were achieved by client companies in 2005. |
€0.693 billion in new export sales were achieved by client companies in 2009 |
There is no figure set for 2012 yet. Enterprise Ireland is currently developing its new strategy for 2011-2013 and the 2012 target will be set over the coming months. |
|
Average salary in IDA projects |
The average salary is a measure IDA Ireland uses for individual investments and as an overall assessment of approvals in a year. It is an indicator that IDA monitors at the end of each year rather than a target. |
€37,000 per annum |
€43,000 per annum |
N/A |
|
Research and development intensity ratio as a % of GNP |
% of GNP |
1.47% of GNP |
1.99% of GNP (Estimated) |
Forecast dependent of how businesses have reacted to slowdown of economy in 2010 and how business is planning future R&D spend |
|
Business expenditure on research and development |
% of GNP |
0.96% of GNP |
1.22% of GNP (Estimated) |
Forecast dependent on how businesses have reacted to slowdown of economy in 2010 and how business is planning future R&D spend |
|
Number of days lost through strikes |
Number of days. |
26,665 |
329,706 |
Targets are not set — this indicator is influenced by many external factors. |
|
Reduction in the administrative burdens on business |
Standard Cost Model |
Not Applicable in 2005 |
Not Applicable in 2009 |
25% reduction in administrative burdens for business |
1In addition, the National Competitiveness Council’s Annual Report Volume I, “Benchmarking Ireland’s Performance”, provides a comprehensive assessment of Ireland’s competitiveness on an annual basis.
60 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number and subject matter of value for money reviews that have been planned and completed in each of the past five years; the value of the programme involved; and the savings that have been generated in each case by implementing the recommendations. [31272/10]
The following reviews were planned and completed between 1st January 2005 and 8th July 2010:
1. Expenditure Review of Science & Technology spending (completed in 2006),
2. Expenditure Review of Science Foundation Ireland (completed in 2008), and
3. Expenditure Review of the FÁS Competency Development Programme (Completed in July 2010).
In addition, two Reviews are planned to commence this year:
1. NERA / HSA inspections, and
2. Enterprise Stabilisation Fund.
In respect of the three Reviews completed during this period, the following is the information in relation to the value of the programme(s) involved and the financial outcomes consequent the respective Review recommendations:
(1) Expenditure Review of Science & Technology Spending:
An Expenditure Review of spending on Science & Technology was undertaken in 2004 and the schemes under review accounted for €79.5million activity in 2004. The Review focussed on the principal Science and Technology measure in place covering Research Technological Development and Innovation in Industry, in particular
The "R & D" Capability Grants Scheme;
The Research Technology & Innovation Competitive Grants Scheme;
The Enterprise Ireland Collaboration Programme.
The Expenditure Review assessed the effectiveness of the Schemes reviewed and made targeted recommendations on the overall usefulness of the agency supports for research and innovation in the business sector and whether they constituted value for money and efficient use of public funds. The findings made a strong case for the continuation of State support for the agency RTDI Competitive, Collaboration and Capability schemes in a more focussed and co-ordinated format. The review also contained comprehensive recommendations aimed at enhancing the quality and quantity of research supported by the enterprise agencies. Many of the recommendations were put into effect by the Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation 2006–2013 and the majority have now been implemented by the relevant agencies, thereby ensuring better value for money
(2) Expenditure Review of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI):
The Expenditure Review comprehended €681.2million of grant commitments over the period 2001-2006. The purpose of the review of SFI was to examine its major funding programmes and make targeted comments and recommendations on the overall effectiveness of the agency supports in building a world-class research system in Ireland, with a focus on whether the programmes, as operated, constituted value for money (VfM) and efficient use of public funds.
The VfM report made 10 recommendations relating to maintaining the focus of existing SFI operations, which were designed to improve the ongoing implementation and management of the Foundation's programmes and to maximise the future impact and value for money from SFI investments. Many of the recommendations contained in the Report did not lend themselves to the identification of quantifiable savings. However, since publication of the Review, significant progress has been made in implementation of the recommendations and in maximising the impact of SFI's investments.
(3) VfM Review of the FÁS Competency Development Programme (FÁS CDP)
The VfM Review of the FÁS Competency Development Programme (CDP) was completed recently and formally published this week. This Programme served as the primary mechanism within FÁS for supporting the provision of training / upskilling of people in employment and began in 2003. The VFM Review examined programme activity relating to 2006, the budget for which was €33.6 million. The review makes various recommendations on how the CDP could be improved, particularly in relation to monitoring and measurement of outputs.
While no new contracts for CDP activity were entered into since early 2009, as resources had been increasingly allocated to training for unemployed persons, it will primarily be a matter for my colleague the Minister for Education and Skills to consider the findings of the review and their implications for future CDP-type activity by FÁS now that supervision of FÁS and of skills training policies generally have been transferred to the Department of Education and Skills as of May this year.
61 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number and value of the recommendations of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programmes that have been implemented in full, in part and not at all; if he will provide in each case the value of savings made as a percentage of the total; and the other cost saving proposals which his Department has proposed as alternatives. [31273/10]
The Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes made a number of recommendations addressed directly to my Department. I have outlined to the House on a number of occasion — most recently on 29 June in response to a written question from Deputy John McGuinness — my Department's position on each of the recommendations.
Nonetheless, I appreciate that previous replies do not fully cover all aspects of the Deputy's current question. In the time available, it has not been possible for my officials to compile the additional information requested. However, I will write to the Deputy shortly with a comprehensive reply.
62 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if the Estimate formation process for 2011 has commenced; and if he will estimate the overall expenditure reduction planned and its distribution across key programmes. [31274/10]
As the Deputy is aware, the annual Estimates process is coordinated by the Department of Finance. The Minister for Finance presents the Estimates for Public Services each year in conjunction with his annual Budget. As far as 2011 is concerned, the Minister for Finance has previously indicated that a €3 billion adjustment in public expenditure will be required next year to continue the process of stabilising the public finances.
I am currently reviewing all programme areas under my Department's remit to identify any potential expenditure reductions that might contribute to the Minister for Finance's target. The outcome of this review will be a matter for consideration by the Government and will feed in to the finalisation of the 2011 Estimates.
63 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the age profile of staff in his Department and agencies; the number of retirees not replaced since the embargo commenced; and the number who have opted for voluntary retirement under the recent scheme. [31275/10]
The age profile of staff in my Department is set out in the following table.
|
Age Profile |
||
|
Under 50 |
50 – 60 |
Over 60 |
|
724 |
333 |
58 |
Of the 57 staff who retired in my Department since the embargo commenced in April 2009, 9 have been replaced through the redeployment of existing resources. Within the overall number of retirements since the embargo, 28 staff opted for voluntary retirement under the recent scheme, i.e. Incentivised Early Retirement Scheme. 76 staff employed by the Agencies under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, have opted to retire under the Incentivised scheme for early retirement. I have no information in relation to the age profile of staff within the agencies under my aegis.
64 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of staff at each grade deployed in each of the programmes operated by his Department and the agencies reporting to his Department. [31276/10]
My Department is currently organised into six Divisions, which broadly reflect distinct functional units. However there is also a substantial degree of co-operation and interaction between these Divisions. Table 2 outlines the current number of staff at each grade within each Division of my Department. This structure will change during the month of July as a result of the retirement of an Assistant Secretary in the Department whose post will not be filled.
The number of staff within each Agency under the aegis of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation at 31 March 2010, is set out in Table 1. The deployment of staff within agencies is a day to day matter for each agency and I have no function in the matter.
|
Agency |
Staff number |
|
The Competition Authority |
41.2 |
|
County Enterprise Boards |
136.1 |
|
Enterprise Ireland |
858.0 |
|
Forfás |
122.5 |
|
Health and Safety Authority |
193.0 |
|
IDA Ireland |
243.0 |
|
Intertrade Ireland |
44.1 |
|
Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority |
12.0 |
|
National Consumer Agency |
43.2 |
|
National Standards Authority of Ireland |
179.1 |
|
Personal Injuries Assessment Board |
74.0 |
|
Science Foundation Ireland |
51.0 |
|
Shannon Free Airport Development Co. |
118.0 |
|
Grade |
Corporate Services & Economic Policy Division |
Competitiveness, Trade and International Affairs Division |
Consumers, Competition and Commerce Division |
Enterprise & Agencies Division |
Science, Technology and Intellectual Property Division |
Employment Rights and Industrial Relations Division |
|
Secretary General |
1.00 |
|||||
|
Assistant Sec. |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
|
Special Adviser |
2.00 |
|||||
|
Principal Officer |
4.00 |
3.00 |
8.00 |
3.00 |
3.00 |
9.00 |
|
Assistant Principal |
12.80 |
8.00 |
15.60 |
8.00 |
9.80 |
21.80 |
|
Admin. Officer |
2.00 |
33.80 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
3.00 |
|
|
Higher Executive Officer |
31.90 |
9.30 |
10.80 |
8.93 |
42.13 |
|
|
Executive Officer |
43.90 |
6.00 |
42.63 |
8.60 |
21.23 |
121.40 |
|
Staff Officer |
7.90 |
1.00 |
14.25 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
7.80 |
|
Clerical Officer |
57.03 |
6.30 |
88.52 |
5.88 |
22.75 |
123.66 |
|
Accountant |
3.73 |
1.00 |
3.00 |
1.00 |
||
|
Auditor |
2.00 |
|||||
|
Chief Executive Officer |
1.00 |
|||||
|
Chairperson & Deputy Chair |
3.00 |
|||||
|
Members |
6.00 |
|||||
|
Controller of Patents |
1.00 |
|||||
|
Corporate Compliance Manager |
1.00 |
|||||
|
Director |
1.00 |
2.00 |
||||
|
Examiner |
4.00 |
|||||
|
Solicitor |
3.00 |
|||||
|
Legal Adviser |
1.00 |
4.80 |
||||
|
Personal Assistant |
4.00 |
|||||
|
Personal Secretary |
4.00 |
|||||
|
Civilian Drivers |
6.00 |
|||||
|
Service Staff |
48.00 |
|||||
|
Telephonist |
2.30 |
|||||
|
Total |
230.56 |
37.60 |
218.6 |
39.28 |
74.71 |
342.79 |
65 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the floor area of accommodation occupied by each division of his Department and each agency reporting to his Department; and if in each case the accommodation is owned or leased; and the rental paid. [31277/10]
In the time available I am unable to provide the Deputy with the information sought. The information is currently being compiled by my Department in relation to the Department itself and also in relation to the Offices of the Department and I will be in contact with the Deputy again when that exercise has been completed.
I will not be in a position to provide the information requested by the Deputy in relation to the State Agencies that come under the aegis of my Department as the provision of that information would be a day to day administrative matter for the agencies concerned.
66 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in respect of each of the job creation agencies reporting to his Department, the number of projects on which agreements have been signed to establish new businesses or to expand an existing business in each quarter since the start of 2006, indicating the aggregate jobs scheduled to be created in each case. [31278/10]
I understand from Enterprise Ireland that the agency does not capture projected employment on each individual project in each individual year of the project's duration. The agency has informed me that overall its client companies have created over 52,600 jobs since 2006, with 7443 jobs in 2009, 13975 in 2008, 15969 in 2007 and 15234 in 2006.
However, Enterprise Ireland has also informed me of details of support for High Potential Start-up companies, 73 of which were supported in 2009. These companies are expected to create over 900 new jobs over the next three years, bringing total employment in these businesses to almost 1,500. In 2008, Enterprise Ireland supported the business plans of 71 High Potential Start-up companies. These companies currently employ 517 people and are expected to create additional jobs in the future. In 2007, Enterprise Ireland supported 70 High Potential Start-up companies, which currently employ over 570 people. In 2006 Enterprise Ireland supported 76 new High Potential Start-up companies, which currently employ over 550 people. In summary, those High Potential Start-up companies established since 2006 currently employ almost 2,240 people, and this figure is expected to increase as these companies grow their businesses and increase their export sales.
Enterprise Ireland also provides support to Community Enterprise Centres. From 1989 to date, the Community Enterprise Centres have been approved funding towards 177 projects, including new buildings or expansions of existing centres. The schemes have aided the capital investment and management development of 134 centres, of which 105 have been completed. Of the 105 centres completed, a 2009 survey shows that they house over 900 companies providing employment for over 4,800 people. A further 760 companies employing approximately 2,900 people have graduated from the Community Enterprise Centres due to company expansion. The term graduated refers to companies that have grown to a capacity that they do not require the guidance of their local community enterprise centre and are financially strong enough to lease private space.
I understand from IDA Ireland that in the time available it has not been possible to provide accurate information on the number of actual agreements signed between the agency and its client companies since the beginning of 2006. However, in the four-year period, 2006 to 2009, IDA Ireland has approved a total of 494 investments. The details of the number and type of investment project approved in each year are set out in the following table.
The IDA's announcement list of investments shows that in the same period a total of 16,782 jobs were announced. It should be noted, however, that jobs announced are typically created over a period of three to five years. The following table shows the number of jobs announced in each of those years. A total of 36,433 new jobs were created in IDA supported companies in the same time period. The details of the number of jobs created in each of those years are set out in the following table. The statistical information in relation to projects assisted by Shannon Development and jobs is set out in another of the following tables.
The total number of projects assisted by the CEB's is set out in one of the following tables. My Department does not collect or retain information on the number of specific jobs created in County and City Enterprise Board assisted companies. Figures in respect of 2010 will be available in early 2011.
|
Year |
Projects |
Job Bearing Projects |
Jobs |
|
2006 |
9 |
4 |
283 |
|
2007 |
9 |
2 |
115 |
|
2008 |
7 |
2 |
400 |
|
2009 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
|
2010 (June) |
8 |
3 |
12 |
|
Year |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Greenfield Projects approved |
39 |
30 |
35 |
39 |
|
Expansion Projects approved |
32 |
39 |
39 |
24 |
|
RD&I projects approved |
54 |
45 |
56 |
62 |
|
Total |
125 |
114 |
130 |
125 |
|
Year |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Number of jobs announced |
5,486 |
3,014 |
5,406 |
2,876 |
|
Year |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
New jobs created |
12,261 |
10,388 |
9,169 |
4,615 |
|
End 2006 |
End 2007 |
End 2008 |
End 2009 |
|
894 |
945 |
959 |
1,120 |
|
End 2006 |
End 2007 |
End 2008 |
End 2009 |
|
32,279 |
34,545.5 |
33,811 |
30,726.5 |
67 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation in respect of each of the job creation agencies reporting to his Department, the number of new jobs created and the number of existing jobs lost in each quarter since the start of 2006, distinguishing the pattern in foreign-owned businesses from Irish-owned. [31279/10]
Employment figures in relation to jobs supported by the industrial development agencies — IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Shannon Development — are compiled on an annual basis, in the Forfás Annual Employment Survey. The most up to date statistics detail jobs gained and lost up until 2009. Quarterly data is not available. As the information is compiled on an annualised basis, the figures in respect of 2010 will not be available until 2011. Details for the years requested are set out in the following table.
My Department does not collect or retain information on the specific number of specific jobs created or lost in companies assisted by the County and City Enterprise Board. However statistical information in relation to details of jobs existing in these companies is collated annually and is set out in the following table for the years in question. Figures in respect of 2010 will be available in early 2011.
|
Irish Owned Full-time Jobs |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Enterprise Ireland — Jobs Gained |
14,999 |
15,652 |
13,452 |
7,311 |
|
Enterprise Ireland — Jobs Lost |
11,647 |
12,940 |
19,190 |
25,365 |
|
Net Loss/ Gain |
3,352 |
2,712 |
-5,738 |
-18,054 |
|
IDA Ireland — Jobs Gained |
129 |
58 |
119 |
56 |
|
IDA Ireland — Jobs Lost |
8 |
6 |
45 |
186 |
|
Net Loss/Gain |
121 |
52 |
74 |
-130 |
|
Shannon Development — Jobs Gained |
71 |
95 |
102 |
113 |
|
Shannon Development — Jobs Lost |
81 |
135 |
62 |
105 |
|
Net Loss/Gain |
-10 |
-40 |
40 |
8 |
|
Foreign Owned Full-time Jobs |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Enterprise Ireland — Jobs Gained |
235 |
317 |
491 |
143 |
|
Enterprise Ireland — Jobs Lost |
995 |
1,200 |
922 |
1,154 |
|
Net Loss/Gain |
-760 |
-883 |
-431 |
-1011 |
|
IDA Ireland Jobs Gained |
12,132 |
10,330 |
9,053 |
4,559 |
|
IDA Ireland — Jobs Lost |
8,231 |
9,630 |
10,023 |
17,844 |
|
Net Loss/Gain |
3,901 |
700 |
-970 |
-13,285 |
|
Shannon Development — Job > Gained |
475 |
259 |
474 |
147 |
|
Shannon Development — Jobs Lost |
456 |
347 |
400 |
939 |
|
Net Loss/Gain |
19 |
-88 |
74 |
-792 |
|
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
Number of jobs existing in CEB-supported companies* |
32,279 |
34,545.5 |
33,811 |
30,726.5 |
*Based on CEB Annual Employment Survey.
68 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his views on the way the micro-enterprise sector can be further assisted in view of the difficulties currently facing that sector; the role county enterprise boards can play in that regard; his further views on whether their remit should be strengthened taking into account, inter alia, the proposals in the Fianna Fáil document, Accountable Responsible and Democratic Local Government, relating to boards and the increased demands the boards are experiencing for their services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31439/10]
Since their establishment the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) have had primary responsibility for the delivery of State support to the indigenous micro-enterprise sector i.e. businesses which employ 10 or less workers. The CEBs, through both financial and non-financial assistance, support the sector in the start-up and expansion phases and stimulate enterprise potential at local level. The current priorities for the CEBs are to assist owner/managers in enhancing the survival and sustainability of their businesses in these difficult economic times and to assist people wishing to start their own business including those made redundant.
A thriving micro-enterprise sector is vital to a strong economy and to the overall quality of life and standard of living in this country and over the last fifteen years the CEBs have played a crucial role in supporting growth and productivity in that sector and in supporting the spread of entrepreneurship across the Country. I am of the view that State support for that sector should continue to be provided and such support should be delivered as close to the client as possible. To this end I am reviewing what institutional arrangements might best deliver the necessary supports to the micro-enterprise sector and I am evaluating the appropriateness of the current structures of the thirty-five CEBs as part of that process.
69 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation his plans for investment in micro-enterprise in 2011; his views on how best such investment can be delivered; his further views on whether the delivery of services in a locally-accessible, flexible and efficient manner is essential for the micro-enterprise sector; if he will ensure that county enterprise boards (details supplied) are adequately funded to meet the increased demands of the sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31440/10]
Since their establishment the County and City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) have had primary responsibility for the delivery of State support to the indigenous micro-enterprise sector i.e. businesses which employ 10 or less workers. The CEBs, through both financial and non-financial assistance, support the sector in the start-up and expansion phases and stimulate enterprise potential at local level. The current priorities for the CEBs are to assist owner/managers in enhancing the survival and sustainability of their businesses in these difficult economic times and to assist people wishing to start their own business including those made redundant.
The Capital Allocation for the CEBs in 2010 is almost €15m. This allocation represents a strong State investment in the micro-enterprise sector notwithstanding the significant pressure on Public finances. Individual CEBs are prioritising and managing available funding in a targeted manner in order to maximise entrepreneurial development at local level.
A thriving micro-enterprise sector is vital to a strong economy and to the overall quality of life and standard of living in this country and over the last fifteen years the CEBs have played a crucial role in supporting growth and productivity in that sector and in supporting the spread of entrepreneurship across the Country.
I am of the view that State support for that sector should continue to be provided and such support should be delivered as close to the client as possible. To this end I am reviewing what institutional arrangements might best deliver the necessary supports to the micro-enterprise sector and I am evaluating the appropriateness of the current structures of the thirty-five CEBs as part of that process.
70 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of employers awaiting rebates from his Department for redundancies paid to former employees; the number of payments outstanding; the amount of time it is taking to process these claims; the number of employers in south Tipperary awaiting payment; and the number of staff employed to undertake this task in his Department. [31478/10]
My Department administers the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) in relation to redundancy matters on behalf of the Department of Social Protection. There are two types of payment made from the SIF — rebates to those employers who have paid statutory redundancy to eligible employees, and statutory lump sums to employees whose employers are insolvent and/or in receivership/liquidation.
I can advise the Deputy that the latest figures available to end June 2010 indicate that the number of redundancy claims spanning both rebate and lump sum claims awaiting processing stands at 33,713. Unfortunately, I am unable to provide the Deputy with the specific breakdown requested as regards numbers of redundancy rebate and redundancy lump sum claims awaiting processing for South Tipperary as the Department does not collate statistics for redundancy payment claims on the basis of local authority boundaries. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that at this time my focus and that of my Department is on ensuring that redundancy payments are processed as quickly as possible.
The Redundancy Payments Section of my Department is currently processing rebate applications submitted from December 2009 and lump sum claims from November 2009, so that the waiting time is approximately 7/8 months.
In relation to Redundancy claims, the scale of the challenge is evident from the statistics that show incoming redundancy claims in 2009 amounted to 77,001 which represents a threefold increase over the level of claims lodged in 2007 and earlier years. In 2007, claims received were of the order of 25,000.
Efforts continue to be made by my Department to deliver more acceptable turnaround processing times for Redundancy payments given the difficulties that this gives rise to for both individual employees and the business community. Measures already taken in the Department in 2009 to alleviate the pressures on the Payments area include: Almost doubling the number of staff through reassignment to a current level of 52 full time equivalents; Prioritisation of the Department's overtime budget towards staff in the Section to tackle the backlog outside normal hours; Establishment of a special call handling facility in NERA to deal with the huge volume of telephone calls from people and businesses concerned about their payments. Better quality information relating to current processing times on the Department's website; Engagement with the Revenue Commissioners to facilitate the offset of redundancy rebate payments by employers against existing outstanding tax liabilities which those employers owe to the Revenue Commissioners.
The backlog and waiting times remain at unacceptable levels. However, improvements are evident. I should point out that my Department has, in 2009, processed 50,664 claims, up 70% on 2008. In the period 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 new claims amounted to 33,876 — a fall off of 20% on the corresponding 6 month period in 2009 when 42,323 new claims were lodged. The reduction in incoming claims is most welcome. Inroads are being made in the backlog of claims reducing from 42,591 in December 2009 to a level of 33,713 at end June 2010. In the first six months of 2010, 40,527 claims were processed, up 115% on the same period last year.
Responsibility for the payment functions arising under the Redundancy and Insolvency payment schemes is due to be transferred to the Department of Social Protection with effect from 1 January 2011. In transferring the functions between Departments, it is the intention that this will operate seamlessly and without any adverse impact on the service levels being experienced by individuals or the business community awaiting payment of redundancy claims.
Job Creation
71 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of jobs that have been created in the enterprise sector from 2005 to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31525/10]
Figures in respect of numbers employed in firms assisted by the industrial development agencies -IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Shannon Development — are compiled annually in the Forfás Annual Employment Survey, the most up to date of which are the 2009 figures. As the information is compiled on an annualised basis, the figures in respect of 2010 will not be available until 2011. Details of the agency figures are set out in the following table.
My Department does not collect or retain information on the number of specific jobs created in County and City Enterprise Board assisted companies. However statistical information in relation to details of jobs existing in companies assisted by the County and City Enterprise Boards is collated annually and is set out in the following table for 2005 to 2009. Figures in respect of 2010 will be available in early 2011.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
Number of jobs existing in CEB-supported companies* |
30,234 |
32,279 |
34,545.5 |
33,811 |
30,726.5 |
*Based on CEB Annual Employment Survey.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
28,274 |
29,223 |
27,882 |
25,061 |
12,329 |
72 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to the number of Industrial Development Authority visits that have taken place to south Tipperary each year for the past five years; if he will provide these details in tabular form; the number of jobs each year for he past five years the IDA has brought to south Tipperary; the specific sectors of industry the IDA is focusing on bringing to south Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31583/10]
In the five year period 2005 to 2009, inclusive, there have been two site visits to County Tipperary, one in 2005 and one in 2009. In the same period, a total of 1,407 new jobs were created in IDA supported companies in South Tipperary. Details of the number of new jobs created in each of those years is set out in the attached tabular statement. In marketing South Tipperary for new foreign direct investment, IDA Ireland is focused on attracting overseas companies in the services and knowledge based industries (including advanced manufacturing). At present, there are 11 IDA Ireland supported companies in South Tipperary, employing approximately 3,300 people. The key industry sector for South Tipperary is Life Sciences, which accounts for almost 90% of employment. The largest employers are Abbott and Boston Scientific, followed by Merck Sharp & Dohme, Pinewood Laboratories (Workhardt) and Stada Production (formerly Clonmel Healthcare).
|
Year |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
New Jobs Created |
56 |
233 |
604 |
262 |
252 |
73 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of new jobs that have been created in manufacturing in this country since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31667/10]
Figures in respect of the number of manufacturing jobs created in firms assisted by the industrial development agencies — IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Shannon Development — are compiled annually in the Forfás Annual Employment Survey, the most up to date of which are the 2009 figures. As the information is compiled on an annualised basis, the figures in respect of 2010 will not be available until 2011. Details of the agency figures are set out in the following table.
My Department does not collect or retain information on the breakdown of specific sectors where jobs have been created in County and City Enterprise Board assisted companies. However statistical information in relation to details of jobs existing in companies assisted by the County and City Enterprise Boards is collated annually and is set out in the following table for 2005 to 2009. Figures in respect of 2010 will be available in early 2011.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
Total |
16,298 |
15,880 |
13,773 |
11,468 |
6,488 |
*IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Shannon Development.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
Number of jobs existing in CEB-supported companies* |
30,234 |
32,279 |
34,545.5 |
33,811 |
30,726.5 |
*Based on CEB Annual Employment Survey.
74 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of new jobs that have been created in the retail sector annually since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31668/10]
The number of persons employed in the retail sector is compiled by the Central Statistics Office. I have been informed by the Central Statistics Office that the number of persons employed in the retail sector (except of motor vehicles and motorcycles) in 2005 and to date in 2010 was 179,900 and 182,100 respectively.
In relation to the motor industry, the number of persons employed in the wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles in 2005 and to date in 2010 was 34,900 and 33,000 respectively. The number of new jobs created annually in the retail sector is not available.
75 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of smart economy jobs that have been created annually since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31669/10]
Figures in respect of numbers employed in firms assisted by the industrial development agencies -IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and Shannon Development — are compiled annually in the Forfás Annual Employment Survey, the most up to date of which are the 2009 figures. As the information is compiled on an annualised basis, the figures in respect of 2010 will not be available until 2011. The development agencies would regard the bulk, if not all, of these jobs as being part of the Smart Economy. Details of the agency figures are set out in the following table.
My Department does not collect or retain information on the number of specific jobs created in County and City Enterprise Board assisted companies. However statistical information in relation to details of jobs existing in companies assisted by the County and City Enterprise Boards is collated annually and is set out in the following table for 2005 to 2009. Figures in respect of 2010 will be available in early 2011.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
Number of jobs existing in CEB-supported companies* |
30,234 |
32,279 |
34,545.5 |
33,811 |
30,726.5 |
*Based on CEB Annual Employment Survey.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
28,274 |
29,223 |
27,882 |
25,061 |
12,329 |
76 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31746/10]
In the past five years four Assistant Secretaries retired from my Department with a total amount of €941,142 being paid in lump sum payments. The retirement lump sum is based on 3/80ths of salary in respect of each year of service subject to a maximum of 120/80ths (40 years service) for members of the Civil Service Superannuation Scheme.
77 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Finance the number of women affected by the marriage bar in relation to pension provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31014/10]
I do not have full information requested by the Deputy. However, I do have some data on marriage gratuities which were normally paid to women who had to retire on marriage grounds provided they had the necessary qualifying service. The qualifying period was six years service before 1st January 1968 and five years service from that date. While I do not have data on the number of such gratuities paid in all years prior to 1973, 1,240 gratuities were paid in the period 1962-1973.
78 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Finance his views on the impact of the €10 air travel tax on the Irish aviation industry; if he has undertaken any research in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31110/10]
The air travel tax was one of a number of Budgetary measures introduced recently that was necessary in the context of an overall response to the fiscal challenges we face. I have stated before that I believe the impact of the tax on passenger numbers is being overstated, however, my officials will continue to monitor the impact of the tax.
79 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the action he has taken in the intervening period since November 2009 to address the issue of flooding in various sensitive areas throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31308/10]
As the Deputy will be aware, the Government allocated €68.3 million for flood risk management activities for 2010 with €50 million allocated for Capital Works related items. This increased allocation for Capital Works will allow OPW to extend the number of flood relief schemes already underway throughout the country. Within the overall allocation, I also announced an increase for Minor Flood and Coastal Protection Works to be undertaken by Local Authorities in 2010. OPW has already allocated €10.6 million to Local Authorities this year under the Programme, and it is still open to Local Authorities to make further submissions, which can be considered, having regard to available resources.
Since the November 2009 floods, OPW has undertaken a rigorous collection of data and information, and has already agreed with relevant local authorities measures which can be implemented in the coming months. This has led to a Feasibility Study to be undertaken in Bandon, Co Cork, and with works at various locations being progressed in County Galway. Further consideration is being given to other areas which may also lead to works being undertaken by OPW, in addition to the major schemes already under construction in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Mallow, Co Cork, Fermoy, Co Cork, Ennis, Co Clare, Mornington, Co Meath and the River Dodder in Dublin, and the schemes at various stages of development, which include Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, Bray and Arklow, Co. Wicklow. As indicated in my reply to Deputy on 22 April, 2010, regarding his own constituency, OPW and Kildare County Council agreed a programme of flood relief works in the Johnstown area of County Kildare, and work has now commenced there.
The Office of Public Works' strategy for the management of flood risks is based on the recommendations of the 2004 review of flood policy. Under the European Communities (Assessment and Management of Flood Risks) Regulations, 2010, the OPW has been appointed the national competent authority with lead responsibility for flood risk assessment and management in the State. OPW has commenced a national programme of Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management studies, which will lead to the development of comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment and Management plans for areas of significant flood risk. At present, the OPW is in the process of procuring consultants to undertake Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management Studies for all national catchments including the Shannon.
The first pilot study on the river Lee was brought to public consultation phase in February 2010. OPW intend to appoint a consultant in the coming months to bring a scheme forward to public exhibition for the Lower Lee in Cork. Further pilots on the Rivers Dodder and Suir and in the Fingal East Meath (FEM) area are underway. The objective is to complete the programme nationally to meet the requirements set out in the EU Floods Directive.
80 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the funding that has been allocated to draining river beds across the country to prevent future flooding; if funding for this purpose will be provided annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31577/10]
In total, €68.326m was allocated to the Office of Public Works (OPW) for 2010 for measures to reduce flood risk throughout the country, including works to river channels. This increased allocation has allowed OPW to continue with and expand its programmes for flood relief activities. Approximately €16.8m will be spent by the OPW this year in discharging its statutory responsibility for maintaining those river channels that were drained by the Office as part of schemes carried out under Arterial Drainage legislation. Maintenance of other waterways is the responsibility either of other public bodies, such as Local Authorities or Waterways Ireland, or of landowners adjoining the channels.
Major OPW Flood Relief Schemes are already under construction in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Mallow, Co. Cork, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ennis, Co. Clare, Mornington, Co. Meath and the River Dodder in Dublin. Other schemes are at various stages of development, including Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, Bray and Arklow, Co. Wicklow amongst others. OPW is also in discussions with Dublin City Council with a view to undertaking its first major coastal flooding scheme in Clontarf. The OPW has allocated funding totalling €10.6m to Local Authorities for minor flood mitigation measures that they are undertaking in 2010.
The OPW is also continuing its Catchment Flood Risk Management Studies Programme, which will produce plans of mitigation measures for areas where there is significant flood risk, including channel works, where appropriate. OPW has profiled expenditure of approximately €300m for flood risk management up to 2014, with expenditure in excess of €200m being profiled on capital works in this period. I am confident that this expenditure under the current work programmes being undertaken by the Office of Public Works will significantly reduce the national level of risk to people, businesses, infrastructure and the environment.
81 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide revised employment forecasts for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. [31645/10]
Yesterday my Department published a revised set of economic forecasts for 2010. In terms of the labour market, employment is forecast to fall by 4 per cent this year. A more comprehensive forecast, covering the period 2011 to 2014, will be provided in the Pre-Budget Outlook in the autumn.
82 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Finance the manner in which receipts from the National Lottery have been allocated in 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30846/10]
Section 5 of the National Lottery Act 1986 provides that the surplus from the National Lottery may be used for the following purposes: sport and other recreation; national culture, including the Irish Language; the arts, within the meaning of the Arts Act 1951; the health of the community; and for such other purposes as the Government may determine. The following additional categories have been so determined: youth, welfare, national heritage and amenities. In order to give effect to this statutory provision, the surplus from the National Lottery is transferred to the Exchequer on a regular basis and is applied each year to part-fund the Exchequer allocations to a specified range of expenditure subheads across various Votes. Each year, the amount transferred to the Exchequer from the National Lottery surplus, together with details of the total Exchequer allocations to the relevant subheads are set out in Appendix 1 of the annual "Revised Estimates for Public Services". The following is a summary of the information contained at Appendix 1 of the "Revised Estimates for Public Services" for 2009 and 2010:
|
2009 |
2010 |
|
|
Total Exchequer allocation to the Subheads part-funded by the National Lottery |
€435m |
€409m (estimated) |
|
Of which: transferred to the Exchequer from the surplus of the National Lottery |
€275m |
€260m (estimated) |
83 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance the reason he stated that horse racing and betting are inextricably linked and mutually dependant in view of the fact that Irish racing accounts for less than 15% of the turnover of various betting companies. [30856/10]
84 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider linking an on-line tax to technology education here or to the country’s technology infrastructure. [30857/10]
85 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Finance the way he will ensure that an on-line tax will be paid by all online operators and not just those who employ persons here. [30858/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 83 to 85, inclusive, together.
In a previous response to the Deputy on 30 June 2010, I was pointing out that there is a significant crossover between betting and horseracing. Horseracing needs betting; indeed it would be hard to imagine it surviving otherwise. While horseracing may be only one sport which punters bet on, it is still the main driver of sports betting, particularly for Irish punters, and were horseracing not to exist there would be a massive gap for the betting sector to fill. I would also cite that one of the biggest sponsors of horse races is the betting sector; the betting sector lobbies for more night-time racing and for racing events to be more evenly spread out and not to clash — this is in order to enhance betting revenue. In addition, whenever events occur that prevent racing being held, such as bouts of bad weather, betting turnover falls substantially.
My previous response to the Deputy noted that any extension of betting duty will be applied on a fair basis and should not be perceived as an attempt to threaten jobs. Furthermore, any tax changes will be in tandem with ongoing work by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on issues surrounding licensing and regulation. I am not considering the linking of betting duty receipts to technology education or technology infrastructure.
86 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance the new rules laid down by the Financial Regulator in relation to the new capital requirements of financial institutions; if he will refer to recent media reports that banks can get around their regulations or ratios by the setting up of special purpose vehicles, which allow banks to borrow up to €34 billion extra; if he will outline the factual position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30921/10]
I am informed by the Financial Regulator that it has not laid down new rules regarding capital requirements for credit institutions. However, in common with other jurisdictions, the Financial Regulator performed a stress test exercise in the first quarter of 2010 in respect of certain credit institutions covered by the Government guarantee. The results of this exercise were published as the Prudential Capital Assessment Review (PCAR) on 31 March 2010. PCAR set new target capital requirements and required this capital to be in place by the end of 2010.
The Capital Requirements Directive, as originally implemented in Ireland by S.I. 660 and 661 of 2006, sets out the minimum capital requirements of all credit institutions authorised in Ireland, including the requirements for credit institutions to maintain minimum capital requirements on a consolidated basis. These have not changed. I am not aware of the media reports referred to by the Deputy and am not in a position to comment on the claim in relation to special purpose vehicles in the absence of further information.
87 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance if progress will be reported by the Chief State Solicitor’s Office or the Office of Public Works in relation to a request (details supplied); if all legal issues have been resolved; and if this case has been sent to him to consider waiving his interest. [30922/10]
The Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Department of Finance are responsible for management of property under Sections 28,29,30 and 31 of the State Property Act. As a result of companies being dissolved either voluntarily or as a result of being struck off the Companies Register, the assets of the company become vested in the Minister for Finance. The Minister for Finance can, if appropriate, waive his interest in property under Section 28 of the Act. The Chief State Solicitor's Office has been in contact with the 18th Santry Scouts with regard to their application. They have also contacted Dublin City Council with a view to the Council taking the entire green area in charge (including the Community Centre/Scouts Den) to facilitate the 18th Santry Scouts' request.
The Chief State Solicitor's Office have requested that the Council meet with the Scout Group and come to an agreement. The Scouts legal representative have requested that this office do not make a decision on the granting of a Waiver, until they can ‘establish the correct mechanism for securing our client's interest' with the Council. The Chief State Solicitor's Office are awaiting an official response from the Council and the Scouts' legal representative, at which stage they will advise the Commissioners of Public Works.
88 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding an application for deed of waiver (details supplied) being processed through The Chief State Solicitor’s Office; and when approval will be expected. [30923/10]
The Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Department of Finance are responsible for management of property under Sections 28,29,30 and 31 of the State Property Act As a result of companies being dissolved, either voluntarily or as a result of being struck off the Companies Register, the assets of the company become vested in the Minister for Finance. The Minister for Finance can, if appropriate, waive his interest in property under Section 28 of the Act.
The Chief State Solicitor's Office have recently advised the Solicitor for Ailesbury Complex Management Company Limited that the property in Folio DN67464F had not been vested in the State, and accordingly it was not possible for the Minister for Finance to grant a waiver of the property under Section 31 of the State Property Act, 1954.
89 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding first time buyers who bought houses towards the end of 2003 and are now in negative equity and losing their entitlement to mortgage allowance; if he will outline the changes in the 2010 Finance Bill on mortgage relief; if it applies to those who purchased in late 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30924/10]
Mortgage Interest Relief for first time and non first time buyers is limited to the first seven tax years for which an individual has entitlement to the relief. The Finance Act 2010 provides for an extension of the relief up to the end of 2017 for those whose entitlement to relief was due to end in 2010 or after. Those who took out mortgages in 2003 would have seen their entitlement end after 2009 so, accordingly, this measure does not apply to these individuals. While circumstances and house prices differ, it is necessary to select a cut-off point in these matters.
In addition, the Finance Act 2010 also provides that qualifying loans taken out on or before 31 December 2011 will continue to get relief at current levels. Qualifying loans taken out in 2012 will receive the relief at a reduced rate of 15% for first-time buyers and 10% for non-first time buyers with ceilings of €6,000 per annum for married couples and €3,000 per annum for single individuals applying in both cases. Loans taken out on or after 1 January 2013 will not qualify for mortgage interest relief and the relief will be abolished completely for the tax year 2018 and subsequent tax years.
I would accept that many people are suffering financially in the current climate. However, as the Deputy will be aware there are already a number of supports in place, such as the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (CCMA), the Mortgage Interest Subsidy Scheme and the services provided by the Money Advice and Budgeting Service. I have spoken about these extensively in this House over the past number of months. In February this year, the moratorium on mortgage arrears was extended from 6 months to 12 months for all mortgage lenders.
The Deputy will also be aware that, at the end of February, I announced the establishment of the Mortgage Arrears and Personal Debt Expert Group, under the chairmanship of Mr. Hugh Cooney, an insolvency accountant, as a follow up to the Government's commitments towards Protecting the Family Home under the Renewed Programme for Government. The Expert Group has completed the first phase of its work and submitted an Interim Report to me last week. The Deputy will be aware that all of the recommendations contained in this report were agreed by Government on Tuesday 6 July 2010. I believe that these recommendations, when implemented, should result in (a) improved communication; (b) a more consistent assessment process by lenders of options for borrowers in difficulty through the use of a Standard Financial Statement; and (c) the introduction of an industry-wide Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (MARP) including a range of forbearance measures. All of these will be of real help to those in difficulty.
While the recommendations set out in this report are designed to address the more straightforward issues uncovered by the Expert Group during its data gathering phase, I understand that in the next phase of its work the Expert Group will be focusing on the more complex issues in the area of mortgage arrears and personal debt. I expect to receive their final report by the end of September.
90 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Finance the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30988/10]
Details of the amounts awarded by my Department to organisations involved in social partnership for the years 2004 to date in 2010 are as set out in the following table.
Under an EU funded NDP/CSF Technical Assistance Operational Programme in Ireland 2000-2006, funding was provided to ICTU. The intention of the funding was to enable the public sector to manage the Public Private Partnership (PPP) process and the projects coming on-stream, to drive the process, and ensure that all the relevant players are effectively engaged, in a way that ensures the objectives of the PPP approach, including value for money and early delivery of the projects, are achieved. The Programme provided funding for training, consultancy, Public Private Partnership experts etc. to bring the Social Partners up to speed with the Public Private Partnership process.
|
Date of Payment |
Amount |
Reason for payment to ICTU |
|
28 Apr 2005 |
€11,831 |
50% contribution to fund information, training and awareness activities. |
|
30th Aug 2005 |
€15,383 |
50% contribution to the costs associated with the publication, launch and dissemination of Congress Guidelines for Unions on Consultations with State Agencies and Public Authorities in the Republic of Ireland concerning Public Private Partnerships. |
Since 1982 and pre-dating partnership, a small annual contribution has been made towards the operating expenses of the Civil Service General Council Staff Panel which performs a co-ordinating function in relation to civil service union representation. Contributions made since 2004 are as follows:
|
Year |
€ |
|
2004 |
15,237 |
|
2005-2007 |
20,000 per annum |
|
2008-2009 |
22,000 per annum |
The Special EU Programmes Body is responsible for the management of the European Union's Programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE II and PEACE III) and the European Union's Cross-border Programme for Territorial Co-operation (INTERREG IIIA and IVA). The SEUPB operates under the aegis of the Department of Finance and the Department of Finance and Personnel (Northern Ireland). The programmes are jointly funded by the EU, Ireland and Northern Ireland and operate within the terms of the relevant EU legislation. Since 2004, a number of organisations involved in social partnership have received support under these programmes. The SEUPB has indicated that the following letters of offer have been made to bodies that are involved in social partnership in the south. Given the variety and diversity of projects funded by the SEUPB, it may be that other letters of offer to bodies that can be considered social partners have been made. The SEUPB is examining its records and if any other such items come to light, this information will be conveyed to the Deputy forthwith.
|
Lead Partner |
Project and Description |
Grant € and Letter of offer Issued |
|
Irish Farmers Association |
Growing Relationships — leadership programme for farm women |
41,626 |
|
The Leadership Programme for farm women focuses on giving rural women enhanced confidence, communication skills, networking ability and an understanding of policy making processes. |
16/02/2004 |
|
|
IBEC-CBI |
IBEC-CBI Joint Business Council SME Development Programme 2002 to 2006 |
1,457,078 |
|
The aim of the project was to increase cross-border SME economic development and competitiveness in the INTERREG region. |
15/03/2004 |
|
Lead Partner |
Project and Description |
Grant € and Letter of offer Issued |
|
IBEC-CBI |
IBEC-CBI JBC Programme 2007 to 2013 |
1,745,4629 |
|
The JBC Programme 2007 to 2013 proposes to deliver benefits for SME’s which will involve over 40 Strategic Initiatives focused in 3 main areas of People / skills; Infrastructure; and Innovation, R&D. |
06/04/2009 |
|
Lead Partner |
Project and Description |
Grant € and Letter of offer Issued |
|
St Vincent de Paul Society (Community and Voluntary Pillar) |
S.V.P. Mountainview Centre Out of School Project Assisting people in need with second hand furniture visits and other help. operating our community action project: breakfast club, afterschool club, ply/child care. Mentoring scheme, family learning. |
16,275 09/04/2004 |
|
St Vincent de Paul Society (Community and Voluntary Pillar) |
Ozanam Multi-purpose Community Centre Phase II — Recreational Meeting facility |
70,000 05/06/2004 |
|
St Vincent de Paul Society (Community and Voluntary Pillar) |
St.Vincent de Paul Holiday Home Bundoran |
66,500 24/03/2006 |
I am advised that no comparable payments have been made by other bodies under the aegis of my Department.
91 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the work of the debt review group; when the interim and final reports will be issued; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31168/10]
The Deputy will be aware that all of the recommendations in the Interim Report by the Mortgage Arrears and Personal Debt Expert Group (Expert Group) under the chairmanship of Hugh Cooney were agreed by Government on Tuesday 6th July 2010. These recommendations address the more straight forward issues which were uncovered by the Expert Group during the first phase of its review. The key recommendations to be underpinned by amendments to the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears include improvements to communication between lender and borrower, and the standardisation of the assessment process by all lenders when their mortgage customers show signs of being in difficulty with their repayments. The Interim Report also includes recommendations supporting significant reforms of the Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme which were also approved by Cabinet last Tuesday.
The Expert Group is now commencing the next phase of its work and will be focusing on the more complex issues in the area of mortgage arrears and personal debt. I expect that the Expert Group will be in a position to complete its analysis and conclude its report to me by the end of September.
92 Deputy Frank Fahey asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Office of Public Works report relative to the Clare River in County Galway, particularly the works that are recommended for the areas of Caherlea and Lisheenavalla; if he will confirm that the recommended works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31215/10]
A draft final report in relation to flooding on the Clare River, including the Caherlea and Lisheenvalla areas, was submitted by the study consultants on 25 June. The draft report is currently being examined by the Joint Office of Public Works and Galway County Council Working Group and it is expected that it will be finalised next week. I expect to receive the conclusions of the Working Group in relation to the mitigation works recommended in the final report shortly thereafter. I would like to re-iterate my commitment, and that of the Government, to providing the resources required to implement the necessary flood mitigation measures in this area.
93 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the tax take on motor fuels for each month in 2009 and in 2010 to the end of June 2010, giving details in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/10]
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the data available on the amounts of Excise, VAT and the Carbon Charge for the period 1 January 2009 to the end of June 2010, in respect of petrol and auto-diesel is set out in the following tables. It should be noted that the carbon charge in respect of petrol and auto-diesel is payable in the month after it is released for consumption so each of the monthly figures below relate to sales in the previous month.
|
Petrol |
Mineral Oil |
VAT |
Total |
Auto |
Mineral Oil |
VAT |
Total |
|
Tax |
Estimate |
Diesel |
Tax |
Estimate |
|||
|
2009 |
€m |
€m |
€m |
2009 |
€m |
€m |
€m |
|
Jan |
129.4 |
43.9 |
173.3 |
Jan |
104.9 |
5.0 |
109.9 |
|
Feb |
81.7 |
29.1 |
110.8 |
Feb |
75.3 |
3.6 |
78.8 |
|
Mar |
91.6 |
33.0 |
124.5 |
Mar |
86.8 |
4.0 |
90.8 |
|
Apr |
90.8 |
33.8 |
124.7 |
Apr |
91.7 |
4.0 |
95.7 |
|
May |
94.9 |
36.6 |
131.6 |
May |
92.8 |
4.1 |
96.9 |
|
Jun |
89.7 |
36.3 |
126.0 |
Jun |
90.7 |
4.1 |
94.8 |
|
Jul |
94.6 |
38.1 |
132.6 |
Jul |
95.2 |
4.5 |
99.7 |
|
Aug |
87.3 |
35.8 |
123.1 |
Aug |
86.0 |
4.0 |
89.9 |
|
Sep |
93.0 |
38.1 |
131.2 |
Sep |
96.7 |
4.5 |
101.3 |
|
Oct |
90.0 |
36.2 |
126.2 |
Oct |
92.6 |
4.3 |
96.9 |
|
Nov |
83.1 |
34.4 |
117.5 |
Nov |
87.4 |
4.2 |
91.6 |
|
Dec |
48.8 |
20.2 |
69.0 |
Dec |
60.2 |
2.9 |
63.1 |
|
Total |
1,075.1 |
415.5 |
1,490.5 |
Total |
1,060.3 |
49.2 |
1,109.5 |
|
Petrol |
Mineral Oil |
Carbon |
VAT |
Total |
Auto |
Mineral Oil |
Carbon |
VAT |
Total |
|
Tax |
Estimate |
Diesel |
Tax |
Estimate |
|||||
|
2010 |
€m |
€m |
€m |
2010 |
€m |
€m |
€m |
||
|
Jan |
107.2 |
1.0 |
45.8 |
154.0 |
Jan |
101.9 |
1.5 |
5.0 |
108.4 |
|
Feb |
77.9 |
7.3 |
33.2 |
118.4 |
Feb |
83.3 |
10.1 |
4.1 |
97.4 |
|
Mar |
88.9 |
5.3 |
38.9 |
133.0 |
Mar |
94.1 |
8.1 |
4.7 |
107.0 |
|
Apr |
87.1 |
6.0 |
39.3 |
132.4 |
Apr |
91.5 |
9.1 |
4.8 |
105.5 |
|
May |
82.0 |
6.0 |
38.9 |
126.8 |
May |
86.4 |
8.8 |
4.6 |
99.8 |
|
Jun |
83.8 |
5.9 |
37.9 |
127.6 |
Jun |
87.5 |
8.7 |
4.6 |
100.8 |
|
Total |
526.8 |
31.4 |
234.0 |
792.2 |
Total |
544.7 |
46.3 |
27.8 |
618.8 |
VAT returns do not require the yield from a particular sector or sub-sector of trade to be identified. The figures provided in this reply for monthly VAT receipts are estimates of the amount of VAT yield that would be generated by the volume of clearances of Petrol and Auto Diesel up to the end of each month. VAT returns can be made monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, half yearly or annually depending on the nature of the registration status of a trader, and this will dictate the point in time when VAT on sales will actually be paid. It should also be noted that the VAT content of purchases of Auto Diesel is a deductible credit for business in the Irish VAT system. Please note that the receipts for 2010 are provisional at this time.
94 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the tax take on a motorist who spends €50 on diesel; and if he will express this as a percentage. [31242/10]
95 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the tax take on a motorist who spends €50 on petrol; and if he will express this as a percentage. [31245/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 95 together.
The taxes applying to auto-diesel and petrol are Excise, VAT and the new carbon charge. I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the percentage tax take on a motorist who spends €50 on diesel is 53.3%. This percentage is based on a sample price of €1.249 per litre. The percentage tax take on a motorist who spends €50 on petrol is 57.6%. This percentage is based on a sample price of €1.349 per litre.
96 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the tax take on a litre of diesel costing €1, €1.05, €1.10, €1.15, €1.20, €1.25 and €1.30. [31247/10]
97 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the tax take on a litre of petrol costing €1, €1.05, €1.10, €1.15, €1,20, €1.25 and €1.30. [31248/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together.
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the tax take on a litre of auto-diesel and petrol selling at the stated prices is as follows:
|
Commodity |
Price per Litre |
Excise & Carbon Content |
VAT Content |
Total Tax Content |
|
1 Litre |
(Cent) |
(Cent) |
(Cent) |
(Cent) |
|
Auto-diesel |
100 |
44.918 |
17.36 |
62.27 |
|
105 |
44.918 |
18.22 |
63.14 |
|
|
110 |
44.918 |
19.09 |
64.01 |
|
|
115 |
44.918 |
19.96 |
64.88 |
|
|
120 |
44.918 |
20.83 |
65.74 |
|
|
125 |
44.918 |
21.69 |
66.61 |
|
|
130 |
44.918 |
22.56 |
67.48 |
|
Commodity |
Price per Litre |
Excise & CarbonContent |
VAT Content |
Total Tax Content |
|
1 Litre |
(Cent) |
(Cent) |
(Cent) |
(Cent) |
|
Petrol |
100 |
54.317 |
17.36 |
71.67 |
|
105 |
54.317 |
18.22 |
72.54 |
|
|
110 |
54.317 |
19.09 |
73.41 |
|
|
115 |
54.317 |
19.96 |
74.28 |
|
|
120 |
54.317 |
20.83 |
75.14 |
|
|
125 |
54.317 |
21.69 |
76.01 |
|
|
130 |
54.317 |
22.56 |
76.88 |
98 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31249/10]
As the Deputy will be aware, on 15 April, the High Court appointed full time administrators to Quinn Insurance Limited (QIL). This followed QIL's decision to consent to the appointment made by the High Court on application made by the Financial Regulator (FR). The joint administrators have legal responsibility for putting the company on a sound commercial and financial footing. In this regard they are accountable to the High Court.
One of the major concerns of the administrators has been to try and ensure that the value of the business is maintained in order to make it as attractive as possible to potential buyers. Several steps have been taken to date, including getting approval from the FR for reopening the profitable parts of the UK business i.e. the private motor insurance business. This was done in two stages (i) motor insurance cover for provisional driver license holders in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) with effect from 21 April, and (ii) remainder of the private motor insurance business re-opened with effect from 30 April. In addition, proposals for re-opening of certain commercial lines of business in the UK were submitted to the FR and are currently being examined. Furthermore, a major cost cutting programme was put in place by the joint administrators, including a voluntary redundancy programme.
On 3 June the High Court granted the joint administrators of QIL permission to appoint merchant bankers Macquarie Capital Europe Ltd to advise on any prospective sale of QIL. In this regard an information memorandum is currently being prepared and will be circulated shortly to all companies interested in buying QIL. The joint administrators are due before the High Court again on 29 July.
99 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the nature and extent of the proposed disposal of State assets or State or semi-State companies; the extent to which previous experience in this regard is likely to be drawn upon to ensure that the national interest is best served in all circumstances and that previous negative experiences are not repeated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31284/10]
Arrangements are being made for the establishment of an expert group under the Chairmanship of Mr Colm McCarthy of the School of Economics at University College Dublin. This group will be charged with advising the Minister for Finance on the proper stewardship of state assets and on opportunities for better use of assets in the public sector. The following Terms of Reference have been set out:
1. To consider the potential for asset disposals in the public sector, including commercial state bodies, to reduce the substantial and growing indebtedness of the State;
2. To draw up a list of possible asset disposals;
3. To assess how the use and disposition of such assets can best help restore growth and contribute to national investment priorities; and
4. To review where appropriate, relevant investment and financing plans, commercial practices and regulatory requirements affecting the use of such assets in the national interest.
The Group has been asked to report back to the Minister for Finance by end-year. The Group will consult with relevant stakeholders and be mindful of past experiences in this area both in Ireland and in other jurisdictions. As the Group is only commencing its work no decisions have been taken on any of the issues mentioned in its remit.
100 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the reason withdrawals in accounts are interpreted as sales; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the agent is adamant that they had correctly interpreted the regulation and should have refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31285/10]
I have been advised by the Revenue Commissioners that issues concerning the recording of cash transactions have been identified in the course of an ongoing Revenue audit of the person referred to. As the issue is currently the subject of an ongoing examination the matter cannot be finalised at present.
101 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Finance the measures his Department has put in place to assist homeowners who are having difficulty in paying their mortgages; the measures that he has agreed with the Financial Regulator in terms of policy to help homeowners in difficulty; the further measures that have been agreed with the banks on this issue; the measures that have been implemented to date; and if these measures can prevent people’s homes being repossessed unnecessarily. [31442/10]
I have spoken extensively in this House on the supports which are available to those homeowners who find themselves in difficulty. These supports include the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears, the Mortgage Interest Subsidy Scheme and the services provided by the Money Advice Budgeting Services. In addition at my request the Financial Regulator after consideration extended the moratorium on mortgage arrears from 6 months to 12 months for all mortgage lenders which came into effect 17 February 2010.
The Deputy will be aware that in my Budget speech in December the Government refocused mortgage interest relief on those who bought their homes at the peak of the market, many of whom find themselves in negative equity. Where a homeowner's entitlement to mortgage interest relief would expire in 2010 or after, they will now continue to receive it up to the end of 2017.
The Deputy will also be aware that at the end of February, I announced the establishment of the Mortgage Arrears and Personal Debt Expert Group, under the chairmanship of Mr. Hugh Cooney an insolvency accountant, as a follow up to the Government's commitments towards Protecting the Family Home under the Renewed Programme for Government. The Expert Group has completed the first phase of its work and submitted an Interim Report to me last week. The Deputy will be aware that all of the recommendations contained in this report were agreed by Government on Tuesday 6th July 2010. The Interim Report also includes recommendations supporting significant reforms of the Mortgage Interest Supplement Scheme which were also approved by Cabinet.
I believe that these recommendations when implemented should result in improved communication; a more consistent assessment process by lenders of options for borrowers in difficulty through the use of a Standard Financial Statement and the introduction of an industry-wide Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (MARP) including a range of forbearance measures. All of these will be of real help to those in difficulty. The Financial Regulator has committed to implement as quickly as possible amendments to the Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears which will underpin key recommendations in the Interim Report.
While the recommendations set out in this report are designed to address the more straight forward issues uncovered by the Expert Group during its data gathering phase, I understand that in the next phase of its work the Expert Group will be focusing on the more complex issues in the area of mortgage arrears and personal debt. I expect to receive their final report by the end of September. I am confident that the lenders will play their part in implementing the recommendations. The Irish Banking Federation (IBF) have stated that the banking sector are fully committed to working with Government and the relevant agencies to ensure that both mortgage and personal debt are dealt with in a sensible and fair way.
I note from the latest statistics available from the Financial Regulator that while the number of mortgages in arrears had increased over the previous quarter there was a decrease in the number of arrears cases where court proceedings had been issued seeking repossession. I am confident that the recent measures taken by the Government along with the ongoing work of the Mortgage Arrears and Personal Debt Expert Group and the existing supports I referred to, will assist those who are in difficulty with mortgage arrears as a result of unemployment and the economic downturn.
102 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Finance if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31484/10]
Retirement lump sums for civil servants are calculated on the basis of 3/80ths of salary per year of service, subject to a maximum of 1½ times the salary on which superannuation benefits are based. Under the terms of the Public Service Agreement (PSA), pay reductions which took effect in January 2010 are currently disregarded for the purposes of calculating superannuation benefits. Accordingly, the salary on which benefits are based may currently exceed the actual salary payable at the time of retirement. A Secretary General who reaches the end of his or her contract before age 60 may be allowed the option of early retirement with immediate payment of pension and enhanced terms. These consist of an award of up to 10 added years, subject to certain conditions, and a special severance gratuity of six months salary on the terms specified in sections 6 and 7 of the Superannuation and Pensions Act, 1963. These terms are subject to the application of special abatement provisions if the Secretary General concerned subsequently obtains employment in the public sector.
Since 1 July 2005, 3 Secretaries General, 1 Second Secretary General and 4 Assistant Secretaries retired from my Department. A total of €2,092,755 was paid in lump sums and €386,478 was paid in special severance gratuities. In one case, the person retired under the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement and his lump sum represented 10% of the salary on which the superannuation benefits were based. Under that scheme the balance of lump sum is payable when the officer reaches the age at which preserved benefits would normally be payable. In the remaining cases, retirement lump sums ranged from 137% to 150% of the salary on which superannuation benefits are based. This includes one retirement to which the PSA arrangements referred to above apply.
103 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Finance the total numbers of persons on the public pay roll for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31497/10]
The Public Service numbers reported to my Department for the period 2007 to 2009 and for the end of the first quarter in 2010 are set out in the following table.
|
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 (Q1) |
|
|
Public Service Numbers (at end year)* |
312,131 |
319,092 |
309,751 |
309,146 |
*Note that the above figures are on a whole-time equivalent basis, and are subject to revisions reflecting methodological changes and updated information regarding numbers in particular sectors.
These staff numbers include public servants whose pay is not in all cases funded directly by the Exchequer. The largest category of these is Local Authority employees but there are also staff in some Non-Commercial State Agencies whose pay is funded from the own resources of these bodies.
104 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Finance the valuation of the national gold reserve. [31526/10]
I am informed by the Central Bank that the value of gold and gold receivables held by the Bank as of 28 May 2010, the most recent date for which figures have been published, was some €159 million.
105 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance the aggregate cost to the State for each year, from 2005 to 2009, of tax expenditure relating to health, that is, the value of all tax concessions relating to the health sector, and within this cost, the value of the proportion attributable to personal tax relief in respect of health insurance premia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31627/10]
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the relevant health-related tax reliefs for which costs to the Exchequer can be provided are set out as follows alongside the associated figures of cost.
|
Tax Relief |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Health Expenses |
134.0 |
167.2 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
|
Medical Insurance Premia |
229.6 |
260.5 |
300.3 |
321.0 |
374 (p) |
|
Permanent Health Benefit Schemes |
3.2 |
3.1 |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Not Available |
|
Nursing Homes |
12.4 |
14.7 |
18.3 |
19.4 |
Not Available |
|
Housing for the Elderly/Infirm |
0.9 |
1.4 |
2.6 |
3.0 |
Not Available |
|
Convalescent Homes |
0.2 |
1.7 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
Not Available |
|
Qualifying (Private) Hospitals |
3.2 |
10.6 |
12.0 |
11.8 |
Not Available |
|
Qualifying Sports Injury Clinics |
0 |
0 |
1.8 |
1.5 |
Not Available |
|
Mental Health Centres |
0 |
0 |
0.1 |
0 |
Not Available |
|
Totals |
383.5 |
459.2 |
335.6 |
357.2 |
374 |
(p) provisional.
The cost figure given for medical insurance premia in 2009 above does not include the cost to the Exchequer of €216 million of the age-related tax relief at source, which is established by the Health Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. This tax credit is part of a scheme designed to address the issues covered by the Supreme Court judgment of 2008 that found against the risk equalisation scheme for the provision of private health insurance.
The scheme is two-fold, an age-related tax credit to compensate for the higher cost of insurance for older persons, which is funded by a levy on health insurance companies based on the number of people covered by policies underwritten by them. This scheme is a temporary measure for three years from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011. It is intended that it will be revenue-neutral over its duration. Part of the cost of contributions to permanent health benefit schemes is not identifiable as a result of the move to a "net pay" basis for contributions by PAYE taxpayers from 6 April, 2001.
106 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide statistics for each year, from 2005 to 2009, relating to the incomes, net of outgoings, deriving from general medical practice, of general medical practitioners in the State. [31628/10]
107 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Finance if he will provide details of each year, from 2005-2009, and on the basis of data available to the Revenue Commissioners, the aggregate income of all general medical practitioners in the State, and, separately, of all dental practitioners. [31629/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 106 and 107 together.
I am informed by the Revenue Commissioners that the relevant information available on the amount of income earned by general medical practitioners and dental practitioners in the State is based on personal income tax returns filed by non-PAYE taxpayers for the years 2005 to 2007, the latest year for which this information is available.
Trading income returned by medical practitioners amounted to €588m for 2005, €627 million for 2006 and €683 million for 2007. The amounts of gross income from all sources returned by medical practitioners were €1,091 million for 2005, €1,218 million for 2006 and €1,341m for 2007. The amounts of gross income from all sources returned by dental practitioners were €253 million for 2005, €284 million for 2006 and €320m for 2007. The sector identifier used on the tax records is based on the 4 digit "NACE code (Rev. 1)" which is an internationally recognised economic activity code system. The NACE codes are not essential for the assessment and collection of taxes and duties and the correct allocation and maintenance of these codes is subject to the limit of available resources. NACE code classifications on tax records are compiled by reference to the primary area of economic activity reported by individual and corporate taxpayers on their own behalf and the taxes collected are allocated to those codes without reference to the precise economic activity which generated them.
While the accuracy of the NACE codes on tax records is sufficient to underpin broad sector-based analyses there will undoubtedly be some inaccuracies at individual level. This should be borne in mind when considering the information provided. The sectors identified for this reply represent the closest equivalents in the NACE code system to the sectors mentioned in the question.
108 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children the number and type of emergency beds available for young people under 18 who are out of home in Dublin and in the rest of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30826/10]
109 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of unattached persons under 18 years deemed to be homeless on 1 April in the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30834/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 and 109 together.
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
110 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount raised from the sale at psychiatric establishments of psychiatric lands and buildings since January 2006; the amount retained by her Department; the amount reinvested into the development of mental health services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31424/10]
The HSE has disposed of a small number of psychiatric properties in recent years and the proceeds of these sales, which amount to just over €42m, have been surrendered to the Exchequer. In this regard, €25m of the proceeds of the sales of psychiatric lands was returned to the HSE through the Supplementary Estimate for 2009, and funded developments including the new child and adolescent units in Cork and Galway, a Community Nursing Unit in Ballinasloe and a day centre in Clonmel.
The Deputy may also wish to note that Budget 2010 provided for a multiannual programme of capital investment in high priority mental health projects, which will be funded from the proceeds of the disposal of psychiatric assets. The mental health capital programme will provide a range of facilities across the entire spectrum of mental health care facilities including acute psychiatric units, child and adolescent units, day hospitals, community nursing units and high support hostels. In 2010, the HSE will proceed to dispose of surplus assets and reinvest an initial sum of €50m in the mental health capital programme. Provision for continued funding of the programme will be made in the 2011 Estimates and subsequent years, in the light of the previous year's programme of asset sales.
111 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the purchase of a site from the Health Service Executive for the building of a new school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when she expects this to be approved and progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31587/10]
293 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of the purchase of a Health Service Executive site by the Department of Education and Skills for the building of a new school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when she expects this to be approved and progressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31600/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 111 to 293 together.
Management of the Health Service Executive property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore the question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.
112 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding funding in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30809/10]
113 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the enquiries into vaccine damaged children, in particular children who received the whooping cough vaccine and booster; the number of children involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30810/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 and 113 together.
My Department is currently examining the recommendations of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group in detail and expects to have proposals for my consideration later this year. The report has been published on my Department's website and is available to download (www.dohc.ie).
114 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children when funding will be available to a community playgroup (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30811/10]
The service in question is funded under the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme and under the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme (CCSS). Funding under both schemes is calculated by reference to information supplied to the Childcare Directorate of my Office regarding the parents and children accessing both schemes, and covers the period 1 January 2010 to 31 August 2010. This service completed a return of such information to the Childcare Directorate earlier this year. As there are no outstanding issues in regard to the information provided in respect of the ECCE scheme, I understand that a final payment under that scheme was made to the service on 15 June 2010. However, the information supplied by the service in respect of the CCSS was incomplete and, pending receipt of further details from the service, it is not possible to issue a final payment to the service. The service has been contacted by the Childcare Directorate and requested to furnish the information required.
115 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for occupational therapy and speech therapy in respect of children with autism, that is the average gap between diagnosis and provision of therapies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30835/10]
116 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the extra provision she will make to provide essential therapies for children with autism and to reduce waiting times for these therapies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30836/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together.
As the Deputy's questions relates to service matters I have arranged for these questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
117 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Questions Nos 181 and 182 of 25 May 2010, if she is now in a position to provide answers with the details requested; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30852/10]
The matters raised by the Deputy in Parliamentary Questions Nos. 181 and 182 relate to the delivery of services and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
118 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the bilateral agreement with Vietnam; if an interim agreement is being worked on; the progress on both the bilateral agreement and the interim agreement; the number of families that are still waiting for these agreements in order that their adoptions can be completed; and the length of time that the parents here and children in orphanages will have to wait. [30853/10]
The Adoption Bill, 2009, has completed its passage through both Houses of the Oireachtas and will be enacted shortly. It is my intention to lodge the papers for the ratification of the Hague Convention following enactment of the Bill. The Convention comes into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of three months after the deposit of the instrument in accordance with Article 46(2)(a).
The Government decided to suspend indefinitely negotiations on a new bilateral intercountry adoption agreement with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This will have the effect of suspending intercountry adoption from Vietnam until such time as the Adoption Bill 2009 has been enacted and Ireland and Vietnam have both ratified the provisions of the Hague Convention. This decision was taken in response to the serious findings and recommendations contained in the report on intercountry adoption commissioned by UNICEF and the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice and carried out by International Social Services (ISS). An earlier report published last August by the Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) was also considered in making the decision.
It is my understanding that the Vietnamese National Assembly has recently passed legislation which should allow for a move to ratification of the Hague Convention. In the event that both Ireland and Vietnam ratify the Convention there is every reason to expect that adoptions from Vietnam could re-commence subject to the provisions of the Convention being met in this regard. At the time of ratification Ireland and Vietnam will each designate a Central Authority to discharge the duties which are imposed by the Hague Convention. Administrative arrangements will be a matter for the Adoption Authority, as Ireland's designated Central Authority, to make with the designated Vietnamese Central Authority. As both countries will have ratified the Hague Convention there will be no need for a formal bilateral agreement with regard to inter-country adoption. My Department does not have information on the number of prospective adoptive parents interested in adopting from Vietnam.
119 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide the suicide rate for 2009 by county and gender. [30862/10]
Data on mortality are compiled by the Central Statistics Office and published in the Annual and Quarterly Reports on Vital Statistics. The number of deaths by suicide in 2009, classified by County, is shown in the table below. These figures are based on year of registration and are therefore subject to future revision.
|
County |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
Carlow |
3 |
5 |
8 |
|
Cavan |
9 |
2 |
11 |
|
Clare |
13 |
3 |
16 |
|
Cork |
79 |
14 |
93 |
|
Donegal |
15 |
5 |
20 |
|
Dublin |
86 |
25 |
111 |
|
Galway |
26 |
3 |
29 |
|
Kerry |
17 |
1 |
18 |
|
Kildare |
14 |
4 |
18 |
|
Kilkenny |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|
Laois |
2 |
2 |
4 |
|
Leitrim |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Limerick |
21 |
4 |
25 |
|
Longford |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Louth |
14 |
3 |
17 |
|
Mayo |
9 |
4 |
13 |
|
Meath |
17 |
7 |
24 |
|
Monaghan |
2 |
1 |
3 |
|
Offaly |
9 |
2 |
11 |
|
Roscommon |
3 |
2 |
5 |
|
Sligo |
5 |
0 |
5 |
|
Tipperary |
25 |
3 |
28 |
|
Waterford |
11 |
3 |
14 |
|
Westmeath |
8 |
3 |
11 |
|
Wexford |
17 |
5 |
22 |
|
Wicklow |
12 |
2 |
14 |
|
Total |
422 |
105 |
527 |
120 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children the definition of high risk in regard to medical card patients who require treatment of gum disease and if so, if appropriate clinical expertise was used; if the definition has been communicated to all principal dental surgeons and the dental treatment service scheme contractors involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30863/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
121 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has ensured that the Health Service Executive have principal dental surgeons in place in all areas to deal with the new approvals process and questions that arise daily as a result of the new arrangements; if not, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30865/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
122 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has advised principal dental surgeons and contracting dentists of the circumstances under which approval may be given for emergency dentures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30866/10]
124 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has ensured that the claims processing staff in the primary care reimbursement section have been appraised on the new arrangements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30868/10]
131 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the implementation of the Health Service Executive circular 008/10 of 26 April 2010 to dentists who are cutting back services to medical card patients; if she has sought an explanation from the HSE of their definition of emergency dental procedures to which many treatments are to be confined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30883/10]
132 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will reverse the cuts to dental services for medical card holders. [30884/10]
137 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether the criteria imposed by the Health Service Executive in the recent circular to dentists are clinical and administratively clear and unambiguous; and if the operational guidelines have been issued to the principal dental surgeons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30899/10]
141 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is an appropriate use of medical consultants time to dictate letters requesting approval for dental treatments which are necessary for patients requiring urgent medical treatments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30905/10]
144 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children the specific arrangements that she has ensured are in place for routine dental treatment for medical card patients who have entitlements under the provisions of the Health Acts since May 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30908/10]
204 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps she is taking to ensure there is a reasonable service for medical card holders in need of dental treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31363/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 124, 131, 132, 137, 141, 144 and 204 together.
The Government's decision to limit the funding available to the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) was made in view of the current position of the public finances and the 60% increase in expenditure in the DTSS over the past five years. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has introduced measures to contain DTSS expenditure at the 2008 level of approximately €63 million. There are no plans to reverse these changes.
Under the new measures the range of treatments available are being prioritised. These measures have been introduced to protect access to emergency dental care for medical card holders and to safeguard services for children and special needs groups. Services for high-risk patients and those requiring exceptional care continue to be available. The remaining care provision is subject to prior approval, which will be required from a clinician in the HSE, who will prioritise for:
High risk and exceptional patients,
Those requiring emergency care, and
Patients who are considered to have greater clinical urgency and/or necessity in receiving care.
Where prior approval is required for the treatment, the HSE Principal Dental Surgeons will apply their professional judgment to determine, in the circumstances, whether or not there is a clinical emergency, and whether or not treatment should therefore be approved.
I have given no direction to the HSE concerning what constitutes a clinical emergency. In the DTSS an emergency is determined by the treating clinician, the contracted General Dental Practitioner, in agreement with the local HSE Principal Dental Surgeon, or a delegate who is also a clinician. Where a patient requires dental treatment in advance of urgent medical treatment, this must be communicated to the HSE Principal Dental Surgeon. The manner in which this approval is sought has not changed and is a matter for those involved in the process.
The staff of the Primary Care Reimbursement Service of the HSE are aware of the changes and are implementing them. The HSE will continue to engage with dental professionals to ensure clarity and consistency in implementing these changes. The HSE will also monitor the ongoing effect of these changes from a clinical and budgetary perspective. The dental and oral health services currently provided through the HSE Public Dental Service will not be affected by these changes to the DTSS.
123 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to advise general medical practitioners of the new circumstances pertaining to the dental treatment services scheme which would impact on patients health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30867/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
125 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that both the rapid response vehicle 24-7 service, with its advanced paramedic, and the patient transport ambulance, staffed by two emergency medical technicians, are being removed from Monaghan to Castleblaney, despite the commitment from the Health Service Executive that the loss of emergency and acute inpatient care in Monaghan General Hospital would be followed by improvement and expansion of ambulance services; if she has addressed this matter with the HSE; if she will intervene to reverse this decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30877/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
126 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the estimate of the money which will be raised by the imposition of prescription fees on medical card patients in 2010 and in a full year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30878/10]
It is estimated that the yield from prescription charges will be about €2 million per month. It is intended that charges will be implemented from 1 September 2010, providing a yield of approximately €8m in the current year. The full year yield is expected to be approximately €24 million. My Department is presently working closely with the Health Service Executive on the detail of implementing the charges.
127 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the estimated savings per year on the State drugs bill as a consequence of generic substitution. [30879/10]
128 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the estimated savings per year on the State drugs bill as a consequence of reference pricing. [30880/10]
225 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children when she willl publish legislation for reference pricing; the estimated amount of money that will be saved through the introduction of reference pricing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31410/10]
299 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the saving to public funds for each year, from 2005 to 2009, if pharmacies in the State were legally required, in all cases where a valid non-branded generic alternative is available, to provide only non-branded generic drugs to all medical card holders, and all patients holding health insurance. [31631/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 127, 128, 225 and 299, together.
The Government has decided to introduce a system of reference pricing combined with generic substitution of medicines. This will promote price competition and deliver ongoing savings for both the State and for patients. Last month, I launched a report, prepared by a joint working group made up of officials and health care professionals from my Department and the HSE, which sets out a proposed model for the operation of generic substitution and reference pricing in Ireland. I expect to see significant progress on the implementation of this initiative, including the identification of legislative and administrative changes required to give it effect in 2011. My Department is currently preparing Draft Heads of a Bill for consideration by the Government. Once prepared, the Draft Heads will be submitted to Government for approval in the normal way.
Reference pricing will deliver direct savings by limiting reimbursement to a common reference price for groups of interchangeable medicines. Indirect savings will also occur as a result of increased price competition. The level of savings will depend upon a range of factors. These include the number and type of products included in reference groups, the relative and absolute prices of products within reference groups and the market response for each reference group. It is anticipated that reference pricing will be initially targeted at high volume products that have the potential to achieve significant savings. It is also of strategic importance that this model is in place as a significant number of drugs are due to come off patent in the coming years. There is no available estimate of potential savings from generic substitution between 2005 to 2009 as requested by the Deputy.
129 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the current salary for each of the following positions in the Health Service Executive, Chief Executive Officer, National Director Internal Audit, Director National Cancer Control Programme, National Director Corporate Planning and Corporate Performance, National Director Quality and Clinical Care, National Directors Integrated Services Directorate, National Director Human Resources, National Director Communications, National Director Commercial and Support Services, Regional Directors for Operations. [30881/10]
I have been advised by the HSE that its employees are paid in accordance with my Department's consolidated salary scales and that the current salaries (effective 1/1/2010) for the relevant posts are as follows:
Chief Executive Officer — €322,113;
National Director, Corporate Planning and Corporate Performance — €145,949;
National Director, Communications — €145,949;
National Director, Integrated Services (Performance & Financial Management) — €183,774;
National Director, Integrated Services (Reconfiguration)/National Director of Commercial and Support Services (these positions are currently held by the same employee) — €183,774;
National Director of Human Resources — in the normal course, the rate for the National Director of HR is the approved rate as recommended by the Review body on Higher Remuneration in its recent report (Report No. 42). However, it was agreed at the recruitment stage of the current National Director that a higher rate could be offered on an exceptional basis to secure a suitable well qualified candidate. My Department approved a personalised remuneration package on the basis of a five-year fixed term non renewable contract. The current salary is €178,606;
Head of Internal Audit — €145,949;
National Director of Quality and Clinical Care — Consultant Salary (on secondment from St. James' Hospital);
Director, National Cancer Control Programme — Type A Consultant Contract (€192,492). A Clinical Director Allowance of €46,000 per annum also applies to this position;
Regional Directors of Operations — These four posts were established as part of the development of the Integrated Services Directorate. The post holders are paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of their original posts (Hospital Network Manager/Assistant National Director salary scale — €96,211-€117,591).
130 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of acute inpatient public hospital beds closed at the end of June 2010 and the comparable number for the end of June 2009. [30882/10]
212 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital beds closed nationally as at 30 June, 2010 due to cost containment measures, refurbishment, infection control and any other matter, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31396/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 130 and 212 together.
As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
133 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the annual cost of administration expenses for each of the regional health forums; the total cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30885/10]
Section 42 of the Health Act 2004 provided for the setting up of a system of four Regional Health Forums. The forums were established with effect from 1st January 2006 by The Health Act 2004 (Regional Health Forums) Regulations 2005, SI No. 797 of 2005. The function of each Regional Health Forum is to make such representations to the Executive as the Forum considers appropriate on the range and operation of health and personal social services provided within its functional area. Each Forum meets six times per year. Each Forum has two Committees which meet four times per year.
The Health Service Executive provides the necessary administrative services to enable the Forums to perform their functions as required by the Act. Meetings are held on HSE premises. The Executive pays approved travelling and subsistence allowances to members of the Forums in respect of each meeting of a Forum or Committee in accordance with the Regulations. A summary of expenses paid to Forum members for each of the Regional Health Forums to date are set out in the table below.
|
Regional Health Forum |
Travel & Subsistence 2006 |
Travel & Subsistence 2007 |
Travel & Subsistence 2008 |
Travel & Subsistence 2009 |
Travel & Subsistence 2010 (Jan – Jun) |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
West (Membership 40) |
71,940 |
65,537 |
70,149 |
30,844 |
25,673 |
|
South (Membership 39 |
49,465 |
52,736 |
61,760 |
50,307 |
23,199 |
|
Dublin Mid Leinster (Membership 40) |
40,633 |
38,939 |
44,990 |
23,746 |
12,008 |
|
Dublin North East (Membership 29 |
14,080 |
14,390 |
14,125 |
9,877 |
5,955 |
|
Sub-Total |
176,118 |
171,602 |
191,024 |
114,774 |
66,835 |
|
Total |
720,353 |
134 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene to prevent the closure of a nursing home (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30886/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
135 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health and Children if surgery will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if this person’s case will be dealt with under the National Treatment Purchase Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30889/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. Subject to the resources available to it, the National Treatment Purchase Fund may arrange treatment for patients who have been on a surgical waiting list for more than three months. It is open to the person in question or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Fund directly in relation to their case.
136 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Cork will be given an appointment for a consultation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30893/10]
The management of out-patient waiting lists is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.
138 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Limerick will be given an appointment at a hospital. [30900/10]
The scheduling of patients for hospital treatment is a matter for the consultant concerned in each case and is determined on the basis of clinical need. Should the patient's general practitioner consider that the patient's condition warrants an earlier appointment, he/she would be in the best position to take the matter up with the consultant involved. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
139 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on whether it is an appropriate use of Exchequer funding to treat infection using antibiotics without treating the underlying disease; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30903/10]
I am committed to ensuring the rational use of all pharmaceutical agents including antibiotics. My Department continues to promote the rational use of antibiotics and also their non-use in cases of viral infection. The Guidelines for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Hospitals in Ireland aim to promote the sensible prescribing of antibiotics. Data on antibiotic consumption collected by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), shows a welcome decrease in antibiotic consumption in hospitals in 2008 for the first time since 2000. Data for 2009 shows a further drop in consumption over the 2008 rates. Ireland participated in the first two European Antibiotic Awareness Days in 2008 and 2009; an education programme for healthcare staff and the general public launched the 2008 programme and the 2009 campaign built on that platform.
140 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children the arrangements that she has put in place for the treatment of adult special needs patients under the dental treatment services scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30904/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
142 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that children from the Health Service Executive south area still have to travel to Dublin or Limerick for orthopaedic surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30906/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
143 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce legislation limiting medical card patients’ entitlements as they relate to dental care under the provisions of the Health Act 1970; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30907/10]
I have no plans to introduce such legislation.
Question No. 144 answered with Question No. 122.
145 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the proposed management and funding structure for the new cancer unit at St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. [30913/10]
146 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the proposed management and funding structure for the new centres of excellence providing radiation oncology services, including their relationship with the hospitals in which they will be based; if they will be funded and managed separately from the host hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30914/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 145 and 146 together.
The National Plan for Radiation Oncology (NPRO) was approved by Government in 2005. Phase 1 of the NPRO involves the development of new radiation oncology facilities with 4 linear accelerators on the sites of both St James's and Beaumont Hospitals. The facilities will be under the governance of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), rather than the respective host hospitals, as radiation oncology is an integral part of cancer care. It is clear from the Hollywood Report on the Development of Radiation Oncology Services in Ireland that best outcomes are achieved by closely co-ordinating radiation, surgical and medical oncology and palliative care services. A sum of €4million in revenue costs and 54 WTEs have been assigned by the NCCP towards the running and staffing of the new centres in 2010.
147 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the way in which cancer services at primary care and community level will be funded and delivered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30915/10]
The matters raised by Deputy Ó Caoláin relate to service delivery and, accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
148 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if new funding arrangements for public hospitals are contemplated; and if she will outline same. [30916/10]
As the Deputy will be aware I established the Expert Group on Resource Allocation and Financing in the Health Sector in April 2009. The purpose of this Group was to examine how the existing structure of resource allocation within the Irish public health service can be improved to support better the aims of the health reform programme. The Report of the Expert Group will be presented to me on Friday 9th July and I intend bring it to Cabinet for its consideration in the Autumn. Until I have received the report I am unable to comment on the Group's findings.
149 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children her current estimate for the number of hospital beds that will be freed up by as a result of the co-location of private for profit hospitals at public hospital sites as modified in the revised programme for Government 2009; the position regarding the co-location scheme; the status of each site; the total cost to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30917/10]
The Renewed Programme for Government re-affirms the Government's commitment to the current co-location programme. Preferred bidders have been selected for the Beaumont, Cork University, Limerick Regional, St. James's, Sligo and Waterford Regional Hospital projects. The total number of beds proposed in these six facilities, exclusive of critical care capacity, is in excess of 1,200. Project agreements have been signed and planning permission granted in respect of the first four of these developments. Two other projects are at earlier stages of the procurement process.
The co-location programme is a complex public procurement process. It is a matter for each successful bidder to arrange its finance under the terms of the relevant Project Agreement. The co-location initiative, like other major projects, has to deal with the changed funding environment. The HSE is continuing to work with the successful bidders to provide whatever assistance it can to help them advance the projects. There is a requirement on each of the successful bidders to pay a non-refundable deposit of €350,000 to the HSE on the signing of the project agreement. The intention of this requirement is to allow the HSE to recoup the expenses that it has incurred in this context.
150 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the numbers and grades of staff in the Health Service Executive dental service; if the total annual cost of provision of same will be outlined; if a value for money exercise of the HSE dental service compared with medical card scheme has been carried out; the outcome of same; the data that is available on cost comparisons; if she will outline future policy directions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30925/10]
The HSE Public Dental Service employs approximately 800 wholetime equivalents. There are 32 principal dental surgeons, about 300 dental practitioners and 480 nurses and hygienists. The HSE has engaged independent consultants to carry out a review of the Public Dental Service. The consultants have estimated the cost of the Public Dental Service to be approximately €60 million. A more detailed exercise is currently being carried out by the HSE. This independent review is expected shortly and will inform future policy in this area.
151 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children, further to Parliamentary Question No. 132 of 29 April 2010 in relation to medical products, if there is a procedure of approving a product on a case by case compassionate basis in advance of approval by the EU or Irish Medicines Board; if this product cannot be included in the general medical scheme on the recommendation of a consultant on a case by case basis when the drug has a very small potential market and the manufacturer has not made application; if an update on a product which is going through the EU approval system for some months can be given. [30926/10]
As I explained in a previous reply to the Deputy, pharmaceutical companies must apply to the Health Service Executive (HSE), for their product(s) to be reimbursed under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme and the community drugs schemes. Neither the HSE or my Department has a role in the decision by a company as to whether it makes such an application to the HSE. In order for a medicinal product to be considered by the HSE for reimbursement it must meet specified criteria. These include the following:
The product must be an ‘allopathic' medicinal product authorised by the Irish Medicines Board or the European Commission.
The product must be such that it is ordinarily supplied to the public only on foot of a medical prescription.
The product should not be advertised or promoted to the public.
The medicine mentioned by the Deputy is not a licensed product and therefore is not eligible for reimbursement under the GMS or community drugs schemes. Neither the HSE or my Department has a role in whether a company applies to the Irish Medicines Board to obtain such a licence.
The HSE operates a protocol under which exempt medicinal products (unlicensed medicines), which satisfy specific criteria, are made available to patients. A key part of the protocol is that the medicinal product concerned should be such that no authorised medicinal product of essential similarity is available for prescription or supply under the GMS or community drugs schemes. An alternative to the medicine mentioned by the Deputy is licensed in Ireland and is reimbursable under the GMS and community drugs schemes.
152 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will examine case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 who appealed a decision on the renewal of their medical card almost a year ago and is still waiting a decision from the Health Service Executive, Kells, County Meath; if the matter will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30928/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
153 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the deterioration in orthodontic services in recent times; the way, despite investments in recent years, there is now a one year waiting list for treatment; the numbers of orthodontic staff currently working in or out of Ashton Gate, Dublin 7; the number of dentists trained to be orthodontists in recent years; the number trained; the number of same that are still in service; the conditions of the scheme in relation to commitments to stay and so on; if the scheme still exists; the number in training in 2010 and so on; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30929/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
154 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of dentists with contracts; the number of these that have multiple contracts at different locations; if income figures for 2009 or the most recent year available will be given for individual dentists or date provided in income bands; if she has different dates for principals or associates or if this data is relevant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30931/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
155 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will request a report from the Health Service Executive in County Kildare in relation to the delays in issuing medical cards to applicants in north Kildare with some applications taking five months to process and on foot of the report that additional staff be assigned to Celbridge health centre to clear the backlog. [30947/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
156 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will direct the Health Service Executive to issue instructions to medical card administrations, that in cases when a person on pension whose only income comes from social welfare, their medical card will issue straight away and not be held up for three months awaiting confirmation of rent on mortgage subsidy as is the case now due to the backlog in processing rent and mortgage subsidy entitlements. [30949/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
157 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if Phase 3C of Naas General Hospital, County Kildare, is included in the Health Service Executive revised capital plan 2010 to 2014; and if so, when construction will commence. [30950/10]
Consideration of the Health Service Executive's draft Capital Plan which sets out the Executive's capital investment proposals over the period 2010-2014 is at an advanced stage. When concluded, the plan is subject to my approval with the consent of the Minister for Finance. Details of developments included in the plan will be published by the HSE following its approval.
158 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that waiting times for hearing tests for children at Newbridge and Tallaght health centres have increased from three to four weeks in June 2006 to 15 to 16 months in 2010; and if she will order the holding of additional clinics to eliminate the waiting list. [30951/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
159 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if there has been any further progress in securing a community welfare public office in Naas, County Kildare. [30952/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
160 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children if she is satisfied that there are adequate numbers of junior doctors available in Naas General Hospital, County Kildare, to ensure that the 24-hour, seven days a week accident and emergency will remain open for the remainder of 2010. [30956/10]
As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
161 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of adult psychologists and child psychologists currently employed by the Health Service Executive in Kildare and west Wicklow; the number of positions required to meet existing demands; the number of vacant posts currently left unfilled; and the posts that will be filled. [30961/10]
162 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of adults and children in County Kildare and west Wicklow who are currently on the waiting list for assessment by adult or child psychologists and the average anticipated waiting before they will be assessed. [30962/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 162 together.
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
163 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children awaiting assessment for orthodontic treatment in County Kildare; and the average waiting time for assessment. [30963/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
164 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children assessed for orthodontic treatment and deemed to require same; and the average waiting time for said treatment. [30964/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
165 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for eye tests for children in Maynooth and Naas health centres, County Kildare; and the number of children awaiting an eye test in each health centre. [30965/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
166 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children and adults awaiting assessment for occupational therapy in County Kildare and west Wicklow; the average waiting time for assessment. [30966/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
167 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of vacant posts in the occupational therapy service in County Kildare and west Wicklow. [30967/10]
Subject to overall parameters set by Government, the Health Service Executive has the responsibility for determining the composition of its staffing complement. In this regard, it is a matter for the Executive to manage and deploy its human resources to best meet the requirements of its Annual Service Plan for the delivery of health and personal social services to the public. With regard to vacancies for therapists, as this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to you.
168 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for assessment for children for speech and language in County Kildare and west Wicklow; and the number of children awaiting assessment. [30968/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
169 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 9 February 2010, the reason this question was not replied to; and if she will now furnish a detailed reply. [30971/10]
I understand the Parliamentary Question of 9 February 2010 was replied to by the Health Service Executive on 2 March 2010.
I have referred the question back to the Executive for direct reply and requested that a further update on the position is provided to the Deputy.
170 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 139 of 11 May 2010, the reason this question was not replied to; and if she will now furnish a detailed reply. [30972/10]
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has the operational and funding responsibility for the medical card benefit. It collates medical card data by county, age and gender.
Therefore, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to address this matter and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
171 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 140 of 11 May 2010, the reason this question was not replied to; and if she will now furnish a detailed reply. [30973/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
172 Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 149 of 12 May 2010, the reason this question was not replied to; and if she will now furnish a detailed reply. [30974/10]
As indicated in my reply to the Deputy of 30 June 2010 on this mater, while the question raised relates to funding provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to a childcare service, as the service is also in receipt of funding under the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme which is implemented by my Office, I have had enquiries made into this matter. As stated to the Deputy in my previous reply, I understand that the HSE is currently reviewing its decision from earlier this year to reduce the service's funding in 2010. I understand that the HSE is in contact with the service and that it will be advised of the outcome of this review in due course.
173 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children when the review of the practice of symphysiotomy in hospitals in this State will report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30975/10]
174 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will establish a Commission of Inquiry into the practice of symphysiotomy at hospitals in this State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30976/10]
175 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the contact she has had with the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology since it began its review of the practice of symphysiotomy in hospitals in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30977/10]
176 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to ensure that the experiences and views of victims of symphysiotomy are properly and fully reflected in the review being conducted by the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30978/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 173 to 176, inclusive, together.
I have asked the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to prepare a report for me concerning the practice of symphysiotomy in Ireland. I have asked that the report would:
provide the Institute's assessment of the circumstances in which symphysiotomy was carried out in Irish obstetric units;
indicate what protocols or guidance existed over the years to guide professional practice; and
specify when the practice changed and why it changed at that time in Ireland.
The Institute have given my request detailed consideration with a view to addressing this issue comprehensively by using all the necessary independent expertise to take account of the concerns of those involved and in particular the women who have undergone this procedure. I understand that the Institute are finalising a team who will be responsible for preparing this report and this will be made public when finalised. Whilst the Institute have given no firm date for the completion of the report I am advised the report will take a number of months to finalise.
I am also committed to ensuring that the greatest possible support and services are made available to women who continue to suffer effects of having undergone this procedure. The women concerned continue to receive attention and care through a number of services which have been put in place including:
the provision of medical cards to all Survivors of Symphysiotomy (SOS) patients who requested them,
the nomination, since 2003, of a Liaison Officer for a patients' group comprised of women who underwent a symphysiotomy procedure,
the availability of independent clinical advice for former patients by Liaison Officers who assist in co-ordinating the provision of services to those patients,
the organisation of individual pathways of care and the arrangement of appropriate follow-up, including Medical Assessment, Gynaecology Assessment, Orthopaedic Assessment, Counselling, Physiotherapy, Reflexology, Home Help, Acupuncture, Osteopathy and fast tracked hospital appointments,
the refund of medical expenses related to symphysiotomy in respect of medication/private treatments,
the establishment of a triple assessment service for patients at Cappagh Hospital, Dublin in January 2005, and
a Support Group facilitated by a counsellor which was set up in 2004 in Dundalk and Drogheda for women living in North East region.
I have been assured by the HSE that it will continue to monitor and oversee the provision of necessary support services for women. In doing so the HSE is committed to being proactive in seeking out and offering help to women who had symphysiotomies and who may wish to avail of the services offered by the HSE.
177 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount awarded by her to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30990/10]
The Secretary General of my Department has initiated a review to establish amongst other matters, what funding was sanctioned by the Department in relation to management/union partnership activities other than the SKILL project. This review is ongoing and the information requested by the Deputy is not yet available. In relation to payments made by the HSE since its establishment, I am referring your request to the HSE for direct reply. Information on this issue is also being sought from other agencies and bodies under the aegis of my Department. I will write to the Deputy when the information is to hand.
178 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children if adoptions from Vietnam are set to restart in January 2011 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31000/10]
The Adoption Bill, 2009, has completed its passage through both Houses of the Oireachtas and is due to be enacted shortly. It is my intention to lodge the papers for the ratification of the Hague Convention following enactment of the Bill. The Convention comes into force on the first day of the month following the expiration of three months after the deposit of the instrument in accordance with Article 46(2)(a).
It is my understanding that the Vietnamese National Assembly has recently passed legislation which should allow for a move to ratification of the Hague Convention. In the event that both Ireland and Vietnam ratify the Convention there is every reason to expect that adoptions from Vietnam could re-commence subject to the provisions of the Convention being met in this regard.
At the time of ratification Ireland and Vietnam will each designate a Central Authority to discharge the duties which are imposed by the Hague Convention. Administrative arrangements will be a matter for the Adoption Authority, as Ireland's designated Central Authority, to make with the designated Vietnamese Central Authority. As both countries will have ratified the Hague Convention there will be no need for a formal bi-lateral agreement with regard to inter-country adoption.
179 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children the steps being taken to deal with and trace the source of a case of E.coli 0157 regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she is satisfied that all necessary procedures are in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31004/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a direct reply.
180 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of qualified audiologists available to service the Health Service Executive South area; the centres visited by audiologists and the frequency; the number of persons on the waiting list for audiological services and the average waiting period; the age profile of those on the waiting list; if priority treatment is allocated on age grounds; if she will confirm that financial assistance is available for qualifying patients in respect of the purchase of hearing aids; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31005/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
181 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons on each waiting list to see each speciality at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9; the average waiting time to see each speciality; the steps being taken to reduce waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31020/10]
As this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
182 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health and Children when test results will be made available in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31033/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
183 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will outline the job description of home helps; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31035/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
184 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the current WTE home helps in each primary, community and continuing care area; the corresponding figure of 1 January 2009 and 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31036/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
185 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will reply to correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31041/10]
The correspondence referred to by the Deputy has been sent to my office and I have replied to it yesterday. Firstly, I wish to extend my sympathies to this lady's family. I agree that the management of this case was unacceptable. The Hospital, Galway University Hospital (GUH) has apologised for the distress that was caused to the patient and her family.
GUH is a designated cancer centre and work continues to ensure that adequate capacity is available to manage patients who are referred to the hospital by other consultants for treatment. A new oncology assessment unit will open in the near future in GUH. This will provide direct access for cancer patients and so will provide appropriate, timely treatment for cancer patients who are referred by other consultants to the hospital. The Clinical Director is also drawing up a Memorandum of Understanding with private hospitals to ensure that the transfer of patients from those facilities to GUH is dealt with in an appropriate manner, similar to the arrangements in place when patients transfer from one public hospital to another.
186 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff employed at a hospital (details supplied) in Dublin 6 that will be transferred to other hospitals by the end of 2010; the breakdown of expected staff transfers by grade; if staff who are transferred from this hospital will be replaced between now and 2014; if staff who go on maternity leave or sick-leave exceeding one month will be replaced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31045/10]
Deputy Quinn's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
187 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will review the reasons for closing a ward at Kilcreene Hospital, Kilkenny in view of the fact that the hospital gives positive value for money and service outcomes by comparison to other hospitals with the same service profile; if a meeting between the Health Service Executive decision maker in this case and staff representatives will be arranged immediately to resolve issues and keep the ward open; if value for money indicators such as the number of joint operations carried out compared to other such hospitals relative to budgets will be published by the HSE; if she will expedite an immediate reply from the HSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31073/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
188 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a medical card as a matter of urgency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the fact that they have ADHD, dyslexia and learning difficulties and are on medication on a permanent basis. [31074/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
189 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children if a nurse will be appointed, as a matter of urgency, to assist with the care of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny who requires assistance at lease three times weekly; if correspondence from a person (details further supplied) will be considered; if this matter will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31075/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
190 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 99 of 23 June 2010, if she will insist on a medical card being issued to persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of the urgency of the case. [31076/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
191 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive has a treatment plan in place in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if the plan will be communicated to the patient or her family; if the HSE will provide urgent assistance for this person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31150/10]
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
192 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will consider correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31151/10]
Under the Health Act, 2004 the HSE is responsible for the provision of health and personal social services including the provision of therapy services as appropriate. The HSE has advised my Department that they do not fund speech therapist posts in individual schools but rather provide speech and language therapy by way of regional service provision.
I understand that my colleague, Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health and Children recently invited Claddagh National School in Galway to apply for consideration of National Lottery funding for a speech and language post as part of unique pilot project, in view of the particular circumstances in that school and the very strong potential for innovative approaches. It is not proposed however, that Lottery funding would be utilised to fund such posts on a more generalised basis.
193 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31153/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
194 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has agreed with the Health Service Executive to provide an ambulance service for Carrick on Suir, County Tipperary; the cost of this service annually; and if a feasibility study has been carried out for same. [31227/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
195 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children when the respite house run by the Brothers of Charity for persons with intellectual disabilities in the mid-west, which is located at Clonile, Limerick, will re-open; if she will ensure that this question is not transferred to the Health Service Executive for reply in view of the fact that she, the Taoiseach and the Minister of State with responsibility for Disability are all aware of the issue and have indicated that they are working to resolve it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31232/10]
Respite services throughout the country are being reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the majority of Local Health Offices have reported that services are being maintained. In all areas, Disability Managers are working closely with agencies to ensure that those with the most urgent need for respite services are prioritised.
I am fully aware of the challenges which the reduction in allocations will present to organisations in ensuring they meet the needs of service users and in planning for emergencies that arise throughout the year. I also recognise that maintaining service levels within available resources will require significant levels of co-operation, change, flexibility and creativity, but I firmly believe that it can be done.
I have met with the HSE Assistant National Director responsible for disability services on a number of occasions in recent weeks to discuss the emerging challenges in the voluntary intellectual disability sector. I have asked the HSE to confirm that the reduction in financial allocations to the voluntary agencies in the disability sector has been applied consistently across all HSE regions and in line with the reductions applied elsewhere in the health services. Furthermore, I have requested that the HSE validate, as a matter of urgency, the methodology used by it to calculate the reductions in allocations for the various agencies. I have also noted that a majority of service providers are continuing to provide respite services, despite the reductions in their allocations.
I wish to advise the House that Minister Harney and I met with the Brothers of Charity Services yesterday, together with senior officials from the HSE and the Department of Health and Children, to discuss the importance of maintaining frontline services for people with disabilities. The outcome of that meeting was a clear undertaking on all sides to work in partnership so that frontline services such as respite care can be maintained.
With regard to the specific services mentioned by the Deputy, the overall budget for the Brothers of Charity services in the Limerick area is €25 million. The Brothers have indicated that the respite service can be largely restored for €150,000 in the current year. The Brothers of Charity indicated yesterday that they would work with the HSE to ensure this happens.
196 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff in the health service by grade in the period 2002 to 2009; her forecast for employment by grade in 2010 and 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31251/10]
197 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff employed in the health service in administrative roles in the period 2002 to 2009; her forecast for employment in administration in 2010 and 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31252/10]
231 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of staff working in the public health service in tabular form; if she will provide a breakdown of the number and type or title of staff that work in categories of employment referred to as general support staff and management and administration for the years 2005 and year end 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31416/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 196, 197 and 231 together.
The HSE's Health Service Personnel Census indicates that the number employed in the public health service from Dec 2002 to May 2010 (latest data), by grade category, is as follows:
|
Medical/ Dental |
Nursing |
Health & Social Care Professionals |
Management/ Admin |
General Support Staff |
Other Patient & Client Care |
Total |
|
|
31/12/2002 |
6,775 |
33,395 |
12,577 |
15,690 |
13,729 |
13,513 |
95,679 |
|
31/12/2003 |
6,792 |
33,766 |
12,692 |
15,766 |
13,838 |
13,647 |
96,501 |
|
31/12/2004 |
7,013 |
34,313 |
12,830 |
16,157 |
13,771 |
14,640 |
98,723 |
|
31/12/2005 |
7,266 |
35,248 |
13,952 |
16,699 |
13,227 |
15,586 |
101,978 |
|
31/12/2006 |
7,712 |
36,737 |
14,913 |
17,262 |
12,910 |
16,739 |
106,273 |
|
31/12/2007 |
8,005 |
39,006 |
15,705 |
18,043 |
12,900 |
17,846 |
111,505 |
|
31/12/2008 |
8,109 |
38,108 |
15,980 |
17,967 |
12,631 |
18,230 |
111,025 |
|
31/12/2009 |
8,083 |
37,466 |
15,973 |
17,611 |
11,906 |
18,714 |
109,753 |
|
31/05/2010 |
8,093 |
37,619 |
16,201 |
17,430 |
11,739 |
18,474 |
109,555 |
Notes: (1) Excludes Home Helps. (2) Student nurses are included in the 2007 and 2008 employment ceilings on the basis of 3.5 students equating to 1 wholetime equivalent. The employment levels adjusted for student nurses on the above basis are 110,664 WTEs (Dec 07) and 111,001 WTEs (Dec 08). (3) Student nurses are included in the 2009 and 2010 figures on the basis of 2 students equating to 1 wholetime equivalent — the figures above are already adjusted. (4) The latest employment data available relates to end May 2010. Following the cessation of the work to rule in the health sector, the May data is the first complete data for 2010. However, the HSE has advised that a small number of returns are outstanding. Therefore, there may be amendments to the data, but the HSE's assessment is that the impact could be minimal
198 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of respite places available for children and adults with special needs in South Tipperary annually; the budget allocated by the Health Service Executive to this function nationally and to this function in South Tipperary; the amount this budget was every year for the past four years; and the arrangements in place for families who need this resource. [31263/10]
272 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for a child on the speech and language therapy list in South Tipperary and nationally; the number of children awaiting assessment in South Tipperary; the number of speech and language therapists employed in South Tipperary to manage these lists; if there are any vacancies awaiting approval from the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31472/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 272 together.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
199 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she and her Department are aware of the very significant cuts to KARE budget for 2010; her plans to address this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31280/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
200 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31281/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
201 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 121 of 1 July 2010, if she or the Health Service Executive management were aware of the existence of the €2.5 million human resource, personnel development and training fund at its inception; when she became aware by whose authority the fund was administered; the persons to whom the funds were awarded and by whom and on foot of what specific criteria or heading; if any similar funds or programmes still exist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31282/10]
The provision of the funding referred to by the Deputy was in respect of human resource/personnel development schemes and the development of management/union partnerships of best practices in health enterprises. As set out in my previous reply, these matters are subject to review by the C&AG, my Department and the Department of Finance. The HSE has also appointed Mr. Turlough O' Sullivan to independently investigate matters identified in the Internal Audit report on the SKILL Programme. It is also understood that the Gardaí are investigating some of the issues arising from the Internal Audit report. In this context, it is not possible while these reviews are being concluded, to fully address all of the issues raised by the Deputy. The matters are being treated seriously and will be fully addressed upon completion of the reviews now underway.
202 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of hours or occasions on which the social worker service visited or made contact with a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if any effort was made in the past year, if counselling was offered or given, if any report has issued arising; if any action was proposed; if any psychological difficulties were discovered, if any action followed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31283/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
203 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding reports of reduction in disability services with reference to service reductions in Ard Ciuan, Navan Road, Dublin 7; if this matter will be clarified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31362/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to the provision of services, I have arranged for this matter to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
205 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Questions No. 130 of 1 July 2010, if the Irish Medicines Board has applied or sought to apply sanctions against any head shop owners or online head shop owners in response to the unlicensed sale by them of psychoactive substances that fall within the scope of medicinal products legislation; the number and nature of any attempts by the IMB to do so; and the outcome in each case. [31365/10]
Certain products available in head shops have been reported to have anaesthetic effects and therefore may be considered to fall within the scope of the medicinal products legislation. Any such product is considered to be an unauthorised medicinal product and, accordingly, the IMB has been taking action to have these products removed from the market.
Additionally, the substances Fluorotropacocaine, which is contained in the product WHACK, and Dimethocaine, which is contained in the product AMPLIFIED, are considered to be medicinal products and as such they are enforced by the Irish Medicines Board. These substances are not listed in the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 200 of 2010).
The Irish Medicines Board has visited 30 Head Shops in relation to these products. Of these, one outlet was found to have the product WHACK and another was found to have the product AMPLIFIED. Six outlets had products that were found or suspected to contain substances with anaesthetic effect. The products concerned include RAZ, Snowblow, Pure NRG, Ivory Wave, Sextacy and White Ice and are suspected to contain the active pharmaceutical substance, Lidocaine (also known as Lignocaine). 15 of the outlets have also been found to be supplying other medicinal products for abuse purposes. These mainly involved substances that are contained in prescription-only medicinal products for erectile dysfunction. These are unauthorised products.
Under the Irish Medicines Board Act 1995, as amended, the sanctions available to the IMB are:
A person who contravenes a regulation under section 32 of the Act shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding €2,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or a combination of both,
(b) on conviction on indictment
(i) in the case of a first offence, to a fine not exceeding €120,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or a combination of both,
(ii) in the case of any subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding €300,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or a combination of both.
The Irish Medicines Board is currently finalising its investigations in these cases and will make a decision on further action. The Irish Medicines Board has initiated prosecutions against four companies and one individual.
206 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to provide an adequate number of appropriate secure units for children in care who have serious behavioural problems; the location where those units are and will be; the number of such children being cared for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31368/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
207 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children in secure units in the care system who have been charged with criminal offences in 2010, 2009 and 2008; if there is a policy in relation to whether children who commit violent acts while in care will be referred to the justice system or dealt with otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31372/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
208 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the details of the bed designation system that applies in the acute hospital system including the number of beds designated for public use and the number for private use; if she will give details of the actual public and private patient mix for each of the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and the estimated loss to the Health Service Executive arising from the organisation not being permitted to charge for accommodation costs in respect of private patients who occupy beds designated for public use. [31373/10]
Although patients may be treated in public hospitals on a private basis, the core purpose of the public hospital system is to provide services for all patients under the statutory eligibility provisions. All persons ordinarily resident in Ireland have full eligibility for hospital services, meaning that there is universal access to public hospital care. The fact that a person may have private health insurance does not take away from his/her eligibility for services as a public patient. Care is needed to ensure that a perceived need to generate income does not operate to the detriment of service provision to public patients. The primary objective must be to avoid an excessive ratio of private practice within public hospitals and, subject to that being achieved, to recover whatever income is due in respect of that level of private practice.
The consultant contract 2008 includes new rules on the extent of private practice permitted and new measures to ensure these rules are complied with. These contractual features complement existing bed designation rules as part of the overall framework to control the level of private activity in publicly funded hospitals. Under the Health (In-Patient) Regulations 1991, beds in public hospitals are categorised as public, private or non-designated. Under these regulations no private patient may be accommodated in a designated public bed, except in certain emergency cases. The regulations contain reciprocal provisions regarding the accommodation of public patients in beds designated as private.
The national average number of acute hospital beds available in public hospitals in 2007, the latest year for which validated data has been compiled by the HSE was 13,688. The HSE data indicates that 10,279 were categorised as public, 2,471 were categorised as private and the remainder as non-designated. My Department has requested the HSE to provide corresponding information in respect of 2008 and 2009 to the Deputy as soon as validated data is available.
The HSE Performance Reports indicate that the percentage mix of activity in acute hospitals in 2007 was 75.1% public to 24.9% private and in 2008 was 74.1% public to 25.9% private. The corresponding figure for 2009, the latest year for which data is currently available, stood at 75.5% public to 24.5% private. The public/private acute hospital activity ratio target in the National Service Plan for 2010 is 80:20. The HSE is working to ensure that this target is achieved and the terms of the consultant contract are complied with at individual consultant level.
209 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons who held private health insurance for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31375/10]
The Health Insurance Authority (HIA) compiles statistics on the numbers of persons insured by the three companies operating in the open market, in addition to the restricted membership undertakings which operate for certain mainly vocational groups. Private health insurance membership has remained high, with over 50% of the population covered by a policy.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below on a quarterly basis up to the end of March 2010. This includes those insured by the three main companies: Aviva Health, Quinn Healthcare and Vhi Healthcare. The figures also include those insured by the restricted membership schemes. This is the latest data which is available from the HIA.
|
Date |
000’s |
|
Mar-07 |
2,192 |
|
Jun-07 |
2,204 |
|
Sep-07 |
2,226 |
|
Dec-07 |
2,245 |
|
Mar-08 |
2,254 |
|
Jun-08 |
2,269 |
|
Sep-08 |
2,282 |
|
Dec-08 |
2,299 |
|
Mar-09 |
2,286 |
|
Jun-09 |
2,278 |
|
Sep-09 |
2,267 |
|
Dec-09 |
2,262 |
|
Mar-10 |
2,246 |
210 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of bed days lost in 2007, 2008 and 2009 due to delayed discharges, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31394/10]
As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
211 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of bed days lost from 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 due to delayed discharges, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31395/10]
As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
213 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of hospital beds (details supplied) in the State as at 30 June, 2010, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31397/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
214 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of cancelled operations in 2007, 2008 and 2009, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31398/10]
215 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of cancelled operations nationally from 1 January, 2010 to 30 June, 2010, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31399/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 and 215 together.
I am conscious that the cancellation of a hospital procedure can be inconvenient and stressful for both patients and their families. Every effort is made to avoid such occurrences. It is important to note that the deferral of a person's admission to hospital may occur for a range of reasons, for example because of hospital capacity issues, where a patient may not be deemed fit for surgery on a given day or where for personal reasons a patient wishes to postpone having a procedure. Unless there are clear clinical grounds for a period of postponement, arrangements are made for a new admission date to be assigned.
Unfortunately, cancellations are a feature of hospital systems, in Ireland and internationally, because priority must be given to emergency cases and patients in urgent need. While data is not comprehensive, the experience in the Irish public system appears to be broadly in line with that in other hospital systems. In 2009, for example, it is estimated that cancellations equated to about 1.4% of all inpatient and day case activity.
As the detailed information requested is a matter for the HSE, the Deputy's query has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.
216 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the date the report of the expert group on resource allocation and financing in the health sector will be published; if she has received the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31400/10]
The Expert Group on Resource Allocation and Financing in the Health Sector has now completed its work and its Report will be presented to me and published on Friday 9th July. I intend to carefully review the contents of the Report and to bring it to Cabinet for its consideration by Autumn.
217 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an overview of efficiency and value for money measures announced by her per annum since 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31401/10]
Given the current fiscal position, I am strongly of the view that enhancing efficiency and value for money without impacting on service levels must be a key priority. This is a message that I have consistently communicated to the HSE and other health agencies. The following value for money adjustments were made in the HSE in the years 2007 to 2010.
|
Year |
VFM Savings |
|
€m |
|
|
2007 |
63 |
|
2008 |
280 |
|
2009 |
115 |
|
2010 |
106 |
The HSE National Service Plan 2010 commits to maintaining the value for money derived from previous years' base budgets and continuing to drive further value and efficiency through best practice benchmarking. The Government made a series of decisions that will reduce HSE costs this year by some €1bn, made up of pay savings of €630m and non-pay savings of €394m. The latter includes the target of €106m in non-pay economies to be saved by the HSE in 2010. Achievement against this target is reported on in the monthly Performance Reports against the Service Plan. In addition, other health agencies are subject to efficiency savings relative to their Budget for 2010.
My Department is also currently undertaking two Value for Money and Policy Reviews in the areas of Disability Services and the Economic Cost of Private Treatment in Public Hospitals under the Government's Value for Money and Policy Review Initiative 2009-2011, which will further help to drive efficiencies and effectiveness.
218 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of applications received under the fair deal scheme as at 30 June 2010; the number of applications that have been processed to date; the average time it takes to process an application; the number of applications refused support through the fair deal scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31402/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
219 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of women who have had smear tests carried out on a monthly basis as part of the cervical check programme, since it began in September, 2008, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31403/10]
The Deputy's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
220 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of women eligible for the cervical check programme; the number of women who have been contacted by the service or who have made contact with the service since its inception; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31404/10]
Deputy Reilly's question relates to service delivery matters and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
221 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the details of the reduction to professional fees to health sector groups, including when the reduction applied; the category of professions affected; the numbers of professionals in each category; the reduction applied in each category; the savings made within each category. [31405/10]
222 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if she is considering further cuts to professional fees to health sector groups; the amount expected to be saved from further cuts; when these cuts will apply; if consultation will take place; if any category of professional will be excluded from the fees reduction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31406/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together.
In 2009 I made a number of regulations under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 to reduce the fees and allowances payable to certain health professionals. These comprise general practitioners, pharmacists, dentists, ophthalmologists, optometrists and dispensing opticians who hold contracts with the HSE, persons providing smear taking services as part of the National Cervical Screening Programme and consultant psychiatrists who participate in the Mental Health Tribunal process.
In the case of pharmacists, there was a reduction in the wholesale mark-up from 17.66% to 10% and a reduction in the retail mark-up from 50% to 20% paid on medicines supplied under the GMS and community drugs schemes. Full details of the revised payments are provided in the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to Community Pharmacy Contractors) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 246 of 2009). The revised payments to community pharmacy contractors came into effect on the 1 July 2009. It is estimated that savings in the region of €60 million were achieved from the reductions in payments to community pharmacy contractors during 2009; full year savings are estimated at €120 million.
Payments to registered dentists under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme were reduced with effect from 1 May 2009. The reductions in these fees resulted in estimated savings of €1.7 million in 2009. The full year saving is estimated at €2.1m. Full details of the revised payments are provided in the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to Registered Dentists) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 171 of 2009).
Fees and allowances paid to general practitioners in respect of medical card and GP visit card holders, the Mother and Infant Care Scheme and the Primary Childhood Immunisation Scheme were reduced with effect from 7 July 2009. Full details of the revised payments are provided in the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to General Practitioners) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 262 of 2009). It is estimated that savings in the region of €16 million were achieved during 2009; full year savings are estimated at €34m.
The fees payable to clinicians and certain clinics as smear-takers under CervicalCheck, the national cervical screening programme, were reduced by 8%, with effect from 1st May 2009. It is estimated that the reduction in fees has resulted in savings of €630,000 in 2009 and €1.4m in a full year. Full details of the changes in payments are available in the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments in respect of services under the National Cervical Screening Programme) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 173/2009).
Under the terms of the Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 195/2009) the professional fees payable to opthalmologists, optometrists and dispensing opticians, in respect of services provided under the HSE Optometric Schemes, were reduced by 8% with effect from 18th May 2009. This reduction resulted in a saving of around €440,000 in 2009 and an estimated annual saving of €1.320 million.
The Health Professionals (Reduction of Payments to Consultant Psychiatrists) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 172/2009) provided for an 8% reduction in the fees paid to consultant psychiatrists for mental health tribunal work with effect from 1st May 2009. The estimated saving in 2009 was €185,000 and the estimated full-year savings from this measure is €278,000. Approximately 2700 general practitioners, 1,640 community pharmacy contractors, 1,630 dentists and 530 optometrists hold contracts with the HSE. In addition, there are 2,069 contracted smear-takers. Approximately 75 consultant psychiatrists participate in the Mental Health Tribunal process.
As required by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009, I have reviewed the operation, effectiveness and impact of the revised fees and allowances. Following these reviews, I have decided to make no change in the fees payable to pharmacists and to examine the scope for further reductions in the fees payable to general practitioners, dentists and optometrists who hold contracts with the HSE, smear-takers contracted under the CervicalCheck programme and consultant psychiatrists who hold contracts with the Mental Health Commission. I have invited interested parties to provide written submissions to assist in my deliberations on these matters.
223 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Service Executive is considering restricting the operation of emergency departments in a number of hospitals around the State to 12 hours daily; the hospitals that are being considered as part of this cost saving measure; the amount that will be saved from this objective; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31407/10]
The Deputy will be aware that, in line with existing plans for the region, the Emergency Department at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk was converted to a Minor Injury Unit from 9 am to 8 pm each day with effect from the 29th June, 2010.
My Department is not aware of any proposals by the HSE to move from the service commitments given in its National Service Plan 2010. Their Service Plan for 2010 has, as a key result area, the reconfiguration of emergency services to ensure that they serve an appropriate population catchment, and are resourced to provide comprehensive emergency services and care for other urgent needs and minor injuries. Plans to meet that objective continue to be developed by the HSE.
224 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the 120-bed unit for cystic fibrosis patients at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin 4; the reason for the delay to the project; the number of builders who tendered for the project; the reason a firm was not appointed in October 2009 or November 2009 as expected; the estimated cost to build the project in 2008; the estimated cost to build the project as at 2010; if she will provide details on the status of the tender and when it will be confirmed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31408/10]
The project continues to be a priority for the Government and the HSE.
Following work with the HSE's senior management, St. Vincent's Hospital and the Department of Finance, I announced in 2009 that the project would proceed to construction on the basis that the building will be paid for at the end of the construction phase.
The site at the hospital is cleared and ready for construction to commence and the HSE's capital funding remains ring-fenced for the new development.
In the normal course payments for construction of a project such as this would have been phased over the construction period. However under the financing method being utilised for this project, the construction company will source bridging finance for the project until the construction is complete.
Following receipt of tenders for construction, the procurement process has been particularly difficult and protracted in this case, due to prevailing conditions in the Irish construction industry. The Hospital has now issued a "letter of intent" to a preferred bidder in the tender process for the building of the new ward block.
It is hoped to award the contract in the next few weeks after which construction of the new facility will take about 18 months. The process is under continuous review in order to ensure earliest possible delivery of the new ward block. St Vincent's University Hospital and the HSE remain committed to this project, and are taking every possible step to expedite contract award and earliest commencement of construction on site.
As the contract has not yet been awarded it is inappropriate to provide any further information on the specific points raised by the Deputy in the question.
226 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for children seeking speech and language therapy on a county basis, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31411/10]
227 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children on waiting lists to be screened for speech and language therapy on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31412/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 227 together.
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
228 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the details of all agencies subsumed into her Department or the Health Service Executive to date; the list of budget subheads that were transferred to her Department or the HSE budget as part of this transfer, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31413/10]
229 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the details of further agencies that will be subsumed into her Department or the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31414/10]
230 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the details of all agencies subsumed into her Department or the Health Service Executive to date; the details of further agencies that will be subsumed into her Department or the HSE; the list of budget subheads that were included into her Department or the HSE budget in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31415/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 to 230, inclusive, together.
Details of agencies subsumed or to be subsumed into my Department or the Health Service Executive are as follows:
|
Agency |
Proposal/Action |
Date |
|
National Council on Ageing & Older People |
Dissolved and subsumed into DoH&C |
1 September 2009 |
|
Children Acts Advisory Board |
Some functions have been subsumed into the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on an administrative basis |
4th Quarter 2010 (Provisionally) |
|
Women’s Health Council |
Dissolved and subsumed into the Department of Health and Children |
1 October 2009 |
|
National Cancer Screening Services Board |
Dissolved and subsumed into HSE |
1 April 2010 |
|
National Cancer Registry Board |
To be dissolved and subsumed into HSE |
1 January 2011 (Provisionally) |
|
Crisis Pregnancy Agency |
Dissolved and subsumed into HSE |
1 January 2010 |
|
Drug Treatment Centre |
To be dissolved and subsumed into HSE |
1 October 2010 (Provisionally) |
|
Office of Tobacco Control |
To be subsumed into HSE |
As soon as possible |
Although no Vote Subheads were transferred as a result of agencies being subsumed, the estimates of the relevant Subheads in the Votes of the Department and the HSE were adjusted to reflect the transfers.
232 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the levels of absenteeism in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the breakdown of absenteeism among staffing categories; the associated cost of agency staff as a result of this absenteeism; the action the Health Service Executive has taken to reduce this absenteeism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31417/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
233 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting times for orthodontic assessment services for children on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31418/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
234 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting times for orthodontic treatment services for children on a county basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31419/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
235 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide an overview of savings made in the drugs budget during 2009 and 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31420/10]
A wide range of measures have been implemented to reduce the cost of supplying medicines to patients under the GMS and community drugs schemes. These include off-patent price reductions, an increase in the rebate paid by manufacturers, the introduction of lower wholesale and retail mark-ups and price reviews of medicines accepted for reimbursement since September 2006.
As provided for under the current agreements between the HSE and pharmaceutical manufacturers, price reductions of 35% are applied on a phased basis for all patent expired proprietary medicines with an available generic equivalent. The National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics estimated that savings of €175 million would be achieved between January 2009 and August 2010 as a result of these price cuts.
In February this year further price reductions of 40% were agreed for a large number of medicines supplied by Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association member companies. In addition, the rebate paid to the HSE in respect of drugs supplied under the GMS scheme has been extended to include all community drugs schemes and increased from 3.53% to 4%. The combination of these measures plus consequent savings in wholesale and retail mark-ups are expected to result in savings of approximately €94m in a full year.
In 2009 I made a number of regulations under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act 2009 to reduce the fees and allowances payable to health professionals. In the case of pharmacists, this included reductions in the wholesale and retail mark-ups paid on medicines supplied under the GMS and community drugs schemes. It is expected that savings in the region of €120 million will be achieved in 2010 from the reductions in payments to pharmacy contractors.
The current agreements between the HSE and pharmaceutical manufacturers also provide for a price review in September 2010 of all products accepted for reimbursement between September 2006 and September 2009. The prices of these products will be realigned to the currency-adjusted average price in the nine reference countries. Discussions are also underway with manufacturers of generic medicines and lower prices for generics are expected to be introduced in September this year.
236 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount her Department and the Health Service Executive has spent on the use of taxis in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31421/10]
In relation to my Department, the information is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
In relation to the Health Service Executive, the question has been forwarded to the Executive for direct reply.
237 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount her Department and the Health Service Executive has spent on legal fees in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31422/10]
In relation to my Department, the information is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. In relation to the Health Service Executive, the question has been forwarded to the Executive for direct reply.
238 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount spent by the Health Service Executive on the hospitality budget in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31423/10]
As this is a matter for the Health Service Executive it has been referred to the Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
239 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of the 52 infection control staff announced by her in 2006 that have been recruited to date; if she will provide details of the category of staff yet to be recruited; when this recruitment process will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31425/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
240 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of child and adolescent community mental health teams that have been established according to the vision for change strategy per location in tabular form; if she will provide a breakdown of the number and speciality of staff employed in each team; if she will provide details of the number and speciality of positions that remain to be filled on each team; the population area of each team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31426/10]
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
241 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of adult community mental health teams that have been established according to the vision for change strategy per location in tabular form; if she will provide a breakdown of the number and speciality of staff employed in each team; if she will provide details of the number and speciality of positions that remain to be filled on each team; the population area of each team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31427/10]
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
242 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of planned primary care centres; the proposed location for these centres; the number that are operational; the number that have contracts for construction signed; the number that are in the planning stage but do not have contracts signed; the funding that has been made available for these centres; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31428/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
243 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of primary care teams that have been established to date per location in tabular form; if she will provide a breakdown of the number and speciality of staff employed in each team; the number and speciality of positions that remain to be filled on each team; the population area of each team; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31429/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
244 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of claims lodged with the State Claims Agency per year for compensation as a result of patients acquiring hospital infections since 2001; the number of cases settled to date; the settlement in each case; the amount paid in legal fees; the duration between lodging the claim and the judgment or settlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31430/10]
The number of claims lodged with the State Claims Agency per year as the result of patients alleging the contraction of hospital acquired infections (such as MRSA/C-Difficile) since the inception of the Clinical Indemnity Scheme in 2002, is as follows:
|
Year |
Claim Count |
|
2004 |
7 |
|
2005 |
10 |
|
2006 |
21 |
|
2007 |
45 |
|
2008 |
45 |
|
2009 |
23 |
|
2010 (To Date) |
8 |
|
Total |
159 |
Twenty-two cases have been concluded to date, broken down as follows:- 3 settled, 2 claims dismissed and 17 claims discontinued by plaintiffs. The settled cases did so on a confidential basis, between the plaintiff and the hospital involved, and therefore I am prevented from providing a financial breakdown in those cases. The duration between lodging a claim and the settlement/judgment was 1.7 years.
245 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the amount of hospital fees collected per annum since 2006; the corresponding amount which remains uncollected for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the steps that are being taken to recover these moneys; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31431/10]
Information on income from hospital charges is not collected by my Department. The public voluntary hospitals would collect a significant proportion of the hospital charges, but this is not accounted for through Appropriatations-in-Aid; rather, the hospitals are funded by the HSE on a net expenditure basis. I have asked the HSE to compile this information and reply directly to the Deputy.
246 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children her views on the findings of the independent monitoring group on the implementation of A Vision for Change; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31432/10]
I published the Report of the Independent Monitoring Group for A Vision for Change on 1 July 2010. The Report acknowledges progress in relation to the development of child and adolescent services, the appointment of an Assistant National Director for Mental Health and Executive Clinical Directors, and the gradual movement towards the creation of catchment areas as outlined in A Vision for Change. However overall the Monitoring Group was disappointed with the progress achieved since the launch of A Vision for Changeover four years ago.
I acknowledge that progress on implementation in some areas is too slow; however in many parts of the country services are pressing ahead with the implementation of A Vision for Change. A significant amount of preparatory work and planning has taken place which will show tangible progress in 2010 and 2011. In addition, the provision in Budget 2010 for a multi-annual programme of capital investment in high priority mental health projects, which will be funded from the proceeds of the disposal of psychiatric assets, will allow progress to be made in relation to the closure of the old mental institutions. In 2010 the HSE will proceed to dispose of surplus assets and reinvest an initial sum of €50m in the mental health capital programme. Provision for continued funding of the programme will be made in the 2011 Estimates and subsequent years, in the light of the previous year’s programme of asset sales.
Major initiatives for 2010 include: the completion of two 20-bed child and adolescent in-patient units in Cork and Galway; the development of a new acute psychiatric unit in Donegal — construction has commenced; the development of a child and adolescent mental health facility in Cherry Orchard, Dublin — construction has commenced; the development of a Community Nursing Unit in Mullingar — construction has commenced; the development of a Community Nursing Unit in Clonmel — construction will commence shortly; the development of a new acute unit at Beaumont Hospital to replace the acute unit in St Ita's Hospital, Portrane — construction will commence shortly; acute admissions to St Brendan's Hospital, Grangegorman will transfer to Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown.
247 Deputy James Reilly asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of home care packages delivered in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 on a county basis; the funding provided per annum for same; the number of home care packages approved and money provided for 2010; the waiting list for assessment for home care packages; the number of recycled home care packages per annum since 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31433/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
248 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of whole time equivalent staff that are employed at present in South Tipperary General Hospital. [31434/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
249 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in processing an application for a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31436/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
250 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide details of the number of applications received to date for persons in Cork city and county under the new nursing home support scheme; the number of these applications that have been fully processed with the decision issued to the applicant; the amount of money expected to be spent on the scheme in Cork city and county in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31438/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
251 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide details of the number of children on a waiting list for orthodontic assessment and for orthodontic treatment in Cork city and county; the steps being made by the Health Service Executive to reduce these waiting lists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31443/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
252 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide certain information regarding public hospital waiting lists (details supplied). [31444/10]
253 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide information (details supplied) regarding public hospital waiting lists for surgery. [31445/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 253 together.
The management of waiting lists generally is a matter for the HSE and the individual hospitals concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the Executive for direct reply.
254 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 249 and 301 of 19 January 2010, if she will list the bodies which qualify as Health Service Executive service providers under section 38 of the Health Act 2004 and so are classified as public service bodies; the bodies to which the HSE pays a grant towards running costs under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 and so are not liable for pension levy or salary reductions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31446/10]
The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act 2009 (FEMPI), provides for the application of a reduction in remuneration for all public servants. For the purposes of the Act, a public servant includes a person who is employed by, or who holds any office or other position in a public service body. The Health Service Executive and bodies funded under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 are public service bodies, as defined in the FEMPI legislation.
Grant aided agencies (funded under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004) are not directly affected by the pay adjustments provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act 2009 because Section 39 agencies are not public service bodies as defined in that Act and their employees are not public servants. However, as the Deputy knows, the Government has decided to reduce its payroll costs in various ways — principally by reducing the salaries paid to public servants and reducing the numbers employed. It has also decided to seek further reductions in the fees paid for certain professional services under the provisions of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 1) Act 2009. These and other measures agreed in Budget 2010 are deliberately designed to protect the existing levels of public services and to provide a more sustainable payroll cost base into the future.
In that context, the grant funding of Section 39 Agencies is subject to the general efficiency savings for the health sector provided for in the Budget. Accordingly, it is entirely appropriate that Section 39 Agencies and other HSE funded voluntary providers take appropriate measures to ensure that they continue to provide the same level of service in 2010 as previously, notwithstanding the reductions in their funding. It is the responsibility of each individual employer to decide exactly what mix of actions should be taken to achieve this goal, to take appropriate legal and other advice, to consult and inform its employees/trade unions as necessary and to manage the HR and industrial relations implications of its decisions.
In relation to the pension related deduction, all employees, including full time and part time employees on the payroll of Section 38 agencies, who are, or are entitled to be, members of a public service occupational pension scheme or pension arrangement are subject to the deduction provided for under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act (No. 1) 2009.
Agencies funded by the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 are listed in the following table:
|
Voluntary Hospitals |
|
Adelaide & Meath Inc. N.C. Hospital Tallaght |
|
Beaumont Hospital |
|
Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital |
|
Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street |
|
Coombe Women’s Hospital |
|
Mater Misericordiae Hospital |
|
Mercy University Hospital, (Cork) |
|
National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street |
|
Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin |
|
Rotunda Hospital |
|
Royal Victoria Eye & Ear Hospital |
|
South Infirmary Victoria Hospital |
|
St. James Hospital |
|
St. John’s Hospital (Limerick) |
|
St. Luke’s Hospital |
|
St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire |
|
St. Vincent’s University Hospital |
|
Voluntary Agencies — Primary & Community Services |
|
Beaufort — St Mary’s of the Angels — merged with St John of God’s |
|
Brothers. of Charity, Lota (Southern) |
|
Cope Foundation |
|
St. John of God, Tralee |
|
Cork Dental Hospital |
|
St. Patrick’s, Kilkenny |
|
Brothers. of Charity, Waterford (South-Eastern) |
|
Carriglea (Sisters of the Bon Sauveur) |
|
Brothers. of Charity — Galway Region |
|
Brothers. of Charity, Limerick (Mid-West) |
|
Daughters of Charity, Limerick |
|
Brothers. of Charity, Clare |
|
Daughters of Charity, St Anne’s Centre, Roscrea |
|
Brothers. of Charity — Roscommon Region |
|
Cregg House (Sisters of La Sagesse Services) |
|
Cheeverstown House |
|
Leopardstown Park Hospital |
|
Royal Hospital, Donnybrook, Dublin |
|
Our Lady’s Hospice, (Harold’s Cross) |
|
Peamount Hospital (Newcastle) |
|
Stewart’s Hospital, (Palmerstown) |
|
Children’s Sunshine Home |
|
Drug Treatment Centre Board |
|
Kare, Morefield, Newbridge, Co Kildare |
|
Moore Abbey (Sisters of Charity) |
|
Sisters of Charity (Laois/Offaly Centre) |
|
Sisters of Charity (Delvin) |
|
Dublin Dental Hospital Board |
|
National Rehabilitation Hospital |
|
St. John of God Eastern Region |
|
Sunbeam House Services |
|
Central Remedial Clinic |
|
Incorporated Orthopaedic Hospital (Clontarf) |
|
St. Michael’s House, Dublin (incorporates St Mary’s Auxiliary Hospital) |
|
St. Vincent’s, Fairview |
|
Daughters of Charity, Navan Road |
|
St. John of God, Drumcar |
Notes: Please note that while the above PCCC list has 38 entries, there are, in fact, only 25 agencies involved but some of these have a number of different locations e.g. Brothers of Charity, which are listed separately.
The part of the question which deals with the bodies to which the HSE pays a grant under Section 39 of the Health Act 2004 has been referred to the Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
255 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in the publication of the Health Service Executive strategy review of neurology and neurophysiology services which was completed in December 2007; when she expects this review to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31447/10]
256 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide the findings and recommendations of the National Hospitals Office on the Health Service Executive strategy review of neurology and neurophysiology services following the submission of the report to the office by the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31448/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 255 and 256 together.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) undertook a national review of Neurology Services to improve integration of services and optimise patient outcomes. Following consideration of the Review report, the HSE decided to seek an external expert opinion on the model of care proposed to ensure that the recommendations were properly aligned with the HSE Transformation Programme. I understand that the findings of the external experts are being considered by the HSE. My Department has requested the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy on the specific issues raised in relation to the issue of the report's publication.
257 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of consultant neurologists and other specialist neurology staff here; the location of same in all Health Service Executive areas; her plans to recruit more consultants and specialist nurses respectively to bring Ireland in line with EU neurology staffing levels and minimum neurology recommendations in the 2003 Comhairle na n-Ospidéal report on neurology service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31449/10]
As this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
258 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of neurological beds recently closed in Cork University Hospital; if it is intended that these beds will be reopened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31450/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
259 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number and location of neurological beds; the number of persons awaiting a neurological bed; the average waiting time for such beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31451/10]
As this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
260 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the organisations, groups, bodies and so on that receive Health Service Executive funding or are contracted by the HSE to provide services to children with intellectual disabilities in the HSE south; the number of children who are receiving these services and the location of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31452/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for this question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
261 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she or the Health Service Executive has carried out a detailed cost analysis before making the decision to provide the HPV vaccine through schools and special HSE clinics as opposed to making it available through general practitioner network or primary care centres; the cost of staffing and location of the HSE clinics which provide the HPV vaccine to girls in July 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31453/10]
262 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason the HPV vaccine will not be provided to girls free through the general practitioner network when this network is used to provide smear tests through the national cervical screening programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31454/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 261 and 262 together.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) undertook a scientific assessment of the public health value of HPV following a request from my Department. NIAC and the National Cancer Screening Service (NCSS) agreed that this work needed to be complemented by a study of the cost effectiveness of the vaccine in the current Irish context. Accordingly, both organisations requested the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) to undertake a study into the cost effectiveness of HPV. HIQA undertook an assessment of the cost effectiveness of HPV vaccination and recommended it. NIAC reviewed the HIQA report and concluded that HPV vaccine does have the potential to play an important long term role in the prevention of cervical cancer and that a vaccination programme should be put in place to enable these long term benefits to be realised.
In August 2008, the Health Service Executive (HSE) was requested by my Department to examine operational and procurement issues relating to the introduction of a HPV vaccination programme for 12 year old girls on a basis that would achieve maximum cost effectiveness and appropriate national uptake rates.
In January of this year, I announced the commencement of a national public HPV vaccination programme for girls who are currently in first year in secondary school. I asked the HSE to integrate this programme where possible into the existing school vaccination programme nationally. The vaccination schedule requires three doses of the vaccination to be given over the course of a six month period. Evidence from other countries (UK and Australia) has shown that the highest uptake rates are achieved when HPV vaccine is administered in schools (3rd dose uptakes of over 80% versus less than 65% for GP administration). I am satisfied in the circumstances that the policy of delivering the vaccination programme mainly in school settings is the most appropriate one.
The cost of staffing and location of HSE clinics for the 21 schools taking part in the commencement programme is a service matter for the HSE. I have asked the HSE to reply directly to this aspect of the Deputy's question.
263 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 225 of 6 May 2009, the number of reviews of Autism Spectrum Disorders which were identified by the Health Service Executive as having been commissioned in each of the years from 1998 to 2009; if she will provide the details of these reviews, including the names, the date the review was completed, when the review was published and who commissioned each report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31455/10]
264 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 225 of 6 May 2009, the number of stakeholders who made submissions to the national review of autism services through the Health Service Executive website; the contact between her Department, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Education and Skills in relation to this review; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31456/10]
265 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the input she has had, or continues to have, into the Health Service Executive national review of autism services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31457/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 263 to 265, inclusive, together.
The Health Service Executive are currently carrying out a National Review of Autism Services. This Review which is due to be completed by the end of the year will identify the core principles of service delivery and standards of practice that will guide national autism services going forward. The issues concerning services to children with autism spectrum disorders as well as those relating to services to adults with autism spectrum disorders are being examined. I have arranged for the Deputy's questions regarding reviews of autism services to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
266 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has completed the review of congregated settings; her views on the review in relation to the transfer of persons with intellectual disabilities living in such institutions to more appropriate accommodation including those inappropriately placed in psychiatric hospitals; the timescales for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31458/10]
In 2007 the Health Service Executive (HSE) set up a Working Group on Congregated Settings to develop a national plan and change programme for transferring people with disabilities living in institutions into the community. It is expected that the Report will develop a framework based on best international practice and up to date research to guide the transfer of identified individuals from congregated settings to a community based setting.
The HSE has informed me that the Report of the Review Group on Congregated Settings is currently at an advanced stage of preparation. Among the issues under consideration by the Group is the setting up of a number of demonstration sites to validate the main recommendations on a proposed new model of service delivery. In addition to the Review on Congregated Settings, a HSE Review of the provision of Adult Day Services for people with disabilities has been completed.
My Department is also engaging in a Value for Money and Policy Review of Disability Services as part of the Government's Value for Money Reviews for 2009-2011. This in-depth review of Disability Services will assess how well current services for people with disabilities are meeting their objectives and support the future planning and development of services within the appropriate policy framework. The evaluation will focus on the current provision of disability services and explore the way forward for the development of services within a value for money context.
Closure plans are currently being developed for large psychiatric hospitals in the context of the implementation of A Vision For Change and this will include arrangements for the transfer of individuals with an intellectual disability to appropriate community residential facilities. All of these policy initiatives are being informed by principles of mainstreaming, community inclusion, independence and choice. A structured consultation process with all stakeholders, including service users and their families, will be an integral part of bringing these policy reviews and their recommendations to finality.
267 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the progress that has been made regarding the value for money and policy review of disability services; if a steering committee has been established within her Department to oversee the review; the service users and service providers that have been and will be consulted to help inform the review; when she expects the review to be concluded; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31459/10]
A Review of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Disability Services in Ireland is being undertaken as part of the Government’s Value for Money Reviews for 2009-2011. This in-depth review of disability services will assess how well current services for people with disabilities meet their objectives and support the future planning and development of services. The evaluation will focus on the current provision of disability services and explore the way forward for the development of services within a value for money and policy framework. The objectives of the review are to:
Examine disability services in Ireland funded by the Health Service Executive, including the statutory and non-statutory sectors;
Deliver a comprehensive analysis of data in relation to services and service providers; and
Review current policy objectives and provide policy objectives for future service provision.
A Steering Group has been established to oversee the VFMPR and has met six times, and attended a workshop on policy issues. The Steering Group is chaired by an independent chairperson, Mr. Laurence Crowley, and has two other independent members, as well as members drawn from the Disability Sector, Department of Health and Children, the Department of Finance and the HSE. A Project Team and a Policy Expert Reference Group reporting to the Steering Group meet on a regular basis to progress the work of the review. Steady progress is being made with the review, however some slippage in terms of the expected end date has occurred because of the breadth and complexities of the services under review. Difficulties have also been experienced in accessing data essential to the progress of the review due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive. I expect that substantial progress on completing the overall Review will have been made by the end of this year.
A public consultation process was undertaken in late 2009 and attracted almost 200 responses from a wide variety of respondents including service users, family members and service providers. The Project Team has provided a report to the Steering Group on a statistical analysis of the responses. A thematic analysis of the responses is nearing completion and a final report on the consultation is being drafted. The National Disability Authority (NDA) also conducted 15 focus group consultations with people with disabilities, their families, advocates and frontline service providers in March 2010 to inform its advice to the review. I understand that the NDA is currently formulating an Advice Paper incorporating the results of the consultation, together with other relevant research.
The Policy Expert Reference Group is nearing completion of a report to the Steering Group on a new policy framework for the provision of disability services and has taken cognisance of the findings of the public consultation process in developing this policy framework. A further structured consultation process with all stakeholders, including service users and their families, will be an integral part of bringing the policy review to finality. The draft report from the Policy Expert Group is expected in September.
268 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare is entitled to have dental treatment on their medical card; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31460/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
269 Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an organisation (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31461/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
270 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the funding her Department has allocated under A Vision for Change policy to mental health services in south Tipperary every year nationally since 2006; the amount of funding nationally that has been provided to mental health services under this policy every year since 2006; the measures to be provided in 2011 under this policy in south Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31462/10]
The following table provides details of expenditure on mental health services and development funding since the launch of ‘A Vision for Change’ in 2006.
|
Year |
Mental Health Expenditure |
Development Funding |
|
€m |
€m |
|
|
2006 |
984 |
26.2 |
|
2007 |
1 billion |
25 |
|
2008 |
1 billion |
— |
|
2009 |
1 billion |
2.8 |
|
2010 |
1 billion (estimated) |
— |
As the allocation of funds to specific geographical areas is a matter for the Health Service Executive, the question in relation to mental health services in South Tipperary has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.
271 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the following matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31471/10]
The Nursing Homes Support Scheme commenced on the 27th October 2009 and replaced the scheme of Nursing Home Subvention which had been in existence since 1993. Individuals who were resident in nursing homes on the 27th October 2009, as well as individuals who enter nursing homes after that date, can apply for the scheme.
Under the scheme individuals undergo a financial assessment to work out their contribution to care. A person's contribution is based on 80% of their assessable income and 5% of the value of their assets, if any, per annum. The first €36,000 of a person's assets, or €72,000 in the case of a couple, is not included at all in the assessment.
Furthermore, the legislation provides that applicants to the scheme who were in an approved nursing home on the date the scheme commenced shall have their State Support backdated to that date.
Therefore, the individual referred to by the Deputy can apply for financial support under the scheme and is entitled to have her State support backdated, subject to her nursing home qualifying as an approved home.
Applications for the scheme are made to the local Nursing Homes Support Office. In this case the local office can be contacted at:
Nursing Homes Support Office
Civic Office,
Main Street,
Ballymun,
Dublin 9.
Tel: 01 8467148
The local office can also provide individuals with the Information Booklet and Application form for the scheme. Alternatively, these are available on the HSE's website www.hse.ie.
273 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for a child on the child psychiatry list in south Tipperary and nationally; the number of children awaiting assessment in south Tipperary and nationally; the number of child psychiatrists employed in south Tipperary to manage these lists; if there are any vacancies awaiting approval from the Health Service Executive on this list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31473/10]
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
274 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for a person on the orthopaedic list waiting for a hip operation in south Tipperary and nationally; the number of persons awaiting this surgery in south Tipperary and nationally; the number of orthopaedic surgeons employed in south Tipperary to manage these lists; if there are vacancies awaiting approval from the Health Service Executive; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31474/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
275 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the average waiting time for a colonoscopy in south Tipperary and nationally; the number of persons awaiting this procedure in south Tipperary and nationally; the number of personnel employed in south Tipperary to manage this procedure; if there are any vacancies awaiting approval from the Health Service Executive on this list; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31476/10]
The issues raised in this question relate to the delivery of services and accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.
276 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of special projects for youth being funded; the number of such projects for which funding has ceased in the past 12 months; the number due to come to an end in the next 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31480/10]
There are currently one hundred and eighty one (181) special projects for youth in receipt of funding under the Special Projects for Youth Scheme. Funding has been reduced across all youth programmes. However, funding has not ceased for any of these projects over the past 12 months. The aim is, and will continue to be, the consolidation of existing provision for schemes for youth services funded by my Office. It is not expected that any projects under the Special Projects for Youth scheme will come to an end in the next 12 months due to a lack of adequate funding. A total of €19.5 million has been allocated to this scheme in 2010.
277 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of medical cards applied for in south Tipperary each year since 2006; the number which were successful each year; the number of staff allocated to processing these claims; and the average period of time each year it has taken to process medical card claims. [31485/10]
Details of the number of medical card and GP visit card holders are provided to my Department each month by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The figures are provided on a net basis, showing the balance after new cards have been issued and other cards, as appropriate, have been deleted from the Executive's database, e.g. following a review of a person's circumstances. As the information sought by the Deputy is not provided by the HSE to my Department as a matter of routine, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to address these matters and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
278 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding a permanent half time psychology post, which lies outside the moratorium on recruitment to the Health Service Executive, which is not going to be replaced on the retirement of the current psychologist in Enniscorthy; if so, the reason therefor in view of the fact that there is a three year waiting list which as been closed recently to all but child protection referrals due to the lack of resources provided to the County Wexford Adolescent and Family Psychology Services and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31486/10]
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
279 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 236 of 22 June 2010, when the outstanding information will issue from the Health Service Executive. [31502/10]
I have requested the Health Service Executive to respond immediately to the Deputy's question of 22nd June 2010. Should the Deputy fail to receive a response to his query, he should please raise this matter with me again.
280 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons in north Tipperary waiting to receive speech and language therapy; the number of therapists in the constituency; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31508/10]
287 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Health and Children the list of speech therapists in north Tipperary; if any of these work with adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31530/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 280 and 287 together.
As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for these questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
281 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health and Children the funding awarded out of public funds under the fair deal nursing home scheme to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31509/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
282 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of nursing home patients that have applied and the number that have obtained funding under the fair deal nursing home scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31510/10]
A this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
283 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of public nursing home beds for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31511/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
284 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Health and Children the security measures that are in place to ensure that seriously ill patients cannot leave hospital without being discharged; if a tagging system exists and if so, in which hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31521/10]
As this is a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
285 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health and Children when a psychological assessment will take place in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31527/10]
As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
286 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to reinstate the Borrisoleigh community welfare officer to Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary, in view of the fact that the officer is currently operating from Templemore; the timeframe for the move; the reason this has not happened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31528/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
288 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health and Children the future plans the Health Service Executive has for a site it has acquired under the indemnity deal with the religious orders (details supplied). [31574/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
289 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if new proposals regarding the provision of ambulance services in Youghal, Midleton and Fermoy, County Cork, are in compliance with her policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31579/10]
As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
290 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Dublin is not eligible for a place under the free preschool programme in September 2010; if she will review the decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31581/10]
I have responsibility for implementing the free Preschool Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme, which was introduced in January of this year.
Children qualify for a free preschool year place when they are aged more than 3 years 2 months and less than 4 years 7 months at 1 September each year. This means that children born between 2 February 2006 and 30 June 2007 will qualify in September 2010. From the information provided by the Deputy, the child in question is not eligible for the scheme in September of this year but will be eligible in September 2011.
In setting the minimum and maximum age limits, account was taken of a number of factors, including the fact that the majority of children commence primary school between the ages of 4 years 6 months and 5 years 6 months. Notwithstanding this, the ECCE scheme provides for an eligibility range of almost 17 months. The upper age limit does not apply where children are developmentally delayed and would benefit from participating in the preschool year at a later age.
The objective of the ECCE scheme is to make early learning in a formal setting available to all children in the key developmental year before they commence primary school. To achieve this, services participating in the preschool year will be expected to provide age-appropriate activities and programmes to children within a particular age cohort. Targeting the preschool year at a particular age cohort is clearly fundamental to the scheme and it is necessary, therefore, to set minimum and maximum limits to the age range within which children will participate in the scheme each year.
As in the case of any scheme introduced, cases will arise where individuals would rather that certain conditions did not apply. However, it is necessary that the scheme is delivered within a structure which supports the best delivery of preschool education and it is considered therefore that the age range provided for is appropriate.
Arrangements are already in place for the preschool year which is due to commence in September 2010 and these do not provide for any amendment or reduction in the lower age for eligibility.
291 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of claims for the nursing home support scheme that have been processed since October 2009; the number that are outstanding; if her Department is satisfied that it has met the targets of two to six weeks for processing of applications as outlined in the reply to a previous parliamentary question; the number of staff dealing with these applications; the length of time it will take to meet the processing time targets she previously indicated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31582/10]
As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
292 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 20 May 2010, the way in which the human bio-monitoring project mentioned in her response will impact on her decision not to conduct a baseline health study for the Cork Harbour region; if she will provide details on the way in which the group convened by the Office of Public Works to develop a structured and coherent approach to the further management and development of the site at Haulbowline will impact on ongoing health concerns in the Cork Harbour region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31586/10]
As I indicated in response to a question from the Deputy on 20 May last, Ireland has joined an EU wide consortium in relation to two human bio-monitoring (HBM) projects. The objective of this consortium is to develop a coherent approach to HBM in Europe. The consortium has applied to the European Commission for funding in respect of two projects. The first project will concentrate on developing harmonised protocols in order to ensure comparison of subsequent data. The second project will involve a pilot project using the protocols developed in the first project. There is no connection between the HBM initiative and the situation in Cork Harbour.
With regard to the work of the group which has been convened by the Office of Public Works (OPW) to develop a structured and coherent approach to the further management and development of the site at Haulbowline, I have raised this with the OPW and have requested that they reply directly to the Deputy.
Regarding ongoing health concerns, I would again like to draw attention to the outcome of the report commissioned by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, which found that "there are no identified risks to the residential inhabitants of Cork Harbour associated with the presence of waste materials at the East Tip on Haulbowline Island".
294 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to centralise the ambulance control centres to City West; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31613/10]
295 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to centralise the ambulance control centres; if she intends to relocate the ambulance control centre from Tullamore to City West; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31614/10]
296 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost of the recent refurbishment of the ambulance control centre in Tullamore, County Offaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31615/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 294 to 296, inclusive, together.
As these are service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
297 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the provision of a new community hospital for Ballinamore, County Leitrim; and if her attention has been drawn to previous parliamentary questions referred to the Health Service Executive for response which is still outstanding to date. [31622/10]
I refer the Deputy to my recent reply in the Seanad in which I confirmed that in light of the current financial difficulties generally, the HSE has had to reassess the projects that can be progressed within its limited capital resources and is not in a position to bring the Ballinamore facility beyond design stage this year. The possibility for commencing construction will be revisited by the HSE when finalising its capital programme for 2011, within the context of the overall demands for capital developments.
298 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the value of the benefit to public funds if charges based on the full economic cost were applied to all use of beds in public and voluntary hospitals in the State for the purposes of private medical practice. [31630/10]
The issue of charging the full economic cost for private hospital treatment is considered in the ‘Value for Money and Policy Review of the Economic Cost and Charges Associated with Private and Semi-Private Treatment Services in Public Hospitals' which is currently being undertaken by my Department. The Review is being conducted under the auspices of the Government's Value for Money & Policy Review Initiative 2009-2011.
The Interim Report of this Review was published in February of this year. The key elements of the Report are a revised methodology for establishing the average cost of private and semi-private patients and the calculation of the gap that exists between current charges and the cost. It also outlines a number of options for the level of inpatient charge for 2010, as well as the potential implications of increases.
The Report estimated that approximately €305.5 million would be generated in 2010 if the economic cost was charged. This estimate was based on a revised calculation of the cost per bed day and applied the full cost charge to chargeable beds under the current bed designation policy. This policy stipulates that charges can only be applied to private patients in designated private beds. As a comparative figure, the Interim Report estimated that approximately €255 million was collected in 2009 under the current charging regime.
The final report of the Review is currently being finalised. The methodology for calculating the economic charge will be further reviewed in this Report and the estimate may be refined as a result. It is anticipated that the final report of the Review will be submitted to Government in September, after which it will be published.
300 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the breakdown of the funding for each year, from 2005 to 2009, of State expenditure on health care, public and private, as between public funds, payments by health insurance companies, payments by employers, payments by private individuals and payment from any other sources. [31632/10]
The information sought by the Deputy is set out in a table. Data in respect of the estimated private health expenditure is provided by the Central Statistics Office and amounts for 2009 are not yet available.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
€ millions |
€ millions |
€ millions |
€ millions |
€ millions |
|
|
Total Public Health Gross Expenditure |
11,676 |
12,709 |
14,321 |
15,172 |
15,440 (estd) |
|
Private Health Expenditure (Estimated) |
|||||
|
Private Insurance |
903 |
1,104 |
1,169 |
1,262 |
not available |
|
Out-of-pocket payments |
1,891 |
1,916 |
2,019 |
2,289 |
not available |
|
Private Investment |
62 |
107 |
136 |
116 |
not available |
|
Total Private Health Estimated Expenditure |
2,856 |
3,127 |
3,324 |
3,667 |
not available |
|
Total |
14,532 |
15,836 |
17,645 |
18,839 |
301 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will detail the health provision strategy for Athlone in view of the fact that the primary care unit is off the agenda until at least 2016. [31637/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
302 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide a detailed copy of closure from the Health Service Executive in respect of Loughloe House nursing home, Athlone, County Westmeath.. [31638/10]
303 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene in the ongoing stand-off at Loughloe House nursing home, Athlone, County Westmeath considering the fact that over 15% of residents present for the announcement on 6 May are now deceased with a number of other residents suffering serious ailments such as heart attacks and stroke; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31639/10]
304 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will intervene in view of the fact that the HSE has threatened to withdraw staff from Loughloe House nursing home, Athlone, County Westmeath in view of the current legislation contained within the Health Act 2007 regarding duty of care. [31640/10]
305 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide details of all leaves of absence in Loughloe House nursing home, Athlone, County Westmeath, in the past 12 months. [31641/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 to 305, inclusive, together.
As this is a service matter these have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
306 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if the Health Information and Quality Authority was made aware of the internal relocation of residents in Loughloe House nursing home, Athlone, County Westmeath, in which male and female residents share the same bathrooms. [31642/10]
307 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will provide all incidents or allegations of misconduct including suspected abuse at Loughloe House nursing home, Athlone, County Westmeath, in the past three months and also provide the date of entry in the log book and the date the Health Information and Quality Authority was informed of same. [31643/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 together.
I have asked the Health Information and Quality Authority to confirm if and when it was advised of the issues raised by the Deputy. The Authority is checking its records and I will revert to the Deputy shortly when I have received its reply.
The remaining elements of the Deputy's question are a service matter, and accordingly have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
308 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Health and Children the status of the cystic fibrosis ward for Crumlin Hospital, Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31665/10]
As this is a service issue, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
309 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will expedite an application for a primary medical certificate in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [31666/10]
As the Deputy's question relates to service matters I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
310 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will support the following matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31750/10]
Five officers at secretary general and assistant secretary level have retired in my Department over the past 5 years as follows:
Secretary General 1;
Deputy Secretary 2;
Assistant Secretary 2.
Under the terms of the Civil Service Pension Scheme, all retiring Civil Servants are normally entitled to an annual pension and retirement lump sum based on final salary and years of service. The retirement lump sum is calculated at 3/80ths of pensionable remuneration for each year of reckonable service, subject to a maximum of 1½ times final salary.
The total amount granted in lump sum payments to these officials was €1,246,330.77.
311 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the way and the reason information was in the media on 1 July 2010 regarding radically altered details of DART underground travelling arrangements; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the only parties with access to this information were An Bord Pleanála, Irish Rail and his Department; and if he will instruct Irish Rail to organise an independently chaired consultation between the stakeholders. [30808/10]
Since 1st December 2009, this is a matter which comes under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA).
312 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30993/10]
My Department has not awarded any money to any organisation involved in social partnership. In regard to Agencies under the aegis of my Department this is a matter for the Agencies themselves.
313 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has been briefed by the management of car manufacturers (details supplied) after the reported recall of 480 cars due to engine and other mechanical defects; if he will indicate the actions he is taking to address the problem of defective cars on roads here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31077/10]
Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) matters relating to vehicle standards and vehicle safety are the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.
However, in instances where vehicle defects present potential danger to road users, ownership particulars of vehicles can be provided to the manufacturer from the National Vehicle and Driver File in my Department. In this case, ownership particulars of some 478 vehicles were provided on 6th July to the manufacturer named by the Deputy to assist with the recall initiative.
314 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of defective cars in total that have been recalled from roads here in 2009 and 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31078/10]
When a vehicle is subject to a recall due to a defect which could endanger the safety of road users, manufacturers and distributors endeavour to contact all registered owners with the assistance of data from my Department's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF). For 2009, the NVDF provided details on 170,712 vehicles. To date for 2010, the NVDF has provided details on 56,620 vehicles.
It will be noted that not all vehicles for which details are provided may be subjected to recall because the manufacturer may determine that they are not affected. Also, there may be some recall events, particularly in the case of newer vehicles, where NVDF data is not requested from my Department because manufacturer's own records have up to date ownership particulars.
315 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the total cost of the Dublin Port Tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31079/10]
As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The planning, design, implementation and maintenance of individual national road projects, including the Dublin Port Tunnel, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
316 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will direct the National Roads Authority in conjunction with the local authorities to undertake a national road audit of all roads and road surfaces for the purposes of enhancing national road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31081/10]
As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The planning, design, implementation and maintenance of individual national roads is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Act 1993, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
317 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the development of bus and other public transport services for rural communities which currently have no access to public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31083/10]
Thirty-six rural community transport groups are being funded under my Department's Rural Transport Programme (RTP), which is operational in every county. These groups are working towards maximising coverage in their operational areas having regard to local public transport service needs and the availability of resources.
In addition, a number of pilot transport projects are continuing in the North East and North West to explore the potential for improved synergies between existing transport providers. The outcome of these projects, together with those of the recently completed exercise to map all transport services in County Louth and a cross-border pilot rural community transport project under the auspices of the British/Irish Council, will feed into the process for developing rural transport policy into the future.
318 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the current total estimated cost of Transport 21 over the lifetime of the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/10]
Under Transport 21 Exchequer funding for transport infrastructure amounting to almost €9 billion has been provided as follows over the last four years:
Expenditure in 2006 — €1.937 billion;
Expenditure in 2007 — €2.357 billion;
Expenditure in 2008 — €2.504 billion;
Expenditure in 2009 — €2.124 billion
In addition to this, in excess of €2 billion of private investment in national roads has been secured.
The Department's capital allocation for 2010 is €2.081 billion. The Transport 21 investment framework runs until 2015. However, because of the changed economic circumstances, it is now likely that not all of the projects originally identified in Transport 21 will be completed by 2015. Therefore transport investment priorities have been reviewed. These priorities, which are set out in the Renewed programme for Government, are as follows:
Future national road priorities:
the progression of the Atlantic Road Corridor, and
the improvement of other key strategic routes.
Public transport priority—
implementation of the associated electrification,
signalling and rolling stock investments. It is also a priority to continue planning other projects for earliest possible delivery when the economic situation improves.
No projects have been cancelled and Transport 21 continues to provide the strategic framework for capital spending on transport infrastructure into the future.
319 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of taxi drivers currently licensed here on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31088/10]
The information requested by the Deputy is available from the Commission for Taxi Regulation directly.
320 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his views on the proposal by Capital Taxi Association for the urgent introduction of legislation similar to the model in use within the private security industry and operated by the Private Security Authority to facilitate the strictest and most comprehensive vetting standards for all drivers and licence holders within the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31090/10]
I refer the Deputy to the reply given by my colleague Mr. Dermot Ahern, T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, to Dáil Question No. 116 which he answered on Thursday, 20th May 2010 regarding Garda vetting.
I have no plans to introduce additional legislation in this regard.
321 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the target date for 10% of the taxi fleet to be wheelchair accessible; if he is considering any initiatives such as a scheme for an exemption from vehicle registration tax for the purchase of wheelchair accessible taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31092/10]
The provision of a scheme of VAT and/or VRT relief for wheelchair accessible taxis (WATs) was considered by my Department and the Department of Finance late last year. However, having regard to the EU prohibition on new schemes to refund VAT, it was considered that it would not be feasible to narrow the tax base by introducing a VRT relief scheme for WATs.
The Commission for Taxi Regulation (CTR) has submitted a proposal for a grant scheme to incentivise the provision of wheelchair accessible taxis and hackneys, based on a target of 10% accessible taxi and hackney fleet. I have referred the CTR proposal to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for its consideration and decision.
The NTA, which has responsibility for public transport investment in the Greater Dublin Area, will consider the proposal having regard to available funding (including its Exchequer capital allocation), priorities for investment and the enhancement of accessibility for transport services in the Greater Dublin Area.
322 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce legislation to facilitate an appeals process for drivers within the taxi regulatory system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31093/10]
Regulation relating to the control and operation of small public service vehicles (SPSVs) is governed by section 82 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Currently administration of the necessary SPSV drivers licence is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner.
Section 35 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 will be commenced when the functions on driver licensing are transferred from the Garda Commissioner to the Commission for Taxi Regulation. This will provide that persons, who are refused a licence by a licensing authority (i.e. the Commission or the Gardaí), may appeal to the District Court. Appeals may also be made where licences are suspended or revoked.
I have no plans to introduce additional legislation in this regard.
323 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he is currently preparing a new national park and ride strategy to develop and enhance park and ride facilities for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31094/10]
My Department has developed a national sustainable travel and transport policy for Ireland, — "Smarter Travel: A Sustainable Transport Future" — published in February 2009. This policy document represents a new transport policy for Ireland for the period 2009-2020 and amongst other things, it sets out the necessary steps to ensure that people choose more sustainable transport modes. One of the actions contained in the policy in relation to public transport is to provide park and ride facilities at the edge of major and intermediate urban centres and at important public transport nodes, with efficient transport connections to the urban centre.
Since 1st December 2009, traffic management measures and park & ride facilities in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) are matters which come under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). Outside of the GDA my Department is funding bus priority and park and ride measures in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford under Transport 21. It is a matter for the local authorities in each city to prioritise projects and apply for funding in each year. In the current year funding of €900,000 is being provided for park & ride facilities.
Public Transport Feasibility Studies in the regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford which are being carried out by consultants appointed by the relevant local authorities, with funding from the Department, are examining the most appropriate and feasible public transport systems for these cities. These studies, which have been completed or are nearing completion, will be considered by my Department in making future decisions on how best to enhance public transport in the four cities, including park and ride facilities.
324 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will indicate the way in which his Department invigilates the operation of public private partnerships for road and public transport projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31095/10]
All capital projects are required to be evaluated in accordance with the Department of Finance Capital Appraisal Guidelines and Value for Money criteria, and my Department's Common Appraisal Framework.
PPP contracts are subject to all the normal discipline applying to procurement generally. These include the Guidelines for the Appraisal and Management of Capital Expenditure Proposals in the Public Sector, the Department of Finance procurement guidelines and the EU procurement directives. They are also subject to additional Department of Finance guidelines which were developed in recognition of the complexity of PPP projects and the costs involved in tendering for them.
The agencies under the aegis of my Department who are or may be involved in PPP contracts for particular projects are aware of all the required guidelines and safeguards and comply with same.
325 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the performance of the national car test operator (details supplied) in view of the ongoing backlog and chaos in the national car test system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31100/10]
326 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he satisfied that the Road Safety Authority is taking all necessary action to address the ongoing problems in the national car test system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31101/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 326 together.
Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) vehicle testing arrangements are a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
There is regular and ongoing contact between the Road Safety Authority and my Department in regard to the National Car Testing (NCT) Service. My Department receives reports from time to time in relation to the delivery and operation of the service. I understand that NCT has taken a number of steps to increase capacity to meet the substantial increase in demand in the early part of the year. Additional staff have been employed, some test centres have increased opening hours to include evenings and weekends and two new test centres have opened in Carndonagh, Co Donegal and Greenhills in Tallaght.
The RSA continues to monitor the position regarding demand for car testing and testing arrangements and I am satisfied that the RSA is taking action as appropriate.
327 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if the national car test operator (details supplied) has taken over the former functions of the Revenue Commissioners in invigilating imported cars including the Revenue Commissioners check and collection of vehicle registration tax payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31103/10]
Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) vehicle testing arrangements are matters for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
The RSA have a contract in place since 2 January 2010 for the provision of the National Car Testing (NCT) Service. I understand that there is a separate contract between the Revenue Commissioners and the NCT operator in relation to import conformance inspections. The operation of this contract is a matter for the Revenue Commissioners.
328 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the actions he has taken to address the proposed plans to close the Waterford to Rosslare commuter rail line; if he will indicate if he has met Irish Rail on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31106/10]
Irish Rail briefed me on the deterioration in its financial position due to declining demand and revenue and increased costs. The company is implementing a wide-ranging cost recovery plan to ensure its financial viability, including the suspension of services on the Waterford-Rosslare line.
Decisions in regard to services such as those on the Waterford-Rosslare route and their links with other railway routes and services are a matter for larnród Éireann in conjunction, in the case of public service obligation services, with the National Transport Authority.
329 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has made a decision to progress the Leinster outer orbital route proposal; if he is currently considering any new public private partnership arrangements for this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31107/10]
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The construction, improvement and maintenance of individual national road projects, including the Leinster Orbital Route, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Neither Transport 21 nor the National Development Plan provides any funding for a Leinster Outer Orbital Route. The Government has already made it clear that under Transport 21, its priorities for the national roads investment programme, after the completion of the major inter-urban network in 2010, will be the Atlantic Road Corridor as well as the improvement of other key national primary routes and the targeted improvement of certain national secondary routes.
The Deputy will also be aware that, under the Renewed Programme for Government, a review of the national road programme is underway at present with completion of the review expected by late summer. In addition to the above, progress on projects such as the Leinster Outer Orbital Route will only be possible as and when resources become available.
330 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of vehicles in the current Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann fleets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31125/10]
346 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the number of units and passenger capacity of each Luas line, the DART system, the Arrow and other suburban rail and the Dublin Bus fleet annually since 2005 to date in 2010. [31594/10]
347 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the total passengers carried and fares collected by each of the Luas lines, the DART, the Arrow and other suburban rail and by the Dublin Bus fleet in 2005, 2006 and 2007. [31595/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 330, 346 and 347 together.
The information is directly available from the relevant transport providers.
331 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he has concerns for national road safety given that reportedly one in every 20 vehicles on Irish roads does not have tax or insurance; the actions he is taking to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31133/10]
The Road Traffic Acts provide for the offence of driving a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place without Third Party motor insurance. Penalties available under the Acts include a consequential disqualification or the endorsement of 5 penalty points on a driving licence record of a person convicted of such an offence.
Under section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 and associated regulations, a member of the Garda Síochána who is of the opinion that a vehicle is being used in a public place without motor insurance is authorised to take such steps, in accordance with the regulations, as s/he thinks fit, for the detention, removal and storage of the vehicle.
I have no plans to provide for further offences in relation to motor insurance. Enforcement of these existing offences is a matter for the Garda Síochána and the Courts Service.
Motor Tax is a matter for the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
332 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will give an update on Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31135/10]
349 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the cost of Terminal 2 to date in 2010; the expected final cost; if it is on track to open in November 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31598/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 349 together.
The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of Dublin Airport. While the Government mandated the DAA to develop Terminal 2 as part of a long term strategy for investing in the airport's capacity, airport operational issues such as whether an anchor tenant has been agreed for Terminal 2 are the responsibility of the Dublin Airport Authority.
In relation to the costs of Terminal 2, DAA operates under a clear commercial mandate and its capital investment programme, including Terminal 2, is funded without Exchequer support. I understand that Terminal 2 is being constructed as part of the DAA's €1.2 billion capital investment programme. As well as the new terminal, the programme consists of an extension and other improvements to the existing terminal, Pier D and apron works.
I have been informed by the DAA that it is planned to have Terminal (T2) open in November this year.
333 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the directions he has given to his three directors to the board of Aer Lingus to enhance the connectivity at Dublin, Cork and Shannon Airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31136/10]
The duties of the three Government appointed directors to the board of Aer Lingus derive from the Companies Acts and, as such, the directors are obliged to pursue the best interests of the company. Subject to that duty, the three Government appointed directors have been requested to seek to ensure that all decisions of the company that have significant implications for wider Government, aviation or regional development policies are considered at board level. In any such decisions they are directed to seek to reconcile commercial and public policy objectives.
334 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to progress a national integrated ticketing scheme once the integrated ticketing system for the greater Dublin area is fully operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31139/10]
The Railway Procurement Agency is currently progressing the introduction of a smart card-based integrated ticketing system for public transport services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). It is intended to transfer the responsibility for the system to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in due course.
The priority at present is to ensure the integrated ticketing system within the GDA is fully implemented and operating successfully. Any proposal to introduce a national integrated ticketing scheme would have to be examined having regard to the feasibility, costs and benefits and in the light of the experience gained with the GDA scheme.
335 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the enhancement of DART rail services in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31140/10]
This is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority and not one in which I have any role.
336 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will direct the Road Safety Authority to ensure that all vehicle owners are informed that their vehicle is due a national car test; the reason the notification procedure was summarily stopped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31141/10]
Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) vehicle testing arrangements are a matter for the Road Safety Authority.
I understand from the Road Safety Authority that because of an unprecedented demand for test dates, since the announcement of penalty points for non-display of a valid roadworthiness certificate, relatively few test notifications have issued. The announcement was hugely effective in bringing large numbers of vehicles which had expired roadworthiness certificates back into the testing system.
I understand that the advance notification of test dates will be fully back online in August and it is intended that this will continue for the future. Nevertheless, there is a responsibility on vehicle owners to check their registration details to determine if their vehicle is due for testing.
337 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the pass and failure rate for the driving test at each driving test centre here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31142/10]
338 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport the number of learner drivers currently waiting for a driving test at each driving test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31143/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 338 together.
Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) these are matters for the Road Safety Authority. I understand that the RSA publishes statistics for pass rates and waiting times at each test centre on its website, which the Deputy may wish to consult.
339 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when Phases 2 to 4 of the western rail corridor will begin construction work and will be fully operational; the total cost of the western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31145/10]
The first phase of the Western Rail Corridor was opened on 29th March 2010. Issues relating to the scheduling of passenger services and freight facilities are entirely day to day operational matters for Iarnród Éireann. The next step will be for Iarnród Eireann to undertake a detailed evaluation of Phases 2 and 3 with a view to arriving at precise costs to undertake the works. As I have indicated previously, the current funding environment is very difficult and it will not be possible to progress all the projects in Transport 21 in accordance with the ambitious timescale envisioned at its launch.
Despite this, I am seeking to progress planning of the Western Rail Corridor Phases 2 and 3, to ensure that Iarnród Eireann would be in a position to move speedily to construction at the earliest possible date. In relation to the final section of the line, it is currently being preserved under the Clár Programme and Iarnród Eireann will look again at its reopening when Phases 2 and 3 are completed.
340 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport if he will give an update on the process of mutual recognition of penalty points across the EU; the proposals he has put forward to his EU colleagues in this regard; if he is proposing any further reform of the national vehicle driver file in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31146/10]
There is no process for the mutual recognition of penalty points across the EU at present. There is no agreed international framework dealing with the recognition of penalty points for driving offences and a very significant volume of work needs to be done, including the provision of an appropriate framework of law and international agreement.
A proposal for a Directive on enforcement in the field of road safety was discussed at Council Working Group level in 2008. This proposal did not relate to the mutual recognition of penalty points across the EU. The Council concluded, after having discussed the proposed Directive it was clear that "a significant number of Member States expressed doubts as to the appropriateness of the legal basis chosen by the Commission for its proposal".
The Belgian Presidency of the EU recently published proposals to re-examine the draft Directive. These proposals are under consideration in my Department.
341 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding a planned building project (details supplied) in County Cork under the aegis of his Department. [31437/10]
Planning permission for a replacement Coast Guard Station House at Crosshaven was granted in December 2009. The Office of Public Works are currently finalising tender documents.
342 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport when a request (details supplied) will be dealt with by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31580/10]
The request referred to by the Deputy has been dealt with by my Department.
343 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will bring forward to reduce the level of pollution caused by the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31590/10]
The Government's Smarter Travel policy set out the steps to create a more sustainable transport system which will reduce pollution levels. These include improving transport integration and connectivity; shifting considerable numbers to more sustainable travel modes such as public transport, cycling and walking; reducing congestion; adoption of alternative and cleaner technologies both for private and public transport; promotion of more environmentally efficient driving styles; maximising efficiency in the movement of goods; and engaging positively at international level in the emissions agenda.
The "One Year On" update on Smarter Travel, available at www.smartertravel.ie, shows that seven of the forty-nine actions in Smarter Travel have been delivered and progress is being made on 33 others, with delivery yet to commence on nine actions.
Some recent highlights include—
Ireland's second National Bike Week, which raises the awareness of environmental benefits of cycling has just concluded with an increase in nationwide events from 51 in 2009 to some 370 this year.
The successful bids for 30 Smarter Travel Demonstration Projects were announced in May.
The process of selecting successful bids under the €50 million Smarter Travel Areas Fund is being brought to a conclusion with announcement expected in the coming weeks.
A national workplace travel planning initiative, to reduce private car commuting was announced through the NTA earlier this month.
344 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the number of units and the passenger capacity on mainline rail, on Bus Éireann and in private passenger bus fleets with licences to operate scheduled services annually at the end of 2005 to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31592/10]
345 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the total passengers carried and fare collected by mainline rail, Bus Éireann and private licensed bus fleets operating scheduled services annually since 2005 to date in 2010. [31593/10]
348 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Minister for Transport the number of morning peak journeys in the greater Dublin area in 2000, 2004, 2008 and to date in 2010; and his estimate of these by public transport and by private car; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31596/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 344, 345 and 348 together.
Transport statistics generally are published by the CSO in November of each year. Specific information relating to the CIÉ companies can be provided directly to the Deputy by the companies concerned.
350 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if Malin Head Coast Guard station, County Donegal, will close for the installation of new equipment; the length of time that the station will be closed; when it will close and re-open; when the new communications system at Malin, Valentia and Dublin will be installed and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31662/10]
Refurbishment works are well advanced in the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Leeson Lane, Dublin. The testing of the installed Integrated Communications System (ICS) and the training for MRCC staff is also well advanced. The ICS system is expected to be live in Dublin by the end of July. The dual operation of the new and old equipment will last for at least a four-week period, after which the refurbished Dublin MRCC will be fully functional.
The equipment for Malin and Valentia Marine Rescue Coordination Sub Centres has been delivered. In order to quickly activate the new ICS equipment in Malin it will be installed in a nearby site on Crockalough in late 2010 and thereafter linked to the Malin station.
When the new building on the Malin site is completed in 2014, subject to funding, the ICS equipment will be reinstalled there. It will be necessary to close Malin for three to four weeks in 2011 to facilitate swapping over the equipment and clearing out the Operations Room.
In Valentia, the existing buildings will be adapted to accommodate the ICS equipment in 2011. The scale of the work needed is currently being scoped by the OPW.
351 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31753/10]
One Secretary General and three Assistant Secretaries in my Department have retired in the past five years.
The superannuation benefits accruing to each individual upon retirement are linked to the length of service and rate of final pensionable remuneration. The maximum number of years service which may be reckonable is 40 years. Lump sum benefits accrue at the rate of 3/80ths of pensionable remuneration for each year of service. In the case of a Secretary General whose fixed term of office expires before the standard retirement age, an additional severance gratuity of one half of annual pensionable remuneration is payable.
The total net lump sums paid in these four cases is €924,556.70.
352 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when an application under the family reunification scheme will be determined in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [30827/10]
I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy, made a Family Reunification application in July 2008.
The case is being considered by INIS and a decision will issue to the applicant in the next week.
353 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if the delays in processing the backlog of applications for Garda vetting are lengthening; and the steps he is taking to address same. [30875/10]
The Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) provides employment vetting for a large number of organisations in Ireland registered with the Gardaí for this purpose and which employ persons in a full-time, part-time, voluntary or training capacity to positions where they would have substantial, unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults.
The GCVU has managed a substantial increase over recent years in the numbers of vetting applications it receives — 187,864 in 2007; 218,404 in 2008 and 246,194 in 2009. At present, there are approximately 65,000 vetting applications in the course of being processed.
The processing time for vetting applications fluctuates during the year due to seasonal demands when the volume of applications received from certain sectors can increase. Additional time may be required to process an individual vetting application in cases where clarification is required as to the details provided or where other enquiries need to be made, for example, when the person in question has lived and worked abroad. There will always be a reasonably significant time period required to process a vetting application. However, the Gardaí make every effort to reduce this to the minimum possible consistent with carrying out the necessary checks. I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the current average processing time for vetting applications received at the GCVU is in the region of ten to 12 weeks, given that demand is particularly high at present.
The allocation of Garda resources, including personnel, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. An additional ten persons have recently been recruited to the Vetting Unit on a temporary basis, bringing the total to 88 personnel currently assigned there, including six Gardaí and 82 Garda civilian personnel. Overall, this represents a very significant increase in the level of personnel assigned to the unit, which stood at only 13 before the current process of development in Garda vetting began in 2005.
354 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of brothels which the Garda has found to be operating in each county in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30891/10]
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of brothels, by county, found operating by An Garda Síochána, recorded on PULSE, in each of the years 2006-2010 (to 30 June).
|
County |
2010 (to 30 June) |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
|
Limerick |
7 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Dublin |
4 |
9 |
9 |
7 |
12 |
|
Offaly |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Wexford |
2 |
||||
|
Monaghan |
2 |
||||
|
Roscommon |
2 |
||||
|
Longford |
2 |
||||
|
Laois |
1 |
||||
|
Cork |
1 |
1 |
|||
|
Mayo |
1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Kildare |
1 |
1 |
|||
|
Kilkenny |
1 |
2 |
1 |
||
|
Louth |
1 |
5 |
3 |
||
|
Sligo |
1 |
1 |
|||
|
Tipperary |
3 |
1 |
|||
|
Waterford |
2 |
2 |
1 |
||
|
Carlow |
1 |
||||
|
Kerry |
1 |
1 |
|||
|
Galway |
1 |
Figures provided are provisional, operational and subject to revision.
355 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30944/10]
I am advised by the Irish Prison Service that although the person referred to in the question was successful in Stage 1 of the selection process of the 2007 Recruit Prison Officer competition he was not placed sufficiently high on the order of merit to be called for interview.
356 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004 to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30991/10]
I wish to inform the Deputy that detailed information of that nature is not maintained in a manner that can be extracted without disproportionate and unwarranted use of resources.
357 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of informal complaints made about direct provision centres in each of the years 2004 to date in 2010; the number of formal complaints to the reception and integration agency; the nature or category of those complaints; the number of investigations conducted into those complaints; the outcome of those investigations; the breakdown by hostel or geographical area of those complaints; the number of complaints upheld; the actions taken in light of the complaints; and the number of residents interviewed in connection with the complaints. [31001/10]
The Reception and Integration Agency (RIA) of my Department is responsible for the provision of accommodation to asylum seekers.
Complaints by residents of direct provision centres are dealt with in accordance with the procedures outlined in the recently published revised house rules and procedures of RIA, which are available on its website at http://www.ria.gov.ie. A copy of these rules and procedures is provided to all asylum seekers on arrival at their accommodation centre. These house rules and procedures set out, inter alia, the obligations placed both on the centre manager and the resident. It explains how one party can seek to have breaches of the obligations by the other party resolved. This document was only recently revised arising from a report from a Working Party, the membership of which included the Refugee Information Service and the Irish Refugee Council.
It is the thrust of these procedures that issues which arise are solved quickly, locally and informally without the need for a matter to proceed formally. In the main, this is how matters are resolved. With regard to formal complaints, these can reflect the complex and many facetted nature of the work of the RIA. Specific complaints can be made about food, the managerial aspects of running a particular centre, the availability of some statutory or voluntary service in an area or a combination of some or all of these factors. Such complaints are made to RIA in a variety of ways: for example, some are made by phone, letter or e-mail, others during inspection visits by RIA staff to accommodation centres, or by clinics run by RIA staff. Still others can be made by representatives of statutory or voluntary agencies working with asylum seekers. Complaints are received and dealt with by a number of sections within RIA and, as required, a coordinated approach is taken in responding to these.
RIA does not compile statistics on the number of complaints or appeals received or actions taken following on from such complaints or appeals. If such statistics were to be compiled, they could not properly reflect the number and nature of such complaints and appeals or the resolutions reached because of the high level of informal activity enacted locally between centre staff, residents and others. However, RIA does monitor all centres and follows up where spikes in volumes or types of complaint or incident are noticeable. In such cases, RIA will meet with management, residents and their representatives as appropriate in order to get an understanding of the issues and to assist in resolving such issues through consultation and appropriate action. Further, RIA conducts information clinics, centre inspections, formal and informal visits and attends meetings with residents groups, support groups, service providers and others who engage with the direct provision centres.
IT developments in future will mean a greater coordination of information between centres and RIA. In that context, it would be RIA's intention to be able to provide details of complaints, including even informal complaints, along the lines sought in the question.
358 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his plans to change the upper age limit of 35 years for recruitment to An Garda Síochána. [31012/10]
359 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if there is an exemption of the upper age limit of 35 years to the recruitment to An Garda Síochána, in particular with reference to the lateral transfer of United Kingdom police to the Irish force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31013/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 358 and 359 together.
The maximum recruitment age to join An Garda Síochána is set in the Garda Síochána (Admission & Appointments) Regulations 1988 as amended and I have no plans to change this age.
Under these regulations, admission and appointment to the Garda Síochána to the rank of Garda is open to all citizens of the EEA. The Intergovernmental Agreement on Police Co-operation between Ireland and the UK provides for members from the Garda Síochána and the PSNI to apply for posts in the other Force at ranks above Inspector. Giving effect to this provision will require changes to the current Garda regulations and my Department is in ongoing discussions on this with the Garda Commissioner, the Garda representative associations and the relevant authorities in Northern Ireland. Under this Agreement, personnel exchanges between the Garda Síochána and the PSNI are already in place, and a Garda Superintendent was recently seconded to the PSNI.
360 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of postings overseas of members of An Garda Síochána in the past five years; the remit of the posting; the length of secondment to such posts to date; the cost to date of the posting; if the State has been reimbursed for moneys expended on the posting by an international body or by the states to which they are posted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31021/10]
I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that there are two distinct groupings of members of An Garda Síochána on overseas postings. They are Liaison Officers and members on either United Nations or European Union Missions.
Liaison Officers
Eight (8) Garda Sergeants, attached to Liaison & Protection, are currently posted abroad as Liaison Officers.
Five of these postings are as Garda Liaison Officers in the UK (London), France (Paris), Spain (Madrid), Netherlands (The Hague, also covers Germany and Belgium) and Portugal (Lisbon, also covers Morocco).
The Liaison Officer posted to Portugal also covers the MAOC-N (Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre (Narcotics)). All of these posts are in existence for a period in excess of five (5) years with the exception of the position of Garda Liaison Officer Lisbon / MAOC-N which came into being in 2008.
The duties of a Garda Liaison Officer include:
Advising Garda Management on legal and operational matters relative to the country/countries to which they are posted.
Undertaking duties assigned to him/her by Garda Management.
Keeping the Ambassador generally informed of the Liaison Officers activities.
Interacting and cooperating with local and other foreign law enforcement officers.
Two (2) Garda Sergeants act as Europol Liaison Officers in Europol, The Hague. The duties of Europol Liaison Officer include:
Representing An Garda Síochána at Europol HQ and managing the Irish Liaison Desk there.
Liaising with the National Units at Garda HQ and ensuring that AGS is aware of all policy matters affecting Europol and of direct interest to An Garda Síochána.
Responding to requests from other Europol Liaison Officers and Europol for enquiries to be conducted in Ireland.
Submitting requests from units within AGS to other Europol Liaison Officers for enquires to be carried out in their respective member states.
Submitting requests for analysis by Europol Analytical Section.
One (1) Garda Sergeant is a seconded national expert to Interpol Headquarters in Lyon to act as a Criminal Intelligence Officer at the Trafficking in Human Beings Sub-Directorate.
All postings are for a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years.
United Nations (UN) / European Union (EU) Missions
Members assigned to UN or EU duty operate under mandates set by these organisations and in general act as a support to the rule of law mission in the host country.
The numbers assigned to overseas postings since 2005 to date are contained in the following table:
|
Year |
UNFICYP Cyprus |
EUPM Bosnia |
EULEX Kosovo |
OSCE Vienna |
Deputy Senior Police Advisor Cyprus |
Senior Police Advisor Cyprus |
|
2005 |
18 people × 1 year per person |
3 people × 1 year |
1 person from 2004 to date |
|||
|
2006 |
18 people × 1 year per person |
4 people × 1 year per person |
||||
|
2007 |
18 people × 1 year per person |
4 people × 1 year per person |
1 person × 1 year |
|||
|
2008 |
18 people × 1 year per person |
4 people × 1 year per person |
2 people × 1 year per person, 5 people × 13 months, 1 person × 14 months |
|||
|
2009 |
18 people × 1 year per person |
4 people × 1 year per person |
1 person — 2009 to date |
|||
|
2010 |
7 people × year per person |
2 people × 1 year per person |
8 people × 1 year per person |
Garda personnel are in receipt of their normal salary and an overseas allowance from the Garda Vote and the amount of the allowance varies depending on the member's rank and posting. An additional allowance may also be paid directly to each member by the EU/UN as appropriate to the mission. All postings are on behalf of An Garda Síochána and no funding is provided by the receiving state or international organisation. The costs of such postings are not readily available and an examination of this nature would involve a disproportionate expenditure of Garda time and resources.
361 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the progress made to date in respect of an application for naturalisation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31038/10]
I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy has no application pending for naturalisation. The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order following a comprehensive and thorough examination of their asylum claim, and a detailed examination of the representations they submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended).
The effect of the Deportation Order is that the person concerned must leave the State and remain thereafter out of the State.
The enforcement of the Deportation Order is an operational matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
362 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 183 of 28 June 2010, the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and when a decision will issue to this applicant. [31040/10]
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question 183 on 30 June, 2010. The position remains as stated.
363 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the funding that is available for closed circuit television in communities in 2010; the schemes that can be applied to for this funding; the international best practice in terms of the effectiveness of closed circuit television in crime prevention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31043/10]
The Community-based CCTV Scheme is designed to support local communities who wish to install CCTV systems in their area. The day-to-day administration of this Scheme is carried out by Pobal on behalf of my Department. Substantive grants of up to €100,000 have been made available from my Department with the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs providing matching funding for successful applications from RAPID areas. Pre-development grants of up to €5,000 have also been made available to assist local communities to develop substantive proposals in their areas.
Two major rounds of the Scheme were advertised in 2005/2006 and 2007 with a total of 13 and 30 substantive Schemes respectively approved for funding. A further 2 Schemes under the Limerick Regeneration Programme were approved in 2008. In addition, 54 Schemes were awarded pre-development grants over the same period. To date, a total of 26 substantive Schemes has been installed. Installation of the remaining 19 Community CCTV Schemes is ongoing with Schemes at various stages of implementation.
Community-based grant aided schemes and Garda CCTV systems are funded from a single budget provision within the Garda Vote. The CCTV budget allocation for 2010 is €2,375,000.
The Garda authorities are satisfied that these systems provide a valuable source of information to An Garda Síochána in the prevention and detection of criminal activity, while also increasing public safety and reducing the risk of anti-social and criminal activity.
Any further plans for extending CCTV are dependent on a number of factors, including the availability of funding, progression of the Schemes already grant aided and overall policy considerations.
364 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when a person (details supplied) in Dublin 2 will be recruited into the Garda Reserve in view of the fact that they have completed all the interviews and examinations and is waiting more than a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31044/10]
I refer the Deputy to my answer of 20th May 2010 in which I stated that all applications to join the Garda Reserve are processed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Garda Síochána (Reserve Members) Regulations, 2006. The length of time for processing applications can vary depending on the number of applications on hand. I have no role or function in the process.
365 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of community gardaí per station in each of the stations in the Kildare district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31218/10]
366 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of Garda reservists in County Kildare; the stations at which they are located in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31219/10]
367 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of community gardaí in County Kildare; the stations at which they are located; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31220/10]
368 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of gardaí in County Kildare; the number located at each station in the county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31221/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 365 to 368, inclusive, together.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the total personnel strength, Community Policing strength and Reserve Gardaí strength in each Garda Station in the Kildare Garda Division, on 31 May 2010, the latest date for which figures are readily available, is set out in the table hereunder:
|
District |
Station |
Total Strength |
Community Gardaí |
Reserve Gardaí |
|
Kildare |
Athy |
28 |
3 |
|
|
Ballytore |
2 |
|||
|
Castledermot |
3 |
|||
|
Kildare |
33 |
10 |
5 |
|
|
Monasterevin |
4 |
|||
|
Newbridge |
44 |
3 |
||
|
Rathangan |
4 |
|||
|
Leixlip |
Carbury |
4 |
||
|
Celbridge |
19 |
1 |
||
|
Kilcock |
9 |
|||
|
Leixlip |
37 |
3 |
||
|
Maynooth |
16 |
|||
|
Naas |
Ballymore Eustace |
1 |
||
|
Clane |
9 |
|||
|
Kilcullen |
3 |
|||
|
Kill |
4 |
|||
|
Naas |
105 |
4 |
5 |
|
|
Robertstown |
5 |
|||
|
TOTAL |
330 |
17 |
17 |
369 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the opening hours for every Garda station in south Tipperary. [31240/10]
I am informed by the Garda Commissioner that the opening hours of each Garda Station in Tipperary is set out in the accompanying table.
|
Station |
Opening Hours |
|
Ardfinnan |
Mon to Sun – 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm or 6pm to 9pm |
|
Ballyporeen |
Mon to Sun – 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm or 6pm to 9pm |
|
Cahir |
24 Hours |
|
Cashel |
Mon to Sun – 9am to 5pm |
|
Clogheen |
Mon to Sun – 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm or 6pm to 9pm |
|
New Inn |
Mon to Fri – 10am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm |
|
Carrick-on-Suir |
Mon to Fri – 9am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm or 7pm to 10pm Sat and Sun 9am to 1pm or 2pm to 6pm or 7pm to 10pm |
|
Clonmel |
24 Hour |
|
Fethard |
Mon to Sat – 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm Sun 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 3pm |
|
Grangemockler |
Mon to Sat – 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm Sun 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 3pm |
|
Kilsheelan |
Mon to Sun – 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm |
|
Mullinahone |
Mon to Sun – 10am to 1pm or 2pm to 5pm |
|
Borrisokane |
Mon to Sun – 10am to 1pm |
|
Cloughjordan |
Mon to Sat – 10.30am to 11.30am |
|
Lorrha |
Mon to Sat – 3pm to 4.30pm |
|
Terryglass |
Mon to Sat – 3pm to 4pm |
|
Dolla |
Mon to Sat – 2pm to 3pm |
|
Nenagh |
24 Hours |
|
Newport |
Mon to Sat – 9.30am to 10.30pm + 8pm to 9pm |
|
Portroe |
Mon – Sat 3.30pm to 4.30pm |
|
Toomevara |
Mon to Sat 10am – 11am |
|
Borrisoleigh |
Mon – Fri when Manpower available Sat 10am to 1pm or 2pm – 3pm Sun 10am – 1pm |
|
Moneygall |
Mon – Sat 10am – 11am or 2pm to 3pm when manpower available Sun 10am to 1pm |
|
Moyne |
Mon – Sat 10am to 11am or 2pm to 3pm when manpower available |
|
Rearcross |
Mon – Fri 2.30pm to 4.30pm |
|
Shevry |
Mon – Fri when manpower available Sat 10pm to 1pm or 2pm to 3pm Sun 10am to 1pm |
|
Roscrea |
24 Hours |
|
Templederry |
Mon to Sat 10am to 11am or 2pm to 3pm when manpower available |
|
Templemore |
24 Hours |
|
Templetuohy |
Mon – Sat 10am – 11am or 2pm – 3pm when manpower available |
|
Ballingarry South |
Mon to Fri – 10am to 11am or 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm or 8pm to 9pm Sat – 10am to 11am or 6 pm to 7pm Sun – 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm |
|
GCVU |
N/A |
|
Holycross |
Mon to Fri – 10am to 11am or 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm or 8pm to 9pm Sat – 10am to 11am or 6 pm to 7pm Sun – 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm |
|
Killenaule |
Mon to Fri – 10am to 11am or 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm or 8pm to 9pm Sat – 10am to 11am or 6 pm to 9pm Sun – 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm |
|
Littleton |
Mon to Fri – 10am to 11am or 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm or 8pm to 9pm Sat – 10am to 11am or 6 pm to 9pm Sun – 2pm to 3pm or 6pm to 7pm |
|
Ballinure |
Members attached to Thurles deal with issues pertaining to Ballinure |
|
Thurles |
24 Hour |
|
Bansha |
Mon – Fri 10am to 1pm eary tour, 2pm to 6pm late tour Sat+Sun 10am to 1pm |
|
Cappawhite |
Mon – Fri 10am to 1pm eary tour, 2pm to 6pm late tour Sat+Sun 10am to 1pm |
|
Dundrum |
Mon – Fri 10am to 1pm eary tour, 2pm to 6pm late tour Sat 10am to 1pm Sun 2pm to 4pm |
|
Emly |
Mon – Fri 10am to 1pm eary tour, 2pm to 6pm late tour Sat+Sun 2pm to 4pm |
|
Golden |
Mon – Fri 10am to 1pm eary tour, 2pm to 6pm late tour Sat+Sun 10am to 1pm |
|
Tipperary Town |
24 Hours |
370 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number, in tabular form, of gardaí allocated full-time to each Garda station in south Tipperary; the number of gardaí that have retired each year in the past three years in south Tipperary; the number of community gardaí now assigned to towns in south Tipperary; the number of community gardaí nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31265/10]
I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda Commissioner. I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is to hand.
371 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31317/10]
I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 340 of Tuesday 29 June, 2010, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.
372 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31318/10]
Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 19 March 2008, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting to the making of a Deportation Order or of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why a Deportation Order should not be made against him. In addition, he was notified of his entitlement to apply for Subsidiary Protection in the State in accordance with the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 518 of 2006).
The person concerned submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection and this application will be considered first. When consideration of this application has been completed, the person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome.
In the event that the application for Subsidiary Protection is refused, the position in the State of the person concerned will then be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) on the prohibition of refoulement. All representations submitted will be considered before the file is passed to me for decision. Once a decision has been made, this decision and the consequences of the decision will be conveyed in writing to the person concerned.
373 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31319/10]
A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in December 2008.
All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants.The average processing time from application to decision is now at 26 months. More complicated cases can at times take more than the current average, while an element of straight forward cases can be dealt with in less than that timescale. However, I understand that the persons concerned are refugees. In accordance with the Government's obligations under the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, every effort is made to ensure that applications from persons with refugee status are dealt with as quickly as possible. Officials in the Citizenship Division inform me that further processing of the application is ongoing and the file will be submitted to me for a decision in due course.
The length of time taken to process each application should not be classified as a delay, as the length of time taken for any application to be decided is purely a function of the time taken to carry out necessary checks. There is a limit to the reduction in the processing time that can be achieved as applications for naturalisation must be processed in a way which preserves the necessary checks and balances to ensure that it is not undervalued and is only given to persons who genuinely satisfy the necessary qualifying criteria.
I am also informed that there is a discrepancy between the address that the Deputy has provided and the address that my Department holds on file. The onus is on the applicant to keep my Department informed of any such change of address in writing.
374 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31320/10]
A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in December 2008.
All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 26 months. More complicated cases can at times take more than the current average, while an element of straight forward cases can be dealt with in less than that timescale. However, I understand that the persons concerned are refugees. In accordance with the Government's obligations under the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, every effort is made to ensure that applications from persons with refugee status are dealt with as quickly as possible. Officials in the Citizenship Division inform me that further processing of the application is ongoing and the file will be submitted to me for a decision in due course.
The length of time taken to process each application should not be classified as a delay, as the length of time taken for any application to be decided is purely a function of the time taken to carry out necessary checks. There is a limit to the reduction in the processing time that can be achieved as applications for naturalisation must be processed in a way which preserves the necessary checks and balances to ensure that it is not undervalued and is only given to persons who genuinely satisfy the necessary qualifying criteria.
375 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding residency and stamp four in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31321/10]
I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 131 of Thursday, 20 May, 2010, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.
376 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31322/10]
I refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Questions 160 on 5 November, 2009 and 98 on 28 January, 2010.
An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in October 2009. On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the application in its entirety be returned to the person concerned on 12 October, 2009 for further attention. In order to be fair to all applicants, only valid applications can be considered.
It is open to the person in question to re-submit the application to the Citizenship Division of my Department at any time.
377 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency and citizenship in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31323/10]
Persons who have been legally resident in the State for over five years on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/work visa conditions may apply to the Immigration Division of my Department for a five year residency extension.
An application for Long Term Residency from the first person referred to by the Deputy was received in October 2009. I understand that applications received in June 2009 are currently being dealt with and it is likely, therefore, that the application of the person referred to will be processed in the next few months. As soon as a decision is made on the case, the person concerned will be informed. The person concerned should ensure that his permission to remain in the State is kept up to date while she awaits a determination of her application.
A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the first person named in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in August 2009.
All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 26 months. More complicated cases can at times take more than the current average, while an element of straight forward cases can be dealt with in less than that timescale.
The length of time taken to process each application should not be classified as a delay, as the length of time taken for any application to be decided is purely a function of the time taken to carry out necessary checks. There is a limit to the reduction in the processing time that can be achieved as applications for naturalisation must be processed in a way which preserves the necessary checks and balances to ensure that it is not undervalued and is only given to persons who genuinely satisfy the necessary qualifying criteria.
Officials inform me that there is no record of any application for residency or Citizenship on hand for the second named person.
378 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if leave to remain will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31324/10]
Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 24 June 2010, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting to the making of a Deportation Order or of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why a Deportation Order should not be made against her. In addition, she was notified of her entitlement to apply for Subsidiary Protection in the State in accordance with the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 518 of 2006).
The 15 working day period referred to in my Department's letter of 24 June 2010 expires on 15 July 2010. It is open to the person concerned to make representations and/or apply for Subsidiary Protection in the State within that period. In any event, the case of the person concerned will not be further processed until the 15 working day period referred to has elapsed.
379 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for family reunification in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31325/10]
I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that the person referred to by the Deputy made a Family Reunification Application in respect of her son and mother in February 2010.
The application was forwarded to the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner as required under Section 18 of the Refugee Act 1996.
On completion of the investigation the Commissioner will prepare and forward a report to my Department and on receipt of the Commissioner's report the application will be considered further.
380 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31326/10]
The person concerned claimed asylum in the State on 3/02/03 and had her claim examined by the Office of the Refugee Applications Commissioner and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal, following which it was recommended that she should be recognised as a refugee. Based on this recommendation, the person concerned was issued with a formal declaration of refugee status by letter dated 10/5/05. This communication also advised the person concerned of the rights and entitlements accompanying refugee status in the State. The person concerned continues to hold refugee status in the State.
381 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31328/10]
A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in June 2007.
All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 26 months. More complicated cases can at times take more than the current average, while an element of straight forward cases can be dealt with in less than that timescale. Officials in the Citizenship Division inform me that processing of the application is at an advanced stage and the file will be submitted to me for a decision in due course.
The length of time taken to process each application should not be classified as a delay, as the length of time taken for any application to be decided is purely a function of the time taken to carry out necessary checks. There is a limit to the reduction in the processing time that can be achieved as applications for naturalisation must be processed in a way which preserves the necessary checks and balances to ensure that it is not undervalued and is only given to persons who genuinely satisfy the necessary qualifying criteria.
382 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a persons (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31329/10]
I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his earlier Parliamentary Question, No 627 of Tuesday, 19 January, 2010.
The person concerned now falls to be considered for Subsidiary Protection in accordance with the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006. This application is under consideration at present. When consideration of this application has been completed, the person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome.
In the event that the application for Subsidiary Protection is refused, the position in the State of the person concerned will then be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 on the prohibition of refoulement. All representations submitted will be considered before the file is passed to me for decision. Once a decision has been made, this decision and the consequences of the decision will be conveyed in writing to the person concerned.
383 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31330/10]
A valid application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in October 2008.
All valid applications are dealt with in chronological order as this is deemed to be the fairest to all applicants. The average processing time from application to decision is now at 26 months. More complicated cases can at times take more than the current average, while an element of straight forward cases can be dealt with in less than that timescale. However, I understand that the persons concerned are refugees. In accordance with the Government's obligations under the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, every effort is made to ensure that applications from persons with refugee status are dealt with as quickly as possible. Officials in the Citizenship Division inform me that further processing of the application is ongoing and the file will be submitted to me for a decision in due course.
The length of time taken to process each application should not be classified as a delay, as the length of time taken for any application to be decided is purely a function of the time taken to carry out necessary checks. There is a limit to the reduction in the processing time that can be achieved as applications for naturalisation must be processed in a way which preserves the necessary checks and balances to ensure that it is not undervalued and is only given to persons who genuinely satisfy the necessary qualifying criteria.
384 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for citizenship in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31331/10]
An application for a certificate of naturalisation from the person referred to in the Deputy's Question was received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in June 2010.
On examination of the application submitted it was determined that the person in question did not meet the statutory residency requirements as set out in the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act, 1956, as amended. The person concerned was informed of this in a letter issued to him on 17 June, 2010.
It is open to the person concerned to lodge a new application for a certificate of naturalisation with the Citizenship Division of my Department if and when they are in a position to meet the statutory requirements.
385 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31332/10]
Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 18 February 2002, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting to the making of a Deportation Order or of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why a Deportation Order should not be made against him. Representations have been received from and on behalf of the person concerned.
The person concerned applied for permission to remain in the State on the basis of being a parent of an Irish citizen child, born before 1 January 2005, in accordance with the revised arrangements announced by the then Minister on 15 January 2005, commonly referred to as the IBC/05 scheme. His application was refused as he did not meet the Scheme's good character requirements. He was notified of this decision by letter dated 8 September, 2005.
The position in the State of the person concerned will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) on the prohibition of refoulement. All representations submitted will be considered before the file is passed to me for decision. Once a decision has been made, this decision and the consequences of the decision will be conveyed in writing to the person concerned.
386 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for asylum in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31333/10]
If an application for asylum has been made by the person concerned the Deputy will of course be aware that it is not the practice to comment on asylum applications that are pending.
387 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 6; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31334/10]
Arising from the refusal of her asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 19 May 2008, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of her. She was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting to the making of a Deportation Order or of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why a Deportation Order should not be made against her. In addition, she was notified of her entitlement to apply for Subsidiary Protection in the State in accordance with the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 518 of 2006).
The person concerned submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection and this application will be considered first. When consideration of this application has been completed, the person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome.
In the event that the application for Subsidiary Protection is refused, the position in the State of the person concerned will then be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) on the prohibition of refoulement. All representations submitted will be considered before the file is passed to me for decision. Once a decision has been made, this decision and the consequences of the decision will be conveyed in writing to the person concerned.
388 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31335/10]
As the name of the person referred to by the Deputy does not match any name on my Department's records, it is not possible to provide the information sought at this time. However, if the Deputy wishes to re-submit his Question with the correct name and reference number included, I will be happy to provide a substantive reply.
389 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31336/10]
The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order following a comprehensive and thorough examination of their asylum claim, and a detailed examination of the representations they submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended).
The effect of the Deportation Order is that the person concerned must leave the State and remain thereafter out of the State. Representations were received from the person's legal representative asking that their Deportation Order be revoked, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended). This application is under consideration at present. When a decision has been made on that application, that decision, and the consequences of that decision, will be conveyed in writing to the person concerned.
390 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31337/10]
Arising from the refusal of his asylum application, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned was notified, by letter dated 13 January 2006, that the Minister proposed to make a Deportation Order in respect of him. He was given the options, to be exercised within 15 working days, of leaving the State voluntarily, of consenting to the making of a Deportation Order or of making representations to the Minister setting out the reasons why a Deportation Order should not be made against him. He was subsequently notified of his entitlement to apply for Subsidiary Protection in accordance with the European Communities (Eligibility for Protection) Regulations 2006.
The person concerned submitted an application for Subsidiary Protection and this application will be considered first. When consideration of this application has been completed, the person concerned will be notified in writing of the outcome.
In the event that the application for Subsidiary Protection is refused, the position in the State of the person concerned will then be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and Section 5 of the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) on the prohibition of refoulement. All representations submitted will be considered before the file is passed to me for decision. Once a decision has been made, this decision and the consequences of the decision will be conveyed in writing to the person concerned.
391 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; if he will confirm the correct reference number in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31338/10]
I have been informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service that on the 30 October 2009 a letter was forwarded, by registered post, to the person in question requesting documentation in support of an application for permission to remain in the State. The letter was subsequently returned to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service by An Post as it was not called for. A further request for documentation was made to the applicant on 6 July 2010 and officials in my Department have confirmed that all correspondence has contained the relevant reference numbers. Upon receipt of the requested documentation, the application will be considered and a decision will issue in due course.
I should point out that if the person in question has changed address since lodging her application, the onus is on her to keep the Department informed of any such change of address.
392 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the source of funding for the Courts Service; if his Department provides any such funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31339/10]
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question Number 237 of 7 July, 2010.
393 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when an application for residency will be determined in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31340/10]
I am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) that a letter issued to the person referred to by the Deputy on 6th July 2010. I am further informed by INIS that on receipt of a response from the person referred to by the Deputy the case will be considered further.
394 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will review or defer a deportation order in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31341/10]
I refer the Deputy to my detailed Reply to his recent Parliamentary Question, No. 126 of Thursday, 20 May, 2010, in this matter. The position in the State of the person concerned is as set out in that Reply.
The Deputy will note from that Reply that no Deportation Order has issued in respect of the person concerned. The Deputy might also wish to note that the person concerned does not have permission to work in the State.
395 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding an application for residency in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31342/10]
I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 146 of 20 May, 2010. The position remains unchanged.
396 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if issues relative to the renewal of a garda national immigration bureau card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be resolved and if a new card will be issued; and if he will expedite the matter. [31344/10]
I wish to inform the Deputy that the person to whom he refers was granted permission to remain in the State under the revised arrangements for the non-EEA parents of children born in Ireland prior to 1 January, 2005, known as the IBC/05 Scheme. In his application form for that Scheme, and also renewal thereof in 2007, the person concerned stated that he was a citizen of Sierra Leone. Consequently he has been recorded as such by my Department.
I am further informed that the permission to remain in the State granted to the person in question is currently valid until 27 September, 2010. Registration of permission to remain is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Consideration is currently being given to representations received from the legal representatives of the person concerned in respect of issues pertaining to his entitlement to dual nationality. The person in question will be contacted directly and informed of any decisions made in this regard in due course.
397 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of 30 June 2010, the number of head shops raided by the Garda since the ban on certain substances took effect on 11 May 2010; the substance and quantities of same confiscated; the numbers arrested, charged and against whom prosecutions are pending. [31364/10]
I am informed by the Garda authorities that following the regulation of certain psychotropic substances on 11 May 2010 under the Misuse of Drugs Acts, and as part of Operation Kingfisher under the direction of the Garda National Drugs Unit, members of An Garda Síochána in each Garda District throughout the State visited every Head Shop to investigate their activity.
As part of this Operation, Gardaí took into possession all cannabanoid products, controlled cathinone substances and any substances suspected to contain benzylpiperazine or its derivatives. The total amount of substances involved was in excess of 4.5 tonnes.
As a result of the legislative measures introduced on 11 May a considerable number of headshops across the country have already closed down with Garda National Drug Unit records showing as on 14 June 2010 that a total of 44 headshops remain in operation nationwide.
In addition to the initial Garda visits to all headshop outlets on 12 May 2010, the Garda National Drugs Unit and local Drug Units continue to visit the remaining outlets on an ongoing basis to conduct test purchasing of substances and to monitor their activities.
No arrests have been made to date arising from this but prosecutions will be pursued in cases where any controlled drugs are detected in the products sent for analysis.
In addition to this the Deputy will be aware of the Criminal Justice legislative measures which I have introduced which outlaw the sale of psychotropic substances which were passed through the Oireachtas earlier this week.
These measures will further enhance our response in tackling this problem.
398 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when he will transfer or recruit the outstanding PRA posts in Roscommon town; the final complement of staff to be based in Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31374/10]
I refer the Deputy to my answer to Parliamentary Question No. 322 of 15 June 2010. There is no change in the position as set out in that answer.
399 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the investigation regarding the explosive device found at Cooldrinagh Lane, Lucan, County Dublin on 23 June 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31376/10]
407 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding explosive devices found by the Garda Síochána on 23 June 2010; the operation that led to these devices being found; the investigation that is being carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31492/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 407 together.
I am informed by the Garda Authorities that as part of ongoing, intelligence-led operations a search was carried out on 23 June 2010 at a location in Lucan, County Dublin. Two devices were found which necessitated the attendance of an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. The matter is under active investigation by the Garda Síochána.
400 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the position regarding the protocol for the checking of PULSE by members of the Garda Síochána; the steps that were taken by the Garda Síochána to implement the recommendations of the Garda Ombudsman regarding the use of PULSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31377/10]
The matter to which the Deputy refers concerns the alleged leaking of official material from Garda sources to the media relating to a deceased person. An investigation under section 98 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 into the matter was carried out by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission and the full text of that report is available on its website.
The Ombudsman Commission report recommends to the Garda Commissioner that supervisory ranks of An Garda Síochána should regularly monitor the use of PULSE to ensure that members adhere to their legal and disciplinary obligations with regard to its proper use. The report also recommends that suitable measures be put in place by the Garda authorities to ensure audit trails of the usage of PULSE and any other official information systems can always be accurate and verifiable.
With regard to Pulse, An Garda Síochána have detailed procedures and instructions in place on the operation of the Pulse system. The Pulse system incorporates an accurate audit system which records all record creations and updates made on the system. The audit record includes the date and time when the update on the system took place and contains details of the user signed onto the system at that time. Audit-trails also record all inquires made on the core items of interest on the PULSE system including Person and Vehicle. Audit records are written at the time the associated transaction took place. These audit records can only be accessed centrally and are not available or visible to the users.
In response to the report, a review to consider the matters raised and identify options for enhanced usage of the PULSE Audit data in respect of the monitoring of data access has been conducted by the Gardaí. An 'Exceptional activity level report' and related business process have been developed which will highlight to Garda Management specific PULSE records which are subject to a high level of data access activity occurring within a defined period. This new functionality will be deployed as part of PULSE Release 6 in July 2010.
401 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the steps that have been taken to resolve complaints made to the outgoing Garda Síochána Complaints Board but not resolved before the start up of the Garda Ombudsman on 9 May 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31378/10]
On 9 May 2007 the Garda Síochána Complaints Board had 499 complaints which had yet to be finalised under the Garda Síochána (Complaints) Act, 1986. The Board also had 40 cases awaiting a Tribunal hearing. In accordance with Section 111 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, 72 complaints were transferred to the newly established Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. The Board's remaining 427 complaints were processed to finality during 2007, 2008 and 2009. During the same period the Board finalised, with the exception of one case, all Tribunal hearings including an additional 27 cases which were referred during 2007 and 2008 by the Board to Tribunal, in accordance with Section 7(5) of the Act. The Board's final Tribunal hearing was finalised on 15 February 2010.
In addition, in the period since 9 May 2007 the Garda Síochána Complaints Board has been involved in 25 court cases arising from various complaints which it has actively sought to have finalised/struck out or otherwise closed. At present only two such cases involving the Garda Síochána Complaints Board remain outstanding in the Courts. The Board must continue to exist while these cases are before the Courts
402 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the quantity, type and value of drug seizures in each Irish prison for 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010. [31380/10]
For the record of the House and the information of the Deputy let me explain that prior to May 2008 seizures of drugs were recorded under the generic description "prohibited articles" and a detailed breakdown is not readily available.
From May 2008 (when new security initiatives were first introduced) to 31 December 2008, there were 351 drug seizures within the Irish Prison Service. Figures for 2009 and up until the 27 June 2010 are set out in the table below.
|
Prison/Place of Detention |
Number of Drug Seizures in 2009 |
Number of Drug Seizures in 2010 (27/6/2010) |
|
Arbour Hill Prison |
0 |
0 |
|
Castlerea Prison |
65 |
43 |
|
Cloverhill Prison |
97 |
37 |
|
Cork Prison |
35 |
26 |
|
Dóchas Centre |
11 |
10 |
|
Limerick Prison |
75 |
87 |
|
Loughan House |
12 |
15 |
|
Midlands Prison |
93 |
46 |
|
Mountjoy Prison (male) |
547 |
409 |
|
Portlaoise Prison |
20 |
14 |
|
Shelton Abbey |
19 |
13 |
|
St. Patrick’s Institution |
92 |
56 |
|
Training Unit |
60 |
14 |
|
Wheatfield Prison |
167 |
52 |
|
Total |
1,293 |
822 |
Prisons do not have the facilities to test for the type of substances or the quantity found. Gardaí are contacted once suspected drug seizures are made and issues of investigation and prosecution fall within their remit.
It is acknowledged that drugs present a major challenge to the Irish Prison Service and in this context, the Irish Prison Service Drugs Policy & Strategy, entitled Keeping Drugs out of Prison was launched in May 2006. The implementation of this Policy and Strategy has seen an intensification of efforts in the prison system to eliminate the availability of illicit drugs within prisons. The measures taken reflect the many and varied ways in which attempts are made to bring drugs into prisons and include:
Tighter control and monitoring of prisoner visits in all closed prisons;
New visiting arrangements in all prisons, with visitors required to be pre-approved by the Governor and required to provide identification on each visit;
Greater vigilance in examining mail by prison censors and searching of other items entering the prison;
Increased random searching of cells and their occupants;
Stricter searching of all persons committed to custody and prisoners returning from court, temporary release, after visits or on receipt of intelligence;
Use of modern cameras and probe systems which assist in searching previously difficult areas such as hollow chair or bed legs, under floor boards and other cavities; and
Installation of nets over exercise yards to prevent access to contraband items, including mobile phones and drugs.
In addition, a number of new, enhanced security initiatives have been introduced in all closed prisons including:
The introduction of enhanced security screening for all persons (visitors and staff) entering our prisons;
The establishment of a drug detection dog service within the Irish Prison Service involving approximately 30 handling teams;
The establishment of Operational Support Units dedicated to and developing expertise in searching and gathering intelligence on illicit material being hidden inside our prisons; they will be available in addition to the normal prison staff and can target specific security problem areas; and
The Body Orifice Security Scanner (BOSS) chair was introduced by the Irish Prison Service in early 2008 and to date eight chairs have been installed.
I am glad to tell the Deputy that the new security screening at prison entrances and the range of measures introduced have had considerable success in preventing the flow of and assisting in the capture of contraband such as illicit drugs. I am determined to take all reasonable measures to ensure that we stem the flow of illicit substances into our prisons. In that regard there will be no easing off in relation to the security measures already in place and enhancements and improvements will continue to take place in future as deemed necessary and appropriate.
In tandem with the emphasis on enhanced security measures the Irish Prison Service also continues to strive to implement its Drugs Policy and Strategy. Part of the implementation of the Strategy includes continued significant investment in services within prisons to reduce the demand for illicit drugs in the prisoner population as well as meeting prisoners' treatment and rehabilitative needs.
403 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of drug seizures in Cork city and county for each of the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and to the end of June in 2010, as well the quantity, type and value of drug seizures involved. [31381/10]
In the time available it has not been possible to compile the statistics which the Deputy has requested. I will communicate further with him when the information sought is to hand.
404 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will clarify the grounds a prisoner on conditional release may be recalled to prison, on whose authority such a recall order is made; the administrative procedure for dealing with recalled prisoners; if a prisoner is recalled to prison, is the time spent on conditional release deducted from their sentence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31435/10]
Section 6 of the Criminal Justice Act 1960 states that a person shall be deemed unlawfully at large if a condition to which his release was made subject has been broken. Section 7 of the Act then allows for a member of the Gardaí to arrest without warrant such a person and return them back to prison custody. Persons returned to custody in such circumstances then have their cases considered by the appropriate Prison Governor who makes the determination whether or not the temporary release should be revoked. If the temporary release is revoked the person remains in custody.
When prisoners are granted temporary release it is for a set and determinate period; in most cases this would be for one week. A fresh decision to grant temporary release is required each time the person returns back to the prison. In cases where it has been brought to my attention that there are serious concerns relating to a person's behaviour the decision is then made not to grant a further period of temporary release. The power to make these decisions is vested in the Minister for Justice and Law Reform and are generally made on my behalf by senior officials in Irish Prison Service Headquarters.
The sentence imposed on a person continues to run while they are compliant with the terms of their temporary release from custody. However, a person who goes unlawfully at large or otherwise breaches the terms and conditions of their temporary release will still have to serve out the full balance of the remaining sentence once they are returned to custody.
405 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31487/10]
406 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support the following matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31489/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 and 405.
I refer the Deputy to the answer to Question number 191 on 16 December 2009 which sets out the current remuneration payable to members of the Judiciary. Allowances and expenses are also payable in accordance with rates agreed by the Minister for Finance .
Garda drivers are provided for members of the judiciary under certain circumstances. It is not the practice and it would be contrary to the public interest to disclose the extent and level of protection afforded to members of the judiciary.
408 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his views on the recent upsurge in the level of heroin seizures in Cork city and county; and if he will provide details of the response to this growing problem. [31496/10]
In the time available it has not been possible to provide the information which the Deputy has requested. I will communicate further with him, pending receipt of a Garda report on the situation.
409 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when a decision will be made on an application for a residency permit in respect of (details supplied) a person in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31498/10]
The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order following a comprehensive and thorough examination of their asylum claim, and a detailed examination of the representations they submitted for consideration under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended).
The effect of the Deportation Order is that the person concerned must leave the State and remain thereafter out of the State.
Representations were received from the persons' legal representative asking that their Deportation Order be revoked, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(11) of the Immigration Act, 1999 (as amended). This application is under consideration at present. When a decision has been made on that application, that decision, and the consequences of that decision, will be conveyed in writing to the person concerned.
410 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if an application for a certificate of naturalisation in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31513/10]
Valid applications for certificates of naturalisation from the persons referred to in the Deputy's Question were received in the Citizenship Division of my Department in June 2005 and I decided in my absolute discretion not to grant certificates of naturalisation. The persons concerned were informed of this decision in letters issued to them on 17 December, 2009. The onus is on each applicant to keep my Department informed of any such change of address in writing.
There is no appeals process under the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act ,1956, as amended. However, it is open to the persons in question to lodge new applications for certificates of naturalisation with the Citizenship Division of my Department at any time.
411 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of members of the Garda reserve it is planned to recruit in 2010. [31608/10]
There are currently over 600 attested members of the Garda Reserve with approximately 100 in training.
The Government has set a target strength for the Reserve at 10% of the full time strength of the Force. As the Garda Reserve depends on volunteers who undertake their training and other duties during their free time, it is difficult to predict how many people will commence training in any particular period. However, I can assure the Deputy and the House that the Garda Commissioner is continuing recruitment with the objective of reaching that target. The Public Appointments Service has received over 7,000 expressions of interest to join the Reserve since the start of this year. The Government is strongly committed to the development of the Reserve. It has been a very successful initiative and I am confident that it will continue to flourish into the future.
It is important to note that the moratorium on recruitment and appointments in the public service does not apply to the Garda Reserve, as members are volunteers and do not draw a salary.
412 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31751/10]
Since June 2005 one assistant secretary retired from my Department. No Secretary General retired in the period in question. The provisions of the Superannuation Acts and Regulations stipulate that retirement lump sums are calculated on the basis of 3/80th of pensionable salary for each year of reckonable service subject to a maximum of 1.5 times pensionable salary.
413 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of new and renewal passport applications waiting to be processed in the Cork and Dublin passport offices; the number of applications from persons in north Tipperary; the average waiting time it takes to receive a passport once the necessary documentation has been submitted; if the length of processing time has increased over the past six months; and, if so, the measures taken by his Department to address the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30842/10]
418 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the waiting times for a new passport; the waiting time for a passport renewal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31030/10]
419 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the average length of time to process a passport through passport express, and through the normal process; and when he expects this processing time to return to normal. [31573/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 413, 418 and 419 together.
On 6 July, there were 57,516 applications in the system. Of these 12,400 represent applications received by the Passport Office in Cork. It is not possible to produce statistics for North Tipperary alone. Whereas this backlog is excessively high it nonetheless represents a reduction of almost 10,500 applications in the backlog since the middle of June. One additional contributory factor to the time taken to reduce the backlog in passport applications is the exceptional demand for passports this year. To date passport demand is running at 13.8% higher than this time in 2009.
In recent weeks the Passport Service has re-introduced a guaranteed turnaround time for passport applications. Applications submitted via the Passport Express service (Swiftpost in the Republic and NIPX in the North), available through local post offices, are now guaranteed to be processed within 20 working days. This 20 working day guarantee will be kept under review and it is intended that this will reduce over the coming weeks. The new guarantee turnaround time will help re-establish trust in the operation of the Passport Service.
Applications received through the ordinary post channels are currently being processed with eight weeks of receipt. There is no difference in waiting times for a passport renewal or first time application.
A new service to prioritise applications for those with immediate travel plans has also been introduced. Applications with proof of travel are now guaranteed to be processed within three working days. Applicants should make contact with the Passport Service & provide this proof where applicable. An additional fee may apply in respect of such new applications. This is the fastest turnaround time for all applications except for those whose travel is required for urgent humanitarian reasons.
Passport Service staff continue to work overtime to assist in keeping the number of applications in the system to a minimum. In the last few weeks, additional temporary staff have commenced work in the Passport Service and will be working to clear this backlog. While this will take some time, every effort is being made to minimise the inconvenience to the travelling public and to restore normal processing times at the earliest opportunity.
414 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position historically and currently in relation to Ireland’s policy and political campaigning on the international arms industry and related issues; and if reference will be made to relevant ministerial statements, Dáil debates, UN debates and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30938/10]
The 2007 Programme for Government contained a specific commitment to support a binding and comprehensive global treaty on the trade of arms, covering all weapons and ammunition. In implementation of this commitment, Ireland has worked within the UN and with the EU to achieve a comprehensive, legally binding instrument establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms. The EU has a common position in support of this objective.
Since December 2006 the UN has been examining the feasibility, scope and draft parameters for a comprehensive, legally binding instrument establishing common international standards for the import, export and transfer of conventional arms. As part of this process, Ireland submitted a report on its views on the Arms Trade Treaty to the UN in April 2007 and this was included in the UN Secretary-General's report on this subject in August 2007.
Ireland cosponsored resolutions adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2008 and 2009 and has taken an active role in deliberations and UN meetings on various aspects of the proposed treaty. The 2009 resolution provides for a UN Diplomatic Conference in 2012 to negotiate the Arms Trade Treaty, with a number of Preparatory Committees in the run-up to that Conference. The first two sessions of the Preparatory Committee will take place from 12-23 July next. Ireland will be represented at senior level from the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Forces.
The Chair of the July meetings, Ambassador Moritan of Argentina, has indicated that he hopes to get general agreement on the structure of an ATT, with future sessions then focusing on the detailed discussion of the composition of its individual elements. Ireland takes the view that the scope of the ATT should be as wide as possible and should cover both the items on the UN Register of Conventional Arms as well as Small Arms and Light Weapons, ammunition and explosives. We will be making these points in the negotiations.
415 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline his position in relation to Israel at various international organisation levels including the OECD, his stance in our voting position, imposition of vetos and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30939/10]
Like every other country, Israel is entitled to play a full and active part within the UN and other international organisations. This is perhaps especially important to acknowledge in Israel's case, as for many decades Israel has been excluded from some organisations, or from regional groups within UN organisations, due to the denial in some quarters of its legitimacy and right to exist.
Ireland has and will have no part in a policy of exclusion on such grounds. The Government's policy in relation to the admission of Israel to organisations of which we are already a member will be decided on the basis of the rules, purpose and remit of each organisation. We have been and continue to be highly critical of many aspects of Israeli policy, above all connected with the ongoing occupation of Palestinian lands. But the Government does not consider attempts to block Israeli membership of international organisations as a useful means of exerting pressure on Israel to change these policies. Such action would not increase Ireland's influence either on Israel or among our other partners in these organisations.
As I have said before, the list of countries around the world with which we might have serious concerns on political or human rights issues is a long one, and is not confined to Israel. I believe instead that cooperation in international organisations can go much deeper than relations with the government of the day, and can encourage or sustain more open and tolerant thinking at deeper levels and over a longer period.
I have on a number of occasions explained in the House the Government's position on Israel's accession to the OECD. Israel was invited to begin accession negotiations along with four other states as part of a balanced compromise expansion package agreed by the existing members. When Israel was judged to meet the basically economic criteria of the OECD, it was invited (along with Slovenia) to join the organisation. Ireland supported this decision, and the question of a veto did not arise.
In international organisations which allow a veto to members, or which operate by consensus, the use of a national veto should be considered only as an absolute last resort, not simply as a means of making your argument more emphatically. If member States did not observe that discipline, all such organisations would immediately grind to a halt. Ireland attaches a very high priority to the working of the international multilateral system, and works hard to ensure such organisations can function effectively.
416 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30989/10]
A number of Social Partnership Organisations have received funding from my Department during the period in question, the details of which are outlined below.
In all cases funding is provided as part of regulated schemes operated by my Department. There are no state agencies under the aegis of my Department.
The Reconciliation and Anti Sectarianism Funds in my Department have provided support to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), as detailed in the table below. Throughout the Troubles and in the period since, ICTU has played a vital role in promoting improved community relations in Northern Ireland. The funding awarded has been used to support ICTU's ongoing work in Northern Ireland. In the period 2004-2006, funding supported the Trade Union and Community Protestant Leadership Course which provided training to community leaders in areas of weak infrastructure to establish, operate and develop community groups. These leadership development and capacity building programmes have been developed and continued in the period to date, specifically targeting marginalised communities. ICTU has also delivered anti-sectarianism capacity building programmes in workplaces across Northern Ireland. Part of the funding awarded is used, in consultation with the Department of Foreign Affairs, to support small projects, run by local community organisations, designed to foster reconciliation and combat sectarianism in and between communities . The funds awarded under this scheme are subject to the provision of a project report and audited accounts.
|
Year |
€ |
Fund |
|
2004 |
100,000 |
Reconciliation Fund |
|
2005 |
25,000 |
Reconciliation Fund |
|
2006 |
100,000 |
Reconciliation Fund |
|
2007 |
100,000 |
Reconciliation Fund |
|
2008 |
80,000 |
Reconciliation Fund |
|
2010 |
90,000 |
Anti Sectarianism Fund |
My Department has also provided funding to the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) under the Emigrant Support Programme. This funding was divided between their Maynooth and London offices as follows:
|
Maynooth |
London |
|
|
€ |
€ |
|
|
2004 |
30,000 |
132,000 |
|
2005 |
60,000 |
153,440 |
|
2006 |
45,000 |
167,171 |
|
2007 |
70,134 |
147,503 |
|
2008 |
97,000 |
155,443 |
|
2009 |
141,750* |
139,500 |
*Includes grant of 44,350 to the Irish Episcopal Council for Emigrants.
The Department has extensive financial monitoring mechanisms in place in relation to this funding. All funded organisations are required to submit fully certified or audited accounts along with a detailed narrative progress report for each project for which Emigrant Support Programme funding has been provided. In addition, Departmental officials meet regularly with each organisation in receipt of funding.
My Department also provides funding to a number of social partnership organisations to promote deeper public understanding of global development issues. The table below outlines details of support which is provided through the Irish Aid programme. This includes a partnership between Irish Aid and the National Youth Council of Ireland to promote learning among young people on the links between local and global issues. Support for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is primarily for the ICTU Global Solidarity Programme which aims to deepen understanding within the trade union movement of global development and labour-related issues, including child labour.
In 2008, funding also included an allocation of €20,000 to support a project by ICTU to strengthen the capacity of the Lesotho Congress of Democratic Unions.
In addition to the support outlined in the table, €10,000 was provided to the Conference of Religious in Ireland (CORI) towards the costs of organising an international conference held in Dublin in 2008.
|
Organisation |
Type of Funding |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 to date |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
||
|
National Youth Council of Ireland |
Development Education funding provided under two partnership agreements (2004-2006 and 2007-2009). |
164,895 |
217,850 |
252,577 |
290,366 |
309,806 |
325,758 |
New proposal for 2010 is currently under consideration. |
|
Irish Congress of Trade Unions |
Development Education Grant Funding/Civil Society |
46,664 |
75,000 |
75,000 |
80,000 |
85,000 |
107,000 |
93,000 |
|
ECO-UNESCO |
Development Education Grant Funding |
31,612 |
10,500 |
— |
50,000 |
80,000 |
80,000 |
45,000 |
|
Friends of the Earth |
Development Education Grant Funding |
— |
— |
— |
50,000 |
— |
— |
23,000 |
|
Just Forests |
Development Education Grant Funding |
55,000 |
20,000 |
25,000 |
26,000 |
52,000 |
55,000 |
25,000 |
|
Pavee Point |
Development Education Grant Funding |
15,000 |
— |
19,041 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
Social Partnership Organisations, like any persons or groups based in Ireland, are also eligible to seek funding for projects for promotion of EU affairs under the annual Communicating Europe Initiative. In the time available it has not been possible to ascertain whether any of the social partnership organisations received funding. My Department will make a search of its records for the years in question and we will advise the Deputy as soon as possible in this regard.
417 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of persons here who took up working holiday visas in 2007, 2008 and 2009 under the agreement with Argentina, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and the USA by country; the allocation of visas here for each of the countries in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31022/10]
Working Holiday agreements are concluded between Ireland and other Governments on a reciprocal basis. For Irish citizens the application is administered directly with the Embassy concerned or through a sponsoring organisation. While precise figures are not available in relation to the number of visa applications by Irish citizens approved in all of the countries listed, the table beneath sets out the visa allocation for 2010 and the available information on the number of visas approved in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
In the case of Australia there is no specific allocation for Irish nationals under the Working Holiday Agreement. Approvals are usually dependent on meeting the eligibility criteria. The programme runs from 1st July to 30th June and the figures provided reflect these periods.
Allocations under the Working Holiday agreements for each of the countries concerned are reviewed on a regular basis. Allocations remain unchanged with the exception of Canada which increased from 2,500 to 4,000 in 2010. Information on visa approvals to the US is not released on an individual country basis so the figure below is an estimate.
The Working Holiday agreement with Argentina was concluded in September 2008 and figures are only available from 1st January 2009.
|
Working Holiday Agreement |
No. of visa approvals in 2007 |
No. of visa approvals in 2008 |
No. of visa approvals in 2009 |
Allocation in 2010 |
|
Argentina |
n/a |
n/a |
14 |
100 |
|
Canada |
2,133 |
1,924 |
2,500 |
4,000 |
|
Japan |
63 |
42 |
35 |
400 |
|
Hong Kong |
30 |
29 |
11 |
100 |
|
Australia |
18,637 |
27,241 |
18,495 |
Not capped |
|
New Zealand |
1,765 |
1,928 |
2,383 |
Not capped |
|
U.S.A. |
n/a |
n/a |
400 (i) |
Not capped |
(i) estimated figure.
420 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the costs, staff numbers and premises associated with the Embassy of Ireland to the Holy See and the Embassy of Ireland to Italy respectively in 2007, 2008 and 2009; their respective budgets for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31588/10]
The details sought in relation to the Embassy of Ireland to the Holy See and the Embassy of Ireland to the Italian Republic are included in the following tabular form. The Embassy of Ireland to the Italian Republic is also accredited to Libya and San Marino, and the Ambassador to Italy is Ireland's Permanent Representative to the Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) — all international organisations based in Rome. During the period in question the Ambassador to Italy was also accredited to Malta. The operating costs figures for each Embassy as detailed below relate to: salaries, travel, post and telecommunications, office machinery, office premises expenses and incidental expenses.
In regard to Embassy premises: the Embassy to the Holy See is owned by the State, where the Chancery and Ambassadorial Residence are combined in a single building. Premises expenses as detailed below relate to the maintenance of the building. In the case of the Embassy to Italy, both the Chancery and the Residence are rented properties and the premises expenses figures below primarily relate to these rental costs. The Residence is rented on favourable terms as the Irish State has rented the property for over fifty years. The Chancery is rented on a long term lease having moved into its current premises in 1996. It should be noted that there is no possibility of combining either the premises or Ambassadorial duties of these two Missions, as apart from having very different purposes, the Vatican will not accept the accreditation of an Ambassador who is also the Ambassador to the Italian Republic and neither will they accept the accreditation of an Embassy with the same address as the Embassy to the Italian Republic.
|
Year |
Embassy to Italy |
Embassy to the Holy See |
|
|
2007 |
Operating Costs Outturn € |
1,908,899 |
792,618 |
|
(including Premises Expenses) |
(463,387) |
(133,631) |
|
|
2008 |
Operating Costs Outturn € |
1,873,034 |
763,379 |
|
(including Premises Expenses) |
(528,865) |
(139,242) |
|
|
2009 |
Operating Costs Outturn € |
1,789,533 |
725,417 |
|
(including Premises Expenses) |
(506,871) |
(129,050) |
|
|
2010 |
Operating Costs Budget € |
1,774,755 |
743,894 |
|
(including Premises Expenses) |
(514,231) |
(132,488) |
|
|
2007-2010 |
Staff Numbers* |
8 Locally employed staff. |
3 Locally employed staff. |
|
5 Diplomatic (Dublin based) staff, including one Department of Agriculture Attaché. |
2 Diplomatic (Dublin based) staff. |
*Staff figures do not include domestic staff employed by each Ambassador.
421 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Irish embassies and or diplomatic residencies that had upgrade works carried out, minor or otherwise, in 2007, 2008 2009 and to date in 2010; if he will provide a list of same; and the expected cost of same. [31589/10]
The information requested by the Deputy is in the following table:
|
Location |
2007 |
|
€000 |
|
|
ABUJA — RESIDENCE |
3 |
|
ADDIS ABABA — CHANCERY |
3 |
|
ATHENS — RESIDENCE |
14 |
|
BELFAST SECRETARIAT — RESIDENCE |
781 |
|
BRASILIA — CHANCERY |
2 |
|
BRUSSELS (EMBASSY) — RESIDENCE |
53 |
|
BRUSSELS (PERM REP — EU) — CHANCERY |
15 |
|
BRUSSELS (PERM REP — EU) — RESIDENCE |
11 |
|
BUCHAREST — CHANCERY |
7 |
|
BUENOS AIRES — RESIDENCE |
57 |
|
CAIRO — CHANCERY |
208 |
|
CANBERRA — RESIDENCE |
6 |
|
COPENHAGEN — RESIDENCE |
11 |
|
DAR-ES-SALAAM — CHANCERY |
70 |
|
EDINBURGH CONSULATE GENERAL |
76 |
|
HOLY SEE — RESIDENCE |
579 |
|
KAMPALA — CHANCERY |
21 |
|
LESOTHO — CHANCERY |
17 |
|
LILONGWE -CHANCERY |
153 |
|
LILONGWE — RESIDENCE |
107 |
|
LISBON — RESIDENCE |
992 |
|
LJUBLJANA — RESIDENCE |
5 |
|
LONDON — CHANCERY |
44 |
|
LONDON — PASSPORT OFFICE |
57 |
|
LONDON — RESIDENCE |
420 |
|
LUSAKA — CHANCERY |
23 |
|
LUXEMBOURG — RESIDENCE |
6 |
|
MADRID — RESIDENCE |
15 |
|
MAPUTO -CHANCERY |
76 |
|
MEXICO — RESIDENCE |
447 |
|
NEW YORK — CONSULATE GENERAL |
17 |
|
NEW YORK (PMUN) — CHANCERY |
2 |
|
NEW YORK (PMUN) — RESIDENCE |
165 |
|
NICOSIA — RESIDENCE |
5 |
|
OSLO — RESIDENCE |
30 |
|
PARIS — CHANCERY |
385 |
|
PRAGUE — CHANCERY |
5 |
|
PRETORIA — RESIDENCE |
6 |
|
RIGA — CHANCERY |
186 |
|
SOFIA — CHANCERY |
1 |
|
SOFIA — RESIDENCE |
21 |
|
STRASBOURG — CHANCERY |
401 |
|
STRASBOURG — RESIDENCE |
13 |
|
TALLINN — RESIDENCE |
1 |
|
TEHRAN — CHANCERY |
6 |
|
TEHRAN — RESIDENCE |
3 |
|
THE HAGUE — CHANCERY |
330 |
|
THE HAGUE — RESIDENCE |
2,043 |
|
VALLETTA — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
WARSAW — CHANCERY |
5 |
|
WARSAW — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
WASHINGTON DC — CHANCERY |
34 |
|
WASHINGTON DC — RESIDENCE |
25 |
|
Location |
2008 |
|
€000 |
|
|
ABUJA — CHANCERY |
2 |
|
ABUJA — RESIDENCE |
4 |
|
ATHENS — CHANCERY |
62 |
|
ATHENS — RESIDENCE |
16 |
|
BEIJING — COMPOUND |
14 |
|
BELFAST — SECRETARIAT |
10 |
|
BELFAST SECRETARIAT — RESIDENCE |
13 |
|
BERLIN — RESIDENCE |
23 |
|
BRASILIA — RESIDENCE |
18 |
|
BRATISLAVA — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
BRUSSELS (EMBASSY) — CHANCERY |
15 |
|
BRUSSELS (EMBASSY) — RESIDENCE |
42 |
|
BRUSSELS (PERM REP — EU) — CHANCERY |
6 |
|
BRUSSELS (PFP) |
14 |
|
BUENOS AIRES — CHANCERY |
3 |
|
BUENOS AIRES — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
CAIRO — CHANCERY |
14 |
|
CAIRO — RESIDENCE |
36 |
|
CANBERRA — CHANCERY |
516 |
|
CANBERRA — RESIDENCE |
46 |
|
CAPETOWN-RESIDENCE |
4 |
|
COPENHAGEN — RESIDENCE |
21 |
|
DAR-ES-SALAAM — CHANCERY |
51 |
|
DAR-ES-SALAAM — RESIDENCE |
40 |
|
EDINBURGH C.G. |
213 |
|
HELSINKI — RESIDENCE |
131 |
|
HOLY SEE — CHANCERY |
44 |
|
KUALA LUMPUR — CHANCERY |
22 |
|
KUALA LUMPUR — RESIDENCE |
3 |
|
LISBON — CHANCERY |
1 |
|
LISBON — RESIDENCE |
72 |
|
LONDON — CHANCERY |
224 |
|
LONDON — PASSPORT OFFICE |
22 |
|
LUSAKA — CHANCERY |
5 |
|
LONDON — RESIDENCE |
211 |
|
MADRID — CHANCERY |
26 |
|
MADRID — RESIDENCE |
3 |
|
MAPUTO — CHANCERY |
55 |
|
MEXICO — RESIDENCE |
76 |
|
NEW DELHI — CHANCERY |
2 |
|
NEW DELHI — RESIDENCE |
5 |
|
NEW YORK — C.G. |
378 |
|
NEW YORK (PMUN) — CHANCERY |
5 |
|
NEW YORK (PMUN) — CHANCERY |
2 |
|
OSLO — RESIDENCE |
550 |
|
OTTAWA — RESIDENCE |
1,804 |
|
PARIS — CHANCERY |
199 |
|
PARIS — RESIDENCE |
4 |
|
PRAGUE — CHANCERY |
13 |
|
PRETORIA — CHANCERY |
1 |
|
PRETORIA — RESIDENCE |
3 |
|
RAMALLAH — CHANCERY |
4 |
|
RIGA — CHANCERY |
33 |
|
RIGA — RESIDENCE |
9 |
|
RIYADH — CHANCERY |
42 |
|
SEOUL — CHANCERY |
51 |
|
SOFIA — RESIDENCE |
12 |
|
STRASBOURG — CHANCERY |
38 |
|
STRASBOURG — RESIDENCE |
27 |
|
TEHRAN — CHANCERY |
1 |
|
TEL AVIV — CHANCERY |
11 |
|
THE HAGUE — CHANCERY |
1,165 |
|
THE HAGUE — RESIDENCE |
753 |
|
VILNIUS — RESIDENCE |
9 |
|
WARSAW — RESIDENCE |
6 |
|
WASHINGTON DC — CHANCERY |
2 |
|
WASHINGTON DC — RESIDENCE |
709 |
|
Location |
2009 |
|
€000 |
|
|
ABU DHABI — RESIDENCE |
59 |
|
ABUJA — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
ADDIS ABABA — CHANCERY |
939 |
|
ANKARA — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
BEIJING — COMPOUND |
5 |
|
BELFAST SECRETARIAT — RESIDENCE |
85 |
|
BERLIN — CHANCERY |
36 |
|
BERLIN — RESIDENCE |
40 |
|
BERNE — RESIDENCE |
84 |
|
BRUSSELS (EMBASSY) — CHANCERY |
169 |
|
BRUSSELS (EMBASSY) — RESIDENCE |
32 |
|
BRUSSELS (PERM REP — EU) — CHANCERY |
1,144 |
|
BUENOS AIRES — CHANCERY |
1 |
|
CAIRO — CHANCERY |
3 |
|
CAIRO — RESIDENCE |
15 |
|
CANBERRA — CHANCERY |
5 |
|
CANBERRA — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
CAPETOWN-RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
COPENHAGEN — CHANCERY |
31 |
|
EDINBURGH CONSULATE GENERAL |
7 |
|
DILI — CHANCERY |
8 |
|
GENEVA — RESIDENCE |
33 |
|
HELSINKI — RESIDENCE |
35 |
|
HOLY SEE — CHANCERY |
7 |
|
KAMPALA — CHANCERY |
18 |
|
KUALA LUMPUR — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
LISBON — CHANCERY |
11 |
|
LISBON — RESIDENCE |
20 |
|
LONDON — CHANCERY |
100 |
|
LUSAKA — CHANCERY |
56 |
|
LUXEMBOURG — RESIDENCE |
7 |
|
MOSCOW — CHANCERY |
10 |
|
MOSCOW — RESIDENCE |
15 |
|
NEW DELHI — CHANCERY |
7 |
|
NEW DELHI — RESIDENCE |
28 |
|
NEW YORK — CONSULATE GENERAL. |
9 |
|
NEW YORK (PMUN) — RESIDENCE |
51 |
|
OSLO — RESIDENCE |
203 |
|
OTTAWA — RESIDENCE |
3,632 |
|
PARIS — CHANCERY |
30 |
|
PARIS — RESIDENCE |
15 |
|
PRAGUE — RESIDENCE |
198 |
|
PRETORIA — RESIDENCE |
28 |
|
RIYADH — CHANCERY |
73 |
|
STOCKHOLM — RESIDENCE |
163 |
|
STRASBOURG — RESIDENCE |
1 |
|
TEHRAN — CHANCERY |
1 |
|
THE HAGUE — CHANCERY |
1,996 |
|
THE HAGUE — RESIDENCE |
175 |
|
WASHINGTON DC — CHANCERY |
28 |
|
WASHINGTON DC — RESIDENCE |
17 |
|
Location |
2010 to date |
|
(€000) |
|
|
ARMAGH (NORTH SOUTH MINISTERIAL COUNCIL) |
482 |
|
BELFAST SECRETARIAT RESIDENCE |
53 |
|
BRUSSELS (EMBASSY) — CHANCERY |
2 |
|
BRUSSELS (EMBASSY) — RESIDENCE |
41 |
|
BRUSSELS (PERM REP — EU) — CHA |
119 |
|
BUENOS AIRES — RESIDENCE |
41 |
|
CAIRO — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
THE HAGUE — CHANCERY |
316 |
|
THE HAGUE — RESIDENCE |
65 |
|
HOLY SEE — RESIDENCE |
16 |
|
LONDON — CHANCERY |
9 |
|
NEW DELHI — CHANCERY |
1 |
|
NEW DELHI — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
NEW YORK (PMUN) — RESIDENCE |
11 |
|
PARIS — CHANCERY |
21 |
|
PARIS — RESIDENCE |
17 |
|
STOCKHOLM — RESIDENCE |
64 |
|
SYDNEY (CONSULATE GENERAL) |
2 |
|
WASHINGTON DC — RESIDENCE |
15 |
|
RIYADH — CHANCERY |
125 |
|
BELFAST SECRETARIAT — RESIDENCE |
7 |
|
PRAGUE — RESIDENCE |
401 |
|
EDINBURGH C.G. |
3 |
|
MEXICO — RESIDENCE |
2 |
|
BRASILIA — CHANCERY |
16 |
|
ABU DHABI — RESIDENCE |
42 |
|
ADDIS ABABA-CHANCERY |
534 |
|
MAPUTO — CHANCERY |
16 |
422 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, further to comments that he made in Dáil Éireann in May 2010, he will make a new and comprehensive statement on the development of his plan to establish a passport office servicing the north-west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31661/10]
As I explained to the Deputy on 16 June last I have asked my officials to examine the feasibility of providing passport production equipment in other parts of the country. However, I do not expect that a decision in this regard will be made in the short term. The priority for the Passport Service at present is to reduce the substantial backlog in passport applications and to restore the normal turnaround time for passport processing at the earliest opportunity. At that time the question of additional passport office services will be examined in more detail.
423 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31749/10]
The number of Secretaries General and Deputy and Assistant Secretaries General who retired in my Department since July 2005 are given below in tabular format.
|
Year |
Grade |
Number |
|
2005 |
Assistant Secretary General |
2 |
|
2006 |
Assistant Secretary General |
1 |
|
Assistant Secretary General |
2 |
|
|
2007 |
Nil |
Nil |
|
2008 |
Assistant Secretary General |
5 |
|
2009 |
Secretary General |
1 |
|
Second Secretary General |
2 |
|
|
Assistant Secretary General |
4 |
|
|
2010 |
Assistant Secretary General |
1 |
My Department cannot provide information on the value of pension or severance payments to individual officers as this is a matter for the Department of Finance.
424 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the amount awarded by her to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30994/10]
No payments have been awarded to organisations involved in social partnership in my Department.
Any such payments made by agencies under the aegis of my Department are a matter for the agencies themselves. However I have asked these agencies to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible with the information requested.
425 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the position regarding sports capital funding; her plans to reintroduce this funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31216/10]
Under the Sports Capital Programme, funding is allocated to sporting and to voluntary and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. No decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the Programme. An amount of €48m has been provided in the Department's Estimates for 2010 to meet payments in respect of previously allocated grants under the Programme.
426 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the elements of the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programme report that have been implemented to date by her Department; the savings achieved as a result; her plans to implement any aspects on the plan in the future; if the overall plan has been assessed by her Department; and if so, her views on the benefits of the plans. [31253/10]
The Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, as published in July 2009, made a number of recommendations in respect of my Department and the agencies under its aegis. Specifically, the Special Group made proposals to reduce programme expenditure by almost €105 million in 2010 and to structurally reduce 170 staff across the Department and its agencies. It also proposed that consideration should be given to the discontinuation of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism as a Department in its own right. This department's three sectors make a major contribution to Irish society and the economy. This must be considered alongside the recommendations in the Special Group's report. The Government considered the Special Group's report prior to Budget 2010 and adopted the report's recommendations in a number of areas where the benefits of the changes proposed were considered to outweigh any disadvantages.
Savings of more than €35 million, or almost 7 per cent, were achieved in the Revised Estimates for 2010 for the department's Vote Group, compared to 2009. Moreover, the Government's moratorium on staff recruitment and promotion and its incentivised early retirement scheme continue to achieve reductions in staff numbers across my Department and its agencies. In May 2010, the Government made structural re-alignments to a range of Departments of State. As part of these re-alignments, the former Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism became the current Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport, having an enhanced emphasis on maximising the benefits to Ireland, in financial and other terms, of both our tourism product and our cultural and sporting heritage. In addition, responsibility for the horse-racing and greyhound industries was transferred to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. I am confident that this Department has a strong role to play in Ireland's economic recovery and am determined to work with the various agencies and stakeholders to maximise the economic potential of the tourism sector in particular.
427 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if a special case separate to the swimming pool programme could be made for a town (details supplied) in County Dublin with the local authorities advised of same along with the application; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that South Dublin County Council did not apply under the old programme in 2000 due to its belief that such a project required it to await the guidelines on public or private partnership as indicated in responses to this Deputy in Dáil Éireann in 2003, 2004 and 2005; if her further attention has been drawn to the fact that while the local authority did indicate in 2006 that it was willing to build a pool out of its own resources, with Exchequer funding desirable but not necessary, it has now suffered a loss of revenue stream due to the downturn and cannot now fund out of its own resources. [31261/10]
Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme, which is administered by the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport funding is allocated towards the construction, refurbishment or replacement of public swimming pool facilities throughout the country. The current round of the Programme was closed to new applicants since 31 July 2000 and no application was made in respect of a public swimming pool for Lucan before that date. South Dublin County Council applied for and received the maximum grant of €3.8m for a new pool at Jobstown and a replacement pool at Clondalkin under the current round of the Programme.
Under the current round of the programme, 57 applications were received, of which 45 projects have been completed and opened to the public. The priority now is to work with the relevant local authorities in completing the remaining 12 pool projects, which are included in the current round. Since the current round commenced in 2000, total expenditure to date has amounted to €144.5m million and this has leveraged a total investment of some €400m. The allocation of €7.5m in 2010 will be sufficient to meet commitments arising in 2010 under the current round of the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme. When the Programme is re-opened, it will be open to all local authorities, including South Dublin County Council on behalf of Lucan, to submit applications under the terms that will apply.
428 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the financial costs that have been incurred by the National Sports Campus Development Authority following the pursuit of a VAT claim involving Dublin Waterworld; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31357/10]
The statutorily based National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA) took over the role and function of Campus and Stadium Ireland Development Ltd. (CSID) on 1 January 2007 and a fully owned subsidiary of the Authority, NSCDA (Operations) Ltd., now operates the National Aquatic Centre. I have been informed by the NSCDA that, to the end of May 2010, legal costs amounting to €152,141 have been incurred by CSID/NSCDA in connection with the proceedings to recover the outstanding VAT charge. This figure excludes the costs incurred in the Supreme Court hearing which have yet to be advised.
429 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the projects that remain to be processed under the current round of the sports capital programme and the local authority swimming pool programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31358/10]
Under the Local Authority Swimming Pool Programme there are four principal stages in a swimming pool project following the submission of a feasibility study. These, in order of progress, are: Preliminary Report; Contract Documents; Tender and Construction. The grant is allocated on receipt of the Tender Report. Under the current round of the programme, 57 applications were received, of which 45 projects have been completed and opened to the public. 12 other projects are at various stages of the programme, including Ferrybank, Co. Wexford, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal, New Ross, Co. Wexford, Buncranna, Co. Donegal, Glenalbyn, Co. Dublin, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Dunmanway, Co. Cork, Edenderry, Co.Offaly, Clara, Co. Offaly, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon and Balbriggan, Fingal County Council. Under the Sports Capital Programme, funding is allocated to sporting and to voluntary and community organisations at local, regional and national level throughout the country. At the end of 2009 the total level of outstanding commitments on hand from previous rounds of the Sports Capital programme was just over €117m. This represented approximately 1,900 separate allocations.
430 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the number of jobs created from 2005 to date in 2010 in the arts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31515/10]
431 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport the number of jobs that have been created in the arts sector from 2005 and to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31516/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 430 and 431 together.
The most recent published information relating to employment in the arts sector available is contained in the Report prepared in November 2009 for the Arts Council by Indecon International Economic Consultants entitled "Assessment of Economic Impact of the Arts in Ireland". This report stated that for 2008 the number of jobs defined as "Direct, Employment in the Wider Arts Sector" totalled 16,689. This figure is based on an Indecon analysis of the Central Statistics Annual Services Inquiry of Industrial Protection and Census of Population as well as internal Arts Council data. Specific details for the arts sector have to be collated from various descriptions within the data held by CSO publications.
432 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport if she will support the following matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31754/10]
Retirement lump sums for civil servants are calculated on the basis of 3/80ths of salary per year of service, subject to a maximum of 1½ times the salary on which superannuation benefits are based.Since January 2005one Secretary General and one Assistant Secretary has retired from my Department. A total of €568,129 was paid in retirement lump sums including a severance gratuity. The retirement lump sum in each case was 150% of the salary on which the superannuation benefits were based.
433 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of money allocated to each family resource agency; the location of family resource centres; the number of persons employed in each family resource centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31550/10]
With effect from 1st May 2010, the Family Support Agency comes under the aegis of the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs. The Family Support Agency operates the Family Resource Centre Programme and there are 107 Family Resource Centres (FRCs) nationwide. The name and location of these centres is given in the Appendix below. The additional information sought by the Deputy regarding the amount of money allocated and number of persons employed in each FRC is being compiled at present and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
|
Location |
|
|
1 |
Bagenalstown FRC, Co. Carlow |
|
2 |
Forward Steps Resource Centre, Tullow, Co. Carlow |
|
3 |
Focus FRC, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan |
|
4 |
Teach Oscail Resource Project Ltd, Tullacmongan, Co. Cavan |
|
5 |
Killaloe/Ballina FRC, Killaloe, Co. Clare |
|
6 |
Kilrush FRC Ltd, Co. Clare |
|
7 |
North West Clare FRC, Ennistymon, Co. Clare |
|
8 |
Shannon FRC, Shannon Town, Co. Clare |
|
9 |
Adrigole FRC, Beara, Co. Cork |
|
10 |
Bandon FRC, Co. Cork |
|
11 |
Cobh FRC, Co. Cork |
|
12 |
Dunmanway FRC, Co. Cork |
|
13 |
F.A.C.T. Ballincollig FRC, Co. Cork |
|
14 |
Le Chéile FRC, Mallow, Co. Cork |
|
15 |
Midleton Community Forum Ltd, Co. Cork |
|
16 |
Cara House FRC, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
|
17 |
Donegal Town FRC, Co. Donegal |
|
18 |
Downstrands FRC, Narin Portnoo, Co. Donegal |
|
19 |
Dunfanaghy Community Resource Association, Co. Donegal |
|
20 |
Mevagh FRC, Downings, Co. Donegal |
|
21 |
Moville & District FRC Ltd, Co. Donegal |
|
22 |
Raphoe Youth & Community Resource Centre, Co. Donegal |
|
23 |
St. Johnston & Carrigans FRC, Lifford, Co. Donegal |
|
24 |
The Forge FRC, Pettigo, Co. Donegal |
|
25 |
Artane/Coolock Resource & Development Centre, Dublin 5 |
|
26 |
Balally FRC Ltd, Dublin 16 |
|
27 |
Baldoyle FRC, Dublin 13 |
|
28 |
Ballyboden FRC, Dublin 16 |
|
29 |
Ballyfermot FRC, Dublin 10 |
|
30 |
Ballyogan FRC, Dublin 18 |
|
31 |
Cherry Orchard FRC, Dublin 10 |
|
32 |
Drop in Well FRC, Ballymun, Dublin 9 |
|
33 |
Fatima Group United, Rialto, Dublin 8 |
|
34 |
Hill Street FRC, Hill Street, Dublin 1 |
|
35 |
Hillview Community Resource Centre Ltd, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 |
|
36 |
Killinarden FRC, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
37 |
Mountview Resource Centre Ltd, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 |
|
38 |
Quarryvale FRC, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
39 |
Rosemount Community Development Group, Dundrum, Dublin 14 |
|
40 |
School Street/Thomas Court Bawn FRC, Pimlico, Dublin 8 |
|
41 |
St. Andrew’s FRC, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 |
|
42 |
St. Kevin’s FRC, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 |
|
43 |
St. Matthew’s FRC, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
44 |
Aonad Resource Centre, Ballygar, Co. Galway |
|
45 |
ARD FRC, Doughiska, Galway |
|
46 |
Clann FRC, Oughterard, Co. Galway |
|
47 |
Gort FRC, Co. Galway |
|
48 |
Loughrea Town FRC, Co. Galway |
|
49 |
Solas Resource Centre, Headford, Co. Galway |
|
50 |
Abbeydorney/Kilflynn FRC, Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry |
|
51 |
Ballyspillane FRC, Killarney, Co. Kerry |
|
52 |
BUDS FRC, Ballyduff, Tralee, Co. Kerry |
|
53 |
Castlemaine FRC, Co. Kerry |
|
54 |
Droichead na Daoine Ltd, Sneem, Co. Kerry |
|
55 |
Duagh FRC, Listowel, Co. Kerry |
|
56 |
Kerryhead/Ballyheigue FRC, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry |
|
57 |
Killorglin FRC, Co. Kerry |
|
58 |
Presentation FRC, Listowel, Co. Kerry |
|
59 |
Shanakill FRC, Monavalley, Tralee, Co. Kerry |
|
60 |
South West Kerry FRC, Caherciveen, Co. Kerry |
|
61 |
St. Brigid’s Community Centre, Hawley Park, Tralee, Co. Kerry |
|
62 |
Curragh Pride FRC, Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare |
|
63 |
Newbridge FRC, Co. Kildare |
|
64 |
Droichead Community Centre, Callan, Co.Kilkenny |
|
65 |
Newpark Close FRC, Kilkenny |
|
66 |
St. Canice’s Community Action, St. Joseph’s Road, Kilkenny |
|
67 |
The Mill FRC, Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny |
|
68 |
Knockmay FRC, Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
|
69 |
Breffni FRC, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim |
|
70 |
Mohill Family Support Centre Ltd, Mohill, Co. Leitrim |
|
71 |
Croom FRC, Co. Limerick |
|
72 |
Hospital FRC, Hospital, Co. Limerick |
|
73 |
Southhill FRC, Southhill, Co. Limerick |
|
74 |
St Munchin’s FRC, Ballynanty, Limerick |
|
75 |
Bridgeways FRC, Ballymahon, Co. Longford |
|
76 |
Lus na Gréine FRC, Granard, Co. Longford |
|
77 |
Connect FRC, Drogheda, Co. Louth |
|
78 |
Ballina FRC, Co. Mayo |
|
79 |
Cairdeas FRC, Ballaghdereen, Co. Mayo |
|
80 |
Castlebar FRC, Co. Mayo |
|
81 |
Claremorris FRC, Co. Mayo |
|
82 |
Neart hAmhnais Teoranta, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo |
|
83 |
Tacú FRC, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo |
|
84 |
Westport FRC, Co. Mayo |
|
85 |
The Peoples Resource Centre, Kells, Co. Meath |
|
86 |
Trim FRC, Co. Meath |
|
87 |
Clones FRC, Co. Monaghan |
|
88 |
Mullaghmatt Cortolvin FRC, Co. Monaghan |
|
89 |
Arden View FRC, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
|
90 |
Clara FRC, Co. Offaly |
|
91 |
Family Life Centre, Boyle, Co. Roscommon |
|
92 |
Ballymote FRC, Co. Sligo |
|
93 |
Easkey Community FRC Ltd, Co. Sligo |
|
94 |
Sligo Family Centre, The Mall, Sligo |
|
95 |
Tubbercurry FRC, Co. Sligo |
|
96 |
Millenium FRC, Thurles, Co. Tipperary |
|
97 |
Spafield FRC, Cashel, Co. Tipperary |
|
98 |
Three Drives FRC, Tipperary Town |
|
99 |
Sacred Heart FRC, Old Tramore Road, Waterford |
|
100 |
St. Brigid’s Family & Community Centre, Waterford |
|
101 |
Cara Phort FRC, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
|
102 |
Monsignor McCarthy FRC, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
|
103 |
Gorey FRC, Co. Wexford |
|
104 |
Raheen FRC, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford |
|
105 |
South End Community Group, The Faythe, Wexford |
|
106 |
Taghmon Action Group, Co. Wexford |
|
107 |
Greystones People’s Project, Co. Wicklow |
434 Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will consider extending the areas covered by the current rural social scheme to include urban areas and increase the remit and funding of community services programmes in view of the success of the scheme and the rising unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30871/10]
The Deputy will be aware that the Government has agreed to transfer responsibility for the Rural Social Scheme and the Community Services Programme from my Department to the renamed Department of Social Protection. Arrangements to enable the transfer of these programmes are currently being progressed as part of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010. The Deputy will appreciate that, in this context, any proposals to extend these programmes would fall to be considered by my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection.
435 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to change the local community development programme; if he will endorse and agree to the service level agreement model put forward by the national community development forum; his views on whether the NCDF model is more preferable to the merger model in view of the fact that it allows for strong direct links with the local community to be maintained and for integrated programme delivery, it reduces the number of structures that the Department has to deal with directly, it involves monitoring and evidence based reporting which will enhance delivery, it will ensure close collaboration and more co-ordination between CDPs and LDCs, it includes a service led agreement with a legally binding contract and works within a participatory governance approach to ensure the inclusion of those most marginalised. [30874/10]
As the Deputy is aware, the Local Development Social Inclusion Programme and the Community Development Programme were my Department's two main social inclusion/community development programmes. These came to an end on 31 December last and have been superseded by a new integrated programme, the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP). All community development projects (CDPs) and local development companies (LDCs) that are currently in receipt of funding through the LCDP have signed up:
to implement the new programme in the context of my Department's integration strategy; and
to meet specified deadline dates (submission of workplan by 26 March 2010 and of integration plan by 30 June 2010).
The position is that, unless a project has received provisional approval from my Department for an alternative LCDP integration model, groups were still required to submit their plans for full integration by 30 June.
My Department has set out a national model involving full integration of CDPs with LDCs, but has made it clear that other options can be considered and that it is not a question of ‘one size fits all'. Alternative models will, however, be required to meet a range of criteria, including a reduction in the number of structures, promoting the potential for integrated delivery of services to the public, supporting efficiencies and reducing the burden of company law compliance for CDPs. The only option not acceptable is one that seeks to preserve the status quo: some models proposed by CDPs and other parties in the period since the launch of the LCDP have had to be rejected on that basis. In recent weeks, I have been able to respond positively to possible alternative models put forward by the Paul Partnership and Limerick City CDPs, and by HSE South and a number of CDPs in the Cork/Kerry area. While agreement has not yet been fully finalised in these cases, I am confident that a real possibility for agreement exists.
Additional proposals from other CDPs and LDCs, including Northside Partnership, the National Community Development Forum and others, have also been under consideration. However, a model that does not entail significant change is unlikely to meet the specified criteria. The model proposed by the Forum, while having the potential for integrated service delivery, does not meet the objective of reduced structures, and, in fact, would constitute maintenance of the status quo with regard to those structures. In addition, it does not appear to have the potential to reduce the administrative and legal burdens currently required of CDP board members. However, I can assure the Forum that my Department will continue to respond positively to all constructive proposals that it receives, based on the specified criteria, and that my officials will continue to be available to meet with the boards of projects.
It is important to note that, despite what is stated by some commentators, full integration does not mean closure of a CDP or the cessation of CDP activities in any given area. As has been stated previously, any worthwhile community development activity or service delivered under a CDP can continue to be delivered under the proposed new LCDP structure and by the same staff who currently do this work. Of course, CDPs may opt out of the LCDP integration process and decide to go it alone. In such cases, my Department will be supportive in relation to the retention of any assets acquired with programme funding and may also be in a position to provide for some limited funding for a transition period, subject to certain conditions.
A number of CDPs have raised concerns about the treatment of assets (particularly buildings) in a full integration situation, where all assets and net liabilities would usually transfer by agreement. However, I want to emphasise that other arrangements are possible — for example, the ownership of buildings need not transfer to an LDC. This was also made clear in the context of the information event for CDPs and LDCs, held by Pobal on my Department's behalf, on 10 June last. May I take this opportunity to reassure all concerned that my focus remains firmly on ensuring that scarce resources are targeted at the most vulnerable communities through optimising our efforts and resources at the front-line.
436 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30983/10]
Since 2007 my Department has provided annual funding to the members of the Community & Voluntary pillar of the Social Partnership process. This funding has been awarded to support costs directly related to the organisations' contribution to policy-making in the social partnership process that is not funded from any other sources. The following table details the funding provided to the members of the Community & Voluntary pillar from 2007 to 2010.
|
SOCIAL PARTNERSHIP |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
Protestant Aid |
30,000 |
30,000 |
28,800 |
26,496 |
|
CORI |
110,000 |
110,000 |
105,600 |
97,152 |
|
Irish Rural Link |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
Congress Centres Network |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
Disability Federation of Ireland |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
National Association of Building Co-Operatives (NABCO) |
30,000 |
30,000 |
28,800 |
26,496 |
|
INOU |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
The Carers Association |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
National Women’s Council of Ireland |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
Irish Council for Social Housing |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
Age Action Ireland |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
Children’s Rights Alliance |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
National Youth Council of Ireland |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
The Wheel |
110,000 |
110,000 |
105,600 |
97,152 |
|
St Vincent de Paul |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
|
Community Platform |
55,000 |
55,000 |
52,800 |
48,576 |
In addition, a number of the organisations in question have received funding under various grant schemes operated by my Department. The following tables contain details of the amounts awarded to each organisation under the different funding schemes.
|
FEDERATIONS AND NETWORKS |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
INOU |
55,000 |
55,000 |
55,000 |
59,590 |
|
Children’s Rights Alliance |
47,000 |
47,000 |
47,000 |
50,920 |
|
The Wheel |
47,000 |
47,000 |
47,000 |
50,920 |
|
National Association of Building Co-operatives |
47,000 |
47,000 |
47,000 |
50,920 |
|
Irish Council for Social Housing |
46,000 |
46,000 |
46,000 |
49,840 |
|
Irish Rural Link |
55,000 |
55,000 |
55,000 |
59,590 |
|
National Women’s Council of Ireland |
70,000 |
70,000 |
70,000 |
75,840 |
|
TRAINING AND SUPPORTS |
||||
|
Disability Federation of Ireland |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
|
The Wheel |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
40,000 |
|
ANTI-POVERTY NETWORKS |
||||
|
INOU |
143,066 |
150,220 |
150,220 |
150,220 |
|
Irish Rural Link |
143,066 |
150,220 |
150,220 |
150,220 |
|
Children’s Rights Alliance |
143,066 |
150,220 |
150,220 |
150,220 |
|
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
INOU |
199,000 |
191,040 |
171,936 |
|
Children’s Rights Alliance |
186,000 |
178,560 |
160,704 |
|
The Wheel |
140,000 |
134,400 |
120,960 |
|
Disability Federation of Ireland |
53,000 |
80,880 |
45,792 |
|
National Association of Building Co-operatives |
53,000 |
50,880 |
45,792 |
|
Irish Council for Social Housing |
53,000 |
50,880 |
45,792 |
|
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament |
100,000 |
96,000 |
86,400 |
|
Irish Rural Link |
205,000 |
196,800 |
177,120 |
|
Age Action Ireland |
53,000 |
50,880 |
45,792 |
|
National Women’s Council of Ireland |
70,000 |
67,200 |
60,480 |
|
LOCAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
Protestant Aid |
73,500 |
100,000 |
100,000 |
175,000 |
175,000 |
220,000 |
|
St Vincent de Paul |
1,270,000 |
1,270,000 |
1,350,000 |
1,350,000 |
1,850,000 |
1,850,000 |
|
Irish Senior Citizens Parliament |
35,975 |
72,000 |
78,000 |
89,768 |
0 |
0 |
|
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
Irish Rural Link |
40,000 |
50,000 |
50,000 |
49,999.02 |
The organisations listed below were allocated total funding over the period 2004-2010 from Dormant Accounts as follows:
|
DORMANT ACCOUNTS |
2004-2010 |
|
€ |
|
|
Athy Age Action |
3,200 |
|
Disability Federation of Ireland |
79,850 |
|
Irish Rural Link Limited |
45,110 |
|
St Vincent de Paul |
265,000 |
|
The Carers Association |
754,596 |
437 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the funding that is available to Halla na Féile in Cashel, County Tipperary. [31244/10]
Funding is available under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 for the provision of basic services, including the development of amenity/leisure facilities and recreational infrastructure for rural communities such as the hall referred to in the Deputy's Question. I am advised that South Tipperary Development Company, the Group charged with implementing the Rural Development Programme in the South Tipperary region, has carried out some pre-development work with Halla na Féile and that they are at the very early stages of the RDP funding application process. The Deputy will appreciate that a decision in this case is a matter for South Tipperary Development Company, having regard to the operating rules and criteria of the Programme.
438 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the value for money reviews that have been undertaken in respect of Údarás na Gaeltachta; the conclusions and recommendations that were reached in any such review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31259/10]
In 2000, my Department engaged economic consultants Indecon to carry out an independent review of the expenditure programmes of Údarás na Gaeltachta. A summary of the consultants' recommendations is set out in Appendix 1 below. My Department has, over the past number of years, worked closely with An tÚdarás to implement these recommendations, insofar as practicable. While some of the recommendations were outside the direct remit of my Department, many have been implemented, in part or in full. The Deputy will, of course, be aware that the future remit of An tÚdarás will fall to be considered in the context of the draft 20-year Strategy on Irish, which has been under consideration by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Sports, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The report of the Committee is expected shortly and I hope to proceed thereafter with submitting the draft Strategy for final approval by Government.
|
Appendix 1: Summary of recommendations from Indecon review of the expenditure programmes of Údarás na Gaeltachta |
|
|
Recommendation 1: |
There is a need to utilise a wide range of policy initiatives including some which are outside of the remit of current Údarás programmes if the objectives for the Gaeltacht are to be realised in the most effective manner. |
|
Recommendation 2: |
Consideration should be given to the relocation of public sector funded services employment to Gaeltacht areas. |
|
Recommendation 3: |
There is a need for significant infrastructural development in the Gaeltacht, particularly in the areas of energy and telecommunications. |
|
Recommendation 4: |
The National Education and Training Systems should seek to address the educational attainment deficit among present Gaeltacht residents. |
|
Recommendation 5: |
Measures should be taken to reduce the average cost of most jobs sustained in firms assisted by An tÚdarás. |
|
Recommendation 6: |
Differential targets for cost per job sustained will be appropriate for remaining areas of high unemployment and for higher skilled knowledge based sectors. A maximum cost per job should, however, be applied to all projects. |
|
Recommendation 7: |
Reliance on Traditional Sectors in Manufacturing should be reduced. |
|
Recommendation 8: |
An agreed national policy should be put in place which will give priority to the Gaeltacht for the location of projects in certain niche sectors. |
|
Recommendation 9: |
Higher priority should be given to avoiding potential deadweight in industrial incentives programmes. |
|
Recommendation 10: |
The education and skills base in the Gaeltacht should be enhanced through initiatives by An tÚdarás and other organisations. The concept of life-long learning should be central Údaras policy. |
|
Recommendation 11: |
An tÚdarás should adjust its own training activities to increase emphasis on transferability of skills and external certification of training. It should also focus attention on management development. |
|
Recommendation 12: |
An tÚdarás should work with other agencies to promote an optimal mix of active labour market measures. Involvement with social economy should be redirected in line with national changes, including involvement with the new Social Economy Programme . |
|
Recommendation 13: |
The terms under which Údarás equity is provided should be adjusted to enhance the prospects of financial returns. |
|
Recommendation 14: |
Significant revisions to Údarás property development activities should be pursued, including the rationalisation of the land bank, the sale of building to existing tenants, and the involvement of the private sector in new building projects on a partnership basis. There should be an explicit rationale for property decisions within the context of managing property as a resource. |
|
Recommendation 15: |
Adjustments should be made to the grants for small industries programme to attempt to reduce the high attrition rate. |
|
Recommendation 16: |
Improvements are needed to provide on-going information to monitor the effectiveness of Údarás projects. |
|
Recommendation 17: |
An tÚdarás should continue to develop partnership relationships with local communities and organisations. |
439 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of jobs created by Leader partnerships each year for the past three years; the number of those jobs sustained to date; the cost per job created; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31359/10]
Performance information for the Rural Development Programme is not readily available in such a way as to provide the information requested by the Deputy within the time frame for replying to his Question. My Department is, however, compiling the relevant information and will revert to the Deputy in writing within the next two weeks.
440 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans for 2010 arising from the additional responsibilities acquired by his Department following the change to departmental structure; the proportion of his Department’s budget that will be allocated to pursuing those objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31360/10]
441 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs when it is expected that responsibility for the rural social scheme will transfer to the Department for Social Protection; if current responsibility for the administration of the RSS by agencies under his Department will remain under his Department’s remit following that transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31361/10]
442 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount he anticipates that he will spend on converting Department titles on websites, headed paper, application forms, information booklets, wall charts and so on as a result of the recent changes in several Departments’ titles; the length of time this will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31503/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 440 to 442, inclusive, together.
The Deputies will be aware that the transfer to my Department of responsibility for social inclusion policy and family policy from the Department of Social Protection and of responsibility for equality, integration, human rights and disability from the Department of Justice and Law Reform has now taken place. The title of my Department changed to the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs with effect from 2 June 2010.
My plans for 2010 and for the coming period will be to progress the actions and commitments reflected in the Programme for Government and the Revised Programme for Government that relate to my functions and areas of responsibility. In this regard, work is in hands on the preparation of a new Statement of Strategy for my Department. In developing this new Statement of Strategy, my Department will take stock of the progress made to date on meeting Government Programme commitments and, against that background, I will decide how best to focus efforts over the coming period so as to achieve real results on the ground and deliver on our mandate. As a consequence of the additional responsibilities, my Department’s gross financial allocation has increased by €47.36m in the current year. This represents 10.2% of my Department’s gross financial allocation, as amended by the transfer of functions.
In relation to costs arising from my Department's change of title, it is not possible to quantify the amount in question at this time. I can confirm, however, that it is my intention that all stationery currently held by my Department will be used to the greatest extent feasible. I have also directed my officials to ensure that any costs arising due to the name change of my Department are kept to a minimum and are met from within existing resources. With regard to the transfer of responsibility for the Rural Social Scheme from my Department to the Department for Social Protection, the position is that Part 4 of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 provides for the transfer of both the Rural Social Scheme and the Community Services Programme to the Department of Social Protection.
The Bill is currently before Seanad Éireann, having completed Second Stage on 6 July 2010, and I understand that it is planned to take Committee, Report and Final Stages on 13 July 2010, subject to agreement. Part 4 of the Bill will be subject to a commencement order. Following the transfer of the Rural Social Scheme to the Department of Social Protection, issues in relation to the future administration of that scheme will, of course, be a matter for that Department.
443 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount of funding that has been allocated to security for older people in the past year; if any schemes will be re-opened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31657/10]
Funding of €2.1m was provided to community and voluntary organisations under the Scheme of Community Support for Older People (CSOP) in 2009. The Scheme, which was suspended in April 2009 to facilitate a comprehensive review of its operations, was re-opened to applications from community and voluntary groups in October 2009, pending the introduction of a new Scheme in 2010. The Seniors Alert Scheme replaced the CSOP on 24 May 2010 and is open to applications for support from community and voluntary organisations registered with my Department to operate the Scheme. Overall, some €3.1m has been provided in my Department's Vote for the CSOP/Seniors Alert Scheme in 2010, an increase of 50% on the 2009 provision. The Deputy should note that my Department continues to process applications received under the CSOP prior to its closure in May. To date in 2010, some €1.3m in grant support has been provided to 324 community groups for the provision of items of safety and security equipment to more than 4,000 older people. Details of the grant support paid to community groups are available on my Department's website (www.pobail.ie).
444 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31743/10]
The total amount expended on the matter referred to by the Deputy is €869,976, and this was expended in accordance with the guidelines and requirements set down by the Department of Finance. The Deputy will appreciate that it is not possible to provide the further information within the constraints of a ‘details supplied' Question.
445 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection the number or people nationally who are receiving farm assist payments; the number in south Tipperary receiving farm assist payments; the numbers nationally and in south Tipperary receiving them each year since 2005; the number of applications outstanding; the policy measures being drafted to assist these farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30855/10]
The following table shows the number of farm assist recipients for each of the years requested.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
4/7/2010 |
|
|
National |
7,847 |
7,500 |
7,390 |
7,525 |
9,039 |
10,153 |
|
South Tipperary |
Not available |
Not available |
85 |
86 |
137 |
Clonmel 28 |
|
Cahir 38 |
||||||
|
Cashel 16 |
||||||
|
Tipperary 66 |
There are are currently 597 farm assist claims awaiting a decision nationally. Statistics on recipients were kept on a county basis for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009 only. The 2010 figures relate to Local and Branch Offices and their respective catchments in the South Tipperary area.
The farm assist scheme is a practical response by the Department to the situation of low-income farmers and it represents a long-term safety net for them. It benefits farm families with children and also provides increased payments to farming couples without children and to single farmers on low income
While this means-tested payment is broadly similar to the jobseeker's allowance scheme, it has a more generous means test, which takes account of the specific nature of farming and, unlike jobseeker's allowance, farmers claiming this payment do not need to be available for work outside of the farm in order to qualify.
447 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans for the Clonmel Army Barracks, County Tipperary; the number of staff from his Department and from Army personnel who are currently based there; the amount that has been spent on this barracks in terms of investment in the buildings over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31226/10]
Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, is a permanently occupied barracks with a total of 210 military personnel stationed there at present. In addition, there are 9 civilian staff employed at the barracks. I am advised that total direct expenditure on upgrading and maintenance of the property between 2000 and July 2010 was in the region of €4.5 million.
The Department and the Defence Forces continually review Defence Forces requirements in relation to barracks, infrastructure and other military installations. Properties deemed surplus to requirements are disposed of and the proceeds are invested in the ongoing modernisation of the Defence Forces. There are, however, no plans to alter the current status of Kickham Barracks, at this time.
448 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the cost of the PRSI dental scheme for each individual month in 2010; the estimated full year expenditure; if he will comment on the decline in dental business; if the Department of Health and Children has expressed any concerns regarding the future promotion of good dental health; if he will confirm that full PRSI dental health scheme as previously existed will return as promised from January 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30937/10]
The current budgetary position necessitated the changes made to social welfare benefits, including treatment benefits, in Budget 2010. As a result from 1 st January 2010, treatments available under the dental element of the scheme are limited to the free examination. This allows people to continue to have regular check-ups and helps ensure the early detection of disease and other health issues.
The Department of Health and Children has not been in touch with the Department to express concerns on the future promotion of good dental health.
While all areas of social welfare expenditure are kept under review, there are no plans to reverse the changes in the current budgetary climate.
The cost of the Dental Benefit Scheme for each month of 2010 is detailed in the table below. The estimated full year expenditure is some €38 million in 2010.
|
MONTH |
€ |
|
January |
2,508,123 |
|
February |
5,727,572 |
|
March |
3,362,601 |
|
April |
2,461,656 |
|
May |
2,267,496 |
|
June |
1,494,312 |
|
TOTAL |
17,821,760 |
449 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for the delay in awarding rent subsidy to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [30946/10]
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that it has received an application for rent supplement from the person concerned but that no decision has been made on the application to date. The Executive will contact the person concerned directly when a decision has been made on his application for rent supplement.
450 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30992/10]
The information requested is currently being compiled within the Department and will be made available to the Deputy as soon as possible.
451 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a claim for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31010/10]
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
452 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of women in receipt of pensions as dependants of their spouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31015/10]
453 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the State contributory pension in 2009; the number of persons who qualified for the full pension; the number of persons who received a reduced rate payment; the number and the percentage of those receiving a reduced rate State contributory pension that were receiving less than €150 per week in 2009; the number and the percentage that received less than €100 per week in 2009; and the number and the percentage that received less than €60 per week in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31016/10]
454 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a gender breakdown of those in receipt of State contributory pension, separating those who received full pension and reduced rate pension; the percentage of those receiving a reduced rate State contributory pension in 2009 that were women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31017/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 to 454, inclusive, together.
The social insurance system is one which delivers benefits to those who pay into it, similar to any insurance-type system and is based on the principle of equity of treatment: those who contribute more, receive more.
At present, in addition to satisfying the yearly average contribution test, people must have 260 paid contributions in order to qualify for State pension. As part of the pension reforms in the National Pensions Framework, the requirement for 260 total paid contributions will increase to a requirement to have 520 paid contributions from April 2012.
In 2020, the introduction of the total contributions approach will require that people have 30 years of contributions/credits (10 years of which can be credits) before qualifying for a maximum pension. The 30 years can be calculated across a customer's full working life. Under the total contributions approach, allowing for the ten years of credits, a person will qualify for a two-thirds pension (66%) if they have the minimum number of paid contributions (10 years) and the maximum number of credits (10 years).
The means-tested State pension (non-contributory) will continue to be there for people on low incomes who have not paid sufficient PRSI contributions to qualify for the contributory pension.
The current and the proposed new system strikes a balance between recognising periods outside the paid workforce while emphasising the need to maximise the paid element in the contribution conditions for pensions.
For people reaching State pension age before 2020, a person's social insurance credit record can be used in its entirety for calculating entitlement. In addition, social insurance credits for people who take time out of the workforce for caring duties will be introduced. This will replace the current homemakers disregard and will assist people, including women who do not have sufficient paid contributions, qualify for a contributory pension or a higher level of payment. The statistics in relation to State pension (contributory) and State pension (transition) recipients are set out hereunder.
|
State pension (transition) |
State pension (contributory) |
|
|
30/12/2009 |
2,056 |
62,080 |
|
30/06/2010 |
1,996 |
62,831 |
|
(Figures as at 31st December 2009) |
|
|---|---|
|
State pension (contributory) |
Customers |
|
Full Rate |
137,381 |
|
Reduced Rate |
127,721 |
|
Total |
265,102 |
|
(Figures as at 31st December 2009) |
||
|---|---|---|
|
Rate (€) |
Customers |
|
|
<150 and >=100 |
36,174 |
(14%) |
|
<100 and >=60 |
3,257 |
(1%) |
|
<60 |
22,818 |
(9%) |
|
(Figures as at 31st December 2009). |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gender |
Full/Reduced rate |
Customers |
|
|
Male |
Full Rate |
100,272 |
(38%) |
|
Male |
Reduced Rate |
75,741 |
(29%) |
|
Female |
Full Rate |
37,109 |
(14%) |
|
Female |
Reduced rate |
51,980 |
(20%) |
|
Gender |
Full/Reduced rate |
Customers |
|
|
Male |
Full Rate |
102,512 |
(38%) |
|
Male |
Reduced Rate |
77,475 |
(29%) |
|
Female |
Full Rate |
37,997 |
(14%) |
|
Female |
Reduced rate |
54,001 |
(20%) |
455 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding dental treatment for persons under the PRSI contributions; the treatments that are available under the new proposals for PRSI recipients; the treatments that are available for children under the school and general medical dental scheme, if a child needs fillings and so on; if they will qualify for same; the procedure under the new guidelines; the number of visits to the dentist school children are now entitled to in a year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31037/10]
Dental treatments available under the treatment benefits scheme are limited to the free examination from 1 st January 2010. The continued provision of a free examination allows people to continue to have regular check-ups and helps ensure the early detection of disease and other health issues.
The dental benefit scheme is a PRSI based scheme available to all who satisfy certain PRSI conditions. A person may also qualify for dental benefit on his/her spouse/partner's PRSI record provided certain conditions are satisfied. However, the dental benefit scheme does not apply to the children of qualified adults.
Questions relating to dental provision for children and the dental service provided in schools are a matter for the Department of Health and Children and should be addressed to my colleague the Minister for Health and Children.
456 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if domiciliary care allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny in view of her appeal documents; if carer’s allowance will be granted to a person (details further supplied) in County Kilkenny; if a respite grant applied for in February 2010 will be approved; and if he will expedite the matter. [31065/10]
An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on the 24th February 2010 from the person in question. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that her child was not medically eligible for DCA.
A letter issued on the 22nd April 2010 advising her of the decision to refuse DCA. In the case of an application which is refused on medical grounds, the applicant may submit additional information and/or ask for the case to be reviewed, or they may appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office within 21 days.
In this case the applicant submitted additional medical information in respect of her claim. This was forwarded to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and they have registered an appeal. As part of the appeal process, the application will be reviewed by a Medical Assessor who will take the new medical information into consideration.
Carer's Allowance is a social assistance payment made to persons who are providing full time care and attention to elderly people or to people with disabilities and whose income falls below certain limits. Carer's Allowance may be payable in respect of a child under 16 years of age if DCA is in payment in respect of that child.
On 20th April 2010 the person concerned was refused Carer's Allowance on the grounds that DCA is not in payment in respect of the care recipient. She was advised of this decision and of her right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeal's Office.
The Department has not received any application for respite care grant (RCG) in this case. An application form for RCG has been issued to the person in question. The grant is an automatic entitlement for anyone in receipt of DCA and will be paid automatically if the ongoing DCA appeal is successful.
458 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal against a decision not to award carer’s allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; if he will grant an early oral hearing; the reason for the delay in dealing with the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31176/10]
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. As part of this consideration the Appeals Officer will determine if an oral hearing is warranted in this case.
There has been a 46% increase in the number of appeals received by the Social Welfare Appeals Office in 2009 when compared to 2008, which in itself was 27% greater than the numbers received in 2007. There has been an increase of a further 58.8% in the number of appeals received to the end of June 2010. These increases have caused delays in the processing of appeals However, measures are being put in place to address these delays as I have previously informed the House.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
459 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will reconsider recent proposals to stop welfare payments such as one parent family allowance and disability allowance for community employment scheme workers in view of the fact that these proposals will act as a financial disincentive and obstacle to lone parents and the disabled entering a CE scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31217/10]
461 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans, if any, regarding proposals by the Department of Finance to abolish welfare payments such as the one parent family allowance and disability allowance for community employment participants; if his attention has been drawn to the potential negative implications for access to schemes and the delivery of services in communities; if an analysis has been carried out to assess the likelihood that staffing levels and the sustainability of community projects such as community child care; if an assessment has been carried out as to whether any such plan would be a discriminatory and counter productive disincentive in view of the fact that only directly employed workers would be entitled to the OPFA or disability payment in the future with CE workers not receiving the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31260/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 and 461 together.
The Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes recommended, in its report in 2009, that concurrent entitlement to a range of schemes such as one parent family payment or disability allowance and a Community Employment payment should be discontinued.
Any changes to social protection schemes generally, including changes recommended by the Special Group, will fall to be considered later this year in a Budgetary context and in the context of continuing to reduce overall public expenditure and restoring stability to the public finances. It is important to stress that, at this stage, no decisions have been taken either by me or by the Government in this regard.
The Government has already made difficult decisions in this regard and the next steps towards recovery will require further such decisions. At the moment, I am engaged in an intensive round of consultations with a wide range of welfare representative organisations and I am listening carefully to their views. In an uncertain international environment, my priority will be to ensure that the overall Government strategy is advanced and to protect those most in need in a manner which is sustainable in the years ahead.
460 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to their appeal of the decision to disallow their claim for disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31243/10]
I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Question No. 461 answered with Question No. 459.
462 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer’s allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31264/10]
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that Office on 31 May 2010. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
463 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when rent support will be awarded to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31288/10]
The Health Service Executive has advised that payment of rent supplement in this case was suspended in March 2010 on the basis that the person concerned did not meet the habitual residence condition.
The Executive has further advised that the person concerned has appealed this decision to the HSE's designated Appeals Officer and that a decision on the case will be made shortly.
464 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a claim for disability allowance was rejected in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31290/10]
The person concerned applied for disability allowance on 2nd September 2009. The person's claim was assessed by a Medical Assessor who deemed that she was not medically suitable for disability allowance. She was refused disability allowance on 12th January 2010 and she was formally notified of this decision by letter and of her right of appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. I understand the person appealed this decision on 1 February 2010 and her appeal is currently with the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
465 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a backdated household benefit package will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31291/10]
The person concerned applied for the household benefits package on 8th April 2010. The application was approved with effect from the date of receipt. Following a review of the decision, the persons' entitlement was backdated six months to 8th October 2009.
466 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason child benefit was refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who was out of this jurisdiction for six months during family illness; if he will state the precise regulation which prevents payment of child benefit to an Irish citizen in such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31294/10]
Payment of child benefit was suspended in this case because the person concerned was absent from the State with her children. A decision on entitlement to payment for this, or any other period, can only be made when the requested information is returned to the Department.
Requests for information required to establish entitlement to child benefit issued on 24 February 2010, 22 April 2010 and 29 June 2010 and this information has not been provided to date.
467 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason child benefit has been refused in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15; if agreement has been reached between the Irish and Belgian Government on such an issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31295/10]
An application for Child Benefit was received from the person concerned in February 2007. The claim was disallowed as the person did not satisfy the habitual residence condition. She was notified of this decision in writing and given the right of appeal. No appeal was received.
A further application was received in June 2009, and was again disallowed on the grounds that she did not satisfy the habitual residence condition. The decision was upheld on appeal. She was informed of the Appeals Officer's decision in a letter dated the 10 th of May 2010. There are no new facts or evidence that would warrant a review of this decision.
As the family concerned all reside in Ireland and have no income from Belgium, the Child Benefit claim is processed under Irish Legislation.
468 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when unemployment assistance will be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31296/10]
The person concerned applied for jobseeker's allowance at her local Social Welfare Branch Office in Swinford, Co. Mayo. On 5th July, she informed the Social Welfare Local Office in Ballina that she had moved to an unspecified address in Dublin. She was, therefore, requested to make contact with her local office there so that the claim can be progressed.
When she contacts her local office, her new circumstances will be investigated and a decision will be given on her claim as soon as possible.
469 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when child benefit will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31297/10]
The child benefit claim from the person concerned has been disallowed as he is not considered to satisfy the Habitual Residence Condition. He has been notified of the decision in writing and advised of his right of appeal. No appeal has yet been received in the Department.
470 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the numbers of persons in Cork city and county who has availed of the Money Advice and Budgetary Service for the first six months of 2010; and the figure for the same period last year. [31366/10]
The number of people in Cork City and County who have availed of the services of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service in the first six months of 2009 and 2010 is outlined in the table below.
|
Year up to 30th June |
New Clients in Cork City and County MABS January to June |
|
2009 |
1,163 |
|
2010 |
1,382 |
471 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection if individuals can receive funding under the European Globalisation Fund while receiving jobseeker’s benefit and allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31482/10]
Under the terms associated with the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF), it is not envisaged in general that any monies from the fund will be paid directly to workers. Therefore, the social welfare entitlements of the former workers will not be affected as no money will be directly received. Instead funding is being channelled through the relevant State agencies and educational institutions to deliver the required supports to eligible redundant workers.
In this way, workers being supported under the EGF may continue to receive welfare support while attending education or training courses under the Back to Education (BTEA) schemes operated by the Department of Social Protection. Subject to scheme criteria, BTEA participants attending an approved full-time course can continue to receive welfare support for the duration of that course (which may be a number of years). Those who participate in an approved part-time course can receive welfare support for as long as they would ordinarily be entitled to a jobseekers payment (9-12 months in the case of those on Jobseekers Benefit, or longer for those who qualify for the means-tested Jobseekers Allowance). These provisions equally apply to workers studying HETAC or FETAC accredited third level courses at private colleges.
472 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a back to work enterprise allowance will be granted in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [31490/10]
The person concerned submitted a work proposal and an application for a short term enterprise allowance to his local partnership company on the 28 June 2010. It is a matter for the local partnership company to decide on the application and this decision has not yet been communicated to his Social Welfare Local Office.
If his partnership company approves his work project, he may qualify for a short term enterprise allowance at the same rate as his jobseeker's benefit, from 28 June 2010 to 5 July 2010, which is the date on which his entitlement to benefit exhausted.
It is open to him to apply for jobseeker's allowance and a form for this purpose was issued to him on 11 June 2010. However, it has not been returned. It is possible he may qualify for back to work enterprise allowance for up to 2 years, subject to him applying and qualifying for jobseeker's allowance.
473 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year spend on all payments administered by his Department for 2010 in tabular form; the estimated number of persons eligible for these payments in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31540/10]
Estimated expenditure for Vote 38 Department of Social Protection and the Social Insurance Fund together with estimated average number of recipients for 2010 are set out in Tables 1, 2 and 3.
|
€000 |
Estimate of Average Number of Recipients |
||
|
ADMINISTRATION |
385,316 |
N/A |
|
|
SOCIAL ASSISTANCE |
|||
|
B. |
State Pension (Non-Contributory) |
946,740 |
97,020 |
|
C. |
Blind Pension |
15,686 |
1,470 |
|
D. |
Child Benefit (No of children) |
2,260,990 |
1,135,300 |
|
E. |
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
2,759,911 |
235,170 |
|
F. |
Farm Assist Scheme |
96,280 |
8,400 |
|
G. |
Employment Support Services |
229,330 |
24,386 |
|
H. |
Pre-Retirement Allowance |
75,440 |
6,500 |
|
I. |
One-Parent Family Payment |
1,119,932 |
90,870 |
|
J. |
Widow(er)s’ Pension & Guardian’s Payment (N/C) |
22,460 |
2,315 |
|
K. |
Deserted Wives Without Dependent Children |
5,070 |
415 |
|
L. |
Family Income Supplement |
215,040 |
30,000 |
|
M. |
Carer’s Allowance |
541,460 |
52,000 |
|
N. |
Supplementary Welfare Allowances |
1,026,439 |
See Table 3 |
|
O. |
Disability Allowance |
1,100,970 |
101,500 |
|
P. |
Respite Care Grant |
153,000 |
90,000 |
|
Q. |
Free Schemes (Assistance) |
408,536 |
See Table 3 |
|
R. |
School Meals Schemes |
35,000 |
N/A |
|
S. |
Grant to the Family Support Agency |
33,509 |
N/A |
|
T. |
Grant to Citizens Information Board |
45,872 |
N/A |
|
U. |
Domiciliary Care Allowance |
99,264 |
26,727 |
|
V. |
Miscellaneous Services |
4,892 |
N/A |
|
Subtotal Assistance |
11,195,821 |
||
|
SOCIAL INSURANCE |
|||
|
W. |
Payment to the Social Insurance Fund under Section 7(9) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005. |
1,551,448 |
N/A |
|
Gross Total |
13,132,585 |
||
|
Deduct:— |
|||
|
X. |
Appropriations-In-Aid |
212,720 |
N/A |
|
Net Total |
12,919,865 |
|
2010 REV |
||
|---|---|---|
|
€000 |
Estimate of Average Number of Recipients |
|
|
SOCIAL INSURANCE FUND |
||
|
INCOME |
7,073,988 |
N/A |
|
EXPENDITURE |
||
|
Benefits: |
||
|
Illness Benefit |
884,420 |
78,200 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
685,610 |
56,600 |
|
Occupational Injuries Benefits |
109,750 |
15,000 |
|
Maternity Benefit |
351,890 |
25,000 |
|
Health and Safety Benefit |
650 |
58 |
|
Adoptive Benefit |
1,300 |
72 |
|
Treatment Benefits |
34,000 |
N/A |
|
State Pension (Contributory) |
3,430,910 |
271,000 |
|
State Pension (Transition) |
111,100 |
9,300 |
|
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
1,545,840 |
146,000 |
|
Widows’, Widowers’ Pension (Con) |
1,320,260 |
114,850 |
|
Guardian’s Payment (Con) |
10,500 |
|
|
Widowed Parent Grant |
4,800 |
800 |
|
Deserted Wife’s Benefit |
93,790 |
8,600 |
|
Carer’s Benefit |
31,260 |
2,100 |
|
Bereavement Grant |
20,400 |
24,000 |
|
Free Schemes (Insurance) |
302,482 |
See Table 3 |
|
Redundancy & Insolvency Payments (a) |
340,000 |
66,740 |
|
Subtotal benefits |
9,278,962 |
|
|
Administration (b) |
280,700 |
N/A |
|
Total Expenditure |
9,559,662 |
|
|
Excess of expenditure over income |
2,485,674 |
|
|
Surplus carried forward* |
934,226 |
|
|
Deduct: Excess of expenditure over income |
-2,485,674 |
|
|
Surplus/deficit at end-year |
-1,551,448 |
|
|
Subvention from Vote 38 |
1,551,448 |
*The detail is as published in the Revised Estimates in February 2010.
|
2010 REV |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
€000 |
Estimate of Average Number of Recipients |
||
|
G. |
ESS |
||
|
1. |
Back to Work Allowance |
48,870 |
6,600 |
|
2. |
Back to Education Allowance |
169,760 |
17,616 |
|
3. |
Part Time Job Incentive |
1,130 |
170 |
|
4. |
Assistance towards training etc. of BTWA participants |
3,000 |
On Demand |
|
5. |
Credit Union loan guarantee scheme |
20 |
On Demand |
|
6. |
Activation and Family Support Programme |
6,000 |
On Demand |
|
7. |
Second-chance education opportunities |
380 |
On Demand |
|
8. |
Assist persons unemployed for 5 years or more |
0 |
On Demand |
|
9. |
Special payments to long-term unemployed & lone parents |
170 |
On Demand |
|
Total |
229,330 |
||
|
J. |
Widow(er)s’ Pension & Guardian’s Payment (N/C) |
||
|
1. |
Widows’/Widowers’ Pension (Non/Con) |
17,760 |
1,900 |
|
2. |
Guardian’s Payment (Non/Con) |
4,700 |
415 |
|
Total |
22,460 |
||
|
N. |
SWA |
||
|
1. |
Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments |
194,550 |
36,592 |
|
2. |
Direct Provision payments |
5,000 |
5,060 |
|
3. |
Supplements i.e. |
||
|
— Rent (secondary benefit) |
509,200 |
98,000 |
|
|
— Mortgage Interest (secondary benefit) |
63,928 |
16,000 |
|
|
— Other — diet & heating |
14,930 |
On Demand |
|
|
4. |
Except. & urgent needs |
90,000 |
287,000 |
|
5. |
B-to-S Clothing etc. |
82,830 |
165,000 |
|
6. |
Humanitarian Aid |
1 |
N/A |
|
7. |
Administration |
66,000 |
N/A |
|
Total |
1,026,439 |
|
2010 REV |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
|
€000 |
Estimate of Average Number of Beneficiaries |
||
|
FREE SCHEMES (Assistance): |
|||
|
1. |
Free travel |
77,000 |
687,060 |
|
2. |
Fuel allowance |
165,520 |
220,618 |
|
3. |
Electricity allowance |
82,498 |
144,216 |
|
4. |
Free Television Licence |
23,076 |
151,026 |
|
5. |
Telephone allowance |
54,047 |
172,540 |
|
6. |
Natural gas allowance |
6,176 |
11,638 |
|
7. |
Bottled gas allowance |
219 |
1,404 |
|
Total |
408,536 |
|
€000 |
Estimate of Average Number of Beneficiaries |
||
|
FREE SCHEMES (Insurance): |
|||
|
1. |
Free travel |
— |
N/A |
|
2. |
Fuel allowance |
62,330 |
114,667 |
|
3. |
Electricity allowance |
119,650 |
209,255 |
|
4. |
Free Television Licence |
36,100 |
236,221 |
|
5. |
Telephone allowance |
67,140 |
214,321 |
|
6. |
Natural gas allowance |
17,230 |
32,447 |
|
7. |
Bottled gas allowance |
32 |
263 |
|
Total |
302,482 |
474 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount spent, as at 30 June 2010, on all payments administered by his Department in tabular form; the number of persons eligible for payments as at 30 June 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31541/10]
475 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount spent on all payments administered by his Department for each year since 2007 in tabular form; the number of persons eligible for each payment for each year since 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31542/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 474 and 475 together.
Details of all payments administered in respect of Vote 38 Department of Social Protection and the Social Insurance Fund from 2007 to 2010 together with average numbers of recipients are set out in tables 1 to 3 and accompanying notes.
Expenditure for 2009 and 2010 is provisional and will be subject to audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General. Monthly expenditure figures are available up to 30 April 2010. May figures will be available shortly.
|
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
||||
|
Payment Type |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
|
€000 |
€000 |
€000 |
||||
|
ADMINISTRATION |
347,133 |
n/a |
362,109 |
n/a |
374,523 |
n/a |
|
State Pension (Non-Contributory) |
920,167 |
97,380 |
972,765 |
97,800 |
1,000,546 |
97,800 |
|
Blind Pension |
15,031 |
1,470 |
16,319 |
1,480 |
16,277 |
1,435 |
|
Child Benefit1 |
2,232,974 |
1,119,600 |
2,453,957 |
1,108,038 |
2,495,304 |
1,139,462 |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
875,092 |
78,620 |
1,158,851 |
95,150 |
2,004,556 |
156,581 |
|
Farm Assist scheme |
78,686 |
7,450 |
84,881 |
7,430 |
93,297 |
7,720 |
|
Employment Support Services |
145,024 |
See Note 1 |
160,531 |
See Note 1 |
193,888 |
See Note 1 |
|
Pre-retirement Allowance |
124,490 |
11,100 |
117,666 |
9,800 |
96,606 |
7,721 |
|
One-parent Family Payment |
962,425 |
84,230 |
1,067,158 |
86,963 |
1,121,344 |
90,125 |
|
Widows’/ Widowers’ Pension and Guardian’s Payment (Non-Contributory) |
24,287 |
See Note 1 |
28,328 |
See Note 1 |
27,299 |
See Note 1 |
|
Social Assistance / Deserted Wives without Dependent Children |
6,912 |
726 |
6,631 |
650 |
6,044 |
589 |
|
Family Income Supplement |
140,020 |
21,040 |
170,309 |
27,700 |
167,133 |
25,110 |
|
Carer’s Allowance |
361,257 |
30,070 |
450,260 |
39,052 |
502,469 |
45,840 |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowances |
739,820 |
See Note 1 |
866,941 |
See Note 1 |
1,031,950 |
See Note 1 |
|
Disability Allowance |
901,131 |
86,160 |
1,052,660 |
92,500 |
1,142,769 |
100,555 |
|
Respite Care Grant2 |
72,471 |
48,917 |
98,204 |
57,759 |
99,200 |
58,344 |
|
Free Schemes (Assistance) |
285,750 |
See Note 1 |
324,110 |
See Note 1 |
353,166 |
See Note 1 |
|
Money Advice & Budgeting Service |
14,578 |
n/a |
16,217 |
n/a |
17,041 |
n/a |
|
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
||||
|
Payment Type |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
|
€000 |
€000 |
€000 |
||||
|
Grant to Family Support Agency |
35,339 |
n/a |
35,981 |
n/a |
34,660 |
n/a |
|
*Combat Poverty Agency |
4,008 |
n/a |
4,114 |
n/a |
1,564 |
n/a |
|
EU Community Action Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity (PROGRESS) 2007-2013 |
42 |
n/a |
0 |
n/a |
21 |
n/a |
|
**Grant to Citizens Information Board (formerly Comhairle) |
27,860 |
n/a |
29,468 |
n/a |
28,005 |
n/a |
|
Dormant accounts — economic and social disadvantage |
0 |
n/a |
0 |
n/a |
642 |
n/a |
|
***Domiciliary Care allowance |
0 |
n/a |
0 |
n/a |
31,017 |
8,448 |
|
Miscellaneous services |
36,500 |
n/a |
40,631 |
n/a |
38,231 |
n/a |
|
TOTAL PAYMENTS: |
8,350,997 |
9,518,091 |
10,877,552 |
*The Combat Poverty Agency was dissolved on 1 July 2009 and its functions and staffing were integrated into the Department's Social Inclusion Division.
**Comhairle's name was changed to the Citizens Information Board in February 2007. The Money Advice and Budgeting Service was transferred to the Citizen's Information Board during 2009.
***The Department took over responsibility for the payment of all Domiciliary Care Allowance claims from the Health Service Executive in September 2009.
1Average Number of Child Beneficiaries.
2Number of grants paid once a year.
|
2010 |
||
|
Payment Type |
Expenditure (€000) |
Estimate of Average Number of Recipients |
|
ADMINISTRATION |
116,278 |
n/a |
|
State Pension (Non-Contributory) |
295,939 |
97,020 |
|
Blind Pension |
5,065 |
1,470 |
|
Child Benefit |
733,160 |
1,135,300 |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
819,817 |
235,170 |
|
Farm Assist scheme |
33,910 |
8,400 |
|
Employment Support Services |
96,872 |
See Note 1 |
|
Pre-retirement Allowance |
26,801 |
6,500 |
|
One-parent Family Payment |
343,905 |
90,870 |
|
Widows’/ Widowers’ Pension and Guardian’s Payment (Non-Contributory) |
7,391 |
See Note 1 |
|
Social Assistance / Deserted Wives without Dependent Children |
1,626 |
525 |
|
Family Income Supplement |
57,546 |
30,000 |
|
Carer’s Allowance |
151,788 |
52,000 |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowances |
291,279 |
See Note 1 |
|
Disability Allowance |
357,613 |
101,500 |
|
Respite Care Grant |
1,203 |
90,000 |
|
Free Schemes (Assistance) |
152,709 |
See Note 1 |
|
School Meals Schemes |
20,184 |
n/a |
|
Grant to Family Support Agency |
9,909 |
n/a |
|
Grant to Citizens Information Board |
19,803 |
n/a |
|
Domiciliary Care allowance |
31,234 |
26,727 |
|
Miscellaneous services |
1,702 |
n/a |
|
Combat Poverty Agency |
57 |
n/a |
|
Money Advice & Budgeting Service |
0 |
n/a |
|
Payment to the Social Insurance Fund under Section 7(9) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 |
0 |
n/a |
|
TOTAL PAYMENTS: |
3,575,790 |
|
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
|
Average Number of Recipients |
Estimate of Average Number of Recipients |
|||
|
Employment Support Services |
||||
|
Back to Work Allowance |
8,790 |
8,797 |
9,387 |
6,600 |
|
Back to Education Allowance |
8,100 |
9,700 |
18,000 |
18,000 |
|
Part Time Job Incentive |
210 |
200 |
152 |
170 |
|
Assistance towards training etc. of BTWA participants |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Credit Union loan guarantee scheme |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Activation and Family Support Programme |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Second-chance education opportunities |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Assist persons unemployed for 5 years or more |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Special payments to long-term unemployed & lone parents |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Widows’/ Widowers’ Pension and Guardian’s Payment (Non-Contributory) |
||||
|
Widows’/Widowers’ Pension (Non/Con) |
2,160 |
2,070 |
2,010 |
1,900 |
|
Guardian’s Payment (Non/Con) |
444 |
440 |
425 |
415 |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowances |
||||
|
Basic Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments |
24,340 |
29,798 |
36,330 |
36,592 |
|
Direct Provision payments |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
5,000 |
|
Supplements i.e. |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Rent |
59,730 |
78,090 |
92,100 |
98,000 |
|
Mortgage Interest |
4,100 |
8,090 |
13,100 |
16,000 |
|
Other — diet & heating |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
*Exceptional & urgent needs |
236,000 |
257,000 |
240,000 |
287,000 |
|
*Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear |
163,000 |
207,080 |
288,000 |
316,000 |
|
Humanitarian Aid |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Administration |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
*Number of once-off payments.
|
Free Schemes (Assistance) |
Average Number of Beneficiaries |
Estimate of Average Number of Beneficiaries |
||
|
Free travel |
641,865 |
648,807 |
673,588 |
687,060 |
|
Fuel allowance |
207,043 |
216,285 |
205,513 |
220,618 |
|
Electricity allowance |
127,695 |
133,336 |
138,669 |
144,216 |
|
Free Television Licence |
137,832 |
144,811 |
143,886 |
151,026 |
|
Telephone allowance |
144,203 |
153,560 |
162,774 |
172,540 |
|
Natural gas allowance |
8,077 |
8,958 |
10,391 |
11,638 |
|
Bottled gas allowance |
291 |
477 |
936 |
1,404 |
|
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|||||
|
Payment Type |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
Expenditure |
Average Number of Recipients |
Expenditure to 30 April |
Average Number of Recipients |
|
€000 |
€000 |
€000 |
€000 |
|||||
|
Illness Benefit |
755,077 |
71,160 |
852,305 |
74,500 |
919,783 |
78,640 |
302,391 |
78,200 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
618,133 |
52,860 |
685,717 |
54,200 |
681,642 |
54,128 |
207,417 |
56,600 |
|
Occupational Injuries Benefits |
104,349 |
14,740 |
112,011 |
15,020 |
112,332 |
14,945 |
33,966 |
15,120 |
|
Maternity Benefit |
257,896 |
17,910 |
315,878 |
23,100 |
331,289 |
23,268 |
109,019 |
25,000 |
|
Health & Safety Benefit |
503 |
49 |
576 |
55 |
619 |
56 |
195 |
58 |
|
Adoptive Benefit |
1,333 |
70 |
1,644 |
88 |
1,247 |
68 |
303 |
72 |
|
Treatment Benefits* |
91,602 |
848,059 |
97,124 |
902,462 |
100,178 |
981,885 |
19,908 |
245,076 |
|
State (Con) Pension |
2,754,749 |
231,480 |
3,117,855 |
244,400 |
3,367,320 |
258,020 |
1,058,099 |
271,000 |
|
State Pension (Transition) |
79,070 |
5,380 |
92,089 |
7,000 |
104,969 |
8,377 |
33,662 |
9,300 |
|
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
544,931 |
54,960 |
928,844 |
83,543 |
1,733,816 |
155,120 |
462,098 |
146,000 |
|
Widow(er)s & Guardians (Con) Payment |
1,214,539 |
111,436 |
1,313,412 |
112,720 |
1,364,901 |
113,880 |
426,984 |
114,850 |
|
Widowed Parent Grant |
3,862 |
1,236 |
5,543 |
1,100 |
5,504 |
908 |
1,436 |
800 |
|
Deserted Wife’s Benefit |
100,710 |
9,550 |
104,618 |
9,221 |
100,130 |
8,890 |
30,033 |
8,600 |
|
Carer’s Benefit |
26,900 |
1,820 |
33,666 |
2,212 |
30,204 |
1,955 |
8,370 |
2,100 |
|
Bereavement Grant |
16,673 |
19,416 |
17,851 |
20,000 |
18,503 |
21,708 |
5,895 |
24,000 |
|
Free Schemes (Insurance) |
249,774 |
See Note 2 |
260,562 |
See Note 2 |
279,039 |
See Note 2 |
111,866 |
See Note 2 |
|
Redundancy & Insolvency Payments |
188,178 |
16,115 |
202,264 |
23,225 |
350,133 |
70,835 |
164,560 |
66,740 |
|
Administration Expenses |
242,711 |
n/a |
257,780 |
n/a |
281,423 |
n/a |
78,458 |
n/a |
|
TOTAL PAYMENTS: |
7,250,990 |
8,399,739 |
9,783,033 |
3,054,660 |
*For Treatment Benefits recipients refer to total number of claims.
|
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
|
FREE SCHEMES (Insurance): |
Average Number of Beneficiaries |
Estimate of Average Number of Beneficiaries |
||
|
Free travel |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Fuel allowance |
106,658 |
111,419 |
105,871 |
114,667 |
|
Electricity allowance |
185,282 |
193,468 |
201,207 |
209,255 |
|
Free Television Licence |
215,584 |
226,499 |
225,053 |
236,221 |
|
Telephone allowance |
179,122 |
190,745 |
202,190 |
214,321 |
|
Natural gas allowance |
22,517 |
24,974 |
28,970 |
32,447 |
|
Bottled gas allowance |
55 |
90 |
176 |
263 |
476 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount of overpayment paid by his Department per year since 2004 to 2009 in each payment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31547/10]
Overpayments are generally defined as money obtained contrary to or in excess of a valid decision. Most overpayments arise as a result of a revised decision regarding entitlement. The overpayment information for years 2004 to 2009 requested by the Deputy is setdown in the tabular statements attached. The figures for 2009 are provisional and are subject to audit by the Office of the C&AG.
Overpayments arise as a result of fraud, failure by customers to report changes in their circumstances, and Departmental errors. Most overpayments are detected by control activities and claim reviews. The overall goal of the Department in relation to debt management is to actively pursue the recovery of debt to maximise recovery levels, with due regard to value for money and with greater emphasis on recovery from people no longer dependant on welfare payments.
The objectives are:
To maximise the recovery of overpayments;
To efficiently record, report and monitor the occurrence and recovery of overpayments;
To fulfil statutory, accounting and reporting obligations
To conduct overpayment and debt management as efficiently as possible.
Overpayments may be recovered by:
withholding arrears due to the person;
deduction from payments due to the person;
payment of a lump sum by the person;
regular payments by the person to the Department;
recovery from the person's estate.
The general approach is that the amount proposed would be the maximum repayment that the person can afford in order to recover the overpayment as quickly as possible.
Most overpayments are recovered in instalments over a period of years, rather than in a single lump sum. The bulk of recoveries in any one year will relate to overpayments, which came to light in previous years.
When determining the rate of recovery consideration would be given to the following:
getting repayment as soon as possible;
not causing undue hardship to the person;
setting a rate that the person will agree to;
any case made by the person
The general approach would be that the amount proposed would be the maximum repayment that the person can afford in order to recover the overpayment as quickly as possible.
|
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
Vote Schemes |
Value |
Value |
Value |
Value |
Value |
Value |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
Blind Pension |
22,553 |
9,575 |
31,666 |
39,116 |
4,155 |
10,040 |
|
Back to Work Allowance |
138,766 |
119,586 |
66,219 |
103,111 |
116,892 |
119,477 |
|
Back to Education Allowance |
18,418 |
61,240 |
48,089 |
|||
|
Child Benefit |
1,673,455 |
1,967,698 |
3,241,782 |
2,489,377 |
3,229,321 |
5,979,412 |
|
Carers Allowance |
713,715 |
1,058,210 |
883,662 |
383,129 |
2,046,425 |
4,374,481 |
|
Disability Allowance |
1,271,099 |
2,166,557 |
2,570,976 |
2,524,905 |
2,818,827 |
2,781,558 |
|
Deserted Wife’s Allowance |
3,455 |
39,590 |
32,241 |
46,503 |
13,973 |
119,012 |
|
Equal Treatment |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
|
Early Childcare Supplement |
2,681.00 |
-2,175.00 |
0 |
|||
|
Fuel Allowance |
504 |
0 |
2,370 |
2,374 |
2,760 |
4,698 |
|
Farm Assist |
180,252 |
292,159 |
232,278 |
179,562 |
157,605 |
138,237 |
|
Family Income Supplement |
99,266 |
163,344 |
206,826 |
123,234 |
287,418 |
922,622 |
|
Guardian Payment Non Con |
58,201 |
274,014 |
3,530 |
|||
|
One Parent Family Payment |
22,768,406 |
12,457,770 |
8,366,814 |
4,662,427 |
8,626,654 |
9,430,836 |
|
Old Age Non Con Pension |
7,893,425 |
6,824,892 |
6,259,303 |
7,441,346 |
7,843,583 |
11,696,381 |
|
Part-time Job Allowance |
156 |
7,889 |
350 |
364 |
2,139 |
1,872 |
|
Pre-Retirement Allowance |
140,619 |
160,252 |
212,144 |
153,781 |
212,133 |
164,050 |
|
Rent Allowance |
0 |
0 |
18,362 |
355,601 |
92,201 |
185,256 |
|
Second Level Allowance |
24,860 |
36,218 |
24,365 |
400 |
10,310 |
5,098 |
|
Single Woman’ s Allowance |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,434 |
0 |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowance |
1,321,341 |
989,724 |
2,816,183 |
2,382,290 |
1,515,675 |
1,911,496 |
|
Third Level Allowance |
3,494 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2,202 |
500 |
|
Unemployment Assistance |
7,669,200 |
8,067,715 |
8,480,491 |
10,401,109 |
8,914,219 |
7,571,336 |
|
Widow/er’s Non-Con. Pension |
307,434 |
318,721 |
456,450 |
270,797 |
129,145 |
136,035 |
|
SW Vote Schemes Total |
44,231,999 |
34,679,900 |
33,902,481 |
31,638,726 |
36,360,150 |
45,604,014 |
|
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
|
Fund Schemes |
Value |
Value |
Value |
Value |
Value |
Value |
|
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
€ |
|
|
Adoptive Parent Benefit |
476 |
868 |
1,727 |
|||
|
Carers Benefit |
22,931 |
16,840 |
33,411 |
22,818 |
75,634 |
122,803 |
|
Carers Respite Grant |
17,500 |
95,000 |
67,166 |
|||
|
Constant Attendane Allowance |
0 |
1,700 |
0 |
|||
|
Guardian Pension Contributory |
3,913 |
29,492 |
6,403 |
|||
|
Disability Benefit |
1,411,156 |
1,298,501 |
1,713,461 |
2,423,692 |
3,276,728 |
3,787,154 |
|
Death Grant |
635 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,123 |
|
Disablement Pension |
74,244 |
29,347 |
65,575 |
26,763 |
44,556 |
111,696 |
|
Deserted Wife’s Benefit |
541,626 |
285,345 |
43,695 |
213,544 |
142,300 |
169,390 |
|
Equal Treatment |
0 |
-24,275 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1,800 |
|
Health & Safety Benefit |
938 |
0 |
9,577 |
1,951 |
2,896 |
-2,227 |
|
Injury Benefit |
14,033 |
34,533 |
23,807 |
22,041 |
31,416 |
37,414 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
875,856 |
1,325,987 |
1,558,795 |
2,425,349 |
1,322,276 |
1,042,969 |
|
Maternity Benefit |
22,351 |
41,407 |
83,243 |
84,672 |
132,769 |
280,449 |
|
Medical Care |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
15,305 |
|
Old Age Contributory Pension |
976,168 |
609,209 |
805,677 |
3,542,598 |
3,482,991 |
5,023,682 |
|
Pay Related Benefit |
8,100 |
-234 |
0 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
|
Retirement Pension |
478,403 |
288,458 |
468,559 |
401,504 |
373,913 |
497,201 |
|
Treatment Benefit |
30,055 |
26,099 |
38,141 |
20,279 |
53,336 |
1,508 |
|
Unemployment Benefit |
6,555,175 |
5,656,493 |
5,722,241 |
7,155,906 |
8,026,254 |
7,018,862 |
|
Unemployability Supplement |
30,694 |
7,019 |
0 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
|
Widow/er’s Contributory Pension |
1,000,405 |
1,160,455 |
621,471 |
1,125,501 |
1,021,409 |
1,722,695 |
|
SIF Total |
12,042,768 |
10,755,183 |
11,187,653 |
17,488,507 |
18,113,538 |
19,907,119 |
|
Grand Total |
56,274,768 |
45,435,083 |
45,090,134 |
49,127,233 |
54,473,688 |
65,511,134 |
477 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons claiming jobseeker’s benefit and allowance who notified his Department that they will return to their home country or are seeking to work in another EU country to date in 2010; the value of payment relating to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31548/10]
Customers in receipt of jobseeker payments, both jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's allowance, do not always notify the Department when they are signing off. Some customers may just stop collecting their payments and, in other instances, may simply state that they are signing off.
Since 1971, those in receipt of jobseeker's benefit can transfer their payment to another EU country for a period not exceeding 13 weeks while they seek employment. Payment was made by the country to which the customer travelled to seek work and was reimbursed by this Department. New EU Regulations, introduced with effect from 1 st May 2010, allow for the continuation of payment for 13 weeks by this Department directly to the claimant while they are abroad. The jobseeker is subject to the control procedures operated by the Member State in which they are seeking work and the Department is notified if the customer is not adhering to these procedures.
The table shows the number of transfers to date in 2010.
|
Month |
Number of Transfers |
Maximum Value of Transfers |
|
January |
463 |
1,179,483 |
|
February |
308 |
784,623 |
|
March |
430 |
1,095,416 |
|
April |
425 |
1,082,679 |
|
May |
353 |
899,260 |
|
June |
444 |
1,131,081 |
|
July (to 05/07/10) |
90 |
229,273 |
|
Total |
2,513 |
6,401,817 |
The value of transfers has been calculated by taking the personal daily rate for jobseeker's benefit and multiplying this by 78 (the maximum number of days for which the benefit can be transferred).
478 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the budget allocation to his Department per year since 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31549/10]
The information sought by the deputy is detailed in the table:
|
Year |
Vote 38 |
Social Insurance Fund |
Total |
|
€000 |
€000 |
€000 |
|
|
2000 |
3,631,881 |
3,138,668 |
6,770,549 |
|
2001 |
4,219,284 |
3,675,678 |
7,894,962 |
|
2002 |
5,199,434 |
4,375,924 |
9,575,358 |
|
2003 |
5,717,233 |
4,833,197 |
10,550,430 |
|
2004 |
6,097,951 |
5,272,543 |
11,370,494 |
|
2005 |
6,590,447 |
5,664,609 |
12,255,056 |
|
2006 |
7,338,897 |
6,325,554 |
13,664,451 |
|
2007 |
8,350,997 |
7,250,990 |
15,601,987 |
|
2008 |
9,518,091 |
8,399,739 |
17,917,830 |
|
2009* |
10,877,552 |
9,783,033 |
20,660,585 |
|
2010† |
11,374,872 |
9,559,662 |
20,934,534 |
*2009 expenditure figures are provisional subject to audit by the Comptroller and Audit General.
†2010 expenditure figure is based on the further Revised Estimates.
479 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount of money paid to consultants in the years 2004 to date in 2010; the name of each consultancy firm; the work carried out by each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31551/10]
The Department is engaged in an ongoing programme of continuous improvement involving the redesign of office systems, business processes, procedures and work practices and the introduction of new technology solutions. In order to ensure that the potential of information technology is maximised the Department procures external consultancy to assist with this work. The Department also engages consultants for work which comes within the definition of ‘consultancy' set out in Department of Finance guidelines i.e. where a person or organisation provides intellectual or knowledge based services (e.g. expert analysis and advice) through delivering reports, studies, assessments, recommendations, proposals, etc. that contribute to decision making or policy making.
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table and includes all private consultancy firms used by the Department during the periods 1 January 2004 to date in 2010.
It should be noted that the total expenditure on larger projects may be incurred over a period of one or more years.
I am satisfied that spending on consultancy ensures that the Department is maximising its investments in information technology and on improving its service to customers.
|
CONTRACTOR |
€ |
PURPOSE |
|
BearingPoint Ireland Ltd. |
1,826,186 |
Service Delivery Modernisation Programme Phase 2 |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland Ltd. |
383,782 |
Migration of Service Delivery Modernisation Phase 1 to Microsoft.net platform |
|
Gartner |
80,877 |
Organisational Review of the Department’s Information Systems Division |
|
Fujitsu Consulting |
72,771 |
Service Delivery Modernisation Phase 1 Post Implementation Support |
|
Gartner |
55,055 |
ISD Research |
|
Propylon |
42,380 |
Support services in relation to Central Records System Development |
|
IBM Ireland Ltd. |
36,300 |
Service Delivery Modernisation Phase 2 — Organisational change programme |
|
Similarity Systems Ltd. |
30,885 |
Data Quality Audit on Customer Identity Data |
|
Lansdowne Market Research Ltd. |
30,492 |
Expenditure review of Atypical Working Arrangements in relation to the Unemployment Scheme |
|
Accourt Ltd. |
26,391 |
Development work in relation to Public Service Card |
|
BT |
20,691 |
Technical Support — GVPN (Networks) |
|
Qualbase Ltd. |
17,854 |
Database support for Oracle Financials Application. |
|
First Impression Design |
16,335 |
Paper on demographic, economic, social and other changes impacting family life. |
|
Peoplesoft UK Ltd. |
15,365 |
Maintenance of HRMS Peoplesoft application |
|
Goodbody Economic Consultants |
13,310 |
Social Housing Cost Review for SWA Scheme |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland Ltd. |
13,190 |
Post implementation support for .NET Microsoft upgraded platform. |
|
James Doran & Associates Ltd. |
10,890 |
Review of Dental Benefits Scheme |
|
Finglas Cabra Partnership Ltd. |
10,000 |
Consultancy Research |
|
Oracle EMEA Limited |
9,433 |
Maintenance of Oracle Financials application |
|
CPL Solutions Ltd |
8,833 |
Consultancy in relation to REACH Project |
|
Public Appointments Service |
8,479 |
Human Resources Consultancy |
|
Mr Robert Dowdall |
8,140 |
Review of PRSI Benefit in Kind Scheme |
|
Technical Guidance Ltd. |
7,926 |
Report on Insurance and Introduction of Actuarial Tables |
|
Olivia O’Leary |
6,655 |
Family Fora Report |
|
Touchpaper Ireland Limited |
6,351 |
Implementation of HelpDesk for Facilities Management |
|
Edward Delaney & Associates |
6,156 |
Advice on Decentralisation |
|
The Policy Institute |
5,396 |
Synthesis Report on NGO submissions in relation to family policy. |
|
Open Interface ltd. |
5,055 |
Consultancy in relation to Office of Social Inclusion (OSI) website |
|
Community & Enterprise Department |
5,000 |
Research relating to Families |
|
Una Ryan |
4,600 |
Research |
|
Queen’s University |
4,590 |
Family Fora Report |
|
Landsdowne Market Research Ltd. |
3,872 |
Review the Back-To-Work Scheme |
|
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) |
3,594 |
Research |
|
Richard Pawson |
3,542 |
Support on Service Delivery Modernisation Business Object Modernisation (BOM) |
|
Excellence Ireland |
2,985 |
Q-Mark Mock Audit |
|
LAN Communications |
2,542 |
Webmarshall Installation & Consultancy |
|
Blue Wave Technology |
2,541 |
Information Services Technical Support |
|
Mel Cousins |
2,178 |
Methodological advice in relation to unemployment schemes |
|
Core Computer Consultants Ltd. |
1,742 |
Maintenance on Corepay Salaries Application |
|
Matheson Ormsby Prentice |
1,452 |
Research on Occupational Pensions Policy |
|
Eircom |
1,392 |
Anti Virus Consultancy Services |
|
DSP Global Ltd. |
1,215 |
Consultancy in relation to Oracle financials application. |
|
Frank O’Brien |
1,210 |
Preparation of Commentary |
|
UCD |
1,120 |
Families Research Programme |
|
Management Support Services (Ireland) Ltd. |
1,065 |
Personnel investigation |
|
S.H.B. Carers Development Unit |
882 |
Family Services Project (FSP) Carers Newsletter |
|
Morse |
750 |
Advice on Optical Drive |
|
SQT Training |
550 |
Consultancy Training |
|
CONTRACTOR |
€ |
PURPOSE |
|
BearingPoint Ireland Ltd. |
2,074,225 |
Service Delivery Modernisation Programme (SDM Phase 2) |
|
IBM Ireland Ltd. |
505,243 |
Service Delivery Modernisation Programme |
|
BearingPoint Ireland Ltd. |
151,234 |
Development of the Business Object Modernisation to support Overpayments & Debt Management |
|
Accourt Ltd. |
141,895 |
Developing the business & functional requirements for E-payments |
|
Horwath Consulting Ireland Limited |
108,810 |
Review of Medical certification, reporting, review & assessment for illness, disability & carers’ schemes |
|
Prospectus Consultants |
82,765 |
Review of the Management Advisory Committee (MAC) |
|
Qualbase Ltd. |
82,595 |
Database support for Oracle Financials application |
|
IBM Ireland Ltd. |
82,551 |
Development of a strategy for implementing change to support Overpayments & Debt Management System. |
|
Millward Brown Irish Marketing Surveys Ltd. |
73,000 |
Independent Customer Survey |
|
SoftLaw Corporation (Europe) Ltd. |
52,473 |
Proof of concept (POC) project in the use of legislative rule base technology (LRT) |
|
Deloitte & Touche |
51,425 |
Auditing consultancy |
|
Price Waterhouse Cooper / Citicus |
50,000 |
Embedding a structure, methodology and tools for managing Information Risk |
|
Hewlett Packard Limited |
47,698 |
Consultancy in relation to Visual Basic.NET |
|
NTTX Limited |
44,528 |
Health & Safety policy review |
|
Indecon International Economic Consultants |
39,812 |
Review of National Employment Action Plan |
|
Nexus Europe (Ireland) Limited |
38,667 |
Family Support Agency Software /Roll out of evaluation system for Family Resource Centres |
|
Bayberry Consulting Ltd. |
29,222 |
Payment and Agency Reconciliation Project (PARP) |
|
Price Waterhouse Cooper |
29,040 |
Officer identity & Access Management policy |
|
Microsoft MIOL |
20,226 |
Review of Service Delivery Modernisation Phase 2 technical architecture |
|
Computer Associates PLC |
19,602 |
Consultancy relating to Unicenter Systems Monitoring |
|
Espion Ltd. |
18,997 |
Network Perimeter Security |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland |
18,690 |
Integration/performance testing/new architecture to diagnose problems. |
|
XPERT Technology |
14,520 |
Technical Support |
|
Core International |
11,479 |
Maintenance on Salaries application |
|
Technical Guidance Ltd |
11,193 |
Planning Unit Consultancy |
|
Steptoe & Johnson LLP |
10,345 |
Planning Unit Consultancy |
|
ESRI |
8,430 |
Background research paper for development of strategic approach to supporting families |
|
Dorothy Butler Scally |
7,986 |
HR Consultancy |
|
DSP Global Ltd. |
7,485 |
Customisation of Oracle Financials Assets module to support DSFA business requirements. |
|
Naked Objects Group Ltd. |
7,260 |
Service Delivery Modernisation Phase 2 Review + Presentation |
|
Polaris HR Limited |
7,180 |
Personnel Investigations |
|
Similarity Systems |
6,050 |
Consultancy in relation to Overpayments and Debt Management Project |
|
Red Dog Design |
4,961 |
Design of Business Object Icons for Service Delivery Modernisation |
|
Hewlett Packard Limited |
4,764 |
Database support for Integrated Short-term Schemes system (ISTS) |
|
Trinity College |
4,500 |
Planning Unit Consultancy |
|
Insight Test Services |
4,500 |
IT Consultancy |
|
Edward Delaney & Associates |
4,477 |
Facilitation for Statement of Strategy Workshop; Vision Exercise |
|
Mel Cousins |
3,630 |
QA review of Back to Education Allowance Scheme |
|
Propylon |
2,723 |
Functionality Change Request |
|
Compuware |
2,552 |
IT Consultancy |
|
Open Interface Ltd. |
2,057 |
Website maintenance & services |
|
Frank O’Brien |
1,815 |
Planning Unit Consultancy |
|
Blue Wave Technology |
1,770 |
Maintenance on Parliamentary Question application |
|
IFS Strategy Consulting |
1,452 |
Transposition of Institutions Occupation Retirement Provisions (IORPS) Directive |
|
Waterford Area Partnership |
1,452 |
Consultancy on Cumas Report |
|
Blue Wave Technology |
1,180 |
Maintenance on Family Mediation Service Agency application. |
|
Willem Adema |
1,153 |
Presentation |
|
Dr Valerie Richardson |
900 |
Family Conference |
|
HSE (Carers Development Unit/Services for Carers) |
896 |
Family Service Project |
|
Peoplesoft UK Ltd. |
592 |
Maintenance of Peoplesoft application (Human Resource Management System) |
|
CONTRACTOR |
€ |
PURPOSE |
|
BearingPoint Ireland Ltd |
6,990,986 |
Service Delivery Modernisation Programme & Business Object Modernisation Development |
|
Price Waterhouse Coopers |
257,047 |
Consultancy & Risk Analysis of IT systems |
|
Horwath Consulting Ireland Limited |
169,176 |
Rev iew of Medical certification, reporting, review & assessment for illness, disability & carers’ schemes. |
|
IBM |
164,555 |
Service Delivery Modernisation Phase 2 |
|
Accenture |
162,947 |
Strategy for Document Records & Information Management. |
|
Fujitsu Services CFS Ireland |
133,709 |
Upgrade to Oracle Financials application |
|
Hewlett Packard |
120,445 |
Develop a strategy & recommendations on use of Microsoft Windows Active Directory |
|
PA Consulting |
105,919 |
Programme management for Overpayments & Debt Management (ODM). |
|
Bayberry Consulting Limited |
97,405 |
To support the development of the functional specification for Payment and Agency Reconciliation Project (PARP) |
|
IQ Content Ltd |
57,999 |
To support the development of a strategy for DSFA website www.welfare.ie |
|
Hewlett Packard |
51,219 |
Proof of Concept consultancy |
|
BearingPoint Ireland |
43,219 |
DSFA contribution to Shared Services contract with CMOD |
|
Hewlett Packard |
41,685 |
Ongoing software maintenance and support services for DISC |
|
Imformatica Ireland Ltd |
37,056 |
Customer Identity Data Quality Management Consultancy |
|
Propylon |
28,604 |
Ongoing software maintenance and support services for DISC |
|
NTTX Limited |
26,939 |
Health & Safety review |
|
ESRI |
24,200 |
Consultancy on Customer Profiling |
|
Mel Cousins |
23,812 |
Consultancy on review of the social welfare code |
|
Prospectus Consultants |
20,861 |
Review of the Management Advisory Committee (MAC). |
|
Red Dog Design |
16,553 |
Design of icons. |
|
Policy Institute |
16,190 |
To provide a NAPS / Consultation report. |
|
Alldocs Limited |
16,026 |
Scanning & indexing of customer, claim & administrative papers. |
|
RITS |
15,464 |
IT Forensic Investigations |
|
Qualbase Ltd. |
15,202 |
Database Support for Oracle Financials application |
|
REHAB Care |
13,782 |
Locall Leaflet Distribution for DSFA customers |
|
Hewlett Packard |
13,281 |
Integration of Overpayments & Debt Management Application with Service Delivery Modernisation. |
|
IBM |
11,587 |
Scanning services |
|
Mel Cousins |
8,470 |
Quality Assessment of the Review of the Supplementary Welfare Allowance Scheme |
|
Core International |
7,367 |
Corepay support & maintenance |
|
Technical Guidance Ltd |
4,840 |
Consultancy on Pensions Policy Review. |
|
Hewlett Packard |
4,805 |
Post implementation support for Child Benefit (CB) V1.3 Code Base |
|
Petrus Consulting |
4,742 |
Consultancy on Expenditure Review of Carer’s review. |
|
Data Conversion |
4,295 |
Data Entry services |
|
Mel Cousins |
4,235 |
UA/UB Atypical Expenditure Review — assessment report |
|
Open Interface Ltd. |
4,006 |
Website Maintenance |
|
Deloitte & Touche |
3,267 |
ICT audit expertise |
|
Agnition |
1,815 |
Project Management Consultancy |
|
SoftLaw Corporation (Europe) Ltd |
1,753 |
Proof of concept (POC) project |
|
Polaris HR Ltd. 2005 |
1,617 |
Personnel Investigations |
|
Collette Gaughran |
550 |
To assess IS needs for people in DSFA with a disability. |
|
Irish Sign Link |
270 |
Interpretation Services |
|
Darren Malone |
100 |
Website Development |
|
CONTRACTOR |
€ |
PURPOSE |
|
Bearing Point Ireland Ltd |
6,786,136 |
Service Delivery Modernisation (SDM) Programme |
|
Accenture |
281,243 |
DSFA Corporate Taxonomy |
|
Mercer Human Resource Consulting |
199,650 |
Actuarial Review of Social Insurance Fund |
|
Informatica Ireland Ltd. |
82,818 |
Customer Identity Data Quality Management |
|
Fujitsu Services CFS Ireland |
77,656 |
Financial Support Systems — Oracle Financials Upgrade |
|
Deloitte & Touche |
72,916 |
IS Audit consultancy |
|
OECD |
70,000 |
Thematic Review on reforming Disability Benefit |
|
Hewlett Packard |
58,962 |
ISS Active Directory Strategy |
|
Hewlett Packard |
51,219 |
IT Consultancy in relation to Business Object Modernisation/Open VMS |
|
Inpute Technologies |
48,540 |
Intelligent Character Recognitions/Optical Character Recognition |
|
Naked Objects Group Ltd |
47,160 |
Business Objects Modelling Advice and Expertise for Service Delivery Modernisation (SDM) Programme |
|
Mel Cousins & Associates |
44,322 |
Equality Review of the Social Welfare Code |
|
NTTX Ltd |
43,560 |
Report on Health & Safety Programme |
|
Goodbody Economic Consultants |
36,784 |
Study on Social Housing/Rent Supplement |
|
Goodbody Economic Consultants |
31,037 |
Reports on Economic Implications of Demographic Change and Pensioner Support Ratio |
|
Core International |
30,078 |
Provision of Retro-Overtime Module to Corepay, Online Payslips, Time & Attendance System |
|
IPSOS MORI Ireland |
27,104 |
Customer Service Survey (South East Region) |
|
Steve Wylie |
24,200 |
Consultancy support for production of an Information Communication Technology Strategy |
|
Naked Objects Group Ltd |
17,001 |
Business Object Support — Medical Referral Assessment Implementation |
|
Red Dog Design Consultants |
13,806 |
National Anti-Poverty Strategy (NAPS) Consultation Report |
|
Price Waterhouse Cooper |
12,100 |
Management Advisory Committee (MAC) Risk Management Assessment Workshop |
|
Data Conversion |
10,521 |
Live Register customer profiling |
|
Polaris HR Ltd |
9,623 |
Personnel Investigations |
|
Prospectus Ltd |
6,624 |
Management Advisory Committee (MAC) Review |
|
Dr. Muireann Cullen, Nutrition & Health Foundation |
5,850 |
Advice in relation to healthy eating & specialised diets (Dietary Supplement Allowance) |
|
UCD Bursar’s Office |
5,227 |
Patterns & Trends Report (Family Affairs Unit) |
|
Fujitsu Services CFS Ireland |
3,150 |
DRIM Preparation & Design of Workshop |
|
National Council for the Blind |
2,500 |
Accessibility Consultancy Services |
|
Edmond Cussen |
1,800 |
Document Records Information Management (DRIM) Peer Review |
|
Alldocs Limited |
736 |
Capture of Documents in Electronic Format |
|
Red Dog Design Consultants |
436 |
Design Consultancy |
|
Sign Language Interpreting Service |
145 |
Sign Language Interpreting |
|
CONTRACTOR |
€ |
PURPOSE |
|
Bearing Point |
5,432,151 |
Support & Maintenance of SDM Production System and Widows & Widowers (Contributory) Pension Schemes Project |
|
Fujitsu Services |
1,645,112 |
Payment & Agency Reconciliation Project |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland Limited |
1,147,424 |
De velopment work in relation to corporate intranet portal and Office Systems Modernisation |
|
Bayberry |
676,147 |
Payment & Agency Reconciliation (business & organisational change) |
|
Naked Objects |
435,120 |
Business Objects Modelling Advice and Expertise (Service Delivery Modernisation Programme) |
|
Accenture |
368,573 |
Strategic Review of Client Eligibility Services |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland Limited |
363,446 |
Consultancy support on migration of systems to Microsoft Exchange |
|
PM Centrix |
336,242 |
DSFA Website Redesign |
|
Accenture |
260,387 |
Systems Design & Development (General Register Office) |
|
Grant Thorton |
183,781 |
Strategic Review of Customer Facing Services |
|
Mel Cousins |
172,365 |
Equality Review of Social Welfare Code |
|
ERSI |
150,000 |
Assessment of impact of tax and welfare policy |
|
Ernst & Young |
120,000 |
Information Security Support |
|
Deloitte |
118,403 |
IS Audit Consultancy |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland Limited |
81,266 |
Implementation of Centralised Infrastructural Management System |
|
WRC Social & Economic Consultants |
77,552 |
Review of Activation & Family Support Programme |
|
Millward Brown |
65,606 |
Family Income Supplement — Uptake Research Project |
|
ERSI |
51,847 |
National Employment Action Plan (NEAP) Evaluation |
|
Core International |
38,920 |
Travel & Subsistence Claim Processing |
|
Inpute Technologies |
38,784 |
Digital Documents |
|
Lan Communications |
37,455 |
Network Security Consultancy |
|
Rits Information Security |
30,454 |
Forensic Investigation Services |
|
Fujitsu Services |
27,116 |
Oracle Financials |
|
ERSI |
24,200 |
Live Register Customer Profiling |
|
Core International |
20,092 |
Time & Attendance System |
|
Computer Associates |
19,965 |
Implementation of Centralised Infrastructural Management System |
|
Microsoft Ireland Ltd |
17,120 |
Implementation of Centralised Infrastructural Management System |
|
Core International |
17,034 |
Corepay development & Upgrade |
|
ERSI |
16,000 |
Measurement & analysis of levels of consistent poverty |
|
Camille Loftus (OPEN) |
14,000 |
Welfare to work review |
|
Conal Devine Associates |
10,905 |
CORE Functions — Organisational Design/Development and Configuration & Transition Management |
|
Peoplesoft |
8,057 |
Human Resource Management Support |
|
Accenture |
5,569 |
DSFA Corporate Taxonomy |
|
Technical Guidance |
5,392 |
Pensions Policy Report |
|
Open Interface |
484 |
Website Design (Office of Social Inclusion) |
|
CONTRACTOR |
€ |
PURPOSE |
|
Bearing Point |
4,857,016 |
Support & Maintenance of SDM Production System |
|
Bearing Point |
1,713,129 |
Medical Referral Case Management Project |
|
Fujitsu Ireland Ltd |
1,612,214 |
Payment & Agency Reconciliation Project (PARP) |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland |
1,268,170 |
Consultancy support on migration of systems to Microsoft Exchange |
|
Bearing Point |
1,265,948 |
Widows & Widowers (Contributory) Pension Schemes Project |
|
Bayberry Consulting Ltd |
502,458 |
Payment & Agency Reconciliation Project (PARP) — Business and organisational change |
|
Naked Objects Group Ltd |
216,906 |
Technical Development Advice (Service Delivery Modernisation Programme) |
|
Naked Objects Group Ltd |
169,857 |
Business Objects Modelling Advice and Expertise (Service Delivery Modernisation Programme) |
|
Accenture |
152,297 |
Business Process Improvement |
|
ERSI |
150,000 |
SWITCH Model |
|
Microsoft |
138,310 |
Security of ICT Services |
|
Microsoft |
135,160 |
Migration from HP Office Server to MS Exchange |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland |
106,187 |
Migration from HP Office Server to MS Exchange |
|
Accenture |
103,313 |
Ongoing Support & Maintenance of Civil Registration System (General Register Office) |
|
Inpute Technologies |
101,187 |
Digital Documents |
|
Deloitte & Touche |
99,732 |
Information Systems Audit Consultancy |
|
Ernst & Young |
98,415 |
Provision of a Security Partner to provide ongoing Information Security Support |
|
ESRI |
64,265 |
Analysis & Measurement of Deprivation & Poverty in Ireland |
|
PM Centrix |
42,470 |
Departmental Website Redesign Project |
|
A&L Goodbody Solicitors |
32,659 |
Pensions Policy Advice |
|
ESRI |
26,031 |
National Employment Action Plan Evaluation |
|
ESRI |
24,300 |
Live Register Customer Profiling |
|
WRC Economic Consultants |
19,440 |
Review of Activation & Family Support Programme |
|
Core International |
14,410 |
Development of Travel and Subsistence Claim Processing System |
|
Fujitsu Ireland Ltd |
8,458 |
Upgrade to Department’s Financial Systems |
|
Deloitte & Touche |
6,560 |
Provision of Forensic Investigation Services |
|
Core International |
5,589 |
Development and upgrade of payroll system |
|
Red Work |
2,843 |
Design Support |
|
Open Interface Ltd |
232 |
Social Inclusion Division Website Maintenance |
|
CONTRACTOR |
€ |
PURPOSE OF CONSULTANCY |
|
BearingPoint Ireland Ltd. |
1,249,626 |
Support & Maintenance of SDM Production System |
|
BearingPoint Ireland Ltd. |
748,932 |
Medical Referral Case Management Project |
|
BearingPoint Ireland Ltd. |
582,641 |
Non Contributory Suite Project |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland Ltd. |
77,980 |
Office Systems Modernisation |
|
Naked Objects Group Ltd |
68,648 |
Technical Development Advice (Service Delivery Modernisation Programme) |
|
Naked Objects Group Ltd |
53,410 |
Business Objects Modelling Advice and Expertise (Service Delivery Modernisation Programme) |
|
PM Centrix Ltd |
47,248 |
Website Redesign — Maintenance Agreement |
|
Hewlett Packard Ireland Ltd. |
46,410 |
Certification of Unemployment by Mobile Phone Project |
|
Fujitsu Ireland Ltd |
44,976 |
Payment & Agency Reconciliation |
|
Economic & Social Research Institute (ESRI) |
32,000 |
Poverty Measurement Research |
|
Core International |
6,432 |
Online P60, PRD60 & Income Levy Certificate |
|
BearingPoint Ireland Ltd. |
3,572 |
Widows & Widowers (Contributory) Pension Schemes Project |
|
Red Dog Design |
2,270 |
Design & Supply of Icons |
|
Camille Loftus |
1,800 |
Support relating to Feasibility study on Introduction of Single Social Assistance Payment for People of Working Age |
480 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the bodies and agencies operating under the aegis of his Department; the financial allocation to these per year since their establishment; the number of staff employed by each per year since their establishment; the amount of money spent on public relations companies each year since their establishment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31552/10]
The three statutory bodies operating under the aegis of the Department are the Pensions Board, the Citizens Information Board and the Social Welfare Tribunal. In addition the Pensions Ombudsman comes under the remit of the Department.
The information requested in respect of these bodies is set out in the tables.
|
Agency/ Board |
Financial Allocation per year since date of Establishment |
Number of Staff employed per year since date of Establishment |
Amount of money spent on public relations companies per year since date of establishment |
|
€ |
€ |
||
|
The Pensions Board |
|||
|
1991 |
— |
8 |
— |
|
1992 |
— |
11 |
— |
|
1993 |
— |
11 |
6,800 |
|
1994 |
— |
14 |
2,746 |
|
1995 |
— |
17 |
6,300 |
|
1996 |
— |
17 |
8,510 |
|
1997 |
— |
20 |
16,192 |
|
1998 |
58,160 |
20 |
28,367 |
|
1999 |
38,092 |
19 |
26,800 |
|
2000 |
67,139 |
19 |
42,996 |
|
2001 |
991,550 |
23 |
41,072 |
|
2002 |
885,249 |
33 |
60,457 |
|
2003 |
1,912,745 |
37 |
125,689 |
|
2004 |
1,927,951 |
38 |
111,232 |
|
2005 |
1,804,119 |
39 |
91,776 |
|
2006 |
2,162,470 |
39 |
113,383 |
|
2007 |
2,073,161 |
37 |
113,217 |
|
2008 |
1,000,000 |
39.5 |
92,764 |
|
2009 |
500,000 |
37 |
83,518 |
|
2010 |
500,000 |
36 |
82,000 |
|
(estimated) |
(to date) |
Notes on Financial Allocation:
The operations of the Pensions Board are largely financed by annual fees payable to it by occupational pension schemes and by providers of Personal Retirement Savings Accounts.
Includes contribution by D/SP to Board's policy work in period 1998-2001
Includes contribution to Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) costs in period 2001-2007. This subvention ceased at the end of 2007.
Includes allocation for National Pension Awareness Campaign (NPAC) costs from 2003.
|
Agency/ Board |
Financial Allocation per year since date of Establishment |
Number of Staff employed per year since date of Establishment |
Amount of money spent on public relations companies per year since date of establishment |
|
€m |
|||
|
Office of the Pensions Ombudsman |
|||
|
2003/4 |
0. 842 |
8 |
No public relations company engaged at any time. |
|
2005 |
0.733 |
8 |
|
|
2006 |
0.653 |
8 |
|
|
2007 |
1,058 |
10 |
|
|
2008 |
0.961 |
10 |
|
|
2009 |
0.974 |
10 |
|
|
2010 (estimated) |
0.986 |
10 |
|
Agency/ Board |
Financial Allocation per year since date of Establishment |
Number of Staff employed per year since date of Establishment |
Amount of money spent on public relations companies per year since date of establishment |
|
€m |
€ |
||
|
Comhairle |
|||
|
2000 (part year only, est. 12/06/00) |
4.945 |
70 |
56,000 |
|
2001 |
12.795 |
72 |
63,000 |
|
2002 |
15.367 |
75 |
93,000 |
|
2003 |
17.016 |
85 |
56,000 |
|
2004 |
17.901 |
90 |
Nil |
|
2005 |
20.997 |
91 |
Nil |
|
2006 |
24.362 |
92 |
Nil |
|
Citizens Information Board (est. 21/02/07) |
|||
|
2007 |
28.140 |
92 |
Nil |
|
2008 |
29.467 |
88 |
Nil |
|
2009 |
28.005 |
88 |
Nil |
|
2010 (estimate)* |
45.872 |
Ave no. of staff employed in the year, WTEs) |
Nil |
*Note: The increase in the CIB budget from €28.005m in 2009 to €45.872m in 2010 is as a result of responsibility for MABS transferring to CIB in July 2009 and the associated budget being fully included in the CIB budget, for the first time, in 2010.
|
Agency/ Board |
Financial Allocation per year since date of Establishment |
Number of Staff employed per year since date of Establishment |
Amount of money spent on public relations companies per year since date of establishment |
|
Social Welfare Tribunal |
5 — Chairman and 4 ordinary members |
Nil |
|
|
1982* |
|||
|
1983* |
|||
|
1984* |
|||
|
1985* |
|||
|
1986* |
|||
|
1987* |
|||
|
1988* |
|||
|
1989* |
|||
|
1990* |
|||
|
1991* |
|||
|
1983* |
|||
|
1992* |
|||
|
1993* |
|||
|
1994* |
|||
|
1995* |
|||
|
1996* |
|||
|
1997 |
£9,000.00 |
||
|
1998 |
£9,000.00 |
||
|
1999 |
£6,000.00 |
||
|
2000 |
£6,000.00 |
||
|
2001 |
£6,000.00 |
||
|
20020 |
NIL |
||
|
2003 |
€8,000.00 |
||
|
2004 |
€3,000.00 |
||
|
2005 |
€4,000.00 |
||
|
2006 |
€4,100.00 |
||
|
2007 |
€1,500.00 |
||
|
2008 |
€6,000.00 |
||
|
2009 |
€4,500.00 |
||
|
2010 |
€4,000.00 |
*Unfortunately it is not possible to ascertain the budget allocations for the Tribunal in respect of the years prior to 1997.
481 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the current working groups established by his Department, including a brief outline of what the working groups are looking at; when they are due to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31553/10]
The information requested is currently being compiled within the Department and will be made available to the Deputy as soon as possible.
482 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of the facilitator employed by his Department; the number of facilitators in each location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31558/10]
Facilitators work with social welfare recipients to identify appropriate training or development programmes which will enhance the skills that the individual has and ultimately improve their employment chances, as well as help them to continue to develop personally. They work in close co-operation with other agencies and service providers including FÁS, VEC, other education and training providers and the local and community and voluntary sector. In addition they provide advice and support to customers who wish to access the back to education scheme, the back to work scheme, and the short term enterprise allowance scheme of the department.
The facilitator service is available locally to all social welfare recipients via the local network. Facilitators are assigned to cover a geographical area. They hold open clinics and meet with people who have been referred either by the social welfare local office, the employment support section or by other agencies.
The service was enhanced under the National Development Plan (NDP) Social and Economic Participation Programme. Additional facilitators have been appointed during 2009 and 2010. It is envisaged that there will be 70 facilitator posts provided for under the Plan. There are currently 63 serving facilitators covering 61.4 facilitator posts. The attached table details the locations for each facilitator.
|
Location |
Serving July 2010 |
Location |
Serving July 2010 |
|
Apollo House |
1 |
Killarney |
1 |
|
Arklow |
1 |
Letterkenny |
1 |
|
Athlone |
1 |
Limerick |
2 |
|
Ballina |
1 |
Longford |
1 |
|
Ballyfermot |
2 |
Loughrea |
1 |
|
Ballymun |
1 |
Mallow |
1 |
|
Bishops Sq |
1 |
Monaghan |
1 |
|
Blanchardstown |
1 |
Mullingar |
1 |
|
Bray |
1 |
Navan |
1 |
|
Buncrana |
1 |
Navan Rd |
1 |
|
Carlow |
1 |
Newbridge |
1 |
|
Castlebar |
1 |
Newbridge/Naas |
1 |
|
Cavan |
1 |
Newcastlewest |
1 |
|
Clondalkin |
1 |
Kings Inn |
2 |
|
Clonmel |
1 |
Nutgrove |
1 |
|
Coolock |
1 |
Portlaoise |
1 |
|
Cork |
5 |
Swords/Balbriggan |
1 |
|
Donegal |
1 |
Tallaght |
1 |
|
Dundalk |
3 |
Thomas St |
1 |
|
Dungloe |
1 |
Thurles |
1 |
|
Dunlaoghaire |
1 |
Tralee |
1 |
|
Ennis |
1 |
Tralee/Listowel |
1 |
|
Enniscorthy |
1 |
Tuam |
1 |
|
Finglas |
1 |
Tullamore |
1 |
|
Galway |
2 |
Waterford |
2 |
|
Kilbarrack |
0 |
Wexford |
1 |
|
Kilkenny |
1 |
||
|
TOTAL PEOPLE |
63 |
||
|
TOTAL POSTS |
61.4 |
483 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the average time it took to process each individual social welfare payment between January and end of June 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31559/10]
Processing times vary across schemes because of both the volume of applications and the differing qualification criteria. For example, means assessments are required for all of the social assistance schemes, customers must also satisfy the habitual residency conditions, and medical examinations are required for some of the illness-related schemes. In the case of insurance-based schemes, it may be necessary to ascertain details of foreign insurance records.
It should also be noted that many factors outside the Department's control can impact upon claim processing times, e.g. the supply of relevant information by the customer, employers, other EU countries or other third parties.
While every effort is made to decide on entitlement for any individual person as close to their eligibility date as possible, there are cases where delays will necessarily be experienced. In situations where customers find themselves suffering financial hardship while awaiting such a decision, the facility to receive supplementary welfare allowance funded by the Department and administered by the Health Service Executive is available. In May 2010, more than 96% of basic SWA applications were decided on and paid within a week.
The table shows the processing times from January 2010 to May 2010. The statistics for June have not yet been finalised.
|
Activity |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
|
State Pension (Contributory) |
7 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
|
State Pension (Transitional) |
3 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
|
Widow(er)’s Contributory Pension |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
State Pension (Non-Contributory) |
9 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
11 |
|
Widow(er)’s (Non-Contributory) Pension & One Parent Family Payment (Widow) |
14 |
14 |
8 |
7 |
10 |
|
One-Parent Family — (Local Office based) |
17 |
16 |
17 |
16 |
16 |
|
Household Benefits |
6 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
|
Bereavement Grant (Social Welfare Services Office Sligo) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
Bereavement Grant (Social Welfare Services Office Longford) |
6 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
7 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
14 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
13 |
|
Family Income Supplement — New Claims |
11 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
|
Disability Allowance |
14 |
14 |
13 |
12 |
13 |
|
Carer’s Benefit |
8 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
|
Carer’s Allowance |
7 |
7 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
|
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
6 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
Illness Benefit |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Occupational Injury Benefit — Interim Illness Benefit |
|||||
|
Maternity Benefit* |
N/App |
N/App |
N/App |
N/App |
N/App |
|
Child Benefit — Domestic — EU |
226 |
226 |
226 |
226 |
426 |
|
Domiciliary Care Allowance |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
|
Back to Education Allowance |
Applicants for back to education are already in receipt of another social welfare payment before a decision is made on their entitlement to back to education. Consequently, delays, if any, should not cause hardship. Statistics are not maintained centrally as to the processing times of claims. |
||||
|
Treatment Benefit |
Treatment Benefit operates differently than other schemes. As payment is made to contractors after treatment has been given, there is no delay for the customer. The scheme is on target. |
||||
|
Disablement Benefit |
As this scheme is not a primary income support scheme, there is no performance standard. Many of the claimants are already in receipt of a payment. |
484 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress made in relation to the programme for Government 2007 commitment to integrate the tax and social welfare systems fully to allow for more efficient data and money transfer mechanisms and provide for a fully integrated PPS number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31564/10]
The Department has taken a lead role over the years in developing and implementing identity management policies and procedures based on the use of the Personal Public Services (PPS) number. This number was previously known as the Revenue and Social Insurance (RSI) number. The name was changed to indicate the broadening of its role to one which supports delivery of a broader range of public services but it is also still used for its original core purpose of providing a common identifier for the Revenue Commissioners and this Department.
As well as facilitating wider-scale exchange of information, the PPS number also has a role in the development of on-line services for individuals. The Department provides identity related services to a number of agencies in accordance with legislation.
The overall Government strategy is to realise the potential of the Information Society through innovation and modernisation of public services. As part of this, the Standard Authentication Framework Environment (SAFE) programme, co-chaired by this Department and the Department of Finance, provides the basis for a consistent set of registration and authentication services for customer interaction with public services. The Revenue Commissioners are represented on this group.
Under the SAFE programme, the Department is developing a Public Services Card (PSC), to replace the existing Social Services Card. The aim is to develop a card that acts as a key for access to public services in general, identifying and authenticating individuals as appropriate and where required. The necessary legislative provisions were included in the 2007 Social Welfare and Pensions Act. The development project for the PSC commenced in January 2010 and is scheduled to complete by the end of the year.
In December 2008, the Department and the Revenue Commissioners signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the purpose of improving and intensifying the levels and scope of existing policy, consultative, administrative and operational co-operative arrangements between them. The Department and the Revenue Commissioners recognize the necessity for clear and unambiguous communication and consultation on any policy, legislative, administrative, operational and modernization proposals which may have implications for either organization. This will include, for example, proposals being brought forward in the context of, inter alia, the Budget, Finance Act(s), Social Welfare Act(s), and national social partnership agreements.
In addition to continuing with meetings at every level, in 2010 the Department and Revenue Commissioners also formally established a high-level steering group to consider the range of interactions between the two organisations and to propose and implement improvements to those interactions.
The Department will continue to explore on the basis of these ongoing developments how greater data and money transfer efficiencies could be realized in the future.
485 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the fuel poverty strategy in view of the programme for Government 2007 commitment to publish a fuel poverty strategy by the end of 2009, in keeping with the introduction of a carbon levy; if it is currently being looked at; the action that is being taken on the relief for low income families currently being charged the carbon tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31565/10]
The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has overarching responsibility for the energy portfolio and has convened an Inter-Departmental/Agency Group on Affordable Energy to coordinate and drive Government policy in this area.
A public consultation process on the proposed strategy was concluded in April this year, which sought the views of interested parties on all dimensions of energy affordability. The Strategy will set out actions under way and proposed further actions to protect vulnerable households with a view to ensuring that existing and future measures are targeted at households where the risk of energy poverty is greatest.
As part of its work, the Group was asked to make recommendations as to the precise package of measures, including in the area of income support that should be put in place to assist those at risk of fuel poverty. These recommendations will be considered as part of the overall strategy to deal with energy affordability which will include supports for low income households.
486 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied|) in County Mayo will be approved and awarded the State contributory pension. [31572/10]
A claim for State pension (contributory) was submitted by the person concerned on the 31st May 2010. She has been awarded this pension at a weekly rate of €230.30, with effect from 14th May 2010.
487 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of appeals received for each respective payment and average waiting time it takes the social welfare appeals office to process an appeal for each of the departmental payments respectively; the number of appeals received in 2009 and to date in 2010; the number of appeals awaiting decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31656/10]
The information required by the Deputy regarding the number of appeals received for each respective payment and the average waiting time in respect of each payment is given in the table with this reply. The processing times for appeals is taken as the time between date of receipt and date of finalisation. Appeals not yet finalised are not counted.
I am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that there are currently 21,718 appeals awaiting decision. There has been a significant growth in the number of appeals over the past couple of years with an expected intake of some 35,000 in 2010 compared with around 15,000 per annum up to and including 2007.
While this growth is clearly impacting on processing times, it must also be remembered that such processing times cover all phases of the appeal process including the submission by the Department of its comments on the grounds for the appeal, further examination by the Department's Medical Assessors in certain illness related cases, further investigation by Social Welfare Inspectors, where required, and circumstances may also arise where further information is sought from the appellant. Delays can also occur where the appellant submits new information or evidence, often at an advanced stage in the proceedings. In some cases adjournments may be sought by the appellants or their representatives.
A number of initiatives are currently underway designed to enhance the capacity of the office to deal with the current caseload and inflows. In that regard:
2 additional Appeals Officers were assigned to the Office in 2009,
A number of additional staff are being assigned to the administration area of the Office,
The organisation of the Appeals Officer's work has been changed so as to increase productivity,
A project to improve the business processes in the office is underway and a number of improvements have already been implemented, and
Significant enhancements are being made to the office's IT and phone systems.
Notwithstanding these measures, it is clear that additional staff are required in the short term to address the backlog that has developed. It has been decided to use experienced retired staff strictly on a short term basis to supplement the current resources and the services of eight retired officers have now been secured on a part-time basis. The Chief Appeals Officer is monitoring the situation closely.
|
Appeals received, by scheme 2009 |
Appeals received, by scheme to 30/6/10 |
Average time to process appeals, by scheme in 2010 to 30/6 |
|
|
Adoptive Benefit |
2 |
1 |
24.7 |
|
Blind Pension |
22 |
9 |
23.5 |
|
Carers Allowance |
1,966 |
1,441 |
28.4 |
|
Carers Benefit |
121 |
109 |
26.2 |
|
Child Benefit |
1,350 |
576 |
53.3 |
|
Disability Allowance |
4,560 |
2,511 |
34.2 |
|
Illness Benefit |
4,897 |
2,772 |
38.0 |
|
Domiciliary Care |
836 |
837 |
26.0 |
|
Deserted Wives Benefit |
5 |
4 |
29.0 |
|
Farm Assist |
132 |
132 |
30.5 |
|
Bereavement Grant |
45 |
32 |
22.9 |
|
Family Income Supplement |
166 |
112 |
22.2 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
633 |
598 |
33.6 |
|
Liable Relatives |
2 |
9 |
26.9 |
|
One Parent Family Payment |
795 |
563 |
30.9 |
|
Maternity Benefit |
23 |
14 |
7.2 |
|
State Pension (Contributory) |
87 |
191 |
28.4 |
|
State Pension (Non-Cont) |
320 |
188 |
34.8 |
|
State Pension (Transition) |
22 |
3 |
28.6 |
|
Occupational Injury Benefit |
37 |
11 |
51.5 |
|
Occupational Injury Ben (Med) |
41 |
16 |
25.0 |
|
Disablement Pension |
261 |
152 |
32.5 |
|
Incapacity Supplement |
8 |
9 |
26.7 |
|
Guardian’s Payment (Con) |
22 |
13 |
31.0 |
|
Guardian’s Payment (Non-Con) |
12 |
6 |
24.1 |
|
Pre-Retirement Allowance |
2 |
2 |
0.0 |
|
Jobseeker’s Allow (Means) |
3,566 |
2,087 |
30.1 |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
3,159 |
2,882 |
27.4 |
|
Jobseeker’s Benefit |
1,337 |
631 |
26.4 |
|
Respite Care Grant |
258 |
65 |
32.6 |
|
Insurability of Employment |
103 |
80 |
41.8 |
|
Supplementary Welfare All |
769 |
536 |
21.9 |
|
Treatment Benefits |
10 |
4 |
41.2 |
|
Survivor’s Pension (Con) |
16 |
8 |
42.2 |
|
Survivor’s Pension (Non-Con) |
19 |
7 |
27.2 |
488 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will support the following matter (details supplied). [31752/10]
Over the past five years one Secretary General and three Assistant Secretaries retired from my Department.
A total of €1,094,572 was paid in retirement lump sums and special severance gratuities to the four people in question. Retirement lump sums accounted for €979,613 of the overall total and represented between 1.21 times and 1.5 times the annual salary on which superannuation benefits are based.
All of these payments were made in accordance with the standard arrangements governing these matters.
489 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Defence the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30984/10]
No payments have been awarded by the Department or the agencies under the aegis of the Department to any of the organisations involved in Social Partnership in the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010.
490 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the Clonmel Army barracks, County Tipperary; the number of staff from his Department and from army personnel that are currently based there; the amount that has been spent on this barracks in terms of investment in the buildings over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31226/10]
Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, is a permanently occupied barracks with a total of 210 military personnel stationed there at present. In addition, there are 9 civilian staff employed at the barracks. I am advised that total direct expenditure on upgrading and maintenance of the property between 2000 and July 2010 was in the region of €4.5 million.
The Department and the Defence Forces continually review Defence Forces requirements in relation to barracks, infrastructure and other military installations. Properties deemed surplus to requirements are disposed of and the proceeds are invested in the ongoing modernisation of the Defence Forces. There are, however, no plans to alter the current status of Kickham Barracks, at this time.
491 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Defence the number of aircraft owned or held by his Department; the number of Air Corps staff employed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31660/10]
I am advised by the Military authorities that the strength of the Air Corps as at the 31st May 2010, was 795.
There are a total of 27 aircraft in operational service with the Air Corps at present, comprising 10 helicopters and 17 fixed wing aircraft. The types of the aircraft are set out in the tabular statement, which will be circulated with the Official Report.
Air Corps 10 helicopters and 17 fixed wing aircraft as follows:
|
Helicopters |
No. |
Usage |
|
EC 135 |
4 |
Two used for pilot training and two dedicated to the Garda Air Support Unit and used on Garda operations only. |
|
AW 139’s |
6 |
General purpose military operational and training. |
|
Fixed Wing |
||
|
Gulfstream IV |
1 |
Dedicated to the Ministerial Air Transport Service. |
|
Learjet 45 |
1 |
Dedicated to the Ministerial Air Transport Service. It is also used as an air ambulance. |
|
CASA |
2 |
Maritime patrols, fishery protection and the reporting of inshore pollution. In the course of fishery protection patrols the CASA can be used from time to time in support of the Customs National Drug Team at the request of the latter body. |
|
Cessna |
5 |
Provides support to Army and Garda operations and can undertake Inland Fishery Protection at the behest of Fisheries Boards. |
|
Pilatus PC9 |
7 |
These replaced the Marchettis’ and they provide basic flight training for Cadets. Capable of being armed giving a limited defensive capability. |
|
Defender |
1 |
Dedicated to the Garda Air Support Unit and used on Garda operations only. |
492 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Defence if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31744/10]
I can confirm that one Assistant Secretary retired from the Department in the past five years. The lump sum paid was €191,338 which represented 147% of the final salary. No severance payment was made in this case. The amounts due were calculated in accordance with the relevant Regulations and Schemes.
493 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding an application for a foreshore lease and licence (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31371/10]
The consulting engineers acting on behalf of the applicant have written to my Department to say that the application has been withdrawn.
494 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if unsold affordable houses are to be made available for purchase under the incremental purchase scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30896/10]
495 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the classifications of properties that can be bought under the incremental purchase scheme; the way payment and costs will be met for the portion of the property that is not purchased by the applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30897/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 494 and 495 together.
Part 3 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 provides for an incremental purchase scheme in respect of newly-built houses reserved by housing authorities and approved housing bodies for the purpose. I recently made the necessary regulations bringing the scheme into operation from 14 June 2010.
The Regulations allow incremental purchase arrangements to be applied to new housing units, including unsold affordable houses in approved circumstances, with the following exceptions:
dwellings that had not been designated for incremental purchase at the time the dwelling was allocated to a household in need of social housing support;
dwellings specifically designed for occupation by older persons;
dwellings specifically designed for members of the travelling community in a group setting;
dwellings transferred to local authorities under section 96 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 for the purposes of providing social housing, and
caravans, mobile homes or structures capable of being moved.
It is a matter for each individual housing authority to determine which of its housing units, in accordance with the Regulations, it will make available for sale under the scheme.
Houses sold by housing authorities and approved bodies under the scheme will have been provided by the authority or body through their main construction/acquisition programme which is fully funded by the State through annual capital allocations. There will therefore be no monies outstanding to the housing authority or approved body on sale other than the monies due to be paid by the purchaser.
496 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the percentage of wastewater generated here that receives no treatment before discharge. [30829/10]
The latest published report from the Environmental Protection Agency on urban wastewater discharges relates to the year 2007. At that stage, in population equivalent terms, 3.76% of discharges from agglomerations with a population equivalent of greater than 500 are reported to be without any treatment.
My Department provides capital funding to Water Services Authorities for the provision of wastewater infrastructure under the Water Services Investment and Rural Water Programmes to enable appropriate treatment to be provided for wastewater discharges.
497 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of prosecutions taken for environmental crimes during each of the past three years; the number of convictions arising from these prosecutions; the fines handed down; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30830/10]
The latest available information on enforcement activities, including prosecutions, undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency and local authorities under a range of environmental legislation, including in relation to waste, integrated pollution prevention and control, air pollution and water pollution, is set out in the Agency's report Focus on Environmental Enforcement in Ireland; A report for the years 2006 — 2008, which is available on the Agency's website at www.epa.ie.
Insofar as litter is concerned, the position in relation to prosecutions and convictions under the Litter Pollution Acts is set out in the following table.
|
Year |
Prosecutions |
Convictions |
|
2007 |
2,446 |
595 |
|
2008 |
2,443 |
608 |
|
2009 |
3,074 |
692 |
These data are collected from local authorities on a 6 monthly basis. The Department has no information on the fines handed down in individual cases.
The EPA report referred to above states that the Agency took 16 prosecutions (15 waste licences — one licensee was prosecuted twice) for breaches of waste licences in the period 2006-2008. It further states that local authority prosecutions for breaches of waste legislation were 404 in 2007 and 695 in 2008. The Department has no information on prosecutions taken by local authorities in 2009.
Information in relation to prosecutions under the Wildlife Act and EU Habitats Regulations is being compiled and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
498 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of illegal dumping sites recorded during the past year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30831/10]
The collection of statistics on waste is a matter for the Environmental Protection Agency, and not one in which I have a role. Similarly, enforcement of waste legislation is a matter for the Agency or the relevant local authority, as the case may be.
499 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of staff from local authorities involved in the environmental enforcement network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30833/10]
The Environmental Enforcement Network is a network of authorities concerned with environmental regulation, both here and in Northern Ireland, co-ordinated by the Environmental Protection Agency, through its Office of Environmental Enforcement. The Network harnesses the collective resources and expertise available to those authorities, with a view to co-ordinating a consistent and more effective approach to the enforcement of environmental legislation in Ireland. Information in relation to the number of local authority staff that may be involved in the activities of the Network is not available in my Department.
500 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when payment will issue in respect of the sale of a bog to his Department (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30854/10]
Having regard to available budgetary resources, priority is being given under the bog purchase scheme this year to those wishing to sell their interest in the 32 raised bog sites which were nominated for designation as Special Areas of Conservation between 1997 and 1999. For these sites the derogation by the Government, which allowed the continuation of turf cutting for personal domestic use, has now expired.
The land owned by the individual in question was designated as a Natural Heritage Area, and, as such, is not within those sites. Therefore, this purchase does not qualify for priority treatment this year.
501 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to a matter (details supplied); and if so, if he will give details of his involvement with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30919/10]
As the matters referred to are connected with the subject of a judgement of the High Court it would not be appropriate for me to comment in any detail.
Statutory responsibility for the provision of traveller accommodation rests with the relevant housing authority; accordingly it is a matter for Dublin City Council, in this instance, to consider the appropriate options. My Department's role in relation to traveller accommodation is to ensure that there is an adequate legislative and financial system in place to assist local authorities in providing such accommodation and in that context, the Department will consider any proposal which the Council may bring forward.
502 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify under existing law if the Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for taking over landfills which are causing major odour problems where the licensee goes into liquidation and that in addition to the use of bonds placed with the EPA when licences are granted the other financial reserves that are available to the EPA to ensure proper remediation of the landfill including waste removal where required and the provision of landfill gas collection structures. [30958/10]
The waste licensing of landfills is governed by the provisions of the Waste Management Acts 1996-2010 and associated regulations. The legislation provides that the EPA may impose conditions on a licence relating to the operation of facility, including requirements in relation to the closure, restoration, remediation and aftercare of the facility. The EPA is entitled to seek the necessary financial provisions, including the use of a bond or other form of security that will ensure the waste licence holder can meet the obligations of the licence. There are no specific provisions in the waste legislation providing for the taking over of a landfill where the licensee has gone into liquidation.
Waste legislation provides for a number of methods of dealing with environmental protection issues arising on sites where waste is held, recovered or disposed of. The EPA can issue a notice requiring the waste licence holder to carry out specified measures to limit environmental pollution at the site or can carry out operations itself to prevent or limit the pollution from waste sites, with costs recouped through the courts. The EPA can also apply to the High Court seeking specified measures to be carried out in cases where the holding, recovering or disposal of waste is causing environmental pollution.
The European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 547 of 2008) transpose the EU Environmental Liability Directive into Irish law. The EPA, as competent authority for the Directive and Regulations, may as a means of last resort exercise its discretion to take remedial measures itself where environmental damage has occurred in circumstances where an operator fails to comply with his or her obligations to take the remedial measures. The Regulations apply to occupational activities including the operation of landfill sites.
The Environmental Liability Regulations came into effect on 1 April 2009 and do not apply to damage caused by an emission, event or incident which took place before 1 April 2009 or derive from a specific activity that took place and finished before 1 April 2009.
503 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of his response to a request from a local authority (details supplied) seeking an easing of restrictions which are preventing the introduction of work placement and training programmes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30969/10]
My Department received a delegated sanction from the Department of Finance in August 2009 for implementation of the general moratorium on the filling of public sector posts across all local authorities. This is on condition that the overall staffing levels in the sector are reduced significantly by the end of 2010 in adherence with the Government's Policy on Staffing and Numbers in the Public Sector.
The FÁS Work Placement Programme is a work experience programme to assist people who are unemployed to retain their skills levels and/or secure work experience that will assist them in getting a job. It is a condition of the programme that any such placements should not displace an existing member of staff or be used to fill a vacant post (the provider of the work placement has to sign a declaration to this effect). The placement of individuals under the Programme is not affected by the moratorium on recruitment in the public service.
While notifications under this programme from various local authorities have been received by my Department, to date none have been received from South Dublin County Council.
However, South Dublin County Council has successful experience of previous placement programmes, especially the Community Employment Scheme targeted at people who are long term unemployed. It is understood that the Council is currently examining the placing of individuals under the FAS Work Placement Programme, under which it is envisaged that the Council will address new areas of work that will make a positive difference to the community and the environment. Preliminary discussions have taken place between South Dublin County Council, FAS and other Government Departments in relation to implementation.
504 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30987/10]
My Department provides support to various groups involved in social partnership.
Grants are provided towards the administrative and general expenses of a number of organisations and bodies that provide information, research or representative services in the housing area. This funding assists such organisations in the delivery of housing objectives and services. Funding is also provided through the Irish Environmental Network for ecological, environmental non-governmental organisations in respect of core activities, capacity building, research, training and participation in social partnership (the Environment Pillar of social partnership was established formally in 2009).
In addition, under the various national social partnership agreements, workplace partnership was introduced and implemented successfully in the local government sector. To assist in this process, funding was provided on an annual basis at central level to the Local Authority National Workplace Partnership Group (LANPAG) that is comprised of management, trade union and Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government representatives. The disbursement of this funding is overseen by four trustees who recommend to LANPAG funding allocations for a range of initiatives in the sector, and LANPAG in turn approves these recommendations as appropriate. The relevant accounts are audited by the local government audit service on an annual basis.
Details of the funding are set out in the following table.
|
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
|
€m |
€m |
€m |
€m |
€m |
€m |
N/A |
|
|
National Association of Building Co-operatives (NABCo)* |
0.180 |
0.192 |
0.195 |
0.230 |
0.255 |
0.217 |
N/A |
|
Irish Council for Social Housing* |
0.370 |
0.395 |
0.410 |
0.602 |
0.531 |
0.451 |
N/A |
|
Society of St. Vincent De Paul* |
— |
0.080 |
0.067 |
0.065 |
0.060 |
0.060 |
N/A |
|
Irish Environmental Network |
0.245 |
0.219 |
0.331 |
0.332 |
0.988 |
0.702 |
0.922 |
|
Local Authority National Workplace Partnership Group (LANPAG) |
1.900 |
3.500 |
4.350 |
3.000 |
4.100 |
3.100 |
1.005 |
*Housing funding for 2010 to be announced shortly.
505 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the procedures he has put in place for local authorities to ensure that developers and owners of unfinished housing estates leave the sites in secure, safe and orderly condition in order to protect the livelihoods of residents who bought houses at high prices in these unfinished estates; and if local authorities have a responsibility towards persons. [31039/10]
I refer to the reply to Question No. 234 of 24 June 2010.
506 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that work is being carried out on the Moore Street national monument, Dublin, under a lease arrangement without State supervision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31046/10]
507 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he proposes to take to restore 14 to 17 Moore Street, Dublin 1, and link it to the neighbouring national monument, the General Post Office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31048/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 506 and 507 together.
These buildings, which are privately owned, are subject to a Preservation Order made under section 8 of the National Monuments Act 1930, as amended. As required under section 14 of that Act, I have given consent to the owners for certain works to preserve the structure of the buildings. I understand that these works are ongoing and I have received no indication of any breach of the terms of the related consent.
Given the ownership of the buildings, I have no direct function in relation to their restoration.
508 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding already allocated to the provision of a new library in Kilkenny city; if his recent announcement of promised funding is in addition to that already allocated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31063/10]
In August 2008, my Department issued a circular to all library authorities in relation to a new capital programme. As part of that circular, proposals from previous capital programmes which had not received tender approval were withdrawn. A proposal for a new library headquarters for Kilkenny had been in place for some time but had not progressed in part due to lack of a suitable site.
As a result, no funding had been allocated to the provision of a new library in Kilkenny prior to the announcement on 5 July, 2010 of €350,000 in 2011 for a central library in Kilkenny City. This will form part of the 2010-2011 Libraries Capital Programme.
509 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when construction of the new fire station in Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny will be completed; the current status of this project; when he will approve the funding of the next phase of the provision of a new fire station at Urlingford, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31064/10]
The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade, the assessment of fire cover needs and the provision of premises, is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under section 10 of the Fire Services Act 1981. The Department's role is one of supporting and assisting local authorities in delivering fire services through setting of general policy and the provision of funding under the fire service capital programme.
Following a request by my Department, in autumn 2008, Kilkenny County Council indicated that its priorities under the fire services capital programme were the construction of new fire stations at Castlecomer, Graiguenamanagh and Urlingford respectively.
In June 2010 a new two-bay fire station, funded by my Department, was opened in Castlecomer.
The proposal by the Council to build a new two bay fire station in Graiguenamanagh was approved in principle under the 2008 Fire Service Capital Programme. In November 2009, my Department approved the Council's proposal to appoint consultants to prepare detailed design and tender documents, and these are now awaited.
Proposals to replace the existing single bay station in Urlingford will be considered under future capital programmes within the constraints of available resources having regard to the fire authority's priorities, the spread of existing facilities and demand from other fire authorities for available funding.
510 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the priorities in the area of housing for the remainder of this Government’s term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31154/10]
In overall terms the significant transformation of housing programmes underway will continue as the major priority in the medium term, with the shift away from new build projects towards more flexible forms of housing provision such as leasing. As part of this process, available capital funding will be increasingly targeted at regeneration, special needs housing and improving the environmental performance of the housing stock.
Specifically, a number of key policy objectives will be pursued:
The expansion of delivery through leasing and Rental Accommodation Scheme programmes;
Continuing progress towards the achievement of the Government's objectives in relation to homelessness as set out under the strategy on homelessness, The Way Home;
The introduction of the supporting secondary legislation required to give effect to major policy reforms set out in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009;
The publication of new strategies in relation to Housing for People with a Disability and in relation to Sheltered Housing for Older People, and a progress report on Delivering Homes: Sustaining Communities;
The active implementation of phase 1 of the Limerick regeneration programme, and pursuit of other regeneration initiatives;
The introduction of a new lending facility to enable the Housing Finance Agency lend directly to approved housing bodies;
Delivery of a number of key measures to improve the energy performance of the housing stock, including proposals for a 60% improvement in energy efficiency requirements for new dwellings, development of a draft Framework Strategy towards achieving a Carbon Neutral Standard for Dwellings in 2013 and a 10 year strategy for retrofitting the social housing stock;
Development of a new house price database, in line with the commitment set out in the renewed Programme for Government; and,
Preparation of a General Scheme of a Bill to reform Residential Tenancies Acts, particularly in relation to the operation of the Private Residential Tenancies Board.
511 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of boarded up houses held by local authorities over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31155/10]
512 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of houses held by local authorities and in need of repair over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31156/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 511 and 512 together.
I refer to the reply to Question No. 407 of 1 June, 2010. The number of boarded up houses held by local authorities continuously fluctuates as houses become vacant and are remediated, re-let or demolished. Information, other than that made available through annual Local Authority Service Indicator Reports, is not collected on the number of such houses.
515 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the housing schemes provided by local authorities; his plans to abolish any; if he will introduce new housing schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31166/10]
Local authorities operate a range of housing supports, including support involving the voluntary and cooperative sector, for households with varying degrees of need, from the most vulnerable and disadvantaged households, including homeless people and people with disabilities, to middle income households whose needs may be more modest. The various supports available are detailed on my Department's website, www.environ.ie.
I am determined to ensure that the schemes in place are framed in a manner which continues to optimise delivery of supports to the households who must need them. To achieve this, it is essential to tailor available Exchequer supports to prevailing market conditions, and explore alternative solutions to address housing needs, having full regard to the sustainable communities philosophy outlined in the Government's housing policy statement Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities .
To these ends, the range of delivery mechanisms continues to be adapted and expanded. For example, last year I announced the introduction of a new Social Housing Leasing Initiative, through which I expect a substantial number of dwellings to be provided to meet housing needs. This, together with the Rental Accommodation Scheme, complements the traditional capital funded programmes operated through local authorities and the voluntary and co-operative housing sector.
516 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the assistance he will provide to homeowners with pyrite in their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31167/10]
The issue of pyrite was brought to the attention of my Department in mid-2007. Having consulted the statutory Building Regulations Advisory Body, my Department issued a circular letter (Ref. BC 6/2007) to each county manager and local building control authority on 16 August 2007 to bring this matter to their notice and to request co-operation in the enforcement of the relevant requirements set out in the circular. The circular also brought to their attention a notice issued by Fingal County Council on 26 July 2007 on this matter.
Following an intervention from my Department, the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) published a new amended Standard Recommendation on the use of aggregates as infill for civil engineering and road construction work. The new Standard Recommendation came into effect on 7 December 2007 and it is intended to address the quality standards of new homes and buildings insofar as problems relating to pyrite are concerned. My Department incorporated this NSAI Standard Recommendation into the relevant Technical Guidance Document (TGD-C) of the Building Regulations. A copy of the relevant amendment to TGD-C is available on my Department's website at www.environ.ie. My Department has also notified Local Authorities, the Construction Industry Federation, the Irish Home Builders' Association and other key stakeholders of the provisions of the amended TGD-C. In addition, I am aware that HomeBond has included the amended NSAI Standard Recommendation in their published 6th edition of the House Building Manual. I am satisfied that the measures outlined represent an appropriate response by my Department to this issue.
Responsibility for compliance with the Building Regulations is a matter for the owner or builder of a building. Enforcement of the Building Regulations is the responsibility of individual Building Control Authorities which are empowered to carry out inspections and initiate enforcement proceedings, where considered necessary. The resolution of problems arising between building owners and builders is a matter for the parties concerned, namely the building owner, the relevant developer and the builder's insurers. Where the construction of a building is the subject of a contract between the client and the builder enforcement is a civil matter.
Compliance with the building regulations is kept under constant review by my Department. The Building Regulations Advisory Body, which was established under the 1990 Building Control Act to advise me on matters relating to building regulations, has submitted a report on enforcement of the regulations. This document will be an important input to my Department's ongoing consideration of the building regulations regime.
517 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding a wastewater scheme (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31224/10]
I refer to the reply to Question No. 754 of the 20 April 2010. The position, insofar as it related to the Kildare Town Sewerage Scheme, is unchanged.
518 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the UNESCO tentative list; the submissions that have been received on this list; if changes have been made to the list following the submission phase; the actions he will take to improve the sites on this tentative list, especially in Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31229/10]
In October 2008, I established an Expert Advisory Group (EAG) to carry out a review of Ireland's Tentative List of potential properties for nomination for inscription on the World Heritage List. On the basis of the EAG's own analysis and its consideration and assessment of the proposals and submissions received from the public and interested groups, the group finalised a new Tentative List, which was approved by me and submitted to UNESCO. The new Tentative List was publicly announced by me in April 2010.
Some 54 submissions were received during the public consultation period on the draft of the new Tentative List. Each property on the draft list was re-examined by the EAG with regard to the submissions received and the UNESCO Tentative List Submission Format. Following this re-examination, the EAG did not propose any changes as regards the properties included on the draft list other than to recommend a change in the title of the Dublin property to "The Historic City of Dublin".
Consideration of conservation and other relevant issues will take place during the preparatory stage of any proposed nomination of a property on the Tentative List for inscription on the World Heritage List.
With regard to Cashel, my Department is aware that the Office of Public Works is engaged in a major conservation project at Cormac's Chapel. A temporary roof and access scaffold has been erected over the chapel to facilitate the investigation of the roof and water damage. This roof will allow the chapel to dry out and conservation and repair works to be carried out. Re- pointing of masonry, securing of walls and a general programme of maintenance are at present being carried out by the Office of Public Works.
520 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his spending proposals on group sewerage schemes on an annual basis to the end of 2010 on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31301/10]
County Councils were notified of their block grant allocations under the Rural Water Programme in April 2010. The total funding involved in block grant allocations was nearly €85 million and a list showing the overall allocation to each Council is available in the Oireachtas Library.
These block grant allocations cover both funding for group water and sewerage schemes and small public water and sewerage schemes. The major part of the funding for the group sector is directed at investment required under the Rural Water Action Plan developed to improve drinking water supplies in response to an adverse ruling against Ireland by the European Court of Justice.
Responsibility for the administration of the Rural Water Programme has been devolved to local authorities since 1997. The selection and approval of individual group sewerage schemes for advancement under the programme, within the overall priorities set by my Department and subject to the block grant allocation provided, is a matter for the water services authorities.
521 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which radon gas levels have been identified and monitored throughout the country in each of the past three years to date in 2010; the action or actions warranted arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31302/10]
The Government, largely through the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII), has, for many years now, worked towards assessing the extent of the radon problem throughout the country. Between 1992 and 1999 the RPII carried out a comprehensive National Radon Survey to measure radon concentrations in Irish homes. The principal objective was to identify the scale of the radon problem in Ireland and areas at higher risk of radon contamination above the National Reference Level of 200 becquerels per metre cubed (Bq/m3).
Over 40,900 homes have now been measured for radon by the RPII. The results of these tests have been compiled into a central database, which has greatly aided our knowledge and understanding as to the extent of Ireland's radon problem. A summary of the number of homes measured and the number of houses in categories of radon concentration is included in the table below for the last three years. In 2007, the RPII introduced a protocol advising a graded approach in responding to reported average radon concentrations in homes above the national Reference Level. This protocol is summarised as follows:
|
Homes (Bq/m3) |
Proposed Actions |
|
< 200 |
Write to customer advising no action is needed. |
|
>200 |
Write to customer recommending remedial action is taken. |
|
>800 |
As above and phone customer. |
|
>2,000 |
As above and issue public statement. |
|
>4,000 |
As above and take local public awareness action. Engage with other statutory agencies and local authority. |
Prior to 2007 there was no formal graded approach.
The Government's approach to radon, which is similar to that of the majority of EU Member States, is to concentrate efforts on increasing public awareness of the risks posed by radon in the home. Householders, particularly those in known high radon areas, have been strongly encouraged by the RPII to have their homes tested for radon and to undertake remediation works where necessary.
Furthermore, the RPII have carried out targeted information campaigns in high radon areas and in some instances where areas of particularly high radon levels have been found they have written directly to householders in these areas. This will continue to be the focus so as to enable and encourage householders to address monitoring and remedial requirements effectively and economically.
If a dwelling is found to have a high radon level remediation work may be recommended. Technical guidance on radon remediation techniques is available in a booklet issued by my Department: Radon in Buildings — Corrective Option. The RPII has also issued guidance: Understanding Radon Remediation — A Householders Guide. In addition, the website of the RPII provides a list of companies who can provide a radon remediation service and can offer specific advice and recommendations.
Members of the public can access information on radon on the RPII website, www.rpii.ie. Publications and information leaflets about radon can be downloaded free of charge. The RPII can also be contacted on freephone 1800 300 600.
Summary statistics for the years 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
|
Year |
Number of homes measured |
No. of homes < 200 Bq/m3 |
No. of homes> 200 Bq/m3 |
|
2007 |
2,273 |
2,066 |
207 |
|
Year |
Number of homes measured |
No. of homes 0-199 Bq/m3 |
No. of homes 200-799 Bq/m3 |
No. of homes > 800 Bq/m3 |
|
2008 |
1,450 |
1,156 |
251 |
43 |
|
2009 |
2,001 |
1,652 |
308 |
41 |
|
2010 |
3,402 |
2,949 |
401 |
52 |
522 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the steps he has taken or proposes to take to incentivise the prevention of pollution of rivers, lakes and streams; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31303/10]
I have recently given final approval, with amendments, to River Basin Management Plans developed jointly by the local authorities in each River Basin District. In accordance with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive these plans set out environmental objectives to be achieved and measures to be implemented to protect and improve our waters. The plans, which have been developed through river basin district projects funded by my Department, provide a blueprint for improving and restoring waters in each river basin district.
Since 2007 I have strengthened the legislative framework for the protection of waters. I introduced the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations which require local authorities to obtain discharge licences from the EPA for wastewater treatment plants. The licences impose emission limits on wastewater discharges, compliance with which is overseen by the EPA. In 2009 I revised the Nitrates Regulations in order to provide for better farmyard management and to strengthen enforcement provisions. I have also introduced regulations to transpose the revised Bathing Water Directive, to transpose the Groundwater Directive, and to further transpose the Water Framework Directive. I intend bringing proposals to Government later this year to provide for a new system for monitoring and inspecting the performance of septic tanks and other on-site waste water treatment systems.
The Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, which I published in April 2010, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure. An Exchequer provision of €508 million has been made available this year to fund the ongoing provision of water services infrastructure under this Programme and the Rural Water Programme. The new programme builds on the achievements already secured through the €2.7 billion which has been invested by the Exchequer in major public waste water schemes between 2000 and 2009. In 2000, 25% of urban wastewater discharges were in compliance with the end of 2005 requirement under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive — to subject discharges from agglomerations of a population equivalent of 2,000 (in the case of fresh or estuarial waters) or 10,000 (in the case of coastal waters), as appropriate, to secondary treatment prior to discharge. Compliance has now risen to some 92%, with all remaining non-compliant agglomerations included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012.
The Water Services Investment Programme aims to prioritise projects that target environmental compliance issues and has been aligned with priorities identified in River Basin Management Plans. It also fully supports economic and employment growth.
These measures, together, are a clear statement of the priority which the Government is giving to preserving and protecting our water resources.
523 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of housing units funded from the capital programme or otherwise which have been made available to each local authority to address housing needs on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31305/10]
The Government's key priorities in shaping overall housing provision have been to focus the impact of necessary adjustments on areas with scope to maintain output through more flexible approaches and where the policy context supports such approaches, and to continue to direct available capital resources substantially towards the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. In keeping with this strategy, the reform programme, now well underway in my Department, involves a re-balancing from construction/acquisition, and a one size fits all approach to meeting social housing needs, towards a more graduated system of supports. This re-balancing, in policy and financial terms, is rooted in the clearly articulated rationale set out in the Government's housing policy statement, Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities.
While the allocations for 2010 show a reduction in the provision for the main traditional local authority programme, of some 50%, I anticipate that, through more flexible market based delivery mechanisms such as the Rental Accommodation Scheme and long term leasing, as well as the significant increase in funding available under the Capital Assistance Scheme in 2010 to €145m, and the availability from the second half of 2010 of a direct lending facility from the Housing Finance Agency to approved housing bodies, delivery across the range of social housing measures this year will maintain the momentum built up over recent years.
524 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which he studied homelessness here in urban and rural areas at the present time; if this includes persons living in unsafe or unfit conditions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31306/10]
The statutory definition of homelessness is provided in section 2 of the Housing Act 1988. It is a matter for the relevant housing authority to determine, having regard to this provision, whether a person is homeless in a particular case. Statutory responsibility in relation to the provision of accommodation for homeless persons rests with the housing authorities and the HSE has responsibility in relation to health and care services for homeless persons. Statutory responsibility for assessment of housing need rests with the relevant housing authority under section 9 of the Housing Act 1988.
525 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take by way of provision of extra funding to facilitate local authorities intent on provision or acquisition of housing stock thereby reducing the cost of rent support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31307/10]
Meeting social housing need remains a high priority for the Government. While ensuring that we can deliver across the full range of needs, the scale and composition of the public housing programme in the years ahead will be dependent on a number of factors, including the level of available funding and the evolution of the housing market generally.
I am determined to ensure that the programme is framed in a manner which continues to optimise the delivery of social housing. To achieve this it is essential to tailor available Exchequer supports to prevailing market conditions and explore alternative solutions to address housing needs, having full regard to the sustainable communities philosophy outlined in the Government's housing policy statement Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities .
To these ends, the range of delivery mechanisms continues to be adapted and expanded. Last year, I announced the introduction of a new Social Housing Leasing Initiative, through which I expect a substantial number of dwellings to be provided in the years ahead, to meet housing needs estimated at just over 56,000 households in the 2008 Housing Needs Assessment. This, together with the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS), complements the traditional capital funded programmes operated through local authorities and the voluntary and co-operative housing sector.
An amendment to Part V through the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009, to allow local authorities take units under RAS or lease arrangements, will provide a further option for maximising supply through these more flexible sources. I will be keeping the leasing initiative and all the other housing programmes under ongoing review to ensure that they are appropriately geared towards meeting the maximum level of housing need.
526 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which it is intended to upgrade or improve part-time and full-time fire fighting services throughout the country over the next two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31309/10]
The provision of a fire service in its functional area, including the establishment and maintenance of a fire brigade (personnel and equipment), is a statutory function of individual fire authorities under section 10 of the Fire Services Act, 1981. Staffing and organisational arrangements for the purposes of carrying out the functions of fire authorities are matters for the relevant city or county manager under section 159 of the Local Government Act, 2001. My Department supports the local fire authorities through setting of general policy, the provision of capital funding, training support and issue of guidance on operational and other related matters. Fire Services will continue to be developed having regard to service priorities, the need to maximise effectiveness and efficiency, and taking account of the resources available.
528 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the various other Departments with which his Department has been associated in recent years in the context of drainage works at various locations throughout the country; the Department that plays a leading role in such activity; if it is intended to seek funding from European Union institutions with a view to putting in place a properly co-ordinated national or regional drainage plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31311/10]
Drainage works are generally the responsibility of the Office of Public Works in the context of measures to alleviate flooding, and the lead role in the preparation and funding of any regional drainage plan would accordingly fall to the OPW. Where my Department provides funding for local authority sewerage schemes in urban areas, these schemes may, on occasion, provide limited measures to prevent flooding where inadequate collection networks exist. These schemes may also provide storm water drains and outfalls, to facilitate the separation of foul and surface water, to create additional capacity within existing combined systems.
In addition, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, my Department published Guidelines for Planning Authorities on the Planning System and Flood Risk Management in November 2009 with the aim of ensuring a more consistent, rigorous and systematic approach to flood risk identification, assessment and management within the planning system. These statutory guidelines provide the basis for planning authorities to identify, assess and take appropriate steps to manage flood risk in a sustainable manner.
529 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has sought or received information from the various local authorities appertaining to funding required for disabled persons; the extent to which he has met this need or proposes to meet this need in 2010; the number of applications for such grants now in the hands of the various local authorities; the extent of the waiting lists; when he expects to meet the requirements in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31312/10]
Comprehensively to assess the overall level of demand for grant assistance under the suite of Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability, my Department requested local authorities to submit details of their funding requirements for 2010 by 22 January 2010, with a view to determining the allocations for this year as soon as possible after the publication of the 2010 Revised Estimates for Public Service.
Having regard to the continued priority which the Government attaches to these schemes and the high level of demand across all local authorities, I approved a record Exchequer allocation of €80 million to the local authorities on 5 March, 2010. It is a matter for each local authority to decide on the specific level of funding to be directed towards each of the individual schemes, from within the combined allocation notified to them by my Department, and to manage the operation of the schemes in their areas from within their allocation.
The overall level of Exchequer funding sought by Local Authorities for spending in 2010 was €92.650 million. On the basis of the January returns from the local authorities, some 13,000 applications had been submitted for approval under the suite of Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability, of which some 4,430 relate to adaptation works to meet the needs of persons with a disability.
530 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has issued instructions to the various local authorities, the results of which is review of contracts already entered into in respect of water, sewerage or housing schemes being deferred; the degree to which this is likely to delay investment in infrastructure; the extent, if known, to which this is likely to postpone remedial or upgrading works necessary to prevent the issue of pollution of ground water, rivers, streams and lakes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31313/10]
Provision is made in my Department's Vote for 2010 for capital expenditure by local authorities and others of some €1.509 billion this year, including €880 million in respect of housing and €508 million for water services. Work is proceeding on the planning, construction and financing of investment projects across these programmes so as to secure maximum benefit from the resources employed.
In terms of the Social Housing Investment Programme, while the allocations for 2010 show a reduction in provision for the traditional local authority programme, I anticipate that, through more flexible market-based delivery mechanisms (such as the Rental Accommodation Scheme and long term leasing), as well as the funding available under the Capital Assistance Scheme in 2010 and the availability, from the second half of this year, of a direct lending facility from the Housing Finance Agency to approved housing bodies, delivery across the range of social housing measures this year will allow the momentum built up over recent years to be maintained.
My Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure. The timing of the commencement of projects within the 2010-2012 period is a matter for the local authorities and I would encourage them to expedite the progression of contracts. In developing the Programme, a review was undertaken of all schemes listed in the previous programme on which there had been limited progress over the previous two years to ensure that those proceeding under the new Programme are aligned with the prioritised economic and environmental objectives set out for 2010-2012. Schemes that did not rate sufficiently for inclusion in the 2010-2012 Programme were those that did not feature as highly as others on public health, environmental compliance or economic grounds.
531 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the precise date at which capital requirement in respect of the Balyna group water scheme in County Kildare was made known to his Department; if he has issued criteria to exclude or delay the scheme; if he will set out the reason that this scheme was not included in this year’s programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31314/10]
I refer to the reply to Question No. 210 of the 27 May 2010 which outlined the position in this matter.
532 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he has studied the result of air quality monitoring at various locations throughout the country; the degree to which pollutants have been identified; the nature of such pollutants and the action proposed arising therefrom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31315/10]
533 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the extent to which air pollution monitoring points through the country have recorded any changes arising from the Icelandic volcanic eruptions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31316/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 532 and 533 together.
The monitoring, assessment and management of ambient air quality in Ireland is carried out according to the requirements of the EU Air Quality Framework Directive. This Directive was transposed into Irish law through the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (Ambient Air Quality Assessment and Management) Regulations 1999. Under further regulations made in 2002, 2004 and 2009, specific ambient air quality standards have been prescribed for the following pollutants: sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, particulate matter and lead (2002); carbon monoxide and benzene (2002); ozone (2004); and polyaromatic hydrocarbons, arsenic, nickel, cadmium and mercury in ambient air (2009).
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has responsibility for the monitoring of Irish air quality. The EPA continually monitors a range of atmospheric pollutants via a network of air quality monitoring stations located around the country. The EPA reports the results of the air quality monitoring of the above pollutants on its website at: http://www.epa.ie/whatwedo/ monitoring/air/data/. My Department keeps these data under ongoing review to identify any significant trends which might emerge and also meets periodically with the EPA on air quality issues.
Where the indicative level for any pollutant is exceeded, the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2002 require the local authority concerned, following notification by the EPA, to develop a long-term air quality management plan to ensure compliance with the thresholds for the relevant pollutant or pollutants. The main air pollutants that could be associated with the recent volcanic ash plume would be sulphur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter, or dust, with a diameter less than 10µm (PM10). Monitoring data has shown no increase in either PM10 or SO2 levels as a result of the volcanic ash cloud.
As a precautionary measure, the EPA increased its air quality monitoring activity for the duration of the ash cloud event and monitored the situation on an hourly basis. Data from monitoring stations was transmitted to the EPA website in real-time and can also be viewed at http://www.epa.ie/whatwedo/monitoring/air/data/.
The EPA also publishes a comprehensive annual report on air quality, the most recent being the report on Air Quality in Ireland 2008 (September 2009). This report provides an overview of ambient air quality trends in Ireland in 2008 based on data from 30 monitoring stations and a further 18 stations operated by local authorities to measure black smoke. The Report confirmed that air quality was generally good at monitoring stations throughout the country, with pollution levels in larger cities highest at traffic influenced sites, and with the burning of coal and solid fuels being the most significant factor in smaller urban areas. All monitored levels met required EU and national standards.
As part of a commitment on monitoring air quality made under the 2007 Programme for Government my Department requested the EPA to undertake an overall review of the adequacy of the air quality monitoring network in light of population change in urban areas. The review has now been completed and a report of its findings is currently being finalised by the EPA.
534 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding that has been allocated to South Tipperary County Council every year since 2002 to purchase new housing for county council approved applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31468/10]
It is a matter for individual housing authorities to plan the composition and management of their social housing investment programmes having regard to the specific social housing needs and priorities in their areas and to the Exchequer funding allocations available to them. The allocations from the Social Housing Investment Programme to South Tipperary County Council for its construction/acquisitions programme are set out in the following table.
|
Year |
Amount |
|
€ |
|
|
2002 |
6,000,000 |
|
2003 |
10,500,000 |
|
2004 |
9,000,000 |
|
2005 |
7,300,000 |
|
2006 |
9,500,000 |
|
2007 |
14,000,000 |
|
2008 |
12,500,000 |
|
2009 |
7,500,000 |
|
2010 |
3,335,000 |
535 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of funding that has been allocated to South Tipperary County Council every year since 2002 to fund the housing aid for older people and housing adaptation grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31469/10]
Details of the annual Exchequer allocations to South Tipperary County Council for the period 2002 to 2010 are set out in the table below. Data for 2002 incorporate the allocation under the discontinued Disabled Persons and Essential Repairs Grant Schemes and the capital allocation for House Purchase and Improvement Loans. Data for 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 relate to the Disabled Persons and Essential Repairs Grant Schemes. Data for 2007 onwards include the new Housing Adaptation Grant Scheme for People with a Disability, the Housing Aid for Older People and the Mobility Aids Grant Schemes.
|
Year |
Exchequer Allocation |
|
€m |
|
|
2002 |
2.580 |
|
2003 |
2.103 |
|
2004 |
2.076 |
|
2005 |
1.168 |
|
2006 |
1.059 |
|
2007 |
0.882 |
|
2008 |
1.359 |
|
2009 |
1.716 |
|
2010 |
2.500 |
536 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an outline in tabular form (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31477/10]
A total of 66 houses have been repossessed by local authorities in the five year period 2005-2009. This includes 7 voluntary repossessions. While repossession by a local authority is a last resort, where it does occur it is related to the non-payment of a local authority mortgage, rather than to house type or category of ownership (e.g. affordable home, shared ownership, tenant purchase etc.). The table below therefore sets out the total repossessions carried out in relation to houses purchased with a local authority mortgage.
A majority of affordable homes have been purchased using loan finance obtained from private lenders. My Department does not compile information in relation to the numbers of these purchasers now in arrears or subject to repossession proceedings.
|
Council Name |
Repossessions |
Voluntary Repossessions |
|
Carlow County Council |
1 |
|
|
Cavan County Council |
2 |
|
|
Clare County Council |
2 |
|
|
Cork County Council |
3 |
|
|
Donegal County Council |
0 |
|
|
Fingal County Council |
0 |
|
|
South Dublin County Council |
2 |
1 |
|
Dún Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council |
0 |
|
|
Galway County Council |
1 |
1 |
|
Kerry County Council |
0 |
|
|
Kildare County Council |
0 |
|
|
Kilkenny County Council |
4 |
|
|
Laois County Council |
9 |
|
|
Leitrim County Council |
0 |
|
|
Limerick County Council |
0 |
2 |
|
Longford County Council |
2 |
2 |
|
Louth County Council |
1 |
|
|
Mayo County Council |
0 |
|
|
Meath County Council |
2 |
|
|
Monaghan County Council |
4 |
|
|
Offaly County Council |
3 |
|
|
Roscommon County Council |
0 |
|
|
Sligo County Council |
0 |
|
|
North Tipperary County Council |
0 |
1 |
|
South Tipperary County Council |
3 |
|
|
Waterford County Council |
0 |
|
|
Westmeath County Council |
0 |
|
|
Wexford County Council |
2 |
|
|
Wicklow County Council |
0 |
|
|
Dublin City Council |
7 |
|
|
Cork City Council |
3 |
|
|
Galway City Council |
0 |
|
|
Limerick City Council |
0 |
|
|
Waterford City Council |
6 |
|
|
Clonmel Borough Council |
0 |
|
|
Sligo Borough Council |
2 |
|
|
Drogheda Borough Council |
0 |
|
|
Wexford Borough Council |
0 |
|
|
Bray Town Council |
0 |
|
|
Athlone Town Council |
0 |
|
|
TOTAL |
59 |
7 |
537 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter (details supplied). [31479/10]
538 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31483/10]
I propose to take Question Nos. 537 and 538 together.
As Minister, my role is to provide the necessary statutory and policy framework within which individual development contribution schemes are adopted by each local authority. The adoption of individual development contribution schemes is a reserved function of the locally elected members of each planning authority. It is a matter for the members to determine the level of contribution and the types of development to which they will apply.
In order to stay within the General Government Balance (GGB) limit for the sector, it is necessary for local authorities to manage their finances and to maintain their current and capital accounts broadly in balance. Subject to this general requirement, there is no prohibition on Councils spending development contributions.
Each planning authority is required to include details of contributions received in that year, together with information on how the contributions have been expended, in the statutory annual accounts of the authority. A new requirement was introduced for the financial year 2008 to include details in the annual financial statement of all accrued uncollected levies due to the planning authority.
The total debtor figures supplied by the Local Authorities to the end of year 2008 amounted to €495 million. Information on the amount of development contributions due to planning authorities to the end of year 2009, will be available in March 2011, following a full audit by the Local Government Audit Service during the audit cycle 2010-2011.
As with all local charges, the invoicing and collection of any outstanding development contributions is a matter for the local authority concerned to manage in the light of prevailing local circumstances and in accordance with normal accountancy procedures. Where any payments required in respect of development contributions are not settled, such payments may be pursued by the planning authority through the courts as a contract debt.
539 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures his Department is taking to tackle increased illegal dumping; the additional funding that has been allocated to South Tipperary County Council to clean up illegal dumping; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31488/10]
Enforcement actions against illegal waste activity are a matter for the local authorities and the Office of Environmental Enforcement (OEE). I am satisfied that appropriate powers and resources are available to these enforcement authorities.
The 2005 report of the OEE, The Nature and Extent of Unauthorised Waste Activity in Ireland, identified the unauthorised collection and fly-tipping of waste as a problem area which needed to be further tackled. The extent of fly-tipping is not, however, quantified in the report. The report drew attention to the measures already being taken, including the appointment of some one hundred and twenty additional enforcement officers across the local authorities which continue to be funded by my Department, and the stepped up enforcement activity generally being led by the OEE and the local authorities. South Tipperary County Council is paid an annual grant of €58,000 to support the employment of additional enforcement officers.
The 2005 OEE Report also identified additional actions which would further support the effort to stamp out this socially and environmentally unacceptable practice, such as a "man in the van" advertisement campaign and use of covert cameras. Non-routine actions are now commonplace, and include vehicle checkpoints and use of CCTV cameras for identification of offenders at fly-tipping hot spots. The implementation of these actions is coordinated on an ongoing basis by the OEE through its National Enforcement Network.
Ministerial policy directions under section 60 of the Waste Management Act 1996 were issued in 2005 and 2008 to the waste enforcement authorities to encourage an intensification of action against illegal waste activity and to ensure the effective use of sanctions in this area.
In 2008, there were 19,269 routine litter patrol investigations, 27,825 on the spot fines issued and 608 litter prosecutions. In addition, 12,000 non-litter waste complaints inspections and a further 2,434 other inspections for fly-tipping waste, burning or other surveillance purposes were undertaken by the local authorities. There were 8,151 waste enforcement notices issued and 695 prosecutions initiated but a breakdown as to how many of these related to fly-tipping is not available. Overall, this represents a very significant quantum of enforcement, consistent with the findings of the OEE's Focus on Environmental Enforcement in Ireland, covering the period 2006 to 2008.
540 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the necessary environmental clean-up at the former steel plant site on Haulbowline Island, County Cork. [31491/10]
The Government has considered the position in relation to the former Irish Steel/Ispat site at Haulbowline, noting the outcome of the site investigations, the requirement for various works and further monitoring recommended by the environmental consultants, and the development issues, particularly technical constraints, site boundary issues, zoning issues and regulatory requirements.
The Government decided that the Office of Public Works would chair a working group to develop a structured and coherent approach to the further management and development of the site, with Cork County Council continuing to discharge site management responsibilities on an agency basis. The work of the group is ongoing and a decision on the future use of the site, taking account of the group's work will be a necessary input into the determination of the approach to the site's remediation.
541 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of tenants housed under the rental assessment scheme for 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010 by each local authority in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31501/10]
The table below sets out the number of household units that have been transferred from rent supplement to the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) and other social housing options for the years 2007 to 2009 and the first five months of 2010.
|
Local Authorities (Housing) |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
Jan-May 2010 |
|
Carlow Co. Cl. |
113 |
133 |
150 |
37 |
|
Cavan Co. Cl. |
77 |
68 |
155 |
27 |
|
Clare Co. Cl. |
94 |
134 |
135 |
53 |
|
Cork City Cl. |
267 |
362 |
279 |
124 |
|
Cork Co. Cl. |
518 |
620 |
490 |
150 |
|
Donegal Co. Cl. |
402 |
222 |
298 |
184 |
|
Dublin City Cl. |
456 |
618 |
596 |
159 |
|
Dublin South Co. Cl. |
425 |
393 |
527 |
146 |
|
Dún Laoighaire/Rathdown Co.Cl. |
232 |
229 |
256 |
100 |
|
Fingal Co. Cl. |
171 |
281 |
347 |
107 |
|
Galway City Cl. |
227 |
244 |
208 |
67 |
|
Galway Co. Cl. |
132 |
142 |
157 |
53 |
|
Kerry Co. Cl. |
272 |
266 |
280 |
39 |
|
Kildare Co. Cl. |
286 |
346 |
93 |
59 |
|
Kilkenny Co. Cl. |
279 |
173 |
143 |
58 |
|
Laois Co. Cl. |
69 |
122 |
53 |
28 |
|
Leitrim Co. Cl. |
0 |
28 |
44 |
25 |
|
Limerick City Cl. |
118 |
123 |
133 |
72 |
|
Limerick Co. Cl. |
112 |
122 |
133 |
25 |
|
Longford Co. Cl. |
81 |
121 |
106 |
36 |
|
Louth Co. Cl. |
158 |
281 |
201 |
106 |
|
Mayo Co. Cl. |
245 |
244 |
234 |
95 |
|
Meath Co. Cl. |
43 |
108 |
135 |
49 |
|
Monaghan Co. Cl. |
88 |
83 |
72 |
43 |
|
Nth Tipperary Co. Cl. |
89 |
100 |
132 |
54 |
|
Offaly Co. Cl. |
65 |
376 |
127 |
35 |
|
Roscommon Co.Cl. |
148 |
13 |
145 |
48 |
|
Sligo Co. Cl. |
63 |
156 |
163 |
63 |
|
Sth Tipperary Co. Cl. |
179 |
13 |
200 |
72 |
|
Waterford City Cl. |
140 |
118 |
181 |
52 |
|
Waterford Co. Cl. |
46 |
101 |
142 |
53 |
|
Westmeath Co. Cl. |
83 |
140 |
162 |
44 |
|
Wexford Co. Cl. |
304 |
260 |
191 |
101 |
|
Wicklow Co. Cl. |
72 |
175 |
134 |
63 |
|
Totals |
6,054 |
6,915 |
6,802 |
2,427 |
542 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when an application for funding for a new fire station facility (details supplied) in County Tipperary will be approved; the timeframe for the provision of the funding; the reason for the delay in providing funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31504/10]
The provision of funding for a fire station at Cloughjordan will be considered under future fire services capital programmes within the constraints of available resources and will have regard to the fire authority's priorities, the existing facilities available, the level of activity, the proximity of other fire stations and the totality of demand from other fire authorities. In autumn 2008, the fire authority indicated that improvement to the fire station at Templemore is the fire authority's first priority followed by Cloughjordan.
543 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of jobs that have been created in the heritage sector since 2005 to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31524/10]
While there is no comprehensive data available on employment in the heritage sector, I am satisfied that the sector is making an important contribution to the Irish economy. For example, Fáilte Ireland‘s Survey of Travellers 2008 estimates that up to €2.3 billion was generated for the Irish economy from overseas tourists who engaged in cultural and heritage pursuits. Fáilte Ireland's Overseas Holidaymakers Survey 2008 shows that 67% of overseas visitors engaged in historical/cultural visits while 23% visited gardens. In the same year, 26% of domestic holidaymakers visited national parks, 25% visited houses/castles, 20% visited gardens, and 15% visited heritage/interpretative centres.
544 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he proposes to allocate any further funding to a local authority (details supplied) for grant schemes operated by the housing section; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31529/10]
I approved a record Exchequer allocation of €80 million for 2010 to local authorities on 5 March under the suite of Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability. The total 2010 allocation to Tipperary North County Council amounts to €1.65m, including €1.34m in Exchequer funding. My Department will review the funding position in the course of the year in the event of any under-spend by local authorities of their allocations for these grant schemes or other allocations under the wider social housing investment programme.
545 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to section 47 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, his views on conditions imposed by planning authorities requiring applicants who receive planning permission to use the dwelling for a minimum period of a number of years from the date of its application solely as the place of permanent residence of the applicant and or members of their immediate family; his views on the relaxing of such conditions in circumstances where such applicants have decided to emigrate for economic reasons in order to gain employment; if he is aware of any such circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31567/10]
Section 39 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 provides that a condition may be attached to a grant of planning permission for a house, specifying that the house must be occupied by persons of a particular class or description, with provision to that effect to be incorporated in an agreement under section 47 of the Act.
My Department's 2005 Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Sustainable Rural Housing state that such conditions are only appropriate to control development in rural areas close to cities and towns which are under considerable pressure for development and in areas which are under pressure for holiday home or second home development. The Guidelines recommend that applicants demonstrate roots or links to such areas within the local need criteria set out in the development plan in order to facilitate a positive approach to applications from such persons in areas where an application might have to be ordinarily refused.
The Guidelines recommend a seven-year occupancy condition period for a dwelling. Nonetheless, within this period, it is open to the dwelling owner, with the consent of the planning authority, to sell the house to another person who would satisfy the local need criteria for the area.
The Guidelines further recommend that lending institutions should not be bound by occupancy conditions if they foreclose on a mortgage and wish to sell the property. As it would be questionable whether a lending institution would advance funding if in any way restricted in the event of foreclosure, exempting lending institutions from occupancy conditions is intended not to put obstacles in the way of persons who wish to source funding to build a house because of a separate statutory condition which may arise in a planning context.
While the enforcement of such planning conditions is a matter for each planning authority, having regard to national policy, I understand that planning authorities consider requests for non-enforcement of occupancy conditions on a case-by-case basis from dwelling owners who are in compelling situations for the sale of their dwelling.
546 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount of revenues received from the tax on non-principal private residences; his plans for the moneys received to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31569/10]
As of 6 July 2010, a total of €111,990,940 had been raised from the charge on non-principal private residences, €46,929,340 of which was in respect of 2010. The charge is being levied and collected by local authorities. Income from the charge is retained by the individual local authorities that collect it and is used to support the provision of local services.
547 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the details of the investigations under way in relation to the planning functions of Cork City Council and Cork County Council; if he has made the allegations known to the authorities, when he expects the investigations to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31617/10]
I refer to the reply to Question No. 17 on today's Order Paper.
548 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the failure to complete promised purchased agreements by his Department with individuals who have decided to sell their bogs who have to date not yet received the compensations due and promised; his further views on whether this part of the project should be reviewed or abandoned as a solution to the ongoing bogs issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31621/10]
The Voluntary Bog Purchase Scheme operated by my Department has generated substantial interest since it was launched in 1999. In excess of 2,000 applications and/or expressions of interest have been received over the intervening years.
All offers to purchase by my Department are subject to contract. Delays have occurred as a result of the need for surveys, examination of title and the large number of applications dealt with. My Department has paid out in the region of €23 million since 1999 in completed purchases.
The future of the voluntary bog purchase scheme is currently under consideration along with a range of alternative and complementary measures to address the impact of the end of the ten-year derogation on turf-cutting within the limited number of bogs involved. No new applications are currently being invited. However, it is intended to process applications already on hand. Having regard to available budgetary resources, priority is now being given to those who have applied to sell their interest in the 32 raised bog sites which were nominated for designation as Special Areas of Conservation between 1997 and 1999. For these sites the derogation by the Government, which allowed the continuation of turf cutting for personal domestic use, has now expired.
549 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will undertake an independent investigation and analysis of the designated bogs in view of the conclusions being made about the effect of turf cutting for merely domestic use and the claims of its effect on these bogs. [31623/10]
Scientific reviews have already been carried out on designated raised bog sites. A number of reports commissioned by my Department clearly conclude that ongoing cutting on these sites, as well as the associated drainage, is causing significant loss of the European priority habitat, active raised bog. Under the EU Habitats Directive, Ireland is legally obliged to ensure the long-term preservation and protection of this priority habitat on these sites.
550 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he plans to publish legislation for a directly elected mayor of Dublin; when he intends the first election for a directly elected mayor to take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31644/10]
The general scheme of the legislation to provide for the Mayor was published on my Department's website in February 2010, as an opportunity for further consultation before its finalisation, and to facilitate early implementation of the Bill's provisions, once enacted. The Bill, to provide for the mayoral electoral process as well as the powers of the Mayor and Regional Authority, is a large and complex piece of legislation. However, I hope to publish it shortly following Government consideration. It is my aim that the election of the Mayor will take place this year.
551 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31747/10]
Retirement lump sums for civil servants are calculated on the basis of 3/80ths of salary per year of service, subject to a maximum of 1½ times the salary on which superannuation benefits are based. Under the terms of the Public Service Agreement (PSA), pay reductions which took effect in January 2010 are currently disregarded for the purposes of calculating superannuation benefits. Accordingly, the salary on which benefits are based may currently exceed the actual salary payable at the time of retirement.
A Secretary General who is required by the terms of his or her contract to retire on reaching the age of 60 is entitled to a special severance gratuity of six months salary on the terms specified in sections 6 and 7 of the Superannuation and Pensions Act, 1963. These terms are subject to the application of special abatement provisions if the Secretary General concerned subsequently obtains employment in the public sector.
One Secretary General and two Assistant Secretaries have retired from my Department since 2005. Their lump sums were calculated in accordance with the Civil Service Superannuation Scheme. The total gross lump sums paid in these three cases amounted to €818,866 including a special severance gratuity of €100,589. Retirement lump sums ranged from 148% to 150% of the salary on which superannuation benefits are based.
552 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of lands owned by Bord na Móna designated as Natura 2000 sites and national heritage sites for each of the baronies of County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31024/10]
I am advised that, in relation to land owned by Coillte in Co. Mayo, some 2,875.32 hectares are designated Special Areas of Conservation [SACs] and some 389.39 hectares as Special Protection Areas [SPAs]. Both of these designations (SACs and SPAs) are collectively known as Natura 2000 sites. They overlap in some instances so they cannot be summed to give a total.
On relation to the land owned by the company in Co. Mayo designated as National Heritage sites [NHA], I am advised that there are 220.17 hectares of NHA and 2,305.58 hectares of proposed National Heritage Areas.
While it is not possible to provide a breakdown by barony a list of the designated Natura 2000 sites on Coillte land will be forwarded direct to the Deputy.
553 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department is liaising with 3 Broadband to ensure that the areas tendered to that company as part of the national broadband scheme are being rolled out; if a timetable has been agreed by his Department with the tender company; if the following areas in south Tipperary have been commenced (details supplied); when each will be completed, according to his Department’s agreements. [30812/10]
Under the terms of the National Broadband Scheme (NBS) contract, 3 Ireland is obliged to have provided coverage in all 1,028 electoral Divisions (EDs) included in the NBS, by October next.
The original date for this was September but, following a request by 3, under the Force Majeure provisions of the NBS contract, I have granted a 4 week extension to the contract due to the time lost in the network roll-out during the severe winter weather experienced in December and January last.
The table provides full details of network roll out to-date in County Tipperary. The timing of enablement of individual EDs is an operational matter for 3. This is linked closely with decisions relating to planning applications and it is therefore not possible to be absolutely certain when a particular area will be enabled.
The specific locations cited in the Deputy's Question are not part of the NBS coverage area. National Broadband Scheme (NBS) Electoral Divisions (ED) to be covered by the NBS in County Tipperary.
|
ED Name |
ED Ref |
Status |
|
ABINGTON DED |
217001 |
PLANNED |
|
BALLYCARRON DED |
217014 |
PLANNED |
|
CARRIG DED |
217043 |
PLANNED |
|
CLOGHER DED |
217049 |
PLANNED |
|
CURRAHEEN |
217064 |
PLANNED |
|
DOLLA DED |
217067 |
PLANNED |
|
GLENGAR DED |
217079 |
PLANNED |
|
GORTKELLY DED |
217082 |
PLANNED |
|
INCH DED |
217088 |
PLANNED |
|
KILLEENASTEENA DED |
217102 |
PLANNED |
|
LACKAGH DED |
217117 |
PLANNED |
|
MOYALIFF DED |
217131 |
LIVE |
|
AGHNAMEADLE DED |
217002 |
LIVE |
|
ARDFINNAN DED |
217006 |
LIVE |
|
BALLYCAHILL DED |
217013 |
LIVE |
|
BALLYGRIFFIN DED |
217017 |
LIVE |
|
BALLYLUSKY DED |
217019 |
LIVE |
|
BORRISOKANE DED |
217030 |
LIVE |
|
BRUIS DED |
217034 |
LIVE |
|
BURNCOURT DED |
217037 |
LIVE |
|
CLOGHPRIOR DED |
217051 |
LIVE |
|
CLONBEG DED |
217053 |
LIVE |
|
CLONEEN DED |
217054 |
LIVE |
|
COOLAGARRANROE DED |
217060 |
LIVE |
|
CULLEN DED |
217063 |
LIVE |
|
DERRYGRATH DED |
217066 |
LIVE |
|
EMLY DED |
217072 |
LIVE |
|
FINNOE DED |
217075 |
LIVE |
|
FOILNAMAN DED |
217076 |
LIVE |
|
GARRANGIBBON DED |
217078 |
LIVE |
|
GOLDEN DED |
217081 |
LIVE |
|
KILBARRON DED |
217090 |
LIVE |
|
KILCORAN DED |
217095 |
LIVE |
|
KILLAVINOGE DED |
217100 |
LIVE |
|
KILNANEAVE DED |
217108 |
LIVE |
|
KILPATRICK DED |
217110 |
LIVE |
|
LATTERAGH DED |
217118 |
LIVE |
|
LATTIN DED |
217119 |
LIVE |
|
OUGHTERLEAGUE DED |
217142 |
LIVE |
|
POYNTSTOWN DED |
217144 |
LIVE |
|
RODUS DED |
217151 |
LIVE |
|
SHRONELL DED |
217153 |
LIVE |
|
TEMPLEDERRY DED |
217155 |
LIVE |
|
TEMPLETOUHY DED |
217158 |
LIVE |
|
TERRYGLASS DED |
217159 |
LIVE |
|
THOMASTOWN DED |
217160 |
LIVE |
|
TIMONEY DED |
217163 |
LIVE |
|
TUBBRID DED |
217167 |
LIVE |
|
TULLAGHMELAN DED |
217168 |
LIVE |
|
TWO MILE BORRIS DED |
217171 |
LIVE |
554 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will follow the example set by Finland and make broadband access a legal right for every citizen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30892/10]
Currently, there is no EU-wide universal service obligation for broadband, apart from a guarantee of "functional broadband connectivity" which equates to a dial-up service. The EU Commission has recently embarked on a public consultation process aimed at looking at whether this should be extended to include universal access to broadband.
In Ireland we aim to achieve full access to broadband through a combination of market forces and targeted Government intervention.
The provision of broadband services here is in the first instance a matter for private sector service providers operating in Ireland's fully liberalised telecommunications market. Broadband services are provided by private service providers over various platforms including DSL (i.e. over telephone lines), fixed wireless, mobile, cable, fibre and satellite. In cases of market failure the Government will intervene, where it is appropriate and possible to do so.
The Group Broadband Scheme, National Broadband Scheme and the planned Rural Broadband Scheme are examples of where Government has intervened to ensure broadband availability in areas, particularly rural ones, where commercial investors have failed to provide services.
Once the NBS has been fully rolled out in October next all parts of Ireland will have broadband availability. This is some three years ahead of the target date set by the EU Commission in its "Digital Agenda". A planned Rural Broadband Scheme to be rolled out next year will aim to cover any remaining rural, non-NBS premises that cannot currently avail of a broadband service.
I will also consider the enactment of legislation that would provide for broadband as a right for all citizens of Ireland.
555 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30982/10]
My Department was established in 2007 and no payments have been made by my Department to any organisations involved in social partnership from 2007 to date.
Any such payments by the bodies under the aegis of my Department are day to day operational matters for them and as my Department does not hold the relevant details, I will request that the agencies involved reply directly to the Deputy with the information sought.
556 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the average cost of a wind turbine here; if so, the average cost of a wind turbine here; if the figure for Ireland is higher than the European Union average which according to the European Wind Energy Association is on average €1.2 million per megawatt capacity; if so, the action he will take to rectify this cost difference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31025/10]
The Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) as part of its submission on 25 June 2010 on the draft National Renewable Energy Action Plan provided the Department with some current information on capital expenditure for wind farm projects.
They advised that on review of a sample of 21 projects (from 8 megawatt (MW) to 90MW) that received financial close in the last 2 years or will close later this year or early next year, the total capital expenditure per MW is now on average €1.76m/MW. They also advised that on review of a sample of 10 projects that are less than 5MW, the average capital expenditure is now on average €1.824m/MW.
In March 2009 the EWEA published a document entitled "The Economics of Wind Energy.' which notes the various European costs in 2006 terms, totalling €1.227m per MW.
Costs of development will always vary between markets, depending on geographic location of a windfarm, distance between the wind farm and the available grid connection point, meeting grid code compliance costs as well as local construction rates, etc.
Given the rate of development in the Irish market in recent years, virtually all of the main turbine manufacturers are active in our market and there is keen and noticeable competition between them in the sector. Many developers and industry consultants in the Irish market now operate internationally and have direct experience of building plant in many different markets. This means that they are well placed to experience and judge component prices in any development they are planning.
557 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 309 of 9 June 2010, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that work on the preparation of a publication referred to in a previous reply began nearly ten years ago and that in the preparation of the wind atlas, no actual wind speed measurements were conducted at 50m, 75m and 100m above ground and that estimates of wind speeds at these heights are extrapolated from data collected mostly at 10m above ground using assumptions that may or may not be correct; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31026/10]
558 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 309 of 9 June 2010, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a publication referred to in a previous reply uses assumptions which may or may not be correct; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that wind speed calculations used to predict available wind power may consequently contain relatively small errors in wind speed estimates at 50m, 75m and 100m above ground when extrapolated from measurements made at 10m and that this can result in very significant errors in wind power density calculations at these heights, especially at higher hub heights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31027/10]
559 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources further to Parliamentary Question No. 309 of 9 June 2009, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that semi-State companies under his aegis have many years of highly accurate measured wind data at various heights above ground that would provide a much more accurate assessment of wind resources than a publication referred to in this reply (details supplied); if he plans to ensure data in relation to wind resources are made available to local and regional authorities in order that the resource will be assessed as accurately as possible; if he will support rational planning decisions based on the most accurate information available about our wind resources and that the public interest in our natural resources and transparency are of paramount importance relative to any possible commercial sensitivity of the wind data in the possession of semi-State companies under his aegis; if he will direct agencies under his aegis to make wind data in their possession available to local and regional authorities engaged in wind resource assessment for the purposes of their development plans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31028/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 557 to 559, inclusive, together.
The European Commission's "Draft Guidelines on Wind Energy Development and EU Nature Conservation" looks at how wind energy targets can be met in ways that minimise adverse impacts on nature and biodiversity. Under the auspices of the Department of Environment ‘Guidelines for Planning Authorities on Wind Energy Development' various Planning Authorities/County Councils have prepared their own ‘Wind Energy Strategies'. I am fully supportive of local, regional and county involvement in furthering renewable energy development and in the incorporation of renewable energy into relevant plans, with those bodies receiving as much appropriate guidance and information as possible.
It is the case that measured wind data in the possession of the energy state companies engaged in developing renewable energy projects would be deemed to be commercially sensitive and its release to local and regional authorities would be a matter for the companies concerned.
In relation to the specific concerns raised about the accuracy of certain data in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's Wind Atlas. I have asked my Department to take up these concerns further with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), with a view to forwarding you a direct response from SEAI.
560 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the amount of electricity generating capacity by type of generator that is allocated to each semi-State company under the Gate 3 process; the counties and geographic locations in which the generation will be located; the amount of generating capacity by type of generator allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31029/10]
The independent Transmission System Operator, EirGrid plc, publishes and periodically updates information on its website relating to applications which are made to EirGrid as the Transmission System Operator, orESB Networks Ltd as the Distribution System Operator, in respect of grid connections to the transmission system or the distribution system respectively. The information published by EirGrid includes the applicant name and contact details, date of receipt of application, the location and the Maximum Export Capacity (MEC) of the application.
At my Department's request, EirGrid has provided the table below of those grid connection applications which were submitted by the semi-State companies and which were included in the list of applications that were successful under the Gate 3 direction as issued by the Commission for Energy Regulation in December 2008. The table below includes information on the location, type (either wind or conventional generation) and the MEC for each application.
It should be noted while the list in the table includes successful applications submitted by SWS (which was subsequently purchased by Bord Gáis Energy), certain other individual applications, in respect of projects that may have been subsequently purchased by a Semi-State company following the original submission of the application, may not be included in the table. This is because EirGrid or ESB Networks Ltd may not have received a request for change of details, and confirmation of such changes, prior to the publication of the information on grid connection applications.
|
Application Name |
Size/Maximum Export Capacity in MegaWatts |
Location |
Type |
|
ESB Wind Development (Hibernian) |
|||
|
Boolynagleragh (1) |
36.98 |
Clare |
Wind |
|
Boolynagleragh (2) |
11.64 |
Clare |
Wind |
|
Kilgarvan (1) |
62.20 |
Kerry |
Wind |
|
Raheenleagh (1) |
36.50 |
Wicklow |
Wind |
|
Croaghbrack (1) |
33.10 |
Donegal |
Wind |
|
Bragan (1) |
33.10 |
Monaghan |
Wind |
|
Woodhouse |
23.28 |
Waterford |
Wind |
|
ESB Wind Development (Hibernian) & Bord na Mona |
|||
|
Oweninney (1) |
34.00 |
Mayo |
Wind |
|
Oweninney (2) |
48.00 |
Mayo |
Wind |
|
Oweninney (3) |
56.00 |
Mayo |
Wind |
|
Oweninney (4) |
34.00 |
Mayo |
Wind |
|
Bord na Mona |
|||
|
Bruckana |
39.60 |
Tipperary |
Wind |
|
Oweninney (5) |
198.90 |
Mayo |
Wind |
|
Mountlucas (1) |
79.20 |
Offaly |
Wind |
|
Caulstown/Edenderry Peaker |
116.00 |
Offaly |
Conventional* |
|
Coillte |
|||
|
Killinaparson (1) |
55.00 |
Offaly |
Wind |
|
Cluddaun (1) |
52.00 |
Mayo |
Wind |
|
Cluddaun (2) |
64.00 |
Mayo |
Wind |
|
Cluddaun (3) |
34.00 |
Mayo |
Wind |
|
Sliabh Bawn |
58.00 |
Galway |
Wind |
|
Bord Gais |
|||
|
Kill Hill (1) |
62.50 |
Tipperary |
Wind |
|
Greener Ideas (Bord Gais) |
|||
|
Suir OCGT |
98.40 |
Tipperary |
Conventional* |
|
Cuileen Power OCGT |
98.00 |
West Meath |
Conventional* |
|
SWS (Bord Gais) |
|||
|
Glentanemacelligot (2) |
34.00 |
Cork |
Wind |
|
Knockawarriga (2) |
12.00 |
Cork |
Wind |
|
Knockawarriga (3) |
26.50 |
Cork |
Wind |
|
Gneeves (2) |
5.40 |
Kerry |
Wind |
|
Knockraha (1) |
21.60 |
Cork |
Wind |
|
Sillahertane |
10.00 |
Kerry |
Wind |
*These projects received a connection offer in advance of the Gate 3 decision but were granted firm access as part of Incremental Transfer Capability Program (ITC) in the Gate 3 process.
561 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the proposed national energy retrofit programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31031/10]
The National Energy Retrofit Programme announced on Budget Day in 2010 has the objective of reducing energy costs and carbon emissions in homes and business while also creating jobs and developing a sustainable market for energy services.
I will shortly bring to Government proposals for the Programme in light of the detailed design and specification of the new programme currently being finalised by my Department and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and decisions in relation to funding will be taken in the context of the 2011 Estimates process.
562 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he submitted the national renewable energy plans to the European Commission by the deadline of 30 June 2010 and if not, if he will provide the reasons for missing this deadline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31159/10]
Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources establishes the basis for the achievement of the EU's 20% renewable energy target by 2020. Under the terms of the Directive, each Member State is set an individually binding renewable energy target, which will contribute to the achievement of the overall EU goal.
The Directive requires each Member State to adopt a national renewable energy action plan to be submitted to the European Commission by 30 June 2010. These plans are to set out Member States' national targets for the share of energy from renewable sources consumed in transport, electricity and heating and cooling in 2020, taking into account the effects of other policy measures relating to energy efficiency on final consumption of energy.
A European Commission Decision (C(2009)5174) of 30 June 2009 established a template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans under Directive 2009/28/EC. The purpose of the template is to ensure that the national plans are complete, cover all the requirements laid down in the Directive and are comparable with each other and future Member State biannual reports on the implementation of the Directive.
Ireland's National Renewable Energy Action Plan is being finalised in accordance with the established template. A targeted consultation on the plan was carried out via the Renewable Energy Development Group, which is chaired by my Department. A number of meetings of the group were convened at which this plan was the main topic of discussion. Initial draft text relating to section 4 was issued on a section by section basis to the members of the group and feedback was requested and received.
Following this first round of targeted consultation, the entire draft plan was disseminated through the Department's website for views and comment by all interested parties ahead of the submission to the European Commission. The draft plan (which runs to some 150 pages) is published and available on the Department's website. The consultation on the draft plan was open from 11th June to 25th June.
Some 55 submissions were received in response to the public consultation. Most of the submissions, a number of which are lengthy in nature, were received on the final day of the consultation period. My Department is completing analysis of the feedback received prior to submission of the final version of the National Renewable Energy Action Plan to the Commission and has advised the Commission accordingly. The final plan is expected to be submitted shortly.
563 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recent error in the application for planning permission for the North-South interconnector; if he has received information from Eirgrid on the length of time it will take to resubmit the application; when does he envisage the process coming to a full conclusion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31160/10]
EirGrid applied for planning consent for the 400kV Meath-Tyrone Interconnection Development Project in December 2009, under the Planning and Development Act 2000 as inserted by the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006.
An Bord Pleanála convened an oral hearing on the matter on Monday 10th May 2010. On Thursday 24th June, it was drawn to EirGrid's and the Inspector's attention that there was an error in the newspaper public notice and site notice relating to pylon height ranges for a section of the project. It is the case that full details of the correct heights of the towers concerned were fully described in the Environmental Impact Statement and in the accompanying planning drawings which were submitted to An Bord Pleanála.
Following consultation with its legal advisers EirGrid was advised that under the applicable legislation, there is no mechanism to correct the error within the context of the application. EirGrid therefore notified An Bord Pleanála on Tuesday 29th June, of the withdrawal of its application for the Meath-Tyrone 400 kV Interconnection Development Project.
The Meath-Tyrone interconnection project is of significant strategic importance from an all-island electricity market perspective, and from the perspectives, both North and South, of security of supply, competitiveness, economic growth and renewable electricity integration. I have already made clear my strong disappointment that EirGrid has had to withdraw its planning consent application for this important development. EirGrid is undertaking a full review of the circumstances which led to the error in the public notice and I have asked to be fully informed of the findings of this review.
It is estimated that the total costs incurred by EirGrid on this project since 2006 are approximately €8 million. These costs include work on key project milestones such as project definition, environmental studies, surveys, consultation, route section, technical design, reports, analysis, production of an Environmental Impact Statement and the submission of an application for planning consent. EirGrid advises that most of this work remains valid and applicable to the new planning consent application and that the new application will largely reflect the original application.
While I have no operational role in respect of transmission development or planning, I fully expect EirGrid to work assiduously and quickly to prepare a new planning consent application, with a view to avoiding any further delays in progressing this important project. EirGrid has indicated that it will submit a new application as quickly as possible. Once the updated application is submitted, it is a matter for the relevant planning authority, in this case An Bord Pleanála, to bring the process to its conclusion, and I cannot prejudge the outcome of the process.
564 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the public service obligation levy; the estimated costs to the domestic consumer when the PSO is implemented; the probable percentage increase in electricity prices to come into effect this autumn; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31161/10]
Public Service Obligations (or PSOs) are imposed to achieve national energy policy objectives which would not otherwise be delivered by competitive energy markets. In line with EU and national legislation, PSOs have been imposed to support power generation from peat as an indigenous fuel supply for security of supply purposes, to support renewable generation capacity to reduce emissions and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, and to support the development of additional generation capacity when it was needed in advance of the introduction of the Single Electricity Market.
Electricity consumers pay for the additional cost of these supports through the PSO levy. Each year, the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) calculates the estimated costs associated with implementing the various obligations and forecasts of electricity market revenues for the energy companies involved. Where market revenues are not sufficient to cover the cost of implementing the obligations, additional supports in the form of "top-up" payments are necessary and are funded by electricity consumers through the PSO Levy.
For the past few years, electricity market prices, and accordingly electricity market revenues, have been sufficiently high that additional "top-up" payments to support the obligations have not been required. Therefore the level of the PSO levy has been zero. This year, however, electricity market prices are significantly lower than in recent years and the CER has calculated that additional supports totalling some €194.5 million will be required to cover the full cost of implementing the obligations over the 12 month period commencing October 1st 2010. These additional supports will therefore be reflected in an increased level of PSO levy on consumers for 2010/2011.
A public consultation on this proposed PSO Levy was conducted by the CER in June and a final decision is likely to be published in the coming weeks. The CER has advised that a PSO Levy of this scale would add €40.85 to a domestic customer's annual electricity bill. As the CER has calculated that the typical annual household electricity bill is €838, without allowing for other factors mentioned below, this would increase such bills by some 4.8%, all other things being equal.
However, a number of other changes come into effect on October 1st, including new transmission and distribution charges, and a new form of price regulation for ESB which gives it slightly more flexibility in terms of setting its own domestic tariffs, subject to oversight by the CER and a requirement to keep within certain revenue parameters. Following the CER decision on deregulation, the CER will no longer regulate ESB tariffs for business customers. This means that it is not currently possible to accurately predict the tariffs that will apply from October 1st.
The successful entry of independent suppliers into all segments of the electricity market means that all customers are now free to shop around and benefit from the value and choice offered by these suppliers. Domestic customers can achieve savings of some 10% — 14%, as well as choosing alternative billing options, dual-fuel (electricity and gas) savings, or "greener" sources of electricity, simply by switching supplier.
In addition, there are a number of concrete actions that any customer can take to reduce their electricity consumption and electricity costs as advised by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and electricity suppliers themselves.
565 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the list of commitments in the programme for Government 2007 that fall under his responsibility; the position regarding each of these commitments; if they have been achieved; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31162/10]
In the time available, it has not been possible to conclude an examination of the relevant records. Officials within my Department are continuing their examination of the position and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as possible.
566 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the national retrofit programme; the amount allocated to this programme; the amount spent to date; the number of jobs created by this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31163/10]
The National Energy Retrofit Programme announced on Budget Day in 2010 has the objective of reducing energy costs and carbon emissions in homes and businesses, whilst creating jobs and developing a sustainable market for energy improvement measures and services.
The detailed design and specification of the new programme is currently being developed by my Department and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and decisions will be made in relation to funding for 2011 in context of Estimates. I will be bringing the detailed proposals for the programme to Government shortly. The programme envisages the involvement of energy supply and distribution companies, energy services providers, construction workers, energy auditors, BER Assessors and policymakers, working together to deliver very high levels of energy savings, energy cost reductions and ultimately smaller carbon footprints for energy customers throughout the country.
Of the €90 million allocated to my Department's energy efficiency programmes in 2010, some €30 million has been expended to date. In the domestic sector, this has resulted in energy efficiency improvements to 32,000 homes by the end of June. Support for energy saving initiatives in the business and public sector continues apace, with the launch last month of a €10m fund that is supporting exemplar projects in 2010.
567 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the steps he has taken to reach energy savings of 33% in public buildings; the measures in place to reach these targets; if he will provide the level of energy savings that has been achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31164/10]
The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) sets out 90 actions that Government is either already taking or will take in the period to 2020 to achieve the national energy efficiency targets of 20% across the economy and 33% in the public sector. The savings identified in the Action Plan represent approximately €1.6 billion in avoided energy costs for the economy in 2020. There is a requirement in the Energy Services Directive that all Member States must submit their second NEEAPs to the Commission in 2011 and progress on savings made will be reported then.
In the public sector, the most significant cost-cutting and energy saving potential lies in improving the energy performance requirements of new buildings, improvement of existing buildings, encouraging more public bodies to actively address their energy use and to use the most energy efficient plant, machinery and equipment. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's Public Sector Programme aims to stimulate the application of improved energy efficiency design strategies, technologies and services in public sector construction and retrofit projects, acting both as an exemplar for good practice and as a demand leader for the services and technologies involved. In 2009, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) delivered a €5 million programme that provided grant assistance to the business and public sectors. The programme supported energy efficiency measures for businesses and institutions across the country. Over 74 projects were funded under the programme. As a result of the work carried out, annual energy savings worth €2.6 million and 12kt CO2 were achieved.
Building on this success, SEAI last month launched the €10 million Energy Efficiency Retrofit Fund and applications are now being invited from businesses and public sector bodies. The fund will support exemplar projects in 2010 which achieve significant and verifiable energy savings and provide key learnings for other businesses and public sector bodies.
SEAI also runs a support programme providing energy assessments and training to local authorities and other public sector agencies. This resulted in savings worth between €1.2M and €1.8M in 2009. A range of best practice guides were also developed and an energy efficiency design process initiated to incorporate energy efficiency principles into the design of new or retrofitted public sector services.
SEAI is also developing a Partnership Programme for engaging public sector organisations at the highest levels. This enables large energy using public sector organisations to take a strategic approach to achieving the 2020 targets. Regulations introduced in December 2009 require all public bodies to include, in its annual reports published after January 1st next year, a statement describing the actions it is taking to improve its energy efficiency, together with an assessment of the energy savings arising from those actions. SEAI is already assisting public sector bodies in the development of 2020 energy efficiency strategies and early partners include An Garda Síochána, the Railway Procurement Agency, the Irish Prison Service, Local Authorities, and Bus Éireann.
Regulations setting out new energy efficient public procurement rules have been submitted to the European Commission for approval and subject to any comments received will be enacted in September. These new rules will require public bodies to purchase or lease only plant and equipment across a diverse range of technologies that are listed on SEAI's database of highly energy efficient products. This database has already been developed as part of the Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) Scheme for energy efficient technologies.
SEAI is also required under the regulations to produce general guidelines on energy efficient procurement and these will be progressed in conjunction with the National Procurement Service and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
In compliance with the 2006 and 2008 Building Regulations, it is the policy of Office of Public Works (OPW) to conduct feasibility studies on the utilisation of renewable energy technologies in all new buildings over 1,000m2 as part of the design process. The OPW has already installed a number of biomass boiler systems and Solar Panel systems in both new and existing buildings where it has been shown to be both technically and economically feasible. OPW will continue to take this approach.
The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has recently prioritised work through the statutory Building Regulations Advisory Board to establish achievable targets for reductions in primary energy and CO2 emissions for buildings in all sectors of the economy including public sector buildings, with a view to upgrading the requirements in Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Energy) of the Building Regulations in 2010. The work programme currently under way will inform the development of a programme for continuous improvement in Part L requirements in coming years with a view to achieving a Carbon Neutral building standard for buildings other than dwellings, including civic buildings, by 2016.
568 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has attended any meetings of the Cabinet sub-committee on climate change in 2010; when the next meeting of this committee is scheduled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31165/10]
The scheduling of meetings of the Cabinet Committee for Climate Change and Energy Security is a matter for the Department of the Taoiseach. No meetings have taken place so far in 2010.
569 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of applications for the warmer home scheme in County Kildare since the scheme began; the amount of funding allocated to the county from this scheme; if the scheme will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31223/10]
The Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS) has been delivered to 1,510 homes in Co. Kildare since the Scheme began. Funding is not allocated on a county by county basis. The WHS is delivered to homes that apply for the scheme in any county nationwide subject to eligibility criteria being met and funding being available.
The WHS remains fully open in 2010 and it is envisaged that the new National Retrofit Programme will incorporate existing schemes such as the WHS and the Home Energy Savings Scheme from 2011.
570 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to change the qualifying criteria for the warmer home scheme to allow those on low incomes but not in receipt of the national fuel allowance to avail of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31225/10]
582 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the qualifying criteria for the warmer homes scheme as they applied in June 2009 and June 2010; the number of persons on the waiting list on a county basis; the areas of the country not yet covered by the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31602/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 570 and 582 together.
The Warmer Homes Scheme (WHS), managed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), provides energy efficiency improvements to homes in, or at risk of, fuel poverty and is primarily delivered by community based organisations (CBOs) of which 25 have, to date, been approved to provide this service.
The primary eligibility criteria for receipt of the WHS are that the household is in receipt of a Fuel Allowance from the Department of Social Protection and that the property was constructed prior to 2002. In the context of the Affordable Energy Strategy currently being prepared by my Department in conjunction with all relevant Departments and Agencies the qualifying criteria for WHS are being examined.
The CBOs work in partnership with their local network of poverty and community support organisations including public health nurses, MABS and St. Vincent De Paul to identify and address vulnerable homes. Homes which are identified and referred to the WHS by these support organisations and which may not be in receipt of a fuel allowance but are deemed to be in need of the scheme, are also considered eligible. Through this devolution model each CBO is responsible for managing the applications in their own operational areas. The SEAI is therefore not directly involved in the application process. It does of course monitor and check the scheme to ensure that assistance is provided to the target sector of those on low income.
Private contractors were engaged on a pilot basis in 2009 to address the increasing demand for the scheme. Through these mechanisms, the WHS was delivered to 16,240 homes in 2009. A further 2,886 homes received similar measures through the ESB's Home Insulation Scheme in 2009.
The WHS is now available nationwide using a dual model of delivery with CBOs in their set geographical areas and private contractors extending the geographic reach of the programme while also providing deeper measures including central heating in certain homes.
The waiting time for the WHS varies, although it is generally between 3 and 6 months. The SEAI, through a combined use of CBOs and contractors, is actively working towards reducing waiting times for the scheme. As households are usually identified by way of referrals from the support agencies, it is not possible to quantify waiting lists.
The Deputy may wish to note that a dedicated hot line — 1800 250 204 — has been in operation for some time and all queries, from scheme applicants and public representatives, on delivery dates for individual households and/or funding agreements are dealt with immediately.
The number and location of recipients of the WHS to date in 2010 are as follows:
|
WHS 2010 per county to 07/07/2010 |
Number of homes |
|
Co. Cavan |
147 |
|
Co. Carlow |
17 |
|
Co. Clare |
30 |
|
Co. Cork |
1,659 |
|
Co. Donegal |
388 |
|
Co. Dublin |
1,310 |
|
Co. Galway |
44 |
|
Co. Kerry |
352 |
|
Co. Kildare |
751 |
|
Co. Kilkenny |
26 |
|
Co. Laois |
62 |
|
Co. Leitrim |
185 |
|
Co. Limerick |
312 |
|
Co. Longford |
84 |
|
Co. Louth |
915 |
|
Co. Mayo |
203 |
|
Co. Meath |
762 |
|
Co. Monaghan |
114 |
|
Co. Offaly |
28 |
|
Co. Roscommon |
274 |
|
Co. Sligo |
36 |
|
Co. Tipperary |
126 |
|
Co. Waterford |
421 |
|
Co. Westmeath |
762 |
|
Co. Wexford |
387 |
|
Co. Wicklow |
572 |
|
Total number of homes complete |
9,967 |
571 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the proposal made by his Department to the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programme report that radio spectrum should be auctioned; the actions he has taken to progress this proposal; the possible revenues to the Exchequer from same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31257/10]
The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has statutory responsibility for the management of spectrum in accordance with national spectrum policy objectives. A primary objective of ComReg is to ensure the efficient use of this unique natural resource.
The submission from my Department to the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes stated that while it is necessary for the State to receive a fair return for spectrum, it is critical for the creation of a suitable environment for new digital businesses that ComReg also gives due recognition to the innovation and enterprise value of spectrum and promotes spectrum availability as a vehicle for the development of new digital services and technologies.
Assignment of spectrum is done by way of licences for specific applications or general authorisations. The design of assignment mechanisms, such as an auction, is determined by ComReg, taking account of the circumstances prevailing in the sector and the particular markets at a given time. The objectives of spectrum assignment are to ensure a fair return to the State for the use of this resource; ensure that competition and innovation are promoted; and to protect public service interests. Operators in this field range from large-scale to small-scale, and from existing to new entrants. The assignment of spectrum thus requires a balanced approach that recognises these objectives and the various types of players.
ComReg has previously used auctions to assign spectrum and is currently finalising plans to assign further blocks of spectrum by auction. Before deciding on the method of allocation, ComReg holds a public consultation on its proposals, including the terms and conditions of the assignment mechanism. It is not possible to determine in advance what the outcome in terms of revenue would be. The price paid by bidders for the available spectrum is determined by market conditions.
While market mechanisms, such as auctions, are an efficient means for assigning spectrum, they are not always the most appropriate means. In areas where social, cultural, safety and security objectives are paramount, assignment mechanisms other than market mechanisms are more appropriate.
572 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the use and purpose of the broadcasting fund; the reason for the increase in the allocation to the fund in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31258/10]
The Broadcasting Act 2009 assigned responsibility to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) to develop and administer schemes under the Broadcasting Fund, which are designed to support the production and transmission of high quality programming based on Irish culture and heritage. Details of the scheme are available from the BAI at www.bai.ie.
Section 156 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009 increased from 5% to 7%, the proportion of net television licence fee receipts that the Minister (with the approval of the Minister for Finance) can pay annually to the BAI for purposes of a grant to the Broadcasting Funding Scheme. The reason for this increased allocation to the Broadcasting Funding Scheme is to implement my policy objectives to enable greater support and finance to be made available to independent producers and all broadcasters licensed in Ireland in the production of new TV and radio programmes.
573 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he plans to introduce a scheme of feed in tariffs, similar to one in the UK, where individual households are paid for each unit of electricity they produce using renewables; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31470/10]
576 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the microgeneration tariff is not included in the national renewable energy action plan; if microgeneration is part of his solution to reach our 2020 targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31534/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 573 and 576 together.
Directive 2009/28/EC requires each Member State to submit a national renewable energy action plan. These plans are to set out Member States' national targets for the share of energy from renewable sources consumed in transport, electricity and heating and cooling in 2020, taking into account the effects of other policy measures relating to energy efficiency on final consumption of energy. Ireland's draft national renewable energy action plan is available on the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources website. The draft plan includes reference to the current microgeneration tariff available to the domestic sector.
Microgeneration is referenced at many points in the draft plan and includes the commitment to put in place a robust framework for the development of a vibrant microgeneration sector as an important component of building societal acceptance and participation in achieving national renewable energy targets. The microgeneration area has the potential to create employment and enable participation by a wide section of the community. The Government is committed to developing a comprehensive microgeneration framework which will be taken forward up to 2020.'
The draft plan also provides detailed information on the microgeneration pilot scheme currently being conducted by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and states that "In conjunction with the pilot trials, the market potential of microgeneration and the possible supports that would be needed to achieve that potential are being considered".
The principal objective of the pilot is to investigate and test technical, market and regulatory issues associated with the installation, network connection and operation of small and micro scale generation technologies. An associated programme objective is to assess measures required for supplier and product qualification to minimise the risk of adverse outcomes at small-scale and microgeneration installations, hence promoting the robust growth of a supply base.
It is recognised that the equipment used for microgeneration needs to be safe and reliable and should perform to the specified standards. Installation quality may also impact performance and safety, and therefore there is a need for standards for microgeneration installations and for installer training. By ensuring that the technical specifications and standards for equipment and installations are properly defined, the secure running of the electricity system can be maintained.
The draft plan also highlights the importance of ensuring that adequate training and certification schemes for installers are in place in order to ensure safety and reliability and to develop confidence in the sector.
574 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the home energy saving scheme was not mentioned in the national renewable energy action plan; does the HESS still form part of his solution for achieving the 2020 targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31532/10]
The European Commission Decision (C(2009)5174) of 30 June 2009 established the mandatory template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans under Directive 2009/28/EC. The purpose of the template is to ensure that National Renewable Energy Plans are complete, cover all the requirements laid down in the Directive and are comparable with each other and future Member State biannual reports on the implementation of the Directive.
Ireland's draft plan follows the template required. The information required under the template relate to renewable energy and detail on energy efficiency programmes has not been elaborated in the plan.
The modelling carried out in order to complete the tables in the National Renewable Energy Action Plan does however, as required, take energy efficiency actions into account. Details on the modelling and how energy efficiency measures are incorporated into the figures are set out in the draft plan. The savings expected from the HESS scheme have been included in the model.
Ireland's National Energy Efficiency Action Plan "Maximising Ireland's Energy Efficiency 2009-2020" was submitted to the Commission last year. This is a separate plan to the National Renewable Energy Action Plan, although there are of course vitally important links between the two. The National Renewable Energy Action Plan incorporates into the modelled figures the expected energy savings arising from the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan.
575 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason there is a delay in extending REFIT one when the end date was known for years; the current status of the REFIT one State aid clearance application; the reason our REFIT does not include solar PV; the reason our REFIT does not reward for generation of clean green electricity; when is our REFIT going to come into line with the United Kingdom REFIT system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31533/10]
REFIT is the ‘Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff' scheme, which is the support scheme for renewable generation administered by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Prior to the introduction of REFIT, renewable generation was supported through a tendering scheme known as AER (Alternative Energy Requirement.)
State aid clearance for the original REFIT scheme was obtained from the European Commission in September 2007. The objective of REFIT was initially to provide support to deliver on Ireland's electricity directive target of 13.2% of all electricity to be from renewable sources by 2010 and to facilitate delivery of our higher national target of 15% renewable electricity by 2010. The scheme was successful in delivering the required level of capacity.
Like all support schemes for renewable technologies, REFIT is kept under review to ensure that it can continue to deliver the market build rate required at as reasonable a cost as practicable to the electricity consumer who pays the costs through a Public Service Obligation levy.
The original REFIT scheme covered small hydro (5MW and below), small wind (5MW and below), large wind (above 5MW), landfill gas and biomass combustion. Solar PV was not included for cost reasons, as the support levels traditionally required by solar PV are significantly higher than those of other technologies.
REFIT extension is designed to extend the scheme in line with delivering on our 40% 2020 target. The extension application has been submitted to DG Competition in Brussels for consideration for State Aids clearance.
By supporting a fixed price 15-year contract REFIT generation rewards clean green electricity. For example, in the current 2009/2010 PSO period, CER Decision 09/119, the estimated market price is €52 MW/h. This is well below the REFIT tariff levels and suppliers are compensated for the additional costs in accordance with the REFIT terms and conditions.
The UK uses a system of tradeable certificates called ROCs to support renewable electricity generators. The UK uses feed in tariffs in the electricity sector only for small scale micro-generators. Every Member State operates its own renewable energy support system and there is no common European support scheme in place. The REFIT scheme has delivered on its objectives to date and there are no plans to adopt the UK model in Ireland.
577 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the national renewable energy action plan draft states that there is no accredited training course for hydro when in fact there is; the further reason NREAP draft says otherwise when the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland website confirms there is an accredited course for hydro; NREAP draft states that membership of Renewable Energy Installer Academy also qualifies as equivalent to an SEAI registered installer, so when there is an REIA register of hydro installers the reason the NREAP draft states there is no accredited training course for hydro when NREAP draft is contradicting itself; the reason NREAP draft does infer that there is a list of microgeneration installers when in fact there is not as there is no link on the SEAI website to a microgeneration installers list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31535/10]
There is currently no accredited course for hydro in Ireland. The micro-hydro course on offer by the Renewable Energy Installer Academy (REIA) is not accredited as confirmed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) with City and Guilds and contact directly with the REIA.
The SEAI website refers to City and Guilds accredited microgeneration courses offered at the REIA. The PV and Wind courses offered are accredited to City and Guilds but the micro-hydro one is not.
Membership of REIA implies appropriate accredited training has been taken which would deem one eligible to be included on the SEAI registered list. Currently there are only registered lists for renewable heat products supported under the Greener Homes Scheme. The REIA courses for heat have been accredited under the National Framework of Qualifications.
The draft National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) notes that lists for installers of renewable heating technologies are published and lists of trained microgeneration installers are being developed.
578 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the draft national renewable energy action plan states that the microgeneration pilot programme was announced in February 2009 in view of the fact (details supplied) that it was announced in April 2008; the reason this discrepancy was ignored when brought to the attention of NREAP during the public consultation period; the reason the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland could not fill the quota of 50 sites; the reason there is no monitoring equipment yet installed; the further reason the programme is so far off the schedule indicated during the consultation meeting on 30 September 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin; the reason a pilot programme run for tried and trusted technologies rather than emerging and developing ones such as ocean energy; if the major delays in the programme will affect the feed in tariff coming into line with the United Kingdom REFIT system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31536/10]
While I announced plans for a microgeneration pilot trial in 2008, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's (SEAI) small- and micro- scale generation pilot field trial was actually launched on 26th February 2009, as an open call for proposals, with defined eligibility and evaluation criteria for proposed generator installations and a defined profile of sites and technologies sought.
The public consultation period on the Draft National Renewable Energy Action Plan has been completed and all submission are being considered in the context of finalising the Plan.
At the meeting of 30 September 2008, it had initially been envisaged that the SEAI pilot would be launched. However, around this time ESB was considering offering a microgeneration feed in tariff to domestic customers. ESB subsequently decided to proceed with this scheme and it was decided that it would be beneficial if both schemes could be launched concurrently, given their obvious linkages.
The target of the SEAI pilot scheme was to fund circa 50 representative sites encompassing the potential diversity of technologies, applications and site types and locations in the wider market. This included a target of 25 wind installations with different targets depending on generator type. The call for proposals effectively relied on the market to deliver eligible proposals for installations and to subsequently deliver the commissioned installations.
The initial rate of applications to the pilot was low and many applications received were incomplete and failed to meet the defined eligibility criteria. Aside from incomplete applications, the principal deficiencies in applications were largely related to evidence of product quality and certification and installer training. In many cases obtaining this evidence significantly delayed the evaluation of applications and the award of grants. Some applications did not succeed due to the fact that planning exemptions did not demonstrably apply at the proposed sites and that evidence of planning permission or confirmation of exemption could not be produced.
The first grant offer was issued in July 2009 and offers were issued as applications were received and evaluated. Over 110 applications were received up to the close of the call for proposals in September 2009. There were 63 qualifying applications, with 20 applications being withdrawn either due to lack of financing or planning constraints. There are currently 43 projects participating in the pilot field trial comprising 27 wind turbines 15 solar photovoltaic installations and 1 hydroelectric turbine.
SEAI issued a call for tender with regard to the monitoring element of the pilot. Following the decision to award the tender to a particular company, negotiations on the contract terms commenced and have proven protracted, which has led to an acknowledged delay in commencing monitoring.
The rationale for the pilot microgeneration scheme is outlined at length in the draft National Renewable Energy Action Plan currently available on the Department's website.
The principal objective of the pilot is to investigate and test technical, market and regulatory issues associated with the installation, network connection and operation of small and micro scale generation technologies. An associated programme objective is to assess measures required for supplier and product qualification to minimise the risk of adverse outcomes at small-scale and micro-generation installations, hence promoting the robust growth of a supply base.
It is recognised that the equipment used for microgeneration needs to be safe and reliable and should perform to the specified standards. Installation quality may also impact performance and safety, and therefore there is a need for standards for microgeneration installations and for installer training. By ensuring that the technical specifications and standards for equipment and installations are properly defined, the secure running of the electricity system can be maintained. There are therefore significant issues to be addressed which merited the running of the pilot trial.
In the context of developing a comprehensive microgeneration framework, the case for a wider support scheme for microgeneration is being assessed.
579 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason there is a mismatch between ACA and REFIT schemes; if there are any plans to remedy this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31537/10]
The rules applying to the Scheme of Accelerated Capital Allowances (ACA) for Energy Efficient Equipment are set out in section 285A of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997, as inserted by the Finance Act 2008. Those provisions require that for a particular technology to be eligible for accelerated capital allowances, an Order in required specifying the minimum energy efficiency criteria to be met by such products. The Order must also name individual products that meet these criteria. Any company paying corporation tax can claim the accelerated capital allowance based on their records of purchase of a named product.
I have made five such Orders to date on the basis of a range of criteria drawn up by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for 29 technologies, following a period of industry consultation in each case and based on lists of named products meeting these criteria, submitted to SEAI by manufacturers or their agents. The range of technologies eligible for the scheme will increase to almost 50 following a further Order in August listing criteria and products for additional technologies added to the Scheme by the Minister for Finance in Budget 2010.
To date, it has not proved feasible to establish minimum energy efficiency criteria to be met by commercial scale hydro electric power solutions or to name specific hydro products in an Order. Modern hydro solutions such as screw turbines tend to be bespoke solutions, designed by the manufacturer for each individual site. As such, there are few, if any, "off the shelf" products that can be named in an Order. While it may be possible to establish the efficiency of a particular hydro solution after installation on site, given the volume of products named in ACA Orders (close to 7,000 at present), the ACA Scheme does not and cannot seek to establish the energy efficiency of solutions after they are installed on a company's site. Rather, the energy efficiency of standard products available for purchase by any buyer is established before they are named in the Order and compared to the minimum criteria for the scheme. This is possible for solar PV and wind turbine solutions as standard products are available on the market, but at present is not feasible for hydro.
There is at present no REFIT tariff for solar PV. The cost of REFIT tariffs are recovered on the basis of public service obligation levies on electricity users. The high cost of solar PV generation makes a PSO levy for this technology impractical at this time. However, given continued technological development, the matter will be kept under regular review.
580 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when suppliers will be obliged to buy electricity from renewable generators; when the PPA period will be extended to come in line with the United Kingdom and other European countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31538/10]
REFIT is the ‘Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff' scheme, which is the support scheme for renewable generation administered by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.
The original REFIT scheme covered small hydro (5MW and below), small wind (5MW and below), large wind (above 5MW), landfill gas and biomass combustion. I have announced the expansion of REFIT under certain terms and conditions to cover additional technology categories, namely ocean energy (wave and tidal), offshore wind, anaerobic digestion high efficiency CHP and biomass co-firing.
The REFIT scheme allows generators of electricity from renewable sources (in the technologies covered) to secure the necessary investor confidence to finance debts. Renewable generators enter into 15-year power purchase agreements with suppliers at negotiated and fixed prices. Via the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy mechanism, REFIT compensates participating retail electricity suppliers according to the REFIT terms and conditions for the net additional costs attributable to their participation in the scheme and purchase of electricity from the relevant generators in the REFIT scheme.
The length of the power purchase agreements in Ireland (15 years) for renewable generation eligible for REFIT compares favourably with the length of power purchase agreements in other EU Member States and offers the necessary stability to secure financing.
Insofar as the UK is concerned, their main support scheme is not a feed-in tariff scheme, but a Green Certificate scheme. The Renewables Obligation is the main support scheme for renewable electricity projects in the UK. It places an obligation on UK suppliers of electricity to source an increasing proportion of their electricity from renewable sources. A Renewables Obligation Certificate (ROC) is a green certificate issued to an accredited generator for eligible renewable electricity generated within the United Kingdom and supplied to customers within the United Kingdom by a licensed electricity supplier.
In terms of harmonisation of support schemes, this is something that the European Commission has been looking at for several years. In SEC(2008) 57 published in January 2008, the Commission staff working document on the support of electricity from renewable energy sources which accompanied the proposed Renewable Energy Directive, the European Commission concluded that it was inappropriate to harmonise European support schemes at that time. Ireland does not have any plans to harmonise our support scheme with any other Member State at present.
581 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason the greener home scheme is rewarding persons for installing a larger surface area of inferior solar panels that have poor annual yield and penalising people who install a smaller surface area of superior solar panels that have a very good annual yield; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31539/10]
I am informed by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEAI) that there are two types of solar technology supported by the Greener Homes scheme, namely evacuated tubes and flat plates. Evacuated tube solar products are more efficient than flat plate products if compared on an area basis.
SEAI also indicate that evacuated tubes are, however, not suitable for all applications, and thus a significant market remains for flat plate products. To ensure the consumer will utilise the more effective technology when appropriate, Greener Homes Scheme gives a greater subsidy per unit area for evacuated tube systems than it does for flat plate products — €300/m2 for evacuated tube products and €250/m2 for flat plate products.
The Greener Homes Scheme supports the installation by householders of renewable energy heating technologies including wood-pellet and chip stoves and boilers, gasification boilers, solar panels and geothermal heat pumps. The grant is a fixed amount, based upon the particular technology selected, towards the cost of purchase and installation of the chosen scheme. Products and installers must be selected from published Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) registered lists. The net number of applications from 2006 to date under the Scheme is 29,000. Nearly 25,000 installations have been completed under the Scheme. Exchequer funding to date has amounted to just under €62m.
The Greener Homes Scheme has created a stable market in domestic renewable energy technologies and has supported the development of the renewable heating industry.
583 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans for free-to-air rugby; the timeline for a decision; the cost of the consultants appointed by him to look into this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31603/10]
The Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMS) provides that Member States of the European Union may designate sporting and cultural events of major importance to society as free-to-air. The Broadcasting Act 2009 having transposed the AVMS Directive, sets down the statutory process for designating events free-to-air.
Section 162 of the Broadcasting Act, 2009, provides that I may by order designate events of major importance to society so that a qualifying broadcaster has the right to provide coverage on free television services in the public interest, and determine whether coverage of a designated event should be available on a live, deferred or both live and deferred basis and in whole, or in part or both in whole or in part.
The Broadcasting Act requires that I: consult with the organisers of the event(s) that I intend to designate; consult with broadcasters; publish a notice of the event(s) that I intend to designate and invite comments on the intended designation from members of the public; consult with the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport and; lay a draft of the order designating events before each House of the Oireachtas for approval.
This process is under way. The closing date for receipt of submissions has passed and I will take all submissions received into consideration when deciding on whether to designate an event.
My final decision on this matter will also be informed by an independent analysis of the financial and other impacts of listing each event.
My Department published a tender on the eTenders website on 4th June 2010 for an independent consultant to prepare such a report. The closing date for receipt of tenders is Friday, 9th July and the successful tenderer will have 8 weeks after contract award in which to present the report. I will make my decision as soon as possible after receipt of the report.
Following the completion of the statutory consultation process I am required under the Audiovisual Media Services Directive to inform the EU Commission of any changes to the events to be designated. The Commission has a period of three months to verify that the list is compatible with Community Law, to notify other Member States and to seek the opinion of the Committee established pursuant to Article 23a of the Directive. The designation will only be effective after the Commission has published the list in the Official Journal.
As I indicated to the Deputy when I attended the Select Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, while a contract has not yet been awarded for this consultancy, it is estimated at this stage that the value of the contract is likely to be in the region of €60,000 to €70,000.
584 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his proposals to introduce a postcode system; the system of postcodes that will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31604/10]
An invitation to tender issued on the 10th May 2010 for consultants to assist in selecting a body to implement and manage the delivery of a working national postcode system. These consultants, when appointed, will work with my Department's team to introduce a six digit alpha numeric model capable of being refined into a location based code. I expect a national postcode system for Ireland to be developed by the end of 2011.
585 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding smart meters; the timeframe for implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31605/10]
The Smart Metering Programme is a central component of the Government's strategy to radically enhance management of energy demand, deliver smart networks and enable greater energy efficiency through the use of cutting-edge technology.
The harnessing of renewable energy and the development of micro generation and electric vehicles is creating an utterly different supply and demand energy landscape. The integration of energy and ICT systems will deliver an energy network which looks a lot more like the Internet than a traditional grid. Therefore, smart metering systems will be intrinsic to the transformation of the energy system. I have asked my Department to work with the Commission for Energy Regulation and ESB Networks to explore the synergies between the national electric vehicle programme and the smart meter programme.
The current pilot phase of the smart meter programme is underway as planned. The technology trials are continuing to test a number of advanced metering systems and their associated IT and communications infrastructure. The Customer Behaviour trials are determining the potential of smart meters to achieve measurable change in consumer behaviour.
The potential for a Smart Metering Prepayment Model, similar to the ‘Pay As You Go' mobile telecommunications arrangements, is also being assessed by the Smart Metering Steering Group for use in both electricity and gas. A prepayment pilot is now under way with ESB Customer Supply staff in advance of a trial with ESB Customer Supply customers, which is expected to get underway by September.
The electricity element of the pilot phase went ‘Live' in January of this year and will be completed at the end of December 2010. The electricity technology trial is examining metering functionality and supporting information and communications systems. 3,400 meters have been deployed to accommodate technology testing in Limerick/Ennis and Cork City/Bandon, in addition to further desk top studies of radio frequency and power line carrier solutions.
Significant progress has also been made in the gas element of the pilot phase. Over 1,900 meters have been deployed for Gas Customer Behaviour Trials. A further 100 meters will accommodate Gas Technology Trials.
With the six month benchmarking period for the gas element of the Customer Behaviour Trial having been completed at the end of May, the Trial went live on 1 June. It will continue until end May 2011.
A key component of the smart meter pilot is the associated cost benefit analysis, which will critically inform future decisions, including on a full national roll out. An interim analysis will be completed this year, with the final analysis, to include the results of the gas trials, to be completed by mid 2011. To that end, on 11 June, the CER opened the first of what will be a series of smart metering consultations, seeking views on possible functional requirements for a national smart metering roll out. Responses received will inform the cost benefit analysis. The closing date for this initial consultation is 23 July. All documentation is available on the CER website.
Smart Metering is now seen at European Union level as a critical dimension of energy demand management in the interests of consumers and businesses. I am pleased to say that Ireland is to the forefront among Member States in making real progress on the smart meter agenda.
586 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the investigations into the potential gas field in the Lough Allen Basin; and the degree to which these have been progressed. [31619/10]
During the past year there has been renewed interest in targeting the natural gas resource potential of the onshore Northwest Carboniferous Basin, which had been identified in earlier exploration, but not deemed commercial at that time.
In March of this year, I announced a competition for Onshore Licensing Options over the Northwest Carboniferous Basin and also the Clare Basin. The acreage on offer covers an area of approximately 8,000 square kilometres over parts of Counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon and Sligo in the North West Carboniferous Basin, and parts of counties Clare, Cork, Limerick and Kerry in the Clare Basin. The closing date for receipt of applications was Friday 11th June 2010.
The Department is currently examining the five applications received under the competition and I will announce the outcome in due course.
587 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31742/10]
Since the formation of my Department in June 2007 one Secretary General and one Assistant Secretary have retired. A total of €644,129 in lump sums was paid in respect of these two retirements.
Amounts paid to individuals on retirement are personal to the individual but the percentage of final salary was 183% in the case of the Secretary General and 148% in the case of the Assistant Secretary.
The superannuation benefits accruing to each individual upon retirement were linked to the length of service and rate of final pensionable remuneration. The retirees received lump sums at the rate of 3/80ths of pensionable remuneration for each year of service. In the case of the Secretary General, Sections 6 and 7 of the Superannuation and Pensions Act, 1963, were applied in determining final payment.
588 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount of lands owned by Coillte designated as Natura 2000 sites and national heritage sites for each of the baronies of County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31024/10]
I am advised that, in relation to land owned by Coillte in Co. Mayo, some 2,875.32 hectares are designated Special Areas of Conservation [SACs] and some 389.39 hectares as Special Protection Areas [SPAs]. Both of these designations (SACs and SPAs) are collectively known as Natura 2000 sites. They overlap in some instances so they cannot be summed to give a total.
In relation to the land owned by the company in Co. Mayo designated as National Heritage sites [NHA], I am advised that there are 220.17 hectares of NHA and 2,305.58 hectares of proposed National Heritage Areas.
While it is not possible to provide a breakdown by barony a list of the designated Natura 2000 sites on Coillte land will be forwarded direct to the Deputy.
589 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consider the upward revaluation of lands (details supplied). [31624/10]
I understand that the Deputy's Question relates to payment on various types of land under REPS and the Agri-Environment Options Scheme. The position is that I have made proposals to the European Commission to increase the rate of payment on SACs and other Natura areas under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme. I have no plans to increase the rate of payment under REPS.
590 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his plans for the agriculture environment options scheme in 2011 and 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30823/10]
By the closing date of 17 May 2010, my Department had received over 9,000 applications under the recently introduced Agri-environmental Options Scheme from farmers who, if they prove eligible, will be entitled to up to €5,000 per year for the period ending 31 December 2015. Together with ongoing commitments in REPS, this means that all EU funding for agri-environment payments up to the end of 2013 is now fully committed. Any further support for agri-environment schemes in that period will, therefore, have to be funded entirely by the Exchequer and this is a matter which will be considered in the context of the annual Estimates process.
591 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will substantiate the cause effect link between prize money that is at a 60% premium to the UK and the performance of the Irish training and breeding industries. [30860/10]
Statutory responsibility for prize money for horse racing tests with Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) in accordance with Section 8. (1) (a) (iv) of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act, 2001.
I understand from HRI that prize money produces a significant multiplier effect. The Dukes Report "Analysis of the economic impact of the Irish Thoroughbred Industry", commissioned by ITBA, directed by Alan Dukes and published by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association in Autumn 2009, showed that an investment of approximately €30m in prize money by HRI was the catalyst for an investment of €290m by owners in keeping horses in training and thereby creating employment and economic activity in rural Ireland. HRI have pointed out that this investment underpins the success of the Irish thoroughbred training and breeding industries. Irish trainers have won five of the last ten Epsom Derbys, five of the last ten Aintree Grand Nationals, three of the last ten runnings of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the most important flat race in the world, and seven of the last twelve runnings of the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
In 2009, Irish horses filled three of the top four places in the year end World Rankings, including for the second year in a row, the World Champion Racehorse in Sea The Stars.
These successes bring great credit to our racing and breeding industries and to the country as a world leader in the sectors.
592 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when payment of a specific payment will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [30888/10]
Payment will issue to the person named within ten working days.
593 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount awarded by him to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004 to 2009 inclusive and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30981/10]
The details sought by the Deputy in relation to amounts awarded to organisations involved in social partnership is set out below:
|
Year |
ICOS |
Macra na Feirme |
|
€ |
€ |
|
|
2004 |
13,000 |
24,000 |
|
2005 |
13,000 |
24,400 |
|
2006 |
13,000 |
25,000 |
|
2007 |
13,000 |
25,000 |
|
2008 |
13,000 |
25,000 |
|
2009 |
13,000 |
22,500 |
|
2010 |
Nil (to-date) |
Nil (to-date) |
As well as the above, the branch secretary for the technical officers branch of IMPACT is seconded full time to IMPACT from my Department. IMPACT refunds the Department a proportion of the salary of the secondee and the remainder is paid by the Department.
The cost is based on the salary of the official involved and based on recent years is approximately €11,500.00 per annum.
The question of amounts awarded by agencies within the remit of my Department is an operational matter for the bodies themselves.
594 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when farm payments will issue to a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31003/10]
Processing of the 2009 Single Payment Scheme application form of the person named revealed that one land parcel claimed by the person named had another Scheme applicant. In keeping with standard procedure, both individuals were written to and asked to confirm their entitlement to claim the land in question. Both responded claiming the right to claim said land and both submitted legal documentation purporting to support their claim. Given this conflict it has not been possible, to date, to resolve the matter. However, I have arranged for an official of my Department to contact both parties, directly, in an effort to resolve matters.
595 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the amount that has been paid out to farmers for the farm waste management scheme since the scheme was closed; the amount that still remain to be paid to farmers; the amount that is outstanding to farmers in south Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31049/10]
The Farm Waste Management Scheme closed for new applications at the end of 2006. Expenditure under the Scheme since then has been as follows:
|
Year |
Amount |
|
€m |
|
|
2007 |
113.9 |
|
2008 |
413.7 |
|
2009 |
292.8 |
|
2010 (end-June) |
195.6 |
Approx. €122 million (excluding any ex-gratia payments) shall be paid to farmers by way of the final instalment of grant-aid under the Scheme which is due in January 2011. Of this amount, approx. €4 million will be paid to farmers in South Tipperary.
596 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the annual budget for Teagasc in 2008, 2009 and 2010; the amount of funding granted by his Department; the staff complement of Teagasc in each of these years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31254/10]
The details requested by the Deputy are as follows:
|
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
|
€m |
€m |
€m |
|
|
Annual Budget |
189.523 |
179.731 |
167.250 |
|
Department funding |
148.873 |
145.990 |
135.594 |
|
*Serving Staff |
1,512 |
1,574 |
1,432 |
*Includes permanent and contract staff.
The annual budget for Teagasc includes Department funding and own generated income from advisory service fees etc. The annual budget figure for 2010 is an estimate. The funding granted by my Department is mainly made up of Grant in aid for general purposes and grants for agri-food research and other programme expenditure.
597 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the proposals in the special group on public service numbers and expenditure programme report in respect of Teagasc; the actions that he has taken in relation to these proposals. [31255/10]
Since the publication of the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes, Department funding to Teagasc has been cut by €11m from €146m in 2009 to €135m in 2010. The Government moratorium on public service numbers also applies to the filling of posts in Teagasc and requires Teagasc to achieve a permanent, structural reduction in the numbers of staff serving in the organisation. Teagasc is now operating with fewer staff with staffing levels falling by 142 posts since the moratorium commenced in March 2009. An Employment Control Framework for Teagasc is also being finalised for the purposes of managing staff numbers to 2012.
In 2009, the Teagasc Authority approved a major ‘Change Programme' to reorganise and refocus the organisation to meet the significant challenges that lie ahead. This required Teagasc to build greater flexibility and responsiveness in all areas of its activities and to implement a credible rationalization plan to enable the organisation adapt to medium-term budgetary constraints. The planned Programme provides for rationalisation measures across the organisation including the advisory office and educational networks, disposal of land resources and prioritisation of programme activities. The Teagasc Authority recently approved the second stage of the rationalisation programme —“The Teagasc Change Programme 2009-2013: The Next Steps”. It builds on progress made during the first phase and incorporates a further series of rationalisation measures.
The Teagasc Change Programme fits in with Government policy enunciated in the Croke Park Agreement to create a modern, efficient and customer focused public service. The Teagasc Authority is committed to full implementation of the Programme to transform Teagasc into a more efficient organisation that is totally focussed on servicing its clients and stakeholders. The agreed actions, which are being implemented, also tie in with the recommendations in the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programme Report as they concern Teagasc.
598 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of staff employed in his Department in 2008, 2009 and 2010; the grades at which they are employed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31256/10]
The full-time equivalent staff numbers in my Department from 2008 to 31st May 2010 are as follows:
31st December 2008 — 4,245;
31st December 2009 — 3,881;
31st May 2010 — 3,710.
The Grades in which they are employed are outlined below:
|
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
|
|
Acting Harbour Master |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Advisory Counsel Grade 3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Agricultural Inspector |
94 |
85 |
80 |
|
Administrative Officer |
25 |
24 |
24 |
|
Area Superintendent |
20 |
15 |
15 |
|
Assistant Agricultural Inspector Agriculture |
106 |
104 |
102 |
|
Assistant Principal |
144 |
137 |
129 |
|
Assistant Secretary |
10 |
7 |
8 |
|
Chargehand |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Chemist |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Chief Analyst |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Chief Inspector Agriculture |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Chief Veterinary Officer |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Civilian Driver |
4 |
4 |
2 |
|
Cleaner |
18 |
18 |
17 |
|
Cleaner Part- Time |
9 |
10 |
9 |
|
Clerical Officer |
1,061 |
992 |
916 |
|
Clerical Officer Temporary |
29 |
14 |
11 |
|
Craftsman |
8 |
6 |
7 |
|
Dairy Produce Officer |
9 |
6 |
6 |
|
Deputy Chief Analyst |
4 |
3 |
2 |
|
Deputy Chief Inspector |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer |
3 |
2 |
2 |
|
Director Of Laboratories |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
District Superintendent |
122 |
104 |
104 |
|
Driver Tester |
5 |
2 |
4 |
|
Engineer Grade 1 Civil |
7 |
5 |
4 |
|
Engineer Grade 2 Civil |
5 |
5 |
6 |
|
Engineer Grade 3 Civil |
11 |
8 |
4 |
|
Executive Officer |
498 |
465 |
441 |
|
Farm Foreman |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Farm Worker |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
First Assistant Solicitor Agriculture |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Forestry Inspector Grade 1 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Forestry Inspector Grade 2 |
13 |
13 |
14 |
|
Forestry Inspector Grade 3 |
16 |
17 |
17 |
|
General Operative |
39 |
35 |
29 |
|
Handyman |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Harbour Constable |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Harbour Master Engineer 2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
|
Harbour Master |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Head Laboratory Attendant |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Head of Agriculture Labs |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Head Services Officer |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Higher Executive Officer |
292 |
273 |
257 |
|
Higher Seed Analyst |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Industrial Foreman |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Inspector & Engineer Fishery |
2 |
2 |
1 |
|
Inspector Grade 1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Inspector Grade 2 |
12 |
10 |
8 |
|
Laboratory Analyst |
66 |
59 |
58 |
|
Laboratory Attendant |
32 |
32 |
30 |
|
Librarian |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Lorry Driver |
3 |
2 |
2 |
|
Poultry Officer |
6 |
5 |
5 |
|
Principal |
39 |
35 |
35 |
|
Professional Accountant Grade 1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Research Officer |
23 |
22 |
22 |
|
Seconded Staff |
5 |
3 |
3 |
|
Secretarial Assistant (Non Contract) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Secretary General Agriculture |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Seed Analyst |
13 |
13 |
12 |
|
Senior Auditor |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Senior Dairy Produce Officer |
4 |
3 |
3 |
|
Senior Inspector |
15 |
11 |
11 |
|
Senior Laboratory Analyst Class 1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Senior Laboratory Analyst |
46 |
45 |
45 |
|
Senior Legal Clerk |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
Senior Research Officer |
16 |
15 |
15 |
|
Senior Seed Analyst |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Senior Serological Assistant |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Senior Superintending Veterinary Inspector |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
Senior Surveyor |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Serological Assistant |
30 |
30 |
30 |
|
Services Attendant |
8 |
6 |
6 |
|
Services Officer |
39 |
40 |
39 |
|
Staff Officer |
119 |
92 |
81 |
|
Stockman |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Storekeeper |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Superintending Senior Research Officer |
5 |
4 |
3 |
|
Superintendent Surveyor |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Superintending Veterinary Inspector |
55 |
52 |
49 |
|
Supervising Poultry Officer |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Supervising Serological Assistant |
11 |
10 |
10 |
|
Supervisory Agricultural Officer |
284 |
255 |
252 |
|
Temporary Assistant Harbour Master |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Technical Agricultural Officer |
547 |
488 |
488 |
|
Technical Grades |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
Tractor Driver |
9 |
10 |
10 |
|
Veterinary Inspector |
224 |
207 |
208 |
|
Total |
4,245 |
3,881 |
3,710 |
599 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in view of the nitrates directive, if he plans to change the open period for County Donegal farmers in view of the rainfall recordings in 2010, which recorded County Donegal’s lowest rainfall on record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31262/10]
613 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review the nitrates directive’s application in category C1, in view of the rainfall recordings for counties Donegal and Leitrim in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31663/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 599 and 613 together.
The European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2009 were developed for the purpose of giving statutory effect to Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme under the EU Nitrates Directive. The Directive requires each Member State's Action Programme to specify periods when the land application of fertilisers is prohibited. The prohibited periods in the Irish Regulations are based on a range of scientific factors, including average rainfall amounts.
The Action Programme runs for a four-year period and is under review at present. On the 11th June the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and I issued a joint consultation paper, including draft amended Nitrates Regulations. It is open to all stakeholders to put forward their views on the proposals and these submissions will be considered in finalising the new Regulations. The period of public consultation ends on the 23 July 2010 and submissions must be made to my Department or to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government before that date. The consultation paper and full text of the draft Regulations is available on both Departments' websites.
600 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if the 2009 single farm payment has been approved in respect of persons (details supplied) in view of a submission of an amendment to their application on 8 September 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31345/10]
Notwithstanding that the amendment form in question was received in my Department after the latest date for receipt of amendment forms under the 2009 Single Payment Scheme, as defined in the governing EU Regulations, under the rules concerning the consolidation of single payment entitlements ("the 50% rule"), were the two parcels which were listed on the amendment form in question to be taken into account, the person named would still fail the 50% rule and, therefore, the issue of the acceptance, or non-acceptance, by my Department of the amendment form in question is not relevant.
The 50% rule in relation to the consolidation of single payment entitlements concerns the number of SPS entitlements held in 2005, which in the case of the person named was 68.10. The eligible area declared by the person named under the 2009 Single Payment Scheme was 24.30 hectares and the area of the two parcels included on the amendment form in question was 9.05 hectares, a combined area of 33.35 hectares, which is below the 50% requirement i.e. 34.05 hectares.
601 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason restrictions surrounding sheep exports to Northern Ireland remain in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31347/10]
Since the FMD outbreak in 2001 and arising from certain concerns relating to scrapie, all exports of sheep for breeding or production must comply fully with normal rules for intra-community trade. Intra -Community trade in sheep is governed by the provisions of Council Directive 2003/50/EC which amends Council Directive 91/68/EEC. These controls apply to breeding sheep whether they are imported or exported and all sheep must be certified with regard to their health status.
Under these rules, breeding sheep must be certified as having been continuously resident on a holding of origin for at least 30 days prior to export including a standstill period of 21 days prior to export during which time no sheep have been introduced on to the holding. A derogation applies where sheep introduced during the standstill period are completely isolated from all other animals on the holding.
Breeding rams must also come from a holding on which no case of contagious epididymitis (Brucella Ovis) has been recorded in the last 12 months and they must have been kept permanently on the holding for 60 days prior to export. Breeding rams must also be tested for contagious epididymitis (Brucella Ovis) with a negative result, within 30 days prior to export. The rules in relation to Scrapie are that all breeding sheep must either be of the ARR/ARR prion protein genotype, or have been kept in a scrapie monitored flock for at least 3 years with no cases of scrapie being confirmed during this period.
Breeding sheep being exported must be inspected by an official veterinarian during the 24 hours preceding the loading of the animals and issued with an Intra–Community health certificate signed by an official veterinarian.
602 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will bring forward legislation relating to the regulation of the greyhound sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31349/10]
As I announced on Friday 2nd July 2010, I will introduce legislation in the Autumn to amend the Greyhound Industries Act 1958 to put the welfare standards for greyhounds on a statutory basis. I intend to give statutory effect to the current very comprehensive guide for the care and welfare of greyhounds published by Bord na gCon.
603 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he plans to bring forward proposals with regard to a new funding mechanism for the horse and greyhound racing sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31350/10]
Funding for the horse and greyhound racing industries will continue to be provided through the Horse and Greyhound Fund. The level of funding to be provided in 2011 will be determined in the context of the preparation of next year's estimates. In the meantime, work is progressing on how best to give effect to the commitment set out by the Taoiseach in relation to the application of betting duty to telephone and internet betting.
604 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps he will take to deal with TB outbreaks in isolated blackspots across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31351/10]
My Department's overall national strategy for the eradication of TB provides for a comprehensive range of measures, including the mandatory annual testing for all cattle in the national herd, the restriction of holdings where reactors are disclosed, risk-based testing of herds contiguous to infected herds, the early removal of reactors, a wildlife programme involving the targeted removal of badgers where they are implicated in a TB outbreak, the use of the gamma interferon test in problem herds, the depopulation of infected herds, where appropriate, and the payment of compensation to farmers whose herds are affected by disease.
With regard to TB outbreaks in isolated blackspots, in addition to the measures outlined above, my Department also implements more frequent risk-based testing of herds that had experienced TB outbreaks in the recent past. Such herds are obliged to undergo a sequence of six monthly TB tests for a period of 18 months after clearance. Furthermore, these areas are the primary focus for gamma blood testing, which can help to identify additional infected animals and thereby shorten the length of time taken to clear the herd of infection, and badger removal. With regard to the latter, if no source of infection is otherwise apparent in a high risk herd, an epidemiological investigation will seek to establish if badgers were present in the local environment of the herd and were the probable cause of the breakdown. Where there is evidence of badger activity, badger capturing and removal takes place in the areas associated with the TB breakdowns, under licence from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The selected areas, which may cover a number of infected high risk herds, are subject to continuing surveillance and capture for a period of 5 years.
These measures have contributed to the effectiveness of the programme as evidenced by the significant progress which has been achieved here in controlling TB over the past 10 years, particularly since the introduction of an enhanced badger removal programme in 2004/5. Reactor numbers have fallen from 45,000 in 1999 to just under 24,000 last year. The herd incidence has fallen from 7.7% to 5.1% in the same period. More recently, the average annual number of reactors removed in the 5 years since the introduction of the enhanced badger programme was 14% lower than in the 5 years preceding its introduction.
My Department will continue to monitor and review the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme on an on-going basis with a view to the eventual eradication of the disease in all areas.
605 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applications that have been approved under the agricultural environment options scheme for 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31352/10]
Under EU Regulations, all applications for the Agri-Environment Options Scheme must be administratively checked for eligibility before approval can issue. This process is under way and will be completed as quickly as possible. My Department has already written to all applicants acknowledging receipt of their applications, and advising them that once all applications have been assessed they will be told whether their applications have been successful.
606 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the cost of delivering the agricultural environment options scheme in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31353/10]
Provision has been made for the launch of the Agri-Environment Options Scheme at a rate of up to €5,000 for approximately 10,000 participants. By the closing date of 17 May 2010, my Department had received over 9,000 applications. My officials are currently examining these applications, and until this process is completed it will not be possible to determine what costs will arise in respect of AEOS this year.
607 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of farmers that are still participating in REP schemes; the number of contracts that will expire in 2010 and each year beyond; the financial cost of fulfilling those contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31354/10]
Farmers in REPS 3 are paid at the start of each year of their contracts. There are still 24,753 farmers in REPS 3. Of these, 10,601 will finish their contracts between now and the end of 2010 and received their last payments during 2009. The other 23,693 will finish their contracts in 2011, and are receiving their last payments this year. At an average annual payment of €6,200 per participant, these payments will amount to some €147 million.
The EU Regulations governing payment in REPS 4 are different. Payment of up to 75% may be made each year once administrative checks on all applications are concluded. The balance may be paid when the last of the on-farm inspections for the year has taken place. There are some 31,300 participants in REPS 4, including those whose applications were received after the annual closing date of 15 May 2009 and up to the time the Scheme was closed to new applicants on 9 July 2009. Based on the average annual payment of €6,200 per participant, this represents an annual cost of €194 million for REPS 4 for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012. Some 12,500 participants will finish their contracts in 2012 and a further 17,000 will finish in 2013, with the result that the cost of REPS 4 in 2013 will be about €115 million, falling to under €10 million in 2014 when the last payments will be made.
608 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants from north Tipperary who have yet received REP scheme payments in 2010; the reason for same; when it is envisioned payment will be issued; the number of applications received to date in 2010; the number of applications received throughout 2007, 2008 and 2009; the number of these applications that have not been awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31506/10]
The REPS 4 applications received for North Tipperary are set out in the following table:
|
Year |
Applications |
|
2007 |
15 |
|
2008 |
292 |
|
2009 |
547 |
|
2010 |
40 |
All of these 854 participants who applied in 2007, 2008 and 2009 are entitled to a REPS 4 payment for the 2009 scheme year. Up to 1 July 2010, 805 had received their payments. In all the other cases there are issues to be resolved before payments can be released.
Farmers in REPS 3 must submit an annual application for payment. There are 20 of these currently being processed in North Tipperary. Payments have already been made to 228 REPS 3 participants in the year to date.
609 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of applicants from north Tipperary who have yet received single farm payment in 2010; the reason for same; when it is envisioned payment will be issued; the number of applications received to date this year in 2010; the number of applications received throughout the 2007, 2008, 2009; the number of these application that have not been awarded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31507/10]
Details of applications under the Single Payment Scheme are maintained on a county basis and, therefore, my Department's statistics relate to the entire county of Tipperary and are as follows:
2007: 7,339 applications, of which 6,984 have been paid a total of €105,645,716, to date;
2008: 7,287 applications, of which 6,936 have been paid a total of €106,183,892, to date;
2009: 7,274 applications, of which 6,930 have been paid a total of €104,892,720, to date.
It must be appreciated that applicants under a variety of schemes, in addition to the Single Payment Scheme, are required annually to submit Single Payment Scheme applications e.g. applicants under REPS and applicants under the Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. As processing of the 2010 Single Payment Scheme applications is currently at a preliminary stage, no county breakdown is currently available.
610 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of jobs that have been created in the marine processing sector since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31512/10]
BIM has provided estimated figures for employment in the seafood processing sector. There has been a decrease in the numbers employed in the fish processing sector from 2,205 full-time and 1302 part-time employed in 2005 to 2,150 full-time and 380 part-time employed at the end of 2009. This ongoing reduction is mainly in part-time employment due to less fish being processed, process plant consolidation and the upgrading of plants with automation. While there are a reductions in part-time operation staff, there are more full time specialists being employed in quality control, business development and marketing.
611 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the numbers of jobs that have been created in the food processing sector from 2005 and to date in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31514/10]
The data below on employment in the manufacture of food and beverages is taken from the CSO's Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS). The QNHS does not enumerate the number of jobs created or lost in any given sector, rather it presents the level in terms of the numbers employed in the sector. The following table give details in terms of the numbers employed for the most recent complete 5-year period available as well as the most recent quarterly update for Q1 2010. Over the period it shows that employment in the sector has reduced by some 20%. However, overall the wider agri-food sector remains a significant source of employment and accounted for 151,500 jobs or 7.8% of employment in 2009.
|
Sector/Year/Quarter |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
Q1 2010 |
|
Employment in Manufacture of Food and Beverages Products |
55,500 |
56,800 |
53,950 |
52,625 |
47,025 |
43,900 |
2005-2009 are Quarterly Averages.
612 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the position regarding a REP scheme application in respect of a person (details supplied). [31625/10]
The person named has submitted an application for support under the Agri-Environment Options Scheme. Under EU Regulations, all applications for the Agri-Environment Options Scheme must be administratively checked for eligibility before approval can issue. This process is under way and will be completed as quickly as possible. My Department has already written to all applicants acknowledging receipt of their applications, and advising them that once all applications have been assessed they will be told whether their applications have been successful.
614 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of new jobs that have been created and developed in farming since 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31664/10]
Number of Farmers
The following table 1 shows recent data on the number of farmers from the CSO's Farm Structure Survey for 2005 and 2007 and the importance of farm work to them in terms of being either a major or subsidiary occupation. Between 2005 and 2007, the number of farm holders decrease by 3.3% while the numbers reporting farming as their sole occupation declined by 9.4%.
|
Importance of farmwork |
2005 |
2007 |
% change |
|
(’000) |
(’000) |
||
|
Sole occupation |
73.5 |
66.6 |
-9.4% |
|
Major occupation |
19.7 |
22.4 |
13.7% |
|
Subsidiary occupation |
37.4 |
38.0 |
1.6% |
|
Not engaged in farmwork |
1.8 |
1.1 |
-38.9% |
|
TOTAL |
132.5 |
128.1 |
-3.3% |
Source: CSO, Census of Agriculture 2000 and Farm Structures Surveys 2003, 2005 and 2007.
Employment in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
CSO's Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) data for 2005 to first quarter 2010 is shown in Table 2. It shows a 26% decrease in the number of people identifying agriculture, forestry and fishing as their main occupation/source of earnings in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the average of four quarters for 2005.
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 (Q1) |
2010/2005 |
|
|
(’000) |
(’000) |
(’000) |
(’000) |
(’000) |
(’000) |
% change |
|
|
Male |
98.8 |
99.8 |
99.1 |
101.5 |
86.6 |
72.7 |
-26.4% |
|
Female |
10.7 |
10.6 |
11.4 |
13.1 |
9.4 |
8.0 |
-25.2% |
|
Total |
109.5 |
110.4 |
110.6 |
114.6 |
96.0 |
80.6 |
-26.4% |
Source: CSO, Quarterly National Household Survey, (quarterly averages for 2007, 2008 and 2009; Quarter 1 for 2010).
615 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will support the following matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31741/10]
Over the past five years, six members of staff at Assistant Secretary level retired from my Department. The total amount paid in lump sums to these staff was €1,317, 352.19, this represents an average of 149.54% of final salary.
616 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount of the Dell EU globalisation fund that has been spent and committed; the way she is addressing the problems encountered in accessing the fund for persons who want to return to work or start their own business; if she will remove the obstacles in their way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31228/10]
To date over 2,200 persons are availing of measures including occupational guidance, upskilling, retraining, enterprise supports and educational opportunities, which are being provided to redundant workers from the Dell Raheen plant and ancillary enterprises with the assistance of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF). Expenditure to date and committed in 2010 is still being calculated but is estimated to be of the order of €5m with increased expenditure projected in 2011.
The EGF coordination unit and the EGF Steering Committee are in place to support the implementation of relevant measures. They are charged with insuring the effective and efficient management of EGF measures at local level. That function includes appropriately addressing and resolving problems encountered.
All EGF funded measures are designed to assist EGF clients to return to work or to keep in contact with the labour force. In this context FÁS is providing a number of specific internship programmes which place persons in employment and provide relevant training in specific sectors. The City and County Enterprise Boards as well as Enterprise Ireland are also providing appropriate supports for persons seeking to start their own business.
617 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons that have been approved for payments under the European Globalisation Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31482/10]
Since June 2009 the Government had made four applications under the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) for co-financing assistance for measures in support of redundant workers. Two EGF applications, in respect of redundant workers at the Dell plant in Raheen, Co. Limerick and the Waterford Crystal plant in Kilbarry, Co. Waterford have been approved by the EU budgetary authorities to date. Two further EGF applications in relation to redundant workers at the S R Technics facility at Dublin Airport and on behalf of certain redundant workers in the construction sector are currently under consideration by the European Commission. The latter application was made on 9th June 2010. In total, the EGF applications made to date seek to support over 13,000 redundant workers.
In relation to the implementation of EGF assisted measures in support of redundant Dell and ancillary workers over 2,200 persons to date have availed or are availing of measures including occupational guidance, training, upskilling, enterprise supports and educational opportunities being provided. In relation to the implementation of EGF assisted measures in support of redundant Waterford Crystal and ancillary workers over 480 persons to date have availed or are availing of measures.
It should be highlighted that in the implementation of the EGF payments are not made to individual clients. Relevant supports are delivered to the individual EGF client through the appropriate State agencies and educational institutions including those offered by private service providers.
618 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 1 of 10 June 2009 (details supplied), the courses offered in each category, the duration of each course; the location where each course is available; the annual capacity of each course; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31554/10]
The information requested is being researched. I will reply to the Deputy substantively as soon as possible.
619 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the details of the work placement programme; the number of persons that have applied for vacancies under the scheme to date on a national basis; the number of persons who have started positions to date on a national basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31555/10]
The Work Placement Programme will provide up to 9 months work experience for 2,000 unemployed individuals, including graduates. Under the programme there are 2 streams, each Stream consisting of 1,000 places. Stream 1 is the graduate stream and stream 2 is the non-graduate stream. Whilst participating on the programme, participants may be entitled to maintain their social welfare entitlements subject to the rules of the Department of Social Protection.
To date, 1,336 people have taken up placements under the Work Placement Programme (WPP), 696 in the graduate stream and 638 in the non-graduate stream.
1,076 other posts are currently being advertised under the Programme. Interested people can apply directly to the Provider for a placement, and so FÁS does not have comprehensive data on the total number of people who apply for placements.
The number of placements on this programme continues to grow and efforts continue to maximise the number of placements for unemployed persons.
620 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the details of the short time working programme; the number of persons who have applied to participate in the short time working programme on a national basis; the number of persons who have started position to date on a national basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31556/10]
The Short-Time Working Training Programme was introduced in May 2009. FÁS administered the programme, which aimed to provide training to people on systematic short time for the days they are not working. The Programme aimed to provide two days training a week for up to 277 workers over a 52-week period and they received training free of charge for these two days. The Department of Social Protection continue to pay participants social welfare entitlements whilst receiving this training.
FÁS developed a specific curriculum for this programme and its participants. To-date, 236 people have participated on the FÁS Short Time Working Programme.
Skillnets are now providing training to approximately 10,000 unemployed persons. It is intended that this will also include provision for some people on reduced working weeks and this will supersede the FÁS initiative.
621 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number and percentage of persons referred to FÁS in 2009; the number and percentage of persons who were interviewed by FÁS; the number and percentage of persons placed in jobs, training or education; the number of persons who left the live register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31557/10]
FÁS Employment Services, under the National Employment Action Plan (NEAP) preventative strategy, systematically engages with persons who are between 18 and 64 years of age and have been unemployed for three months. As part of this process, the Department of Social Protection refers persons in receipt of unemployment payments to FÁS for assistance.
The specific information requested by the Deputy, as recorded in the Economic Action Plan Monthly Progress Reports compiled by FÁS, is set out in thefollowing table.
|
Category |
Number |
Percentage % |
|
Number of Persons Referred to FÁS |
86,782 |
100 |
|
Number interviewed by FÁS |
65,600 |
76% of those referred |
|
Number referred to FÁS who left the Live Register |
53,638 |
62% of those referred |
|
Number referred to FÁS who entered employment, FÁS training or other education. |
23,570 |
27% of those referred |
622 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of the supports available for persons in Cork city and county who have lost their job in recent times and who are seeking to re-enter the workforce. [31578/10]
There is a number of supports for persons in Cork City and County who have lost their jobs, the majority of which are provided through education programmes and FÁS interventions aimed at ensuring that these people who are unemployed are better equipped to re-enter the workforce.
The FÁS South West Region (Cork and Kerry) is providing key early supports to unemployed people that are aimed at assisting them to enhance their skills and better enable them to secure employment in these difficult times.
FÁS Employment Services Cork provides client services and supports, including jobsearch, through its Employment Services Offices located in Cork City (x3), Mallow and Bantry. FÁS Employment Services also provides fortnightly Clinics in all major towns in County Cork. All clients registering with FÁS have the opportunity to access to FÁS Jobs Ireland for CV posting and for reviewing and follow up of current job vacancies, locally, regionally and nationally.
FÁS provides a wide range of training courses across Cork County through its Training Services Division. Within the Training Centre in Bishopstown and its satellite locations, including Carrigaline, Sunbeam and Farranferris, over 488 programmes have been scheduled for 2010. These include daytime short courses, long courses, traineeships, evening/ night and Saturday courses. Of this number 251 are complete, 48 are currently ongoing, and 188 are yet to run.
FÁS operates a bus service runs from many county locations including Youghal, Mitchelstown, Mallow and West Cork, stopping at the major towns and villages en route to ensure ease of access for those living in the county to programmes running in our city locations.
Over 66 training programmes are currently scheduled in 2010 for locations across Cork County including — Mallow, Mitchelstown, Fermoy, Bantry, Bandon, Carrigaline, Youghal, Carrigtwohill. Of the programmes scheduled 19 are complete, 18 are ongoing and 29 are yet to run.
Clients can also avail of the FÁS Technical Employment Support Scheme Grant to assist them in availing of training courses, not directly provided by FÁS. This support is consistently available to support Mallow/North Cork clients. Typical courses funded through TESG include HGV/Rigid Driving, Fork Lift Driving and Energy Related Skills Training.
Through its Community Services Division, FÁS provides funding for over 2,000 Community Employment places in Cork City & County. Funding is also provided for four Community Training Centres in Cork City, which provide training and education for educationally disadvantaged early school leavers.
In relation to the education supports available for the unemployed, the City of Cork VEC and the County Cork VEC provide a range of programmes and supports that are open to unemployed people who are seeking to upskill to better equip them for re-entry to the workforce. Among the full time programmes available are:
1. Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) — 5,350 places are available on the PLC programme across City and County Cork. The PLC offers a programme of integrated general education, vocational training and work experience in schools and colleges.
2. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) — 550 places are available on the VTOS programme across City and County Cork. This scheme gives second chance education and training for unemployed adults aged 21 and over in receipt of social welfare payments.
3. Youthreach — just over 400 places are available on the Youthreach programme across City and County Cork. This programme offers a two-year programme of integrated education, training and work experience for 15 to 20 year-olds who are not in the labour market and left school without formal education qualifications.
Additionally the Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) offers part time learning options for the unemployed. In 2009 3,167 learners accessed the BTEI programme across City and County Cork. A similar provision is available for 2010.
Adult Literacy and Community Education programmes are also available to unemployed people.
The VECs also provide support services to learners enrolling in their programmes such as the Adult Educational Guidance Initiative which provides a quality educational guidance service for adults. Childcare support is also available to participants in the Vocational Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), BTEI and Youthreach programmes.
All higher education programmes are open to unemployed people. Applications from mature students accounted for 14% of all CAO applications in 2009, up from almost 12% in 2008. In addition, almost 1,800 unemployed people were supported to embark on part-time higher education courses that support the goals of the 'Smart Economy' from September 2009. 135 of the places on this scheme were allocated to higher education institutions in Cork.
623 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 287 of 1 July 2010, if she will instruct her officials to prioritise the payment of the July Education Programme to parents who require home based provision in view of the fact that the costs of hiring a teacher for a month are substantial; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that not all families can afford to be out of pocket between July and November while awaiting the payment of grant aid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30816/10]
I wish to draw the Deputy's attention to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 673 of 6 July.
As previously advised, this year's common pay date of 11 November was well advertised prior to the start of the July Education Programme. Parents and tutors are, therefore, aware that they will receive grant aid on 11 November and have been able to make their payment arrangements accordingly.
In 2009, 121 schools participated in the July Education Programme. In addition, 1,897 children participated in the home-based programme. Applications this year have increased by approximately 20% in comparison with 2009. The Deputy will appreciate therefore that the major proportion of administrative work is devoted to processing home-based applications.
Staffing resources have been assigned to process payments as speedily as possible. The certainty granted to parents and tutors with a fixed payment date will increase efficiency in this regard, as staff will be able to channels their efforts into processing payments rather that dealing with numerous queries on payment dates.
624 Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 2 will receive the result of their whole-school evaluation which was carried out more than six months ago. [30817/10]
The evaluation of the centre named by the Deputy was carried out for my Department's Social Inclusion Unit as part of a specific review of support for projects under the Fund for the Development of Targeted Educational Responses to Certain Children at Risk. The evaluation was modelled on those currently applied to centres for education such as Youthreach, but was not a Whole School Evaluation.
My Department expects that the report will issue to the project by early September.
625 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will indicate the proportion of first year enrolments among men and among women at third level in science and applied science, engineering and technology in 2008-2009, in distinguishing universities and institutes of technology. [30822/10]
The following table provides details of full-time undergraduate new entrants in 2008/09 in universities and institutes of technology broken down by field of education, institution and gender. In the science course category, 55% of new entrants to universities were male and 45% were female, and 72% of new entrants to institutes of technology were male and 28% were female. In the course category of engineering, manufacturing and construction, 78% of new entrants to universities were male and 22% were female, and 91% of new entrants to institutes of technology were male and 9% were female.
|
Field of Study (ISCED)1 |
UCD |
UCC |
NUIG |
TCD |
NUIM |
DCU |
UL |
MIC |
SPD |
MDEI |
NCAD |
RCSI |
St Angela’s |
Total |
Grand Total |
||||||||||||||
|
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
|
Broad Programmes |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
52 |
117 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
53 |
119 |
172 |
|
Basic / broad general programmes*(010) |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
52 |
117 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
53 |
119 |
0 |
|
Literacy and numeracy(080) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Personal skills(090) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Education science(142) |
0 |
0 |
18 |
17 |
10 |
10 |
21 |
197 |
0 |
0 |
43 |
95 |
27 |
35 |
83 |
421 |
66 |
348 |
23 |
55 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
52 |
292 |
1230 |
1522 |
|
Education science(142) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
48 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
25 |
58 |
83 |
|
Training for pre-school teachers(143) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
66 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
66 |
68 |
|
Training for teachers at basic levels(144) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
189 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
81 |
355 |
66 |
348 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
166 |
892 |
1058 |
|
Training for teachers with subject specialisation(145) |
0 |
0 |
18 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
28 |
47 |
27 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
55 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
52 |
99 |
214 |
313 |
|
Training for teachers of vocational subjects(146) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Humanities and Arts |
533 |
803 |
454 |
652 |
465 |
670 |
216 |
328 |
323 |
456 |
73 |
91 |
121 |
242 |
51 |
149 |
47 |
158 |
9 |
15 |
59 |
126 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2351 |
3690 |
6041 |
|
Combined Arts & Humanities(200) |
500 |
778 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
65 |
10 |
29 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
43 |
51 |
149 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
604 |
1079 |
1683 |
|
Combined Arts(210) |
0 |
0 |
398 |
497 |
414 |
598 |
42 |
52 |
77 |
141 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
46 |
122 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
977 |
1410 |
2387 |
|
Fine arts(211) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Music and performing arts(212) |
0 |
0 |
31 |
66 |
5 |
10 |
15 |
23 |
46 |
27 |
5 |
10 |
9 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
111 |
174 |
285 |
|
Audio-visual techniques and media production(213) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
36 |
21 |
27 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
81 |
54 |
135 |
|
Design(214) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
4 |
17 |
|
Craft skills(215) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Combined Humanities(220) |
0 |
0 |
7 |
26 |
1 |
16 |
42 |
59 |
89 |
145 |
22 |
27 |
95 |
138 |
0 |
0 |
47 |
158 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
303 |
569 |
872 |
|
Religion(221) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
12 |
23 |
|
Foreign languages(222) |
6 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
5 |
25 |
8 |
20 |
19 |
35 |
6 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
46 |
113 |
159 |
|
Mother tongue(223) |
6 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
20 |
25 |
53 |
22 |
53 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
66 |
134 |
200 |
|
Field of Study (ISCED)1 |
UCD |
UCC |
NUIG |
TCD |
NUIM |
DCU |
UL |
MIC |
SPD |
MDEI |
NCAD |
RCSI |
St Angela’s |
Total |
Grand Total |
||||||||||||||
|
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
|
History and archaeology(225) |
16 |
11 |
18 |
63 |
12 |
6 |
34 |
27 |
35 |
20 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
115 |
127 |
242 |
|
Philosophy and ethics(226) |
5 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
14 |
38 |
|
Social Science Business and Law |
558 |
662 |
327 |
450 |
347 |
387 |
272 |
288 |
263 |
363 |
336 |
358 |
333 |
331 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2436 |
2839 |
5275 |
|
Combined Social Science, Business and Law(300) |
147 |
210 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
24 |
140 |
115 |
31 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
342 |
379 |
721 |
|
Combined Social and behavioural science(310) |
24 |
100 |
27 |
78 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
57 |
73 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
112 |
253 |
365 |
|
Psychology(311) |
20 |
51 |
12 |
27 |
3 |
14 |
5 |
25 |
11 |
34 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
57 |
169 |
226 |
|
Sociology and cultural studies(312) |
8 |
6 |
14 |
27 |
0 |
13 |
9 |
15 |
34 |
129 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
65 |
190 |
255 |
|
Political Science and civics(313) |
0 |
5 |
24 |
32 |
21 |
43 |
7 |
40 |
18 |
13 |
23 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
93 |
159 |
252 |
|
Economics(314) |
16 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
31 |
30 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
47 |
33 |
80 |
|
Combined Journalism and Information(320) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
49 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
49 |
72 |
|
Journalism and reporting(321) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
25 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
25 |
44 |
|
Library, information, archive(322) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Combined Business and Administration(340) |
247 |
164 |
140 |
175 |
242 |
187 |
20 |
29 |
0 |
0 |
146 |
163 |
206 |
175 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1001 |
893 |
1894 |
|
Wholesale and retail sales(341) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Marketing and advertising(342) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
27 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
27 |
10 |
37 |
|
Finance, banking, insurance(343) |
0 |
0 |
40 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
53 |
33 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
98 |
57 |
155 |
|
Accounting and taxation(344) |
0 |
0 |
32 |
25 |
11 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
67 |
53 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
110 |
101 |
211 |
|
Field of Study (ISCED)1 |
UCD |
UCC |
NUIG |
TCD |
NUIM |
DCU |
UL |
MIC |
SPD |
MDEI |
NCAD |
RCSI |
St Angela’s |
Total |
Grand Total |
||||||||||||||
|
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
|
Management and administration(345) |
42 |
34 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
27 |
10 |
36 |
41 |
0 |
0 |
35 |
29 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
140 |
114 |
254 |
|
Secretarial and office work(346) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Working life(347) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Law(380) |
54 |
89 |
38 |
70 |
65 |
83 |
60 |
52 |
23 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
62 |
91 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
302 |
407 |
709 |
|
Science |
325 |
252 |
341 |
269 |
210 |
238 |
240 |
222 |
150 |
188 |
262 |
137 |
218 |
128 |
6 |
25 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1752 |
1459 |
3211 |
|
Combined Science, Mathematics and Computing(400) |
166 |
143 |
0 |
0 |
111 |
155 |
5 |
2 |
82 |
138 |
30 |
37 |
11 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
405 |
480 |
885 |
|
Combined Life Science(420) |
6 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
36 |
128 |
177 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
163 |
244 |
407 |
|
Biology and biochemistry(421) |
27 |
50 |
92 |
171 |
1 |
7 |
3 |
10 |
28 |
44 |
26 |
38 |
32 |
71 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
209 |
391 |
600 |
|
Environmental Science(422) |
8 |
7 |
51 |
42 |
18 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
6 |
47 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
133 |
83 |
216 |
|
Combined Physical Science(440) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
7 |
3 |
6 |
25 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
30 |
37 |
67 |
|
Physics(441) |
12 |
6 |
22 |
6 |
9 |
2 |
32 |
6 |
9 |
1 |
14 |
3 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
106 |
30 |
136 |
|
Chemistry(442) |
0 |
0 |
10 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
16 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
37 |
39 |
76 |
|
Earth Science(443) |
6 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
36 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
42 |
21 |
63 |
|
Combined Maths and Statistics(460) |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
4 |
17 |
|
Mathematics(461) |
0 |
0 |
22 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
8 |
9 |
1 |
20 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
70 |
26 |
96 |
|
Statistics(462) |
28 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
45 |
19 |
64 |
|
Computer Science(481) |
66 |
5 |
144 |
31 |
5 |
1 |
38 |
3 |
17 |
0 |
135 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
405 |
66 |
471 |
|
Computer Use(482) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
94 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
94 |
19 |
113 |
|
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction |
237 |
90 |
137 |
76 |
170 |
45 |
138 |
44 |
23 |
6 |
62 |
7 |
384 |
48 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1151 |
316 |
1467 |
|
Combined Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction(500) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
51 |
16 |
128 |
40 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
41 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
220 |
70 |
290 |
|
Combined Engineering & Engineering Trades(520) |
110 |
26 |
53 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
10 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
65 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
246 |
46 |
292 |
|
Field of Study (ISCED)1 |
UCD |
UCC |
NUIG |
TCD |
NUIM |
DCU |
UL |
MIC |
SPD |
MDEI |
NCAD |
RCSI |
St Angela’s |
Total |
Grand Total |
||||||||||||||
|
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
|
Mechanics and metal work(521) |
36 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
130 |
5 |
135 |
|
Electricity and energy(522) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Electronics and automation(523) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
6 |
42 |
3 |
24 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
107 |
16 |
123 |
|
Chemical and process(524) |
9 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
29 |
28 |
57 |
|
Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft(525) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Combined Manufacturing and Processing(540) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
30 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
32 |
12 |
44 |
|
Food processing(541) |
0 |
0 |
21 |
31 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
31 |
52 |
|
Textiles, clothes, footwear, leather(542) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Materials (wood, paper, plastic, glass)(543) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
164 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
164 |
11 |
175 |
|
Mining and extraction(544) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Combined Architecture and building(580) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
57 |
9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
57 |
9 |
66 |
|
Architecture and town planning(581) |
42 |
42 |
19 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
61 |
65 |
126 |
|
Building and civil engineering(582) |
40 |
7 |
44 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
84 |
23 |
107 |
|
Agriculture and Veterinary |
139 |
149 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
146 |
171 |
317 |
|
Combined Agriculture & Veterinary(600) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
22 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
22 |
29 |
|
Combined Argiculture, forestry and fishery(620) |
69 |
56 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
69 |
56 |
125 |
|
Crop and livestock production(621) |
26 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
26 |
38 |
64 |
|
Horticulture(622) |
13 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
1 |
14 |
|
Forestry(623) |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
8 |
|
Field of Study (ISCED)1 |
UCD |
UCC |
NUIG |
TCD |
NUIM |
DCU |
UL |
MIC |
SPD |
MDEI |
NCAD |
RCSI |
St Angela’s |
Total |
Grand Total |
||||||||||||||
|
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
|
Fisheries(624) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Veterinary(641) |
23 |
54 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
54 |
77 |
|
Health and Welfare |
193 |
414 |
121 |
547 |
80 |
297 |
143 |
586 |
10 |
16 |
68 |
275 |
57 |
161 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
81 |
125 |
7 |
61 |
760 |
2482 |
3242 |
|
Combined Health and Welfare(700) |
0 |
0 |
3 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
23 |
26 |
|
Combined Health(720) |
11 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
12 |
23 |
|
Medicine(721) |
59 |
98 |
58 |
73 |
70 |
98 |
52 |
87 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
72 |
59 |
0 |
0 |
311 |
415 |
726 |
|
Nursing and caring(723) |
13 |
193 |
9 |
231 |
6 |
129 |
17 |
240 |
0 |
0 |
29 |
240 |
14 |
119 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
61 |
95 |
1213 |
1308 |
|
Dental Studies(724) |
0 |
0 |
11 |
37 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
50 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
28 |
87 |
115 |
|
Medical diagnostic and treatment technology(725) |
91 |
58 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
42 |
0 |
0 |
97 |
126 |
223 |
|
Therapy and Rehabilitation(726) |
19 |
53 |
2 |
42 |
4 |
70 |
13 |
114 |
0 |
0 |
39 |
35 |
43 |
42 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
120 |
356 |
476 |
|
Pharmacy(727) |
0 |
0 |
26 |
27 |
0 |
0 |
19 |
48 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
50 |
99 |
149 |
|
Combined Social Services(760) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Child Care and youth services(761) |
0 |
0 |
10 |
98 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
114 |
134 |
|
Social work and counselling(762) |
0 |
0 |
2 |
16 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
21 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
25 |
37 |
62 |
|
Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
15 |
28 |
|
Combined Services(800) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Combined Personal Services(810) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Hotel, restaurant and catering(811) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Travel, tourism and leisure(812) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Sports(813) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Domestic services(814) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Hair and beauty services(815) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Field of Study (ISCED)1 |
UCD |
UCC |
NUIG |
TCD |
NUIM |
DCU |
UL |
MIC |
SPD |
MDEI |
NCAD |
RCSI |
St Angela’s |
Total |
Grand Total |
||||||||||||||
|
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
|
Transport services(840) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Combined Environmental Protection(850) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Environmental protection technology(851) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Natural environments and wildlife(852) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Community sanitation services(853) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Combined Security Services(860) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Protection of persons and property(861) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Occupational health and safety(862) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
15 |
28 |
|
Military and defence(863) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Combined |
0 |
0 |
128 |
323 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
129 |
324 |
453 |
|
Balanced Combination across difference Fields of Education(900) |
0 |
0 |
128 |
323 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
129 |
324 |
453 |
|
Balanced Combination of ’Humanities/Arts’ and ’Social Sciences Business/Law’(910) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Totals |
1986 |
2372 |
1526 |
2334 |
1295 |
1662 |
1082 |
1782 |
769 |
1029 |
845 |
964 |
1147 |
967 |
140 |
595 |
113 |
506 |
32 |
70 |
59 |
126 |
81 |
125 |
8 |
113 |
9,083 |
12,645 |
21,728 |
626 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the special incentive career break scheme is still available to an employee of the vocational educational committee; the way it may be accessed; if the scheme has ceased, if it is likely to be replaced by a similar scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30828/10]
The Special Civil Service Incentive Career Break Scheme was introduced as a once-off measure that was included in the Supplementary Budget on 7 April 2009. The measure was extended to staff in different areas of the public service, including certain prescribed categories of employees in Vocational Education Committees. The closing date for participation in this scheme has expired and there is no current proposal to extend this scheme.
627 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the way in which she coordinates with the Department of Health and Children to ensure the smooth transition of children with autism form the pre-school environment, including essential therapies and early education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30837/10]
Officials from my Department are part of a cross-Departmental Team, along with officials from the Department of Health and Children, National Council for Special Education and the Health Service Executive (HSE). This team meets regularly to discuss issues which require input from both Health and Educational services. In addition, the Special Education section of my Department works in a dual reporting arrangement with the Office of the Minister for Disability and Mental Health which has responsibility for promotion of co-ordinated delivery of services in the health and education sectors to people with disabilities and special educational needs and co-ordination in the provision of information to those with disabilities and special needs and, in the case of children, their parents/guardians.
The Deputy will be aware that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) was established to co-ordinate the delivery of services for children with special educational needs. The NCSE is responsible, through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers, for allocating resource teachers and special needs assistants to schools to support children with special needs. The NCSE responds to applications from schools, including any applications in respect of newly enrolling children, for additional supports. The Health Service Executive is responsible for the provision of health supports such as therapies to children.
628 Deputy Pádraic McCormack asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider restoring the posts of two support teachers at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30840/10]
The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on my Department's website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level for the coming school year is the pupil enrolment at 30 September 2009. The level of extra teaching support provided in respect of language support to any school is determined by the numbers of eligible pupils enrolled and the associated assessed levels of these pupils' language proficiency. This is done through an annual application process in the Spring/Summer of each year.
Under present arrangements which are set out in Department Circular 0015/2009 a school can be allocated up to 4 language support teachers. Additional support is also available for those schools which have at least 25% of their total enrolment made up of pupils that require language support. Such applications for additional language support are dealt with through the Staffing Appeals process.
It is open to any Board of Management to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeal Board. Details of the criteria for appeal are contained in the staffing schedule, Circular 0021/2010 and Circular 0015/2009 — Meeting the needs of pupils learning English as an Additional Language. Both circulars are available on the Department's website. The Appeal Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
629 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding redundancy payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30849/10]
I can confirm that an application for redundancy has been received by my Department from the Special Needs Assistant referred to by the Deputy.
Applications for redundancy are being received on an ongoing basis and are processed in date order of receipt. The application in question will be dealt with as soon as possible.
630 Deputy Joe Behan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30864/10]
648 Deputy Liz McManus asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the board of management is having difficulties in providing the required facilities due to a lack of funding; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the school may have to refuse entry to the school from 2011 due to funding issues; her plans to provide additional support and funding to this school; the further position regarding a strategic plan for the delivery of primary education in Wicklow Town; the steps she will take to ensure support for new accommodation for this school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31019/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 630 and 648 together.
I can confirm that the school to which the Deputies refer has made an application to my Department for major capital funding for a new school building. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band 2 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the project referred to by the Deputies, is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time. I would note that when grant aid was approved for additional accommodation at the school in 2009, this was on the basis that the additional accommodation would meet the school's accommodation needs for a number of years.
631 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when work will commence at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30942/10]
The Design Team recently submitted the supplementary tender report, for the school building project to which the Deputy refers, to the Department. Following review of the supplementary tender report my Department requested, and is currently awaiting receipt of, clarifications relating to some of the material submitted. When this documentation has been received, assuming no further issues arise, the contract can be awarded and the project will progress to construction.
632 Deputy Seán Fleming asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers who are in receipt of a supplementary pension in addition to their retirement pension due to their gross annual rate of retirement pension being less than their gross annual rate of retirement pension would have been if full superannuation had been awarded in respect of all their pensionable service which arises in cases when teachers may have had a break in service, mainly female teachers for family reasons and were appointed after this break to a pensionable post after 6 April 1995 when Class A rate of PRSI was deducted; the number of male and female retired teachers who are in receipt of such a supplementary pension; if she will comment on the position that if a person in receipt of this supplementary pension is employed as a substitute teacher for even one day will lose their supplementary pension for a full year whereas this does not apply to persons who did not have a break in service and that it is mainly retired female teachers who are affected by this situation; if she will examine this to see if the loss in the supplementary pension can be based on the number of substitute teaching days worked; her views in relation to the way this primarily impacts on retired female teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30943/10]
On 6 July 2010 a total of 18,932 retired primary, secondary, community and comprehensive school teachers were in receipt of pension from my Department, of which 12,746 were female and 6,186 were male. Of that total 2,214 were in receipt of a supplementary pension of which 1,328 were female and 886 were male. Traditionally teachers who were members of an occupational superannuation scheme paid PRSI at a modified rate. Such teachers were insured under the social welfare code for a very limited range of benefits, and generally would not qualify for State Pension (Transitional) or State Pension (Contributory). These teachers paid superannuation contributions on their gross pensionable pay and their occupational pension was determined by reference to that pay at retirement.
In 1995 amended regulations were introduced which provided that the modified rate of social insurance would no longer apply in the case of many categories of public servants including teachers appointed on or after 6 April 1995 for the first time or for those who return to employment after that date having previously resigned or retired. It should be noted that periods of approved leave of absence taken by persons who were in service prior to 6 April 1995 (who have otherwise unbroken service) do not constitute a break in service for the purposes of the social welfare regulations. Teachers to whom the amended regulations apply are covered for the full range of social insurance benefits.
A teacher who is subject to full rate PRSI will, subject to satisfying the necessary eligibility criteria, qualify for the full range of social welfare benefits including State Pension (Transitional) or State Pension (Contributory). Such teachers pay superannuation scheme contributions on a lower rate of salary to take account of the fact that their employer, by virtue of paying employers PRSI, has contributed to their social welfare benefits. It is common practice in superannuation schemes in both the private and public sector to take account of the fact that the employer has contributed for social welfare benefits. Correspondingly the occupational pension is based on the pay on which the contributions were based and is lower than the pension payable to a teacher who did not pay PRSI at the full rate.
The occupational pension scheme provides for the payment of a supplementary pension in specific instances. Supplementary pension is payable in respect of periods during which the retired teacher is not employed in any capacity which involves the payment of social insurance contributions and due to circumstances outside his or her own control, either fails to qualify for Social Insurance Benefits, or, qualifies for such benefits at less than the maximum rate of State Pension (Contributory) payable to a single person. The rate of supplementary pension is calculated as the difference between the total of occupational pension and State benefit in payment and the occupational pension payable had the teacher been insured at the modified rate.
As mentioned above, employment precludes the payment of a supplementary pension. Where a person who, having retired with an occupational pension, returns to teaching, the supplementary pension is not payable for the duration of such employment. In general supplementary pension can resume on cessation of the further employment provided that the person satisfies the other conditions for payment i.e. does not qualify for social welfare benefit of such amount as would, when added to the occupational pension, equal the pension payable if integration had not applied.
633 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has issued any policy guidance on the cost to parents of school uniforms for pupils; and if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [30948/10]
In accordance with the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school. Individual school authorities are responsible for the drawing up of a school policy in relation to the wearing of school uniforms.
My Department has not issued specific guidance in this matter. However, my Department recommends that the formulation of such a school policy should allow for prior consultation with teachers, parents and pupils where appropriate and enable any concerns about the issue of cost to be raised and considered. Decisions regarding school uniforms are a matter for the Board of Management of each individual school.
634 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the required documentation to enable the awarding of the contract for the required extension to a school (details supplied) in County Kildare has been received in her Department; and if the contract has been awarded and the details of same. [30953/10]
My Department is still awaiting receipt of the outstanding documentation from the preferred bidder. When this documentation has been received and assuming that there are no issues arising, the contract can be awarded and the project will progress to construction.
635 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the required documentation to enable the awarding of the contract for the new Gaelscoil in County Kildare has been received in her Department; if the contract has been awarded; and the details of same. [30954/10]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department recently authorised the Board of Management, of the school to which the Deputy refers, to issue the letter of acceptance to the preferred bidder and to arrange for the contract to be signed.
636 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of tenders received in respect of the construction of a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare; the estimated time for completion of the tender report; and when the contract will be awarded. [30955/10]
The Design Team had received nine tenders at the time of deadline. These tenders are currently being assessed by the Design Team; when the tender report has been prepared it will be submitted to the Department. This stage of the process is estimated to take up to four weeks to complete. Following assessment of the tender report by the Department, subject to no issues arising, the letter of intent will issue to the preferred bidder.
637 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has concluded consideration of the proposal to develop a school (details supplied) in County Kildare as a two stream school using devolved grants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30957/10]
I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is currently examining the position relating to the accommodation that will be required to meet the educational needs of pupils in the area to which the Deputy refers. My officials will be in further contact with the school in question as soon as this process has been concluded regarding its application for grant aid to build additional accommodation at the school.
638 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has concluded her assessment into the provision of temporary accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare, to accommodate an ASD unit. [30959/10]
I can confirm for the Deputy that the school to which he refers has made an application to my Department for major capital funding which included the provision of accommodation for an ASD unit. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and has been assigned a Band 1 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the project referred to by the Deputy, is now available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of the Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time. I can also confirm that the school has applied separately to my Department for devolved funding for an ASD unit. This application is currently being considered and a decision will be furnished to the school as soon as this process has been completed.
639 Deputy Emmet Stagg asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will appoint a design team for the building of a new school (details supplied) in County Kildare. [30960/10]
I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for Major Capital funding for a new school building. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band 1 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the project referred to by the Deputy, is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.
640 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount awarded by her to any of the organisations involved in social partnership for each of the years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and to date in 2010; the details of such payments; the amount awarded; the details of the payments by each of the agencies and bodies under the aegis of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30985/10]
Funding provided to the Vocational Education Committees' National Partnership Forum and to the Institutes of Technology National Partnership Forum to assist in the operation of their Partnership programmes is outlined in the table below. The total cost of this funding from 2004 to date was €3.19 million, and the main application of the funds was for the pay of partnership co-ordinators and facilitators, national and regional partnership meetings in Ireland, and office administration costs.
In 2001, my Department agreed through the Teachers Conciliation Council to provide £7,500 annually to each of the three teacher unions towards the cost of substitution, enabling the release of executive members to conduct union business. This payment is reviewed in line with pay movement affecting teachers' salaries. The total cost of this measure from 2004 to date in 2010 is €237,000. My Department funds professional development courses for teachers organised by teacher unions. The total cost of this funding from 2004 to date was €1.62 million. The amounts paid in each year to each union are in the attached document. It has not been possible in the time available to include details for FÁS which will be supplied to the Deputy in the near future.
|
YEAR |
UNION/ASSOCIATION |
AMOUNT |
|
€ |
||
|
2004 |
INTO |
150,000 |
|
2005 |
INTO |
300,094 |
|
2006 |
INTO |
400,000 |
|
2007 |
INTO |
413,710 |
|
2008 |
INTO |
42,172 |
|
2009 |
INTO |
12,500 |
|
2004 |
ASTI |
30,000 |
|
2005 |
ASTI |
90,000 |
|
2008 |
ASTI |
63,391 |
|
2004 |
TUI |
58,356 |
|
2005 |
TUI |
60,000 |
|
TOTAL |
1,620,223 |
|
YEAR |
PROGRAMME |
AMOUNT |
|
€ |
||
|
2004 |
VECNPF |
215,000 |
|
2005 |
VECNPF |
230,000 |
|
2006 |
VECNPF |
230,000 |
|
2007 |
VECNPF |
170,000 |
|
2008 |
VECNPF |
175,000 |
|
2009 |
VECNPF |
175,000 |
|
2010 |
VECNPF |
50,000 |
|
2004 |
IOT NPF |
950,000 |
|
2005 |
IOT NPF |
975,000 |
|
2006 |
IOT NPF |
17,574 |
|
TOTAL |
3,187,574 |
641 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the enrolment numbers in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [30997/10]
The number of pupils enrolled in individual schools is provided in the annual census of primary schools. The census for the current school year (2009/2010) is being finalised at present and a full list of schools and their enrolments will be on my Department's website in September. In the 2008/09 academic year there were 264 pupils enrolled in the school in question.
642 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers allocated to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 for the school year 2010-2011. [30998/10]
643 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the teacher shortage at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [30999/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 642 and 643 together.
The staffing schedule for the 2010/11 school year was published by my Department in March, 2010. The additional posts in the renewed Programme for Government enabled some improvement to be made to the staffing schedule. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level for the coming school year is the pupil enrolment at 30 September 2009. The final position for any one school will depend on a number of other factors such as the allocation of support teachers, additional posts for schools that are developing rapidly and posts allocated as a result of the appeals processes.
It is open to any Board of Management to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeal Board. Details of the criteria for appeal are contained in the staffing schedule, Circular 0021/2010 which is available on my Department's website. Posts allocated on the basis of the staffing schedule are specifically for mainstream classes and should be deployed accordingly. School authorities are requested to ensure that the number of pupils in any class is kept as low as possible, taking all relevant contextual factors into account (e.g. classroom accommodation, fluctuating enrolment etc.). In particular, school authorities should ensure, as far as possible, that there is an equitable distribution of pupils in mainstream classes and that the differential between the largest and smallest classes is kept to a minimum.
644 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from early architectural planning to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31006/10]
I can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.
645 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31007/10]
647 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31009/10]
649 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31054/10]
650 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31055/10]
651 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale she anticipates for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31056/10]
652 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31057/10]
653 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale she anticipates for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31058/10]
659 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from the appointment of a design team to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31169/10]
660 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31170/10]
661 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from the application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31171/10]
664 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31174/10]
665 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a college (details supplied) in County Dublin from application to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31175/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 645, 647, 649 to 653, inclusive, 659 to 661, inclusive, 664 and 665 together.
I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of applications for large scale capital works from the schools to which he refers. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, including the projects referred to by the Deputy, is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including projects for the schools in question, from initial design stage through to construction will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of the current competing demands on the capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the projects at this time. For the Deputy's convenience, details of projects in the schools in question together with the current status of the projects are below for ease of reference.
|
Roll No. |
School |
Current Status |
Application |
Band rating |
|
18815V |
Our lady of Lourdes School, Rochestown Avenue |
Application |
New School |
Band 1 |
|
20121A |
John of God Special School, Glenageary |
Application |
New School |
Band 1 |
|
20056P |
Gaelscoil Phadraig Ascaill Shileann |
Application |
New School |
Band 2 |
|
20141G |
The Harold School, Eden Road |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
60130C |
Loreto Secondary School, Dalkey |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 4 |
|
60030V |
Blackrock College, Blackrock |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
60081P |
Rockford Manor School, Stradbrook Road |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 4 |
|
06200O |
Booterstown Boys |
Design Team to be Appointed |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
19901T |
Booterstown NS, Cross Ave. |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
14586M |
Carysford NS, Convent Road |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 4 |
|
18863J |
Dominican Convent Special School, Blackrock |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
60090Q |
Rathdown School, Glenageary |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
646 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for construction of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from proceeding to the tendering process to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31008/10]
I can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. Stage 2(a) for the project was approved in late December 2009 and the design team have been authorised to progress to stage 2(b) of architectural planning. Stage 2(b) involves applying for planning permission, fire certificate etc. and the preparation of tender documents. Planning Permission was applied for by the design team in May 2010 and a decision on the application is awaited. Until planning permission has been secured and stage 2b of architectural planning has been completed, it will not be possible to give an indication of the timeframe for completion of the tender and construction process.
654 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a college (details supplied) in County Dublin from tender stage, progressing to construction to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31059/10]
The project to which the Deputy refers is currently in the final stages of the tender phase. On 16th June 2010 my Department authorised the VEC to issue the letter of intent to the preferred bidder. The Design Team are currently compiling a supplementary tender report in accordance with the requirements outlined in the letter of intent. When this documentation is received by the Department, provided there are no issues arising, the contract can be awarded and the project will progress to construction.
655 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale she anticipates for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from progressing to tender to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31060/10]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the project to which the Deputy refers was included in the Ministerial announcement on 16 February 2010 of projects authorised to prepare tender documents. The project is at an advanced stage of architectural planning. Notification to grant Planning Permission was received in June 2010.
In February 2010, a delegation from the school and its design team attended a briefing by my Department on the completion of stage 2(b) of architectural planning. My Department is currently awaiting the submission of stage 2(b) documentation from the school and its design team.
656 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from advanced architectural planning to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31061/10]
I can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.
657 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount of grant aid sanctioned for the provision of a physical education at a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31071/10]
I am pleased to advise the Deputy that my Department recently approved grant aid, subject to certain conditions, towards a sports hall at the school in question. I am not in a position to disclose the level of grant at this point, as to do so, may prejudice the tender process.
658 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the funding that will be made available to a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny to upgrade their physical education hall and other school facilities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31072/10]
My Department has no record of receiving an application for large scale capital funding from the school to which the Deputy refers. Any application received will be considered in the context of the priority attaching to the application as determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. Details explaining these prioritisation criteria are available on my Department's website www.education.ie.
662 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from advanced architectural planning to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31172/10]
The proposed extension/refurbishment project at the school to which the Deputy refers is in architectural planning and my Department has been in contact with the Design Team regarding the proposed design. The progression of all large-scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction, is dependent on the prioritisation of competing demands on the funding available under my Department's capital budget. The project will be considered in the context of the Department's multi-annual school building and modernisation programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.
663 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the timescale for the extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Dublin from the appointment of a design team to completion of construction works; if funding will be available to complete the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31173/10]
I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published criteria for large scale capital projects and assigned a band 2 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with assessed applications for major capital works, including the project referred to by the Deputy, is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including the project for the school referred to by the Deputy, from initial design through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of this project at this time.
666 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount of her capital budget for schools that has been spent to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31177/10]
A total of €135.133m from the schools' capital budget for 2010 has been expended to date.
667 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the details of arrangements for schools designed to alleviate the impact of the moratorium on posts for the coming school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31178/10]
669 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of assistant principals and special duty teachers who have retired from primary teaching since the embargo on filling middle management posts was introduced in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31180/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 667 and 669 together.
The arrangements that I have agreed with the Minister for Finance for a limited derogation from the general moratorium on the filling of promotion posts of responsibility in schools are set out in Circular 0042/2010 which is available on my Department's website. I am conscious that the impact of the moratorium on middle management posts has applied unevenly in schools depending on the level of retirements. For some schools, between this year and the coming school year, the level of retirements will create a significant number of vacancies. The changes that I am now making will allow those schools to fill a limited number of vacancies while the overall number of promotion posts continues to reduce.
The measures that I have announced will provide a measured and balanced response to the manner in which the moratorium has impacted unevenly in schools. 145 Assistant Principals and 227 teachers with Special Duties posts of responsibility retired at primary level since the introduction of the moratorium in March, 2009. The moratorium will continue to apply as the position whereby over 50% of all teachers have promotion allowances is simply not sustainable.
668 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has received a report from the Higher Education Authority into a review of student service charges; when she will publish this report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31179/10]
As the Deputy is aware, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) were asked to carry out a review of the student charge in respect of all HEA institutions. It is expected that the review will identify the income and expenditure, and also the internal institutional allocation process associated with the charge. I understand that the report is currently being finalised by the HEA and that it will be submitted to me in the near future.
670 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have had a whole-school evaluation inspection since the commencement of the whole-school evaluation process; the number of times each school has had a WSE; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31181/10]
The whole-school evaluation model (WSE) was introduced in the 2003-04 school year. Up to the end of 2009, 1,483 schools have had a WSE. To date in 2010, the provisional out turn is that 147 schools have had a WSE. Each of these schools has been inspected once under the whole-school evaluation procedure.
671 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of persons employed in the inspectorate section of her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31182/10]
There is a total of 146 staff currently assigned to the Inspectorate of my Department. Of this figure, 13 are administrative staff who provide secretarial assistance to the Inspectorate and the balance of 133 are inspectors. Some inspectors are assigned to work within other sections of my Department including the Teacher Education Section, the Planning and Building Unit and the Special Education Section.
672 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the details of the prefab contracts that have been bought out by her Department to date in 2010 in tabular form; the amount spent on each contract; the number of contracts other than those already paid for that will be bought out in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31183/10]
Details of schools where rented prefabs have been purchased including information on the number of prefabs purchased in each case is, for the Deputy's information, set out in the following table. As negotiations are on-going on the buy-out of other contracts the individual amounts spent cannot be provided as this information is commercially sensitive.
|
County |
Roll No |
School |
No of Prefab Units |
|
2009 |
|||
|
Galway |
08512U |
SN Iomair Killimor |
1 |
|
Galway |
08512U |
SN Iomair Killimor |
2 |
|
Dublin |
20015B |
GS Bhaile Munna |
7 |
|
Dublin |
19865S |
Archbishop Ryan JNS |
1 |
|
Cork |
17609N |
Scoil Bhride Rathcormac |
7 |
|
17609N |
Scoil Bhride Rathcormac |
1 |
|
|
Kerry |
17646T |
O’Brennan NS Tralee |
2 |
|
Cork |
18829J |
Summercove NS Kinsale |
2 |
|
18829J |
Summercove NS Kinsale |
3 |
|
|
Cork |
19993E |
GS an Ghoirt Alainn |
16 |
|
Longford |
20083S |
GS Longford |
14 |
|
Tipperary |
18135W |
Scoil Angela |
1 |
|
Dublin |
20056P |
Gaelscoil Phadraig |
1 |
|
Dublin |
20056P |
Gaelscoil Phadraig |
5 |
|
Dublin |
17914S |
St Oliver Plunkett Malahide |
13 |
|
Wicklow |
20080M |
GS An Inbhir Mhoir |
6 |
|
Meath |
19671F |
St Pauls NS Navan |
7 |
|
TOTAL 2009 |
89 |
||
|
2010 |
|||
|
Donegal |
20096E |
GS na gCeithre Maistri |
6 |
|
Dublin |
17944E |
St Mary’s School for Deaf |
10 |
|
Donegal |
16672P |
St Patrick’s NS |
10 |
|
Galway |
12706J |
Scoil Sailearna |
2 |
|
Kildare |
70680U |
St Conleths Vocational Sch |
14 |
|
TOTAL 2010 |
42 |
673 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a county-by-county breakdown of the number of children in classes of 30 or more during the 2009-2010 school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31184/10]
The Statistics Section of my Department's website contains information relating to class size in primary schools for the school years 2006/07 to 2008/09. The information includes the number of pupils in each class, the number of pupils in each class size range and the number of teachers in each school. The primary census for the 2009/10 school year is currently underway and the final outcome will be made available on 1 September, 2010.
The Deputy will also be aware that the renewed Programme for Government commits the Government to no further increase in the pupil teacher ratio in primary and second level schools for the lifetime of this Government and also the provision of 500 additional teaching posts between primary and second levels over a three year period.
The initial tranches of these additional posts have been allocated and, at primary level, this has enabled some improvement to the primary staffing schedule for the 2010/11 school year. The improvement has been targeted at medium to larger size schools which typically are under the greatest pressure in relation to class sizes.
674 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of language support teachers that have been employed in schools for each of the past five school years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31185/10]
675 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of children in receipt of language support in schools for each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31186/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 674 and 675 together.
Overall, the total number of whole time equivalent Language Support posts in the current school year is 1,180 at primary level and 365 at post-primary level. The challenge for schools is to ensure that this very significant resource is used to maximum effect. The number of whole time equivalent language support posts allocated to primary and post primary schools for the past four years is as follows:
|
Year |
Primary |
Post-Primary |
|
2005/06 |
563 |
263 |
|
2006/07 |
1,168 |
388 |
|
2007/08 |
1,517 |
479 |
|
2008/09 |
1,620 |
560 |
My Department's centralised record of the applications for language support for the current school year show that about 32,200 pupils at primary level and about 6,200 pupils at second level are currently benefiting from English language support in our schools. Similar information for the previous four years is held on individual school files and would take an inordinate amount of administrative time to compile.
676 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the National Council for Special Education review of special needs assistants has been finalised; if she will provide details of the final outcome of the review; if she will further provide a list of the schools which lost an SNA and a list of the schools which benefited from one or more additional SNA; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31187/10]
As the Deputy will be aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), for allocating resource teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to schools to support children with special educational needs. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support.
The review of SNA allocations being carried out by the NCSE, through its network of SENOs, is with a view to ensuring that the criteria governing the allocation of such posts are properly met. This is an exercise in identifying surplus posts which are in the system and which do not meet the current criteria — posts that have been retained when a pupil's care needs have diminished or where the pupil has left. At the same time, the NCSE is allocating additional posts where the criteria are met. The terms and criteria for the SNA scheme have not changed.
The NCSE published its report on the Review of SNA Allocation to Schools April 2009 — March 2010 on its website www.ncse.ie. A copy is attached for the Deputy's information. A small number of approximately 70 schools remain to be reviewed and the NCSE has indicated that these will be reviewed early in the 2010/11 academic year. A final breakdown of the outcome of the review will be made available by the NCSE when all schools have been reviewed.
I have arranged for the Deputy's request for additional information in the context of the review to be forwarded to the NCSE for their attention and direct reply. I wish to confirm for the Deputy that my Department is very supportive of the SNA scheme. It has been a key factor in both ensuring the successful integration of children with special educational needs into mainstream education and providing support to pupils enrolled in special schools and special classes. The SNA scheme will continue to be supported and the NCSE will continue to support schools, parents, children and teachers by allocating resources to schools in line with my department's policy.
677 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of appeals received by the National Council for Special Education to date in 2010 regarding the withdrawal of special needs assistant positions from schools; the number of appeals processed to date in 2010; if any appeals have been upheld; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31188/10]
As the Deputy will be aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), for allocating resource teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to schools to support children with special educational needs. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support.
The Deputy will also be aware that the NCSE has introduced an appeals process whereby schools and parents, where appropriate, may seek to appeal the decision of a SENO in relation to the allocation of resources. Information regarding the appeals process is available on the NCSE's website at www.ncse.ie. The NCSE administers this appeals process without recourse to my Department. The information requested by the Deputy is therefore not available within my Department. I have arranged for the details supplied by the Deputy to be forwarded to the NCSE for their attention and direct reply.
678 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the level of funding that has been awarded under the smart schools-smart economy strategy to date in 2010; if she will provide a list of the schools that have received new equipment from the funding to date in 2010; the amount that has been awarded per school benefiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31189/10]
Following publication of the Smart Schools = Smart Economy report in November 2009, ICT Infrastructure Grants amounting to €22.3m were issued to more than 3,000 primary schools. Grants per school were comprised of a block amount of €1,700 plus a per-capita amount of €34.59 based on enrolments as at 30th September 2008. I am pleased to advise the Deputy that a second tranche of ICT infrastructure funding in the region of €20m will be distributed to post-primary schools shortly and further ICT grants will issue to primary schools in the autumn.
|
Roll Number |
School |
Address |
|
00359V |
St. Louis Girls National School |
Park Road, Monaghan Town |
|
00373P |
Deravoy National School |
Deravoy, Emyvale, Co Monaghan |
|
00467B |
Ballinspittle N S |
Kinsale, Co Cork |
|
00538V |
Clochar Daingean |
An Daingean, Co Chiarrai |
|
00570R |
Mhuire Naofa Cailini |
Bishop Street, Limerick |
|
00590A |
Borrisoleigh B N S |
Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary |
|
00606M |
Monard N S |
Monard, Solohead, Co Tipperary |
|
00651R |
Borris Mxd N S |
Borris, Co Carlow |
|
00697S |
St Brigids Mxd N S |
Castleknock, Dublin 15 |
|
00714P |
Lucan B N S |
Lucan, Co Dublin |
|
00729F |
Clochar Loreto N S |
Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 |
|
00743W |
Mater Dei Primary School |
Basin Lane, James Street, Dublin 8 |
|
00752A |
Central Senior Mxd N S |
Marlboro St, Dublin 1 |
|
00779U |
Presentation Girls Primary School |
Maynooth, Co Kildare |
|
00788V |
Lisdowney N S |
Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny |
|
00796U |
Scoil Lachtain |
Freshford, Co Kilkenny |
|
00851C |
Presentation Convent |
Ballymakenny Road, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
00856M |
Scoil Naomh Micheal |
Longford, Co Longford |
|
00860D |
Forgney N S |
Moyvore, Co Westmeath |
|
00883P |
Aine Naofa N S |
Navan, Co Meath |
|
00885T |
Ratoath Junior N S |
Ratoath, Co Meath |
|
00892Q |
Shanganamore N S |
Shanganamore, Athy, Co Laois |
|
00895W |
Ballinakill Mixed N S |
Ballinakill, Co Laois |
|
00934G |
Presentation Convent (Jnr) |
Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
00941D |
S N Bhride |
Emper, Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath |
|
00973Q |
Grange Con N S |
Grange, Co Wicklow |
|
00977B |
Ballyconnell N S |
Ballyconnell, Tullow, Co Carlow |
|
00984V |
Glenealy 1 N S |
Glenealy, Co Wicklow |
|
01000E |
Esker N S |
Athenry, Co Galway |
|
01013N |
Scoil Croi Iosa |
Presentation Road, Galway |
|
01086R |
S N Pol Naofa |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
01116A |
Baile An Chuilinn N S |
Muinebeag, Co Carlow |
|
01125B |
Leitrim Mxd N S |
Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
01170G |
S N Na H-Aille |
The Naul, Co Dublin |
|
01197D |
Strawberry Hill B N S |
Sundays Well, Cork |
|
01215C |
Newtown Dunleckney Mxd |
Muinebeag, Co Carlow |
|
01272O |
S N Chuan Doir |
Chuan Doir, Co Cork |
|
01285A |
Tipperary Jnr Bn S |
Tipperary, Co Tipperary |
|
01300Q |
St Michaels National School |
Co Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny |
|
01309L |
Stackallen N S |
Stackallen, Navan, Co Meath |
|
01328P |
Kiltormer N S |
Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
01356U |
Kilnaleck Mixed N S |
Kilnaleck, Co Cavan |
|
01395H |
Aglish N S |
Cappoquin, Co Waterford |
|
01396J |
Tulloha National School |
Kenmare, Co Kerry |
|
01415K |
Rathoe Ns |
Rathoe, Co Carlow |
|
01421F |
Kilskyre Mixed N S |
Kilskyre, Kells, Co Meath |
|
01434O |
S N Columcille |
Tullydonnell, Togher, Drogheda Co Louth |
|
01553W |
Louth Mixed N S |
Louth, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
01554B |
Baile An Phusta N S |
Smarmore, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
01556F |
Scoil Bhride |
Ballyroan, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
01569O |
Ballycahill N S |
Ballycahill, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
01572D |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Drumfries P O, Clonmany, Co Donegal |
|
01574H |
Scoil Naomh Iósaf |
Ballymagan, Buncrana, Co. Donegal |
|
01583I |
Glounaguillagh N S |
Caragh Lake, Co Kerry |
|
01594N |
St Johns |
Roscrea, Co Tipperary |
|
01607T |
S N Cor Na Fola B |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
01676P |
Ballindine B N S |
Ballindine, Co Mayo |
|
01687U |
Dromleigh N S |
Macroom, Co Cork |
|
01692N |
Firmount Mixed N S |
Donoughmore, Co Cork |
|
01711O |
S N Cill Rosanta |
Cill Mhic Thomais, Co Waterford |
|
01731U |
Ballynacargy Mixed N S |
Ballynacargy, Co Westmeath |
|
01733B |
Ardara Mixed N S |
Ardara, Co Donegal |
|
01767S |
S N Na Croise Naofa |
Stradbally, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford |
|
01782O |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Bearna Chle, Arklow, Co Wicklow |
|
01795A |
Central Infs School |
Marlboro St, Dublin 1 |
|
01821V |
S N Rath Mor |
Naas, Co Kildare |
|
01840C |
St Canice S Convent |
Rosbercon, New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
01862M |
Tipperary G N S |
St.Michael’s St, Tipperary |
|
01866U |
Ballyforan Mixed N S |
Ballinasloe, Co Roscommon |
|
01867W |
Castlelyons B N S |
Fermoy, Co Cork |
|
02007A |
Croagh National School |
Rathkeale, Co Limerick |
|
02013S |
Ballintogher N S |
Ballintogher, Sligo |
|
02114B |
S N Baile Ui Ghiblin |
Mitchelstown, Co Cork |
|
02124E |
Scoil Nais Molaise |
Old Leighlin, Via Bilboa, Co Carlow |
|
02237R |
Dualla N S |
Dualla, Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
02263S |
Crowenstown N S |
Crowenstown, Delvin, Co Westmeath |
|
02276E |
An T Inbhear Mor B N S |
Arklow, Co Wicklow |
|
02278I |
Millstreet Convent N S |
Millstreet, Co Cork |
|
02322I |
St Olivers Ns |
Carlingford, Co Louth |
|
02327S |
Mantua N S |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
02358G |
Templeglantine N S |
Templeglantine, Co Limerick |
|
02413L |
S N Naomh Eoin |
An Rath, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
02418V |
Knockaderry N S |
Farranfore, Co Kerry |
|
02428B |
Lackamore N S |
Newport, Co Tipperary |
|
02439G |
S N Mhuire |
Feakle, Co Clare |
|
02452V |
Cloyne B N S |
Cloyne, Co Cork |
|
02670I |
San Isadoir |
Bothar Leathan, Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
02707F |
Sundays Well G N S |
Cork, Co Cork |
|
02745N |
Tallonstown N S |
Tallonstown, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
02749V |
Ballyragget Boys |
Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny |
|
02793B |
S N Mullach Bui |
Mullach Bui, Riverstown Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
02803B |
Banteer N S |
Banteer, Co Cork |
|
02813E |
S N Sheanain |
Foynes, Co Limerick |
|
02849C |
Kenmare Boys N S |
Kenmare, Co Kerry |
|
02872U |
St. Mary’s National School |
Lamb’s Cross, Sandyford, Dublin 18 |
|
02889O |
S N An Chlais Mhor |
Chlais Mor, Co Waterford |
|
02905J |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Baile Bacuin, Enfield, Co Meath |
|
02912G |
Scoil Na Gcoillini |
Miliuc, Beal Atha Na Muice, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
03132I |
S N Sliabh A Mhadra |
Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
03220F |
Mercy Primary School |
Birr, Co Offaly |
|
03275H |
Newtown N S |
Newtown, Ardee, Co Louth |
|
03294L |
S N Caiseal Na Gcorr |
Gort A Choirce, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
03359N |
Ballyroan B N S |
Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 |
|
03607G |
S N Aindreis Naofa |
Liathdruim Coill Breac, Baile Locha Riach, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
03633H |
Scoil Náisiúnta Bhantiarna Lourdes |
Bunclody, Co Wexford |
|
03704E |
S N Sean Baile Mor |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
03787L |
Walshestown N S |
Walshestown, Clogherhead Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
03898U |
Toonagh N S |
Toonagh, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
03917V |
Naomh Padraig Boys |
Cambridge Road, Ringsend, Dublin 4 |
|
03924S |
Owenbeg N S |
Owenbeg P O, Ballina, Co Sligo |
|
03928D |
Mullach N S |
Mullach, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
03936C |
S N An Chuil |
An Chuil, Muileann Cearr, Co Na Hiarmhidhe |
|
04005G |
S N Naomh Peadar |
Horse And Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
04054T |
Ballindangan Mixed N S |
Mitchelstown, Co Cork |
|
04062S |
Listowel Presentation Primary |
Listowel, Co Kerry |
|
04067F |
Convent Of Mercy |
Newport, Co Tipperary |
|
04075E |
Moyglass N S |
Moyglass, Fethard, Co Tipperary |
|
04077I |
Scoil Nais Bhride |
Grange, Tullow, Co Carlow |
|
04118T |
Leamlara Mixed N S |
Leamlara, Co Cork |
|
04152T |
S N Cnoc An Bhile |
Upton, Co Cork |
|
04186N |
S N Bhiorainn |
Berrings, Co Cork |
|
04210H |
Kilmessan Mxd N S |
Kilmessan, Co Meath |
|
04230N |
Scoil Naomh Eoin |
Ballincurrig, Leamlara, Co Cork |
|
04268P |
Clochar Na Toirbhirte |
Doneraile, Co Cork |
|
04442F |
Kyle N S |
Youghal, Co Cork |
|
04466T |
Ballymartin N S |
Croom, Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
04469C |
S N Fiodhnach |
Killmallock, Co Limerick |
|
04487E |
S N Naithi Naofa |
Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo |
|
04506F |
Scoil Na Ngasur |
Scoil Na Ngasur, Uaran Mor, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
04515G |
Scoil An Linbh Iosa |
St Francis St, Galway |
|
04548V |
Scoil Seanain Naofa |
Cluainlara, Co An Chlair |
|
04572S |
St Josephs N.S. |
Kinsale, Co Cork |
|
04578H |
Ballyvongane Mixed N S |
Aghina, Co Cork |
|
04620D |
Thomastown N S |
Thomastown, Golden Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
04796R |
Brackloon N S |
Westport, Co Mayo |
|
04800F |
Rooskey N S |
Carrick On Shannon, Co Roscommon |
|
04802J |
Cloonacool N S |
Tubbercurry, Co Sligo |
|
04809A |
Scoil An Aingil Choimheadai |
An Cheididh, Burtonport, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
04919H |
Cratloe N S |
Cratloe, Co Clare |
|
04953H |
Ballyhass Mixed N S |
Cecilstown, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
04992R |
Scoil An Croi Naofa |
Glasnevin, Dublin 11 |
|
05062A |
Kells Parochial N S |
Kells, Co Meath |
|
05070W |
S N Baile Muirne |
Ballymurn, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
05115S |
S N An Leana Mor |
An Leana Mor, Co Longford |
|
05120L |
Lehinch N S |
Hollymount, Co Mayo |
|
05144C |
New Inn B N S |
Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
05164I |
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille |
Oilean Thorai, An Bhun Bhig, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
05220P |
S N Michil Naofa |
Woodbrook, Carrick On Shannon, Co Roscommon |
|
05230S |
Comhscoil Chonmha S N |
Convoy, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
05253H |
O Callaghans Mills N S |
Ocallaghans Mills, Co Clare |
|
05257P |
Presentation Convent |
Bandon, Co Cork |
|
05348S |
Scoil Eoin |
Tahilla, Sneem, Co. Kerry |
|
05437R |
Presentation Convent G.N.S. |
Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny |
|
05477G |
Laragh N S |
Bandon, Co Cork |
|
05501A |
Scoil Naoimh Eanna |
Killanny, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan |
|
05508O |
St Columbas N.S |
With Facility For Deaf Children, Dughlas, Corcaigh |
|
05513H |
Castlepollard Mixed N S |
Castlepollard, Co Westmeath |
|
05548D |
Sn Baile Mhic Airt |
Baile Mhic Airt, An Rinn, Co Phort Lairge |
|
05565D |
Trafrask Mixed N S |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
05600C |
Clochar San Dominic |
Dunlaoghaire, Co Dublin |
|
05627W |
Bailieboro Model N S |
Bailieboro, Co Cavan |
|
05630L |
Scoil Mhichil Na Buachailli |
Scoil Na Mbrathar, Patrick Street, Trim, Co Meath |
|
05636A |
Dunmanway Model N S |
Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
05656G |
S N An Ghoilin |
Sciobairin, Co Cork |
|
05754G |
S N Creachmhaoil |
Craughwell, Co Galway |
|
05756K |
Burriscarra N S |
Carnacon, Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
05913A |
Kilcormac Convent N S |
Kilcormac, Co Offaly |
|
05916G |
Tyrrellspass Mixed N S |
Tyrrellpass, Co Westmeath |
|
05927L |
Church Hill Mixed N S |
Cuffes Grange, Co Kilkenny |
|
05933G |
Presentation Primary School |
Georges Hill, Dublin 7 |
|
05940D |
Scoil Ursula |
Blackrock, Co Cork |
|
05970M |
Scoil Barr Dubh |
Lios Na Gceann, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
06028F |
Rockcorry N S |
Rockcorry, Monaghan |
|
06044D |
S N Cill Cuile |
Loughrea, Co Galway |
|
06100K |
S N Cill Ronain |
Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
06117E |
Doohamlet N S |
Doohamlet, Castleblaney, Co Monaghan |
|
06200O |
Booterstown Boys |
Booterstown, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
06209J |
Athy Model School |
Dublin Road, Athy, Co. Kildare |
|
06227L |
Sn Mhaolcheadair |
Baile Na Ngall, Tra Li, Co Chiarrai |
|
06295F |
Freemount Mixed N S |
Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
06342L |
Vicarstown Mixed N S |
Vicarstown, Co Cork |
|
06489S |
S N An Tsaileain |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
06516S |
Kildimo National School |
Kildimo, Co Limerick |
|
06539H |
Knockea National School |
Ballyneety, Co Limerick |
|
06576N |
Dromin N S |
Dromin, Dunleer, Co Louth |
|
06621P |
Ringville Mixed N S |
Slieverue, Waterford, Co Waterford |
|
06658P |
Kildangan N S |
Cill An Daingin Pocon, Aonach Urmhun, Co Thiobrad Arann |
|
06789H |
Lisronagh N S |
Lisronagh, Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
06852L |
Garracloon N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
06936R |
St Johns Convent |
Cathedral Place, Limerick City |
|
06959G |
Clonroche N S |
Clonroche, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
06998Q |
S N Tulach A Mhile |
Corlough, Belturbet, Co Cavan |
|
07006A |
Ballyclough Mixed N S |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
07048Q |
Mohober N S |
Mohober, Mullinahone, Co Tipperary |
|
07054L |
Cullens N S |
Knockduff, Beal Atha An Fheadha, Co Mayo |
|
07075T |
S N Naomh Feichin |
An Crois, Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
07101R |
Inchiclough N S |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
07117J |
S N Loch Guir |
Holy Cross, Killmallock, Co Limerick |
|
07120V |
Killyon N S |
Killyon, Cnoc An Dun, Co Meath |
|
07143K |
Monreagh N S |
Monreagh, Carrigans Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
07183W |
St Josephs Girls N.S. |
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Co Laois. |
|
07191V |
S N Seosamh |
Gortnamona, Blueball, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
07222G |
Banogue National School |
Croom, Co Limerick |
|
07245S |
Cullen N S |
Cullen, Co Tipperary |
|
07246U |
Sisters Of Charity N S |
Ravenswell, Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
07315N |
Holy Family Snr |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
07317R |
Glengurt N S |
Toornafulla, Co Limerick |
|
07358I |
S N Sceichin A Rince |
An Chuirt Doite, An Chathair, Co Thiobraid Arann |
|
07374G |
Ballintubber N S |
Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
07441S |
Ballycurrane N S |
Clashmore, Youghal, Co Waterford |
|
07442U |
Convent Of Mercy Ns |
Borris In Ossory, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
07455G |
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal |
Ballygar, Co Roscommon |
|
07464H |
Browneknowe N S |
Brownknowe, Ramelton, Co Donegal |
|
07481H |
Kilmoganny Mixed N S |
Kilmoganny N S, Kilkenny |
|
07518E |
S N Cnoc An Mharcaigh |
Cnoc An Mharcaigh, Longford |
|
07546J |
Goldenbridge Convent |
Goldenbridge, Inchicore, Dublin 8 |
|
07551C |
Ballinderreen Mxd N S |
Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan, Co Galway |
|
07626H |
S N An Iorball Riabaigh |
Baile Ui Ghormain, Lethbhearr, Tir Chonaill |
|
07636K |
St Fintans N S |
New Line Road, Mountrath, Co Laois |
|
07651G |
Convent Of Mercy |
Clonakilty, Co Cork |
|
07722D |
St Peters N S Snr |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
07737Q |
Villierstown N S |
Cappoquin, Co Waterford |
|
07751K |
Monaghan Model School |
Monaghan, Co. Monaghan |
|
07790U |
Churchtown N S |
Churchtown, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
07841L |
Kilgobnet N S |
Beaufort, Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
07857D |
S N Ailbhe |
Killinure, Limerick |
|
07900B |
Ballysteen N S |
Askeaton, Co Limerick |
|
07949I |
S N Osmann |
Birr, Co Offaly |
|
07990F |
Scoil Naomh Carthach |
Na Foithre, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
08037Q |
Tang N S |
Tang, Ballymahon, Co Longford |
|
08052M |
Scoil Mhuire Fatima |
Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
08099P |
St Laurences National School |
Sallins, Co Kildare |
|
08100U |
S N Phadraig |
Baile Eamainn, Killucan, Co Westmeath |
|
08143P |
S N Mhuire |
Muileann Larainn, Swanlinbar, Co Cavan |
|
08147A |
Sn An Ghleanna |
Baile An Sceilg, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
08221J |
St Senans National Sch |
Templeshannon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
08241P |
Scropul N S |
Mullagh, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
08251S |
Scoil Naomh Micheal |
Sneem, Co Kerry |
|
08302J |
Holy Trinity National School |
Newport Road, Westport, Co Mayo |
|
08316U |
Newtown N S |
Newtown, Solohead, Co Tipperary |
|
08320L |
Kenmare Convent |
Kenmare, Co Kerry |
|
08342V |
Bohermore N S |
Ballysimon, Co Limerick |
|
08379V |
Gortanumera N S |
Ballyshrule, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
08390J |
Mastersons N S |
Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim |
|
08393P |
S N Rath Dubh |
Grenagh, Co Cork |
|
08419H |
Ardpatrick N S |
Killmallock, Co Limerick |
|
08430S |
Scoil Naomh Seosamh |
Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
08446K |
Sn Tullach Ui Chadhain |
Maigh Cuilinn, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
08453H |
S N Cruabanai |
Cruabanai, Co Cavan |
|
08490N |
St Clares Primary School |
Cavan, Co Cavan |
|
08512U |
Iomair N S |
Killimor, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
08530W |
Lauragh National School |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
08572P |
Bruree National School |
Bruree, Co Limerick |
|
08673V |
The Hunt N S |
Castle Street, Mohill, Co. Leitrim |
|
08687J |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Na Corra, Cathair Saibhin, Co Chiarrai |
|
08791E |
Lissivigeen Mxd N S |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
08828B |
Kilcorney Mixed N S |
Rathcoole, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
08903M |
Fethard Convent |
Fethard, Co Tipperary |
|
08948L |
Milltown N S |
Belturbet, Co Cavan |
|
08958O |
S N An Eanaigh Cailini |
Ballyglunin, Co Galway |
|
08972I |
Castlealack N S |
Chaislean Na Leacht, Bandon, Co Cork |
|
09009Q |
Rockfield N S |
Rockfield Ballyshannon, Co Donegal |
|
09040K |
Newtownwhite N S |
Ballysokerry, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
09069L |
S N An Bhain Mhoir |
Claregalway, Galway |
|
09132P |
Carnane Mxd N S |
Fedamore, Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
09161W |
Our Lady Of Mercy N S |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
09184L |
Shielbeggan Convent |
Shielbeggan, Ramsgrange, Co Wexford |
|
09186P |
Scoil Mhuire |
Machaire Airne, Smithborough, Co Monaghan |
|
09190G |
Boher N S |
Boher, Killaloe, Co Clare |
|
09191I |
Geashill 1 N S |
Geashill, Co Offaly |
|
09209B |
Castledrum N S |
Castlemaine, Co Kerry |
|
09238I |
Ballinlough N S |
Ballinlough, Kells, Co Meath |
|
09260B |
S N Lios Teilic |
Traili, Co Chiarrai |
|
09296W |
Our Ladys Abbey |
Scoil Na Gcailini, Adare, Co Limerick |
|
09302O |
Glenflesk N S |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
09304S |
Raheen National School |
Headford, Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
09306W |
Croom National School |
Croom, Co Limerick |
|
09320Q |
Scoil Nais Mhuire |
Droimfeigh, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow |
|
09353I |
Newtowngore N S 1 |
Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
09385V |
Rathduane N S |
Rathmore, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
09390O |
Rockmount Mixed N S |
Miltown Malbay, Co Clare |
|
09401Q |
Monogay National School |
Newcastlewest, Co Limerick |
|
09414C |
St Laurences N S |
Crookstown, Ballytore, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
09425H |
Rineen N S |
Miltown Malbay, Co Clare |
|
09432E |
St Josephs Primary School |
Murgasty Road, Tipperary Town, Tipperary |
|
09492W |
Balscadden N S |
Balscadden, Ring Commons, Co Dublin |
|
09537S |
Ballinadee N S |
Bandon, Co Cork |
|
09642P |
Burrows N S |
Sutton, Dublin 13 |
|
09658H |
Glenisland N S |
Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
09660R |
St Francis Ns |
Barnesmore, Donegal Town, Co Donegal |
|
09691F |
Killeenduff N S |
Killeenduff, Easkey Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
09702H |
St James N S |
Cappagh, Askeaton, Co Limerick |
|
09708T |
Scoil Mhuire |
Knocknagoshel, Tralee, Co.Kerry. |
|
09748I |
Glenmaquin No 2 N S |
Knockbrack, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
09750S |
St Josephs Boys N S |
Terenure, Dublin 6 |
|
09760V |
Powerscourt N S |
Powerscourt, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow |
|
09782I |
Ballymacelligott 1 N S |
Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
09815U |
Tullaslease Mixed N S |
Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
09833W |
S N Leitirgeis |
Leitirgeis N S, Rinn An Mhaoil, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
09837H |
The Black Valley National School |
Beaufort, Co Kerry |
|
09841V |
S N Bhaile An Chrosaigh |
Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
09872J |
Cloghoola Mixed N S |
Millstreet, Co Cork |
|
09878V |
Aghatubrid N S |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
09915B |
Martinstown N S |
Killmallock, Co Limerick |
|
09927I |
Granagh National School |
Granagh, Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
09932B |
Stanhope St Convent |
Stanhope Street, Dublin 7 |
|
09938N |
Curranes N S |
Castleisland, Co Kerry |
|
09967U |
Upper Newtown N S |
Upper Newtown, Carrick On Suir, Co Tipperary |
|
10014Q |
Coolick National School |
Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
10047I |
Macroom Convent N S |
Macroom, Co Cork |
|
10049M |
Loughguitane N S |
Cill Airne, Co Chirrai |
|
10050U |
Scoil Bhride |
Scairt Liath, Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
10062E |
Creeslough N S |
Creeslough, Co Donegal |
|
10095T |
S N Naomh Treasa |
Killure, Ahascragh, Co Galway |
|
10111O |
Lacken Mxd N S |
Lacken, Blessington, Co Wicklow |
|
10120P |
S N Mhuire Na Trocaire |
Cahir, Co Tipperary |
|
10131U |
Moin An Bhealaigh N S |
Moin An Bhealaigh, Co Cill Mantain |
|
10146K |
Corliss N S |
Killeshandra, Co Cavan |
|
10191P |
S N Na Coradh |
Mullach, Inis, Co Clare |
|
10223C |
Tashinny N S |
Tashinny, Colehill, Co Longford |
|
10239R |
Crochan Naofa N S |
Cathair Donall, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
10243I |
S N Achadh Eochaille |
Enniskean, Co Cork |
|
10282S |
Drumacruttin N S |
Drumacruttin, Co Monaghan |
|
10296G |
Scoil Naomh Mearnog |
Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co Dublin |
|
10326M |
Scoil Nuachabhail |
Gort A Tsleibhe, Baile Mhic Ealgoid, Tralai, Co. Chiarrai |
|
10353P |
Charleville N S |
Charleville, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
10394G |
Scoil Mhuire B&C |
Oilean Chiarrai, Co Chiarrai |
|
10429W |
Scoil Mhuire |
Rockcorry, Co Monaghan |
|
10494K |
All Saints N S |
Carysfort Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
10499U |
Kilgariffe N S |
Clonakilty, Co Cork |
|
10501E |
Scoil Easa Dhuibhe |
Lios Tuaithail, Co Chiarrai |
|
10523O |
Fermoy Adair N S |
Fermoy, Co Cork |
|
10531N |
Dromerin N S |
Listowel, Co Kerry |
|
10533R |
Ballydrehid N S |
Cahir, Co Tipperary |
|
10544W |
Cosby N S |
Cosby, Stradbally, Co Laois |
|
10548H |
St Brendans National School |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
10568N |
S N Cuibhreann |
Cill Chaoi, Co An Chlair |
|
10591I |
S N An Ard Mhoir |
Carna, Conamara, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
10595Q |
Kilbarron N S |
Kilbarron, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal |
|
10653E |
Chapelizod N S |
Chapelizod, Dublin 20 |
|
10675O |
Ballymana N S |
Craughwell, Co Galway |
|
10683N |
Kilbride N S |
Manor Kilbride, Blessington, Co Wicklow |
|
10724B |
South Abbey Ns |
Youghal, Co Cork |
|
10739O |
Ballincarriga Mxd N S |
Ballinacarriga Mxd, Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
10751E |
Clontibret N S |
Clontibret, Monaghan |
|
10755M |
Scoil An Fhirtearaigh |
Tra Li, Co Chiarrai |
|
10763L |
Boston N S |
Tubber, Gort, Co Galway |
|
10771K |
Cobh N S |
Bellevue, Cobh, Co Cork |
|
10775S |
Scoil Chorp Chríost |
Knockanure Moyvane, Co Kerry |
|
10780L |
Ballyoughter N S |
Ballyoughter, Ballycanew, Co Wexford |
|
10801Q |
Drumbarragh N S |
Drumbarragh, Kells, Co Meath |
|
10835K |
Castlecomer Convent |
Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny |
|
10857U |
Castlepollard Paroc.N S |
Castlepollard, Co Westmeath |
|
10863P |
S N Na Coille Glaise |
Ahascragh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
10886E |
Tubber N S |
Tubber, Co Clare |
|
10929T |
Rathkeale N S 2 |
Rathkeale, Co Limerick |
|
10957B |
S N Mhuire De Lourdes |
Lixnaw, Co Kerry |
|
10967E |
Threen N S |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
10991B |
Garrydoolis N S |
Pallasagreen, Co Limerick |
|
11039O |
Kilbeg N S |
Kilbeg, Carlanstown, Co Meath |
|
11067T |
S N Naomh Brid |
Dubhath, Lios Tuathail, Co Chiarrai |
|
11072M |
S N Naomh Peadar |
Bolton Street, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
11135K |
St Marys N S |
Muinebeag, Co Carlow |
|
11201U |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Scrabbagh Ns, Kilmore, Carrick On Shannon, Co Roscommon |
|
11203B |
Seir Kierans N S |
Clareen, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
11205F |
Killeshandra N S (C.Of I.) |
Killeshandra, Co Cavan |
|
11234M |
Clohanbeg N S |
Cree, Kilrush, Co. Clare |
|
11236Q |
Newmarket B N S |
Newmarket, Co Cork |
|
11242L |
Cloonbonnif N S |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
11245R |
Sn Cill Mhic Abhaidh |
Leap, Co Cork |
|
11248A |
Sn An Ghleanna |
An Daingean, Co Chiarrai |
|
11249C |
Burnfort N S |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
11261P |
Scoil Mhuire |
An Tuairin, Beal An Daingin, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
11262R |
Druimne N S |
Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
11280T |
Carrickerry N S |
Athea, Co Limerick |
|
11290W |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Camas, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
11307N |
Ballyguiltenane N S |
Glin, Co Limerick |
|
11337W |
Kilmagner N S |
Fermoy, Co Cork |
|
11361T |
Faythe Convent |
St John Of Gods Convent, Wexford |
|
11363A |
Scoil Atha Na Mblath |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
11367I |
Portroe N S |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
11372B |
Brittas Bay Mxd N S |
Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow |
|
11373D |
S N Mhuire |
Turlach Beag, Rosmuc, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
11380A |
Caime N S |
Caime, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
11384I |
Gurtagarry N S |
Toomevara, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
11405N |
Faha National School |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
11409V |
Ballyconell Central N S |
Ballyconnell, Co Cavan |
|
11419B |
Scoil Bhreanainn |
Portmagee, Co Kerry |
|
11422N |
Mahoonagh N S |
Castlemahon, Limerick |
|
11453B |
Lisnamrock N S |
Coalbrook, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
11466K |
Lismoil N S |
Curragboy, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
11470B |
Slieveardagh N S |
The Commons, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
11496T |
Seandroma B N S |
Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
11517B |
Cavan 1 N S |
Cavan, Co Cavan |
|
11525A |
St Patricks N School |
Drumcondra, Dublin 9 |
|
11541V |
Dromaili S N |
Cavan, Co Cavan |
|
11578V |
City Quay Boys N S |
City Quay, Dublin 2 |
|
11583O |
St Andrews N S |
Malahide, Co Dublin |
|
11590L |
Arva Church Of Ireland N S |
Arva, Co Cavan |
|
11605V |
Rosegreen N S |
Cnocan An Teampail, Rosegreen, Cashel Co Tipperary |
|
11638N |
Whitechurch Nat School |
Whitechurch, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 |
|
11649S |
Nuns Cross N S |
Nuns Cross, Ashford, Co Wicklow |
|
11669B |
S N Naomh Brid |
Nead An Iolraidh, Renvyle, Co Galway |
|
11675T |
S N An Eanaigh B |
Ballyglunin, Co Galway |
|
11714D |
Bansha N S |
Kilkee, Co Clare |
|
11725I |
Beheymore N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
11746Q |
Castlegregory Mxd N S |
Castlegregory, Co Kerry |
|
11765U |
Doonbeg N S |
Doonbeg, Co Clare |
|
11776C |
St Laurence O Toole Junior Boys |
Seville Place, Dublin 1 |
|
11809O |
S N Cnoch A Deaga |
Ballylanders, Co Limerick |
|
11834N |
Cloondaff N S |
Newport, Co Mayo |
|
11843O |
S N Neill Mor |
Killybegs, Co Donegal |
|
11872V |
Clochar Na Toirbhirte |
Presentation Convent, Carrick On Suir, Co Tipperary |
|
11873A |
Rathmichael N S |
Rathmichael, Shankill, Co Dublin |
|
11893G |
St Davids Ns |
Dublin Road, Naas, Co. Kildare. |
|
11894I |
Scoil Mhuire |
Guilford Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4 |
|
11931L |
S N Ioseph |
Drinagh, Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
11943S |
Ballinlough N S |
Ballinlough, Co Roscommon |
|
11955C |
Coolcappa N S |
Ardagh, Co Limerick |
|
11969N |
Carrickbeg N S |
Carrick On Suir, Co Tipperary |
|
11976K |
Scoil Chóca Naofa |
Cill Chóca,, Co. Chill Dara. |
|
11978O |
Scoil Mhuire Ns |
Moylagh, Oldcastle, Co Meath |
|
11986N |
Convent Of Mercy |
Pairc An Chinneideach, Loch Garman |
|
11990E |
Bodyke N S |
Bodyke, Co Clare |
|
11992I |
Whitegate Mixed N S |
Midleton, Co Cork |
|
12003V |
S N Ronain |
Caislean Samsain, Beal An Mulla, Athlone, Co Roscommon |
|
12004A |
Mallow No 1 N S |
Shortcastle, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
12007G |
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Ns |
Ferrybank, Waterford |
|
12012W |
St Lukes N S Douglas |
Cork, Co Cork |
|
12014D |
St Andrews N S |
Lucan, Co Dublin |
|
12015F |
Liscarrol N S |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
12041G |
St John The Baptist N S |
Midleton, Co Cork |
|
12068D |
Our Lady Of Mercy Ns |
Kells, Co Meath |
|
12077E |
Scoil Naomh Fiachra |
Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
12095G |
S N Naomh Antoine |
Baile Chonraoi, An Clochan, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
12099O |
Billis N S |
New Inn, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan |
|
12106I |
S N Naomh Padraig |
An Chloch Bhreac, Clonbur, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
12124K |
Rear N S |
Newport, Co Tipperary |
|
12136R |
Scoil Bhríde |
Glen, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford |
|
12138V |
S N Ceathru Na Laithigh |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
12140I |
Culleens N S |
Culleens, Co Sligo |
|
12147W |
S N An Aird |
Clonakilty, Co Cork |
|
12169J |
Templebrady N S |
Crosshaven, Co Cork |
|
12171T |
Corballa N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
12173A |
Meelickmore N S |
Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
12180U |
Presentation Primary School |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
12182B |
St. John’s National School, |
Monasterevan, Co Kildare |
|
12203G |
S N Naomh Antaine |
Ballinlough, Cork |
|
12206M |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Corrabheagain, Knockmore, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
12231L |
Rush Hall Mixed N S |
Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
12250P |
Scoil Mhuire Primary Sch |
Dublin Rd, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
12259K |
S N Oir Cheann |
Eyeries, Bantry, Co Cork |
|
12263B |
Gogginshill N S |
Ballinhassig, Co Cork |
|
12281D |
Walterstown N S |
Cobh, Co Cork |
|
12292I |
Canovee Mixed N S |
Carrigadrohid, Co Cork |
|
12294M |
St Cronans Mixed N S |
Banagher, Co Offaly |
|
12312L |
Darley N S |
Cootehill, Co Cavan |
|
12339I |
S N Inis Meadhoin |
Arainn, Co. Na Gaillimhe |
|
12343W |
Shinrone Mixed N S |
Shinrone, Co Offaly |
|
12349L |
S N Muire Na Naingeal |
Clochar Na Carthanachta, Sraid Mortuin, Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Arann |
|
12350T |
S N Na Haille |
Ballinrobe, Co Mayo |
|
12354E |
Clogher Mxd N S |
Ballymacelligott, Co Kerry |
|
12358M |
Swords Borough N S |
Swords Borough N S, Swords, Co Dublin |
|
12368P |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick |
|
12370C |
St Brendans Monastery |
Birr, Co Offaly |
|
12372G |
Michael St N S |
Michael St, New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
12373I |
S N Eachleime |
Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
12382J |
Curriglass Ns |
Curriglass, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
12383L |
Union Hall Mixed N S |
Cork, Co Cork |
|
12395S |
Rusheen Ns |
Coachford, Co Cork |
|
12413R |
Donaghmore N S |
Donaghmore, Donard, Co Wicklow |
|
12446J |
S N Gleann Na Huladh |
Mitchelstown, Co Cork |
|
12447L |
Baltydaniel N S |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
12448N |
Gardiner Street Convent |
Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 |
|
12456M |
Timoleague N S |
Bandon, Co Cork |
|
12467R |
Craggagh N S |
Kiltimagh, Co Mayo |
|
12473M |
Greenmount Monastery Ns |
Scoil Muire Na Ngras, Greenmount, Co Cork |
|
12476S |
Slieverue Mixed N S |
Slieverue, Waterford, Co Waterford |
|
12488C |
Oldcastle Mxd N S |
Chapel St, Oldcastle, Co Meath |
|
12502Q |
S N Eanna |
Roundstone, Co Galway |
|
12505W |
Kilbarry N S |
Macroom, Co Cork |
|
12529N |
St Saviours N S |
Rathdrum, Co Wicklow |
|
12535I |
S N Ursula Naofa |
Ursuline Convent, Waterford |
|
12537M |
Carn N S |
Gurteen, Ballymote, Co Sligo |
|
12540B |
Clonmore N S |
Templemore, Co Tipperary |
|
12554M |
Greystones 2 N S |
Greystones, Co Wicklow |
|
12568A |
Sn Inbhear |
Barr Na Tra, Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
12569C |
S N Ros Dumhach |
Beal Atha An Fheadha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
12574S |
Lurga N S |
Gort, Co Galway |
|
12587E |
Coolard Mxd N S |
Listowel, Co Kerry |
|
12598J |
Ardagh Boys N S |
Roscarbery, Co Cork |
|
12606F |
Crumlin N S |
Ballyglunin, Co Galway |
|
12613C |
Glenbrohane N S |
Garryspillane, Killmallock, Co Limerick |
|
12626L |
Sn Coill A Tsidheain |
Tuar Mhic Eadaigh, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
12631E |
Pallaskenry N S |
Pallaskenry N S, Co Limerick |
|
12633I |
Coolmeen N S |
Kilmurray Mcmahon, Kilrush, Co Clare |
|
12676D |
Clogheen Mxd N S |
Carrigrohane, Co Cork |
|
12683A |
Longford Mixed N S |
Battery Rd, Longford |
|
12685E |
Rushnacahara N S |
Durrns, Bantry, Co Cork |
|
12688K |
Kiltegan N S |
Kiltegan, Co Wicklow |
|
12692B |
Kiladooley Mixed N S |
Kiladooley, Ballybrophy, Co Laois |
|
12701W |
Scoil An Fhaill Mor |
Caherciveen, Co Kerry |
|
12706J |
Sn Sailearna |
Indreabhan, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
12713G |
Corratober N S |
Arva, Co Cavan |
|
12736S |
Naomh Guasachta N S |
Bunlahy, Ballinalee, Co Longford |
|
12741L |
Marshalstown N S |
Marshalstown, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
12747A |
Kildare Monastery N S |
Kildare, Co Kildare |
|
12754U |
S N Cnoc An Samhraidh |
Ath Luain, Co Westmeath |
|
12755W |
Kildare Place N S |
96 Upper Rathmines Rd, Dublin 6 |
|
12767G |
S N Ronain Naofa |
Cloonloo, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
12782C |
Bunscoil Naomh Chuana |
Kilcoona, Headford, Co. Galway. |
|
12788O |
Flowerfield N S |
Trim Rd, Navan, Co Meath |
|
12792F |
Saint Michaels N S |
Church Road, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo. |
|
12808R |
Shraheen N S |
Fao: Gabriel O Laimhin, Principal, Cnoc Mhor, Foxford, Co Mayo |
|
12813K |
St Columbas Mxd N S |
Cloonagh, Dring, Co Longford |
|
12815O |
Cregduff N S |
Ballinrobe, Co Mayo |
|
12816Q |
S N Ceathru An Chlochar |
Ballinrobe, Co Mayo |
|
12820H |
Scoil Realt Na Mara |
Killorglin, Co Kerry |
|
12832O |
Scoil Mhuire B |
Killorglin, Co Kerry |
|
12834S |
St Michaels |
11 Barrington St, Limerick |
|
12841P |
St Patricks N S |
Ballyroebuck Ns, Bunclody, Co Wexford |
|
12848G |
Doonaha N S |
Kilkee, Co Clare |
|
12875J |
Douglas National School |
Killorglin, Co Kerry |
|
12897T |
Ughtyneill N S |
Ughtyneill, Moynalty, Kells, Co Meath |
|
12936D |
Cloonlyon N S |
Charlestown, Co Mayo |
|
12938H |
S N Tamhnighan Fheadha |
Charlestown, Co Mayo |
|
12946G |
S N Coilm Cille |
Ros-A-Mhil, Baile Na Habhann, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
12954F |
S N Bhride |
Turloughmore, Co Galway |
|
12964I |
S N Naomh Seosamh |
Ballymurray, Co Roscommon |
|
12967O |
Inchigeela N S |
Inchigeela, Co Cork |
|
12975N |
St Josephs Convent |
Newcastle West, Co Limerick |
|
12998C |
S N Cianog Naofa |
Tigh Mochua, Coolcarrigan, Co Kildare |
|
13014I |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Fethard, Co Tipperary |
|
13020D |
Our Lady Of Mercy N S |
Stradbally, Co Waterford |
|
13026P |
Kilfinane Convent Primary School |
Kilfinane, Co Limerick |
|
13031I |
St Josephs Convent N S |
Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
13047A |
S N Lios A Cuill M |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
13080V |
Kilmovee In S |
Ballaghadeerreen, Co Roscommon |
|
13095L |
S N An Droma Mhoir |
Aghaville, Bantry, Co Cork |
|
13105L |
St Bridgets Monastery |
Muinebeag, Co Carlow |
|
13118U |
Clara Convent N S |
Clara, Co Offaly |
|
13125R |
Scoil Dhairbhre |
Clonakilty, Co Cork |
|
13145A |
S N Naomh Colm Cille |
Westport, Co Mayo |
|
13150Q |
Knockanes Mxd N S |
Headford, Co Kerry |
|
13152U |
St Josephs N S |
Derrywash, Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
13165G |
Kilberry N S |
Athy, Co Kildare |
|
13173F |
Paddock N S |
Paddock, Baile Chaisleain, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
13174H |
St Columbas N.S. |
Inishturk, Co Galway |
|
13191H |
High St Mixed N S |
Belmont, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
13196R |
Riverstown 2 N S |
Riverstown, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
13198V |
St Annes Con N S |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
13203L |
St Patricks Mxd N S |
Gowna, Co Cavan |
|
13208V |
Gort Convent |
Gort, Co Galway |
|
13210I |
St Josephs National School |
Ballingarry, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
13217W |
Holy Family National School |
Rathcoole, Co Dublin |
|
13222P |
Sn Gleann A Chaisil |
Bun Na Habhna, Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
13224T |
Ballintemple N S |
Ballintemple, Avoca, Co Wicklow |
|
13225V |
Cormaic Nfa |
Garranard P O, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
13233U |
S N Naomh Ioseph |
Doon Road, Ballybunion, Co Kerry |
|
13234W |
Cloughduv N S |
Cloughduv, Crookstown, Co. Cork. |
|
13242V |
Castlerock N S |
Aclare, Co Sligo |
|
13246G |
Moneystown N S |
Moneystown, Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
13262E |
Clover Hill N S |
Roscommon, Co Roscommon |
|
13271F |
Fairgreen N S |
Belturbet, Co Cavan |
|
13286S |
Tirelton N S Mxd |
Macroom, Co Cork |
|
13299E |
Glanbrian N S |
Glanbrian, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
13311O |
St Patricks Ns |
Clare Island, Westport, Co Mayo |
|
13313S |
St. John’s National School, |
Ballinalee Road, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford |
|
13320P |
Fermoyle Mixed N S |
Fermoyle, Lanesboro, Co Longford |
|
13328I |
St Patricks N S |
Morristown, Newbridge, Co Kildare |
|
13335F |
Court N S |
Court, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
13343E |
Scoil Bhride |
Still Brook, Mountrath, Co Laois |
|
13350B |
Scoil Bride |
Athgarvan N S, Curragh Camp, Co Kildare |
|
13351D |
Clonigulane N S |
Kilmihil, Kilrush, Co Clare |
|
13365O |
Scoil Mhuire |
Oranmore, Co Galway |
|
13375R |
Scoil Bhride |
Cros Mhathuna, Bandon, Co Cork |
|
13379C |
S N Padraig Nfa Fanoir |
Ballyvaughan, Co Clare |
|
13383Q |
S N An Tsraith |
Bun Na Habhann, Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
13386W |
S N An Chroi Ro Naofa |
Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
13389F |
Sn An Trian Lair |
Beal Atha Na Muiche, Co Mayo |
|
13402R |
Knockraha N S |
Glantaun, Cork, Co Cork |
|
13404V |
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal |
New Inn, Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
13415D |
Sn Tuairini |
Maigh Cuillin, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
13444K |
S N Beal Atha Na Hein |
Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
13447Q |
Scoil Mhuire |
Lucan, Co Dublin |
|
13450F |
Rushbrook Con Mercy N S |
Cobh, Co Cork |
|
13459A |
S N Gallbhaile |
Galbally, Co Tipperary |
|
13478E |
Droimdiogach N S |
Killmurry Mc Mahon, Co Clare |
|
13483U |
S N Ath Na Lionta |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
13498K |
Cloonfour N S |
Rooskey, Via Carrick On Shannon, Co Roscommon |
|
13500R |
Mount Pleasant N S |
Ballyglass, Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
13507I |
S N Muire Lourdes |
Tullow, Co Carlow |
|
13512B |
Scoil Mhuire Lourdes 13512b |
Carrigaline, Co Cork |
|
13530D |
Scoil Mhuire |
Tobar Mui Doire, Traili, Co Chiarrai |
|
13540G |
Murhur N S |
Moyvane, Listowel, Co Kerry |
|
13542K |
Cahirciveen Convent |
Cahirciveen, Co Kerry |
|
13543M |
Derrinacahara N S |
Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
13555T |
S N Faitche |
Westport, Co Mayo |
|
13563S |
S N Chill Coinnigh |
Cill Choinnigh, Glenties, Co Donegal |
|
13571R |
Drumraney Mixed N S |
Drumraney, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
13597M |
St Andrews N S |
Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
13607M |
St Columbas N S |
Tullow, Co Carlow |
|
13611D |
Presentation Primary School |
Blackpitts, Dublin 8 |
|
13612F |
Presentation Primary School |
Terenure, Dublin 6w |
|
13614J |
S N Brid Naofa |
Beal An Atha Moir, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
13615L |
Scoil Eoin |
Balloonagh, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
13621G |
S N Muire |
Letterfrack, Co Galway |
|
13625O |
Kilnamona N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
13632L |
Annalitten N S |
Annalitten Ns, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan |
|
13635R |
Ballyduff N S |
Kilmeaden, Co Waterford |
|
13647B |
Castlemartyr N S |
Castlemartyr, Co Cork |
|
13648D |
St Lukes Mxd N S |
Mahonys Ave, Cork |
|
13656C |
Annaduff Mxd N S |
Aghamore, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
13659I |
Beacan Mixed N S |
Bekan, Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
13661S |
Dunmanway Convent N S |
Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
13662U |
Dunmanway Convent Inf |
Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
13663W |
Lower Glanmire N S |
Glanmire, Co Cork |
|
13665D |
S N An Cillin |
Ballyshrule, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
13667H |
Sn Muine Chonallain |
Beal An Atha,, Co Mayo |
|
13670T |
Dulargy Mixed N S |
Dulargy, Ravensdale Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
13678M |
Killurney N S |
Ballypatrick, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary |
|
13679O |
Delgany N S |
Delgany, Co Wicklow |
|
13684H |
Beannchor N S |
Bangor, Erris, Co Mayo |
|
13686L |
S N Naomh Iosef |
Cong, Co Mayo |
|
13696O |
St Vincents Convent N S |
St Marys Road, Cork |
|
13699U |
S N Colmcille |
Lettermore, Co Galway |
|
13728B |
Castletownsend Mxd N S |
Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
13730L |
Clohanes N S |
Mullach, Co Clare |
|
13738E |
Burrane N S |
Kilrush, Co Clare |
|
13741Q |
Rath Mixed N S |
Rath, Ballybrittas, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
13747F |
Riverstown N S |
Glanmire, Co Cork |
|
13752V |
Naomh Padraig N S |
Muckerstaff, Coolarty, Co Longford |
|
13755E |
Gartan N S |
Gartan, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
13757I |
Tarmon N S |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
13758K |
Templemary N S |
Templemary Ns, Killala, Co Mayo |
|
13773G |
S N Gort An Eadain |
Clar Chlainne Mhuiris, Co Mhuigheo |
|
13775K |
St Patricks N S |
Trim, Co Meath |
|
13779S |
S N Dhrom Athain |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
13781F |
Breaffy N S |
Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
13790G |
Bulgaden N S |
Bulgaden, Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
13797U |
Lecanvey N S |
Westport, Co Mayo |
|
13804O |
S N Na Crannaighe |
Crannach, Cill Rois, Co Clare |
|
13811L |
Corcreagh N S |
Corcreagh, Shercock, Co Cavan |
|
13815T |
Howth Rd Mxd N S |
Howth Rd, Clontarf, Dublin 3 |
|
13819E |
Primrose Hill Ns |
Hazelhatch Rd, Celbridge, Co Kildare |
|
13821O |
S N Na Naomh Uile |
Cleggan, Co Galway |
|
13826B |
Kilmihil N.S. |
Kilmihil, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
13828F |
Douglas B N S |
Douglas, Cork |
|
13831R |
Moylough N S |
Tubbercurry, Co Sligo |
|
13839K |
Carrick N S |
Curragboy, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
13847J |
Hollyford N S |
Hollyford, Co Tipperary |
|
13856K |
Bushy Park N S |
Bushy Park, Galway |
|
13867P |
Roscrea N S No 2 |
St Cronans Ns, Roscrea, Co Tipperary |
|
13870E |
Kilkishen N S |
Sn Muire Na D Chomhairl, Cill Chisin, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
13872I |
Robertson N S |
Ballintra, Co Donegal |
|
13876Q |
Moveen N S |
Kilkee, Co Clare |
|
13879W |
Slatta N S |
S N Slatach, Kilglass, Co Roscommon |
|
13882L |
S N Gleann Na Muaidhe |
Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
13889C |
Shanbally N S |
Rinn Scide, Co Cork |
|
13902O |
Hewetsons N S |
Clane, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
13908D |
Ballaghameehan N S |
Rossinver, Sligo |
|
13910N |
S N Bun An Tsabhairne |
Crosshaven, Co Cork |
|
13914V |
Scoil Naomh Iosef |
Rathun, Bearna, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
13927H |
Inishbofin N S |
Inishbofin, Co Galway |
|
13932A |
S N Naomh Michael |
Arklow, Co Wicklow |
|
13937K |
Stradbally Convent |
Stradbally, Co Laois |
|
13940W |
Enniscrone N S |
Enniscrone, Co Sligo |
|
13942D |
S N Cill Muire |
Inis, Co Clare |
|
13944H |
S N Naomh Atrachta |
Kilmactigue, Aclare, Co Sligo |
|
13945J |
Eskeragh N S |
Dooleeg, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
13951E |
S N Leitir Mucu |
Camas, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
13952G |
S N Bhride |
Leitir Caladh, Lettermore, Co Galway |
|
13976U |
St Matthias N S |
Church Road, Ballydehob, Co Cork |
|
13978B |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Beal Atha Fearnan, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
13980L |
S N B Togher Cork |
Togher, Cork |
|
13991Q |
Birdhill N S |
Killaloe, Co Tipperary |
|
13999J |
Kilnamanagh N S |
Kilnamanagh, Oulart, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
14000C |
Scoil Naomh Mhuire |
N Mhuire An Oileain, Sharman Crawford St, Cork |
|
14002G |
Knockaclarig Mxd N S |
Brosna, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
14005M |
Kilteely N S |
Kilteely, Co Limerick |
|
14008S |
S N Bhride |
Dun Na Sciath, Curraghpoor, Co Tipperary |
|
14014N |
S N Baile Deasmumhan |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
14022M |
Coachford N S |
Coachford, Co Cork |
|
14031N |
Carnain N.S. |
Athenry, Co Galway |
|
14045B |
Carysfort Mxd N S |
Carysfort, Arklow, Co Wicklow |
|
14049J |
Whitehall N S |
Tarmonbarry, Longford |
|
14051T |
Stokane Ns |
Enniscrone, Ballina, Co Sligo |
|
14052V |
Kanturk B N S |
Kanturk, Co Cork |
|
14056G |
Mount Talbot N S |
Mount Talbot, Co Roscommon |
|
14064F |
S N Coill An Bhaile |
Westport, Co Mayo |
|
14065H |
Sherkin Island N S |
Baltimore, Co Cork |
|
14067L |
Fedamore N S |
Fedamore, Killmallock, Co Limerick |
|
14069P |
Dun Dealgan N S |
Jocelyn Street, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
14071C |
Drumgossett N S |
Drumgossett, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan |
|
14073G |
Castletara N S |
Ballyhaise, Co Cavan |
|
14075K |
S N Molua B |
Ardagh, Co Limerick |
|
14107U |
Castletownroche N S |
Castletownroche, Co Cork |
|
14111L |
Cross N S |
Kilrush, Co Clare |
|
14116V |
Kilbrittain Mixed N S |
Kilbrittain, Co Cork |
|
14164J |
S N Lios Mor Mochuda |
Lios Mor, Co Waterford |
|
14180H |
Holmpatrick N S |
Holmpatrick, Skerries, Co. Dublin |
|
14181J |
Poulicapple N S |
Callan, Co Kilkenny |
|
14187V |
Seanan B N S |
Cill Mochua, Portlairge, Co Waterford |
|
14188A |
Barnatra N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
14193Q |
S N Dubh Thuama |
Gaoth Saile, Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
14194S |
Scoil Cholmcille |
An Tearmann, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
14195U |
An Gleanna Mhoir S N |
Crossmolina, Co Mayo |
|
14198D |
Naomh Eoin Easpal |
Mayfield, Co Cork |
|
14205U |
S N Mainistir Muigheo |
Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
14207B |
Sn Chill Sarain |
Chill Sarain, Baile An Ghearlanaigh, Co Lu |
|
14211P |
S N Lathrach 2 |
Kingscourt, Co Cavan |
|
14225D |
Scoil Bhride |
Ballydehob, Co Cork |
|
14227H |
Kilcoe Ns |
Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
14231V |
Nicker N S |
Nicker, Oldpallas, Co Limerick |
|
14252G |
Callystown Mixed N S |
Callystown, Clogherhead Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
14254K |
S N Mhuire |
Danescastle, Bannon, Co Wexford |
|
14258S |
Cill Mhor Iorrais |
Beal An Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
14260F |
Abbeyleix Sth N S |
Abbeyleix, Co Laois |
|
14269A |
Jonathan Swift Ns |
Dunlavin, Co Wicklow |
|
14273O |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Lisin Na Heilte, Boyounagh, Castlerea, Co Galway |
|
14278B |
Scoil Naomh Padraig |
Knockroon, Headford, Co Galway |
|
14290O |
Scoil Naomh Brid |
Ballycastle, Co Mayo |
|
14294W |
Brierfield N School |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
14300O |
Killasonna Mixed N S |
Killasonna, Granard, Co Longford |
|
14303U |
S N Cleire |
Oilean Chleire, An Sciobairin, Co Chorcai |
|
14305B |
Ballylanders N S |
Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
14320U |
Corlea N S |
Kingscourt, Co Cavan |
|
14336M |
Searcog I N S |
Shercock, Via Dundalk, Co Cavan |
|
14339S |
Aughavas Ns |
Caraigallen, Co Leitrim |
|
14348T |
Carrickleck N S |
Carrickleck, Kingscourt, Co Meath |
|
14356S |
Lisaniskey N S |
Ballydooley P O, Oran, Co Roscommon |
|
14366V |
Loughfouder N S |
Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry |
|
14377D |
S N Cill Conaill |
Cill Conaill, Beal Atha Na Sluagh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
14383V |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Bealach Liath, Beal Atha Garta, Co Gaillimh |
|
14386E |
Stonepark N S |
Stonepark, Longford, Co Longford |
|
14394D |
S N Cill Fheicin |
Gort Inse Guaire, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
14398L |
The Glebe Ns |
Wicklow, Co Wicklow |
|
14399N |
Kilgarry N S |
Kilgarry, Co Cavan |
|
14400S |
S N Cill Mhuire |
Crossmolina, Co Mayo |
|
14403B |
St Johns N S |
Kinsale, Co Cork |
|
14409N |
Scoil Neassain |
Mungret, Limerick |
|
14418O |
Bofield Mixed N S |
Attymass, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
14420B |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Tully, Renvyle, Co Galway |
|
14421D |
S N Ard |
Aird Thiar, Carna, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
14425L |
S N Doire Ui Bhriain |
Baile Locha Riabhach, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
14426N |
Knockavilla N S |
Dundrum, Co Tipperary |
|
14430E |
Derrycreha N S |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
14433K |
Abbeystrewry N S |
Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
14448A |
Cloughanower N S |
Ath Chinn, Co Galway |
|
14450K |
St Feighans Mxd N S |
Fore, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath |
|
14460N |
Killea N S |
Templemore, Co Tipperary |
|
14463T |
St Columbas N S Mxd |
North Strand, Dublin 3 |
|
14468G |
Kilmaley N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
14476F |
Wandesforde Mixed N S |
Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny |
|
14492D |
Curracloe N S |
Curracloe, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
14497N |
S N B Curnanool |
Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
14502D |
Scoil Mhuire B&C |
Doire Beaga, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
14534Q |
Gortjordan N S |
Kilmaine, Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
14556D |
St Endas Primary School |
St Endas Primary School, Whitefriar St, Dublin 8 |
|
14568K |
Killea Boys N S |
Dunmore East, Co Waterford |
|
14571W |
Tomgraney N S |
Tomgraney, Limerick |
|
14578N |
Scoil Naomh Fainche |
Collan, Co Louth |
|
14586M |
Carysfort Ns |
Convent Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
14590D |
Ainbhthin Naofa |
Rosscahill, Co Galway |
|
14603J |
Rochfortbridge Convent |
Rochfortbridge, Co Westmeath |
|
14622N |
Eidhneach N S |
Inis, Co Clare |
|
14625T |
Doon Convent N S |
Doon, Co Limerick |
|
14631O |
Scoil Cholmchille |
Malin, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
14636B |
Carraroe N S |
An Ceathru Rua, Sligeach |
|
14642T |
S N Mhuire |
Baile Glas, Ard Rathain, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
14643V |
S N Na Cloiche Moire |
Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co Carlow |
|
14647G |
Dalkey N S (2) |
Dalkey, Co Dublin |
|
14650S |
Cloontagh Mixed N S |
Cloontagh, Killashee, Co Longford |
|
14651U |
Castletown Rd Convent |
Castletown Rd, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
14668O |
Ballaghkeene N S |
Ballaghkeene, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
14671D |
S N Na Craobhaighe |
Carrowmore-Lacken, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
14672F |
Colehill Mixed N S |
Colehill, Longford, Co Longford |
|
14679T |
S N Baile Builearaigh |
Baile Builearaigh, Co Waterford |
|
14684M |
Aughrim N S |
Hillstreet, Carrick On Shannon, Co Roscommon |
|
14704P |
Murroe National School |
Murroe, Dunfanahy, Co Donegal |
|
14712O |
Sn An Fhairce |
Clar Chlainne Mhuiris, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
14717B |
Rathgar N S |
Rathgar, Dublin 6 |
|
14724V |
Scoil Ronain |
Oilean Tra Bhan, Leitir Mor, Gaillimh |
|
14726C |
Kinsale N S |
Kinsale, Co Cork |
|
14732U |
Scoil Bhride |
Mountnugent, Co Cavan |
|
14757N |
S N Mhainistir Chuinche |
Quin, Co Clare |
|
14767Q |
Aghacasla N S |
Camp, Co Kerry |
|
14777T |
Kilmyshall N S |
Kilmyshall, Bunclody, Co Wexford |
|
14784Q |
Dunmanway B N S |
Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
14791N |
Cappawhite N S |
Cappawhite, Co Tipperary |
|
14808E |
Irishtown N S |
Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
14813U |
Roscarbery Con N S |
Roscarbery, Co Cork |
|
14816D |
Scoil Lachtain Naofa |
Cill Na Martra, Co Chorcai |
|
14829M |
Redcross 1 N S |
Redcross, Co Wicklow |
|
14830U |
Barefield Mixed N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
14837L |
S N Peadar Agus Pol |
Ballon, Co Carlow |
|
14838N |
Maryboro N S |
Maryboro, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
14839P |
Clondrohid N S |
Clondrohid, Co Cork |
|
14863M |
Achill Sound Convent Ns |
Achill Sound, Co Mayo |
|
14865Q |
Killocrann N S |
Castle Hill, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
14866S |
Sn Beal A Bhulain |
Bun An Chorraigh, Cathair Na Mart, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
14873P |
Dookinella N.S. |
Keel, Achill, Co Mayo |
|
14898I |
Drumeela N S |
Carrigallen Po, Co Leitrim, Via Cavan |
|
14900P |
Gusserane N S |
Gusserane, New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
14903V |
St Josephs N S |
Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford |
|
14909K |
St Leonards N S |
Ballycullane, New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
14910S |
Castlefin 1 B N S |
Castlefin, Co Donegal |
|
14917J |
Zion Parish Primary School |
Bushy Park Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 |
|
14923E |
Keenagh N S |
Keenaghbeg P O, Beal Atha An Fheadha, Co Mayo |
|
14925I |
S N Naomh Eoin |
Ballinameen, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
14939T |
Rathfarnham Parish N S |
Washington Lane, Templeogue, Dublin 14 |
|
14941G |
Ray N S |
Ray, Manorcunningham, Co Donegal |
|
14952L |
Muire Gan Smal |
Castleisland, Co Kerry |
|
14966W |
Kilteevan N S |
Roscommon, Co Roscommon |
|
14972R |
All Saints National School |
Carnew, Co Wicklow |
|
14980Q |
Glasnevin N S |
Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 |
|
14987H |
S N An Chlochan |
An Clochan, Co Chiarrai |
|
14989L |
Passage East N S |
Passage East, Co Waterford |
|
14993C |
S N Rae Na Ndoiri |
Rae Na Ndoiri, Maigh Chromtha, Co Chorcai |
|
14998M |
Lyre A Crompane N S |
Listowel, Co Kerry |
|
15004P |
Scoil Asicus |
Lar Easa, Sligo |
|
15007V |
Partry N S |
Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
15008A |
Shronell N S |
Lattin, Tipperary |
|
15010K |
Scoil An Chroi Ro Naofa |
St Anne’s Road, Blarney, Co Cork |
|
15011M |
S N C Bhlarna |
Iosagain, An Bhlarna, Co Corcai |
|
15014S |
Corclough Ns |
Corchloch, Beal An Mhuirthid, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
15027E |
S N Na Heaglaise |
Atha Eascrach, Beal Atha Na Sluagh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
15030Q |
St Marys N S |
Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo |
|
15032U |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Ceathru Thaidgh, Beal Atha An Fheadha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
15033W |
S N Treasa Naofa Mxd |
Cill Floinn, Co Kerry |
|
15040T |
Mercy Convent Primary School |
Naas, Co Kildare |
|
15042A |
Ennis N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
15043C |
Clochar Na Trocaire |
Mainistir Na Buille, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
15045G |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Beal Atha Na Mbuilli, Co Roscommon |
|
15046I |
St Stephens N S |
Waterford, Co Waterford |
|
15056L |
S N San Vinseann Cailin |
North William St, Dublin 1 |
|
15071H |
S N Cillini Dioma |
Loughrea, Co Galway |
|
15083O |
St Marys Convent N S |
Roscommon, Co Roscommon |
|
15101N |
Knockbridge Mixed N S |
Knockbridge, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
15104T |
Bride Naofa N S |
Cannistown, Navan, Co Meath |
|
15113U |
S N Sheamais |
Barnacogue, Swinford, Co Mayo |
|
15116D |
Ardvarney Mxd N S |
Dromahair, Co Leitrim |
|
15120R |
Killyconnan N S |
Stradone, Co Cavan |
|
15122V |
St Bernards Mixed N S |
Abbeylara, Longford, Co Longford |
|
15132B |
Harold Boys N S |
Dalkey, Co Dublin |
|
15135H |
Bantry Boys N S |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
15140A |
Ballingree Mxd N S |
Macroom, Co Cork |
|
15142E |
Naomh Micheal |
Domhnach Maighin, Carraig Mhachaire Rois, Co Monaghan |
|
15143G |
Lisdoonan N S |
Lisdoonan, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan |
|
15154L |
Naomh Dominic N S |
Caonach, Longphort, Co Longphort |
|
15157R |
Mount Bruis N S |
Mount Bruis, Tipperary Town, Co Tipperary |
|
15160G |
The Rower Mixed N S |
Inistioge, Co Kilkenny |
|
15165Q |
Ballintotas N S |
Castlemartyr, Co Cork |
|
15170J |
Cashelshanaghan N S |
Ballymaleel P O, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
15177A |
Carrigduff Nat School |
Carrigduff, Bunclody, Co Wexford |
|
15194A |
Naomh Caillin |
Fiodhnach Foxfield, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
15208I |
S N Na Sraithe Moire |
Min A Labain, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
15217J |
Ardkeerin N S |
Riverstown, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
15221A |
Annagh N S |
Miltown Malbay, Co Clare |
|
15226K |
Caherline N S |
Caherline, Caherconlish, Co Limerick |
|
15228O |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Corr Gharra, Mountbellew Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
15253N |
St Patricks Girls Ns |
Cambridge Road, Dublin 4 |
|
15255R |
Don N S |
Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon |
|
15257V |
Quignamanger N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
15259C |
S N N Maolmhaodhagh C |
Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
15260K |
S N N Maolmhaodhagh N |
Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
15279I |
Clooney N S |
Clooney Ns, Tulla, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
15284B |
Taney N S |
Sydenham Villas, Dundrum, Dublin 14 |
|
15285D |
Sc Na Gcreagacha Dubha |
Blackrock, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
15291V |
Streamstown Mixed N S |
Streamstown, Co Westmeath |
|
15299O |
Gaile N S |
Holycross, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
15301V |
Kildysart N S |
Ennis Road, Kildysart, Co Clare |
|
15307K |
Dalystown N S |
Dalystown, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
15308M |
Athleague N S |
Athleague, Co Roscommon |
|
15318P |
Glenbeg N S |
Dungarvan, Co Waterford |
|
15320C |
St Michaels Ns |
Cbs Grounds, Sexton Street, Limerick |
|
15325M |
Clonbullogue N S |
Clonbullogue, Co Offaly |
|
15327Q |
Cahermurphy N S |
Kilmihil, Co Clare |
|
15329U |
Bun Scoil Louis Naofa |
Cloughvalley, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan |
|
15331H |
S N Baile Nua |
Maigh Chuilinn, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
15337T |
S N Mhuire |
Caislean Geal, Cliffoney, Co Sligo |
|
15340I |
Carigeen N S |
Carigeen, Waterford, Co Waterford |
|
15342M |
S N Naomh Mhuire |
Ceis Chorainn, Ballymote, Co Sligo |
|
15346U |
S N Baile An Mhuirne |
Carrig An Adhmaid, Maigh Chromtha, Co Chorcai |
|
15350L |
Stonehall N S |
Newmarket On Fergus, Co Clare |
|
15354T |
Camolin N S |
Camolin, Enniscorty, Co Wexford |
|
15359G |
Shillelagh No 1 N S |
Shillelagh, Co Wicklow |
|
15362S |
S N Michil Naofa |
Mullinahone, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
15367F |
Riverchapel N S |
Riverchapel, Courtown Harbour, Co Wexford |
|
15370R |
Killaloe Boys N S |
Killaloe, Co Clare |
|
15378K |
Rockfield N S |
Coolaney, Co Sligo |
|
15380U |
Dromagh Mixed N S |
Dromagh, Mallow, Co. Cork |
|
15382B |
Drumlease N S |
Dromahair, Co Leitrim |
|
15383D |
St Peters Infts |
Arklow, Co Wicklow |
|
15395K |
Mount Bolus N S |
Mount Bolus, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
15407O |
Sn Baile Thomais |
Baile Thomais, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
15408Q |
Connolly N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
15410D |
Kilcrohane N S |
Durrus, Bantry, Co Cork |
|
15413J |
Brideswell N S |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
15419V |
Oulart N S |
Oulart, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
15420G |
Ballycanew N S |
Ballycanew N S, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
15425Q |
Fairymount N S |
Fairymount Ns, Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
15431L |
Killaville N S |
Ballymote, Co Sligo |
|
15446B |
Trummera N S |
Trummera, Mountrath, Co Laois |
|
15452T |
Kildallon N S |
Ardlougher, Belturbet, Co Cavan |
|
15456E |
Ballyshannon N S |
Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Co Kildare |
|
15475I |
Kilconly N S |
Kilconly, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
15483H |
St Louis N S |
Rathkenny, Navan, Co Meath |
|
15484J |
Glounthaune Mixed N.S. |
Glounthaune, Co.Cork |
|
15496Q |
Leaffoney N S |
Kilglass, Co Sligo |
|
15502I |
Killinkere N S |
Virginia, Co Cavan |
|
15512L |
Clochar Na Trochaire |
An Bhun Scoil, Clochar Na Trocaire, An Mota, Co Na Hiarmhi |
|
15516T |
Clonpriest N S |
Youghal, Co Cork |
|
15523Q |
S N Naomh Iosef |
Bothar An Chlochair, Cinn Mhara, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
15531P |
Scoil Mhuire, |
Newtown,, Ballinasloe,, Co. Roscommon. |
|
15532R |
Croaghross N S |
Portsalon, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
15537E |
S N Baile Finn |
Baile Finn, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
15539I |
St Johns Ns |
Lugboy, Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
15540Q |
Ballyduff B 2 N S |
Ballyduff, Co Waterford |
|
15543W |
Tibohine N S |
Castlerea, Roscommon |
|
15545D |
Castleplunkett N S |
Castleplunkett, Co Roscommon |
|
15550T |
Ballyheeda N S |
Ballinhassig, Co Cork |
|
15554E |
Gortnacart N S |
Gortnacart, Ardara, Co Donegal |
|
15555G |
Breafy N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
15557K |
Cloonfad N S |
Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo |
|
15560W |
Bishop Harty Ns |
Ballinree, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
15562D |
Cloch An Tsionnaigh N S |
Foxrock, Ballacolla, Abbeyleix, Co Laois |
|
15563F |
Lisheen Mixed N S |
Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
15569R |
Scoil Moibhi |
Milverton, Skerries, Co Dublin |
|
15571E |
Kilglass N S |
Enniscrone, Co Sligo |
|
15584N |
Grange N S |
Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
15592M |
Sn Ceann Tra Meascaithe |
Ceanntra, Tra-Li, Co Chiarrai |
|
15594Q |
Grange Fermoy N S |
Fermoy, Co Cork |
|
15599D |
St Brigids Primary School |
Kildare Town,, County Kildare |
|
15614T |
Taughmaconnell N S |
Teach Mhic Conaill, Beal Atha Na Sluaighe, Co Roscommon |
|
15618E |
Sandford N S |
Ranelagh, Dublin 6 |
|
15622S |
St Patricks Ns |
Chapelizod Village, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 |
|
15625B |
St Catherines West N S |
Donore Avenue, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 |
|
15627F |
St Muras N S |
Burnfoot, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
15628H |
St Josephs B N S |
Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
15632V |
St Joseph Girls N.S. School |
Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny, Via Waterford |
|
15638K |
Edenderry 2 N S |
Edenderry, Co Offaly |
|
15644F |
Tiernaboul N S |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
15646J |
Coomhola N S |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
15650A |
Corduff N S |
Lusk, Co Dublin |
|
15654I |
Knockconnon N S |
Knockconnon, Emyvale, Co Monaghan |
|
15656M |
Ballykilmurry N S |
Ballykilmurry, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
15664L |
Granlahan G N S |
Ballinlough, Co Roscommon |
|
15676S |
Padraig Naofa B N S |
St Patricks Road, Wicklow |
|
15680J |
Scoil An Spioraid Naomh |
Roxborough, Ballysheedy, Co Limerick |
|
15685T |
Athea N School |
Athea, Co Limerick |
|
15692Q |
Bilboa N School |
Bilboa, Cappaghamore, Co Limerick |
|
15696B |
Silvermines N S |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
15700M |
Cloverfield N S |
Cloverfield, Dromchaoin, Co Limerick |
|
15701O |
Bartlemy N S |
Rathcormac, Fermoy, Co Cork |
|
15705W |
Rathkell N S |
Castlehill, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
15718I |
S N Seosamh Cobh |
Cobh, Co Cork |
|
15729N |
Rathmullen N S |
Rathmullen, Co Donegal |
|
15763N |
Moville N S |
Moville, Co Donegal |
|
15769C |
Monasterevan Convent |
Monasterevan, Co Kildare |
|
15770K |
S N Naomh Naille |
Na Caologa, Inver, Co Donegal |
|
15778D |
St Marys N S |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
15781P |
Ballintemple N S |
Ballintemple N S, Crab Lane, Cork |
|
15792U |
Upper Glanmire N S |
Scoil Naomh Micheal, Upper Glanmire, Whites Cross, Co Cork |
|
15795D |
St Marys N S |
Templemore, Co Tipperary |
|
15796F |
S N Cor An Droma |
Claregalway, Co Galway |
|
15816I |
St Vincents Inf Boys |
North William Street, Dublin 1 |
|
15835M |
St Brendans N S |
Loughrea, Co Galway |
|
15847T |
S N Leitir Mhic An Bhaird |
Leithbhearr, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
15870O |
Scoil Chonnla Phadraig |
Newbridge, Co Kildare |
|
15878H |
Derryquay Mxd N S |
Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
15883A |
Killegney N S |
Killegney, Clonroche, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
15895H |
Drumcondra N S |
Church Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 |
|
15900U |
The Glebe N.S. |
Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
15903D |
Killavullen N S |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
15923J |
Cloneyhurke N S |
Cloneyhurke, Portarlington, Co Offaly |
|
15933M |
Camross N S |
Camross, Portlaoise, Co Laoise |
|
15937U |
Monaseed N S |
Monaseed, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
15940J |
Tombrack N S |
Tombrack, Ferns, Co Wexford |
|
15945T |
Firies Mxd N S |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
15948C |
Clologue N S |
Clologue, Ferns, Co Wexford |
|
15955W |
Sn Arainn Mhor I |
Arainn Mor, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
15957D |
Rathangan B N S |
Rathangan, Co Kildare |
|
15958F |
St. Josephs N.S. |
Woodford, Co Galway |
|
15960P |
Gortletteragh Central |
Fornocht, Cara Droma Ruisc, Co Leitrim |
|
15962T |
Ballindaggin N S |
Ballindaggin, Co Wexford |
|
15963V |
Rathgormack B N S |
Carrick On Suir, Co Waterford |
|
15967G |
Crimlin N S |
Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
15968I |
Baltard N S |
Baltard, Doonbeg, Kilrush, Co Clare |
|
15970S |
Ballytarsna N S |
Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
15978L |
Curraheen Mxd N S |
Glenbeigh, Co Kerry |
|
15980V |
Camcloon N S |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
15981A |
Lakyle N S |
Whitegate Via Limerick, Co Clare |
|
15983E |
S N Naomh Brogain |
Brackna, Rathangan, Co Kildare |
|
15995L |
Canon O Hanlon Memorial N S |
Sandymount, Dublin 4 |
|
15996N |
Rathbane N S |
Bofeenaun, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
15997P |
St Brendan’s N.S. |
The Square, Eyrecourt, Co. Galway |
|
16009H |
Carrick Mixed N S |
Ballinlough, Co Roscommon |
|
16013V |
Edenderry Convent N S |
St Marys Road, Edenderry, Co Offaly |
|
16014A |
St Finians |
An Corain, Co Chiarrai |
|
16021U |
Lisaniska N S |
S N Lios An Uisce, Beal Easa, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
16023B |
Rathgarogue N S |
Rathgarogue, New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
16027J |
S N Muire |
Stratford On Slaney, Baltinglass, Co Wicklow |
|
16034G |
Tulsk N S |
Tuslk, Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
16044J |
Kilross N S |
Ballintogher, Co Sligo |
|
16052I |
S N Naomh Padraig Saile |
Gob A Choire, Acaill, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
16054M |
St Patricks N S |
Murlog, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
16057S |
Convent Of Mercy N S |
Belturbet, Co Cavan |
|
16059W |
Emly N S |
Emly, Co Tipperary |
|
16067V |
Scoil Nais Finin Naofa |
Clonard, Enfield, Co Meath |
|
16070K |
Mountmellick Boys N S |
Mountmellick, Co Laois |
|
16071M |
Scoil Chroi Naofa |
Athenry, Co Galway |
|
16072O |
Newbawn N S |
Sacred Heart N.S., Newbawn, Co.Wexford. |
|
16077B |
Ardfinnan N S |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
16080N |
S N Phadraig Naofa |
Patrician Brothers, Tullow, Co Carlow |
|
16083T |
Virginia Mxd N S |
Virginia, Co Cavan |
|
16087E |
Kealkil N S |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
16091S |
Gort Inse Guaire B N S |
Gort Inse Guaire, Gort, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
16092U |
Athlone N S |
Unit 5, Arcadia Centre, Arcadia, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
|
16093W |
Ballyconnell Mxd N S |
Ballyconnell, Co Cavan |
|
16100Q |
Mercy Convent N S |
Navan, Co Meath |
|
16108J |
Scoil Naomh Treasa C |
Tiernasligo Clonmany, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
16109L |
Scoil Realt Na Mara |
Ballycotton, Midleton, Co Cork |
|
16111V |
Killusty N S |
Fethard, Co Tipperary |
|
16112A |
St Marys Convent |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
16113C |
Sn Toin Na Gaoithe |
Toin Na Gaoithe, Cathair Na Mart, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
16116I |
S N Naomh Colmain |
Clarach Higginstown, Co Kilkenny |
|
16118M |
Donoughmore N S |
Donoughmore, Limerick |
|
16121B |
Attymon N S |
Attymon, Athenry, Co Galway |
|
16122D |
Knock N S |
Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
16127N |
Gorthaganny N S |
Carrowbehy Po, Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
16128P |
Mitchelstown Con N S |
Mitchelstown, Co Cork |
|
16129R |
Corcaghan N S |
Corcaghan, Stranooden, Co Monaghan |
|
16130C |
St Josephs N S |
Killenumery, Dromahair, Co Leitrim |
|
16136O |
Cliffoney N S |
Cliffoney, Co Sligo |
|
16137Q |
Drumfad N S |
Ballynashanagh P O, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
16138S |
Raphoe Central N S |
Raphoe, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
16140F |
Skeaghvastheen N S |
Skeaghvastheen, Co Kilkenny |
|
16142J |
S N Min Na Manrach |
An Clochan Liath, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
16143L |
S N Pheadair Agus Phoil |
Drumconrath, Navan, Co Meath |
|
16145P |
Loreto Primary School |
Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
16159D |
Mallow Con N S |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
16160L |
Clonaghadoo N S |
Clonaghadoo, Kilcavan, Geashill, Co Offaly |
|
16166A |
Carrig N S |
Birr, Co Offaly |
|
16170O |
Cloghans N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
16173U |
Kinaffe N S |
Swinford, Co Mayo |
|
16177F |
Lindsay Road N S |
Lindsay Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 |
|
16186G |
Inch N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
16202B |
Castleblayney Convent |
Castleblayney, Co Monaghan |
|
16204F |
S N An Moinin Rua |
Caislean An Chumair, Co Kilkenny |
|
16208N |
Termonfeckin Mixed N S |
Termonfeckin, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
16211C |
Two Mile Borris N S |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
16217O |
An Bhreac Chluain B |
Annascaul, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
16230G |
S N Lisnafunchin |
Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny |
|
16237U |
Dromtrasna N S |
Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick |
|
16239B |
Meenkilly N S |
Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick |
|
16242N |
S N Dumhach Beag |
Dumhach Beag, Baile Lair, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
16246V |
Drumclugh N S |
Bantry, Co Cork |
|
16249E |
Bellurgan N S |
Bellurgan, Ravensdale Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
16250M |
Templetuohy N S |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
16259H |
Kilcolman N S |
Enniskean, Co Cork |
|
16264A |
Abbeyfeale B N S 1 |
Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick |
|
16267G |
St Patricks Boys National School |
Portrane Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin |
|
16269K |
Killasser Ns |
Killasser, Swinford, Co Mayo |
|
16271U |
Watergrasshill N S |
Watergrasshill, Co Cork |
|
16276H |
Carrig N S |
Ballycommon, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
16279N |
Scoil Choluim |
Ballyheerin,Fanad, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
16281A |
Sn Naomh Gobnait |
Dun Chaoin, An Daingean, Co Chiarrai |
|
16283E |
S N Pol A Tsomais |
Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
16286K |
Carrigboy N S |
Durrus, Bantry, Co Cork |
|
16289Q |
St Johns N S |
Carrowmore, Swinford, Co Mayo |
|
16291D |
Clooncagh N S |
Strokestown, Co Roscommon |
|
16293H |
S N Cill Richill |
Baile Locha Riabhach, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
16295L |
Sn An Chorrain |
Gob A Choire, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
16302F |
St Brigids N S |
Ballysax, The Curragh, Co. Kildare |
|
16304J |
Milltownpass N S |
Milltownpass, Co Westmeath |
|
16311G |
Graig Na Manach Buac |
Graigenamanagh, Co Kilkenny |
|
16316Q |
St Marys N S |
Arva, Co Cavan |
|
16319W |
Castleblaney Con Infts |
Castleblaney, Co Monaghan |
|
16332O |
St Patricks Snr Mixed |
Skerries, Co Dublin |
|
16333Q |
St Patricks Jnr Mixed |
Skerries, Co Dublin |
|
16334S |
Ballintubber N S |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
16335U |
Rylane N S |
Cork, Co Cork |
|
16339F |
S N Iosef Naofa |
Mardyke, Cork |
|
16340N |
Ballinagore Mixed N S |
Ballinagore, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
16344V |
St Marys Jnr B N S |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
16345A |
Scoil Bhríde |
Nurney, Co. Kildare. |
|
16349I |
S N An Droim Mor |
An Droim Mor, Killygordon, Co Donegal |
|
16352U |
St Brigids Boys N S |
Foxrock, Dublin 18 |
|
16353W |
St Brigids Girls N S |
Foxrock, Dublin 18 |
|
16357H |
S N Fhionntra |
Fintra, Killybegs, Co Donegal |
|
16375J |
Frosses N S |
Frosses, Inver, Co Donegal |
|
16377N |
St Marys National School |
Orilia Terrace,, Cobh, Co. Cork |
|
16379R |
Valley N S |
Dugort, Achill, Co Mayo |
|
16384K |
Sn Arainn Mhor II |
Arainn Mhor, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
16390F |
Scoil Bhride |
Killshandra, Co Cavan |
|
16396R |
Boherbue N S |
Boherbue, Co Cork |
|
16406R |
Bennettsbridge Mixed |
Bennetsbridge, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny |
|
16409A |
St Marys N S |
Ballygarrett, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
16410I |
Ballinderry N S |
Cummer, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
16427C |
Clonown N S |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
16430O |
Owning National School |
St. John Of God National School, Owning, Co.Kilkenny |
|
16431Q |
S N Oilibear Beannaithe |
Stonetown Lubhadh, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
16435B |
St Ciarans Mixed N S |
Ballycumber, Co Offaly |
|
16439J |
Scoil Na Mbearnan |
Pallasagreen, Co Limerick |
|
16443A |
Scoil Padraig Naofa B |
Dublin Road, Limerick |
|
16444C |
Scoil Padraig Naofa C |
Dublin Road, Limerick |
|
16445E |
St Patricks Ns |
Boneyarrow, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny |
|
16456J |
Scoil Naisiunta Eirc |
Baile An Mhoraigh, Baile Na Ngall, Tra Li, Co Chiarrai |
|
16458N |
Inver N S |
Inver, Co Donegal |
|
16461C |
Caisleain Nua Liamhna |
Newcastle Lyons, Co Dublin |
|
16464I |
Castleblakeney N S |
Castleblakeney, Co Galway |
|
16469S |
St Nicholas Monastery Ns |
Philip Street, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
16471F |
St Davadogs N S |
Tamney, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
16474L |
Carrigallen N S |
Carrigallen, Co Leitrim |
|
16485Q |
St Brendans Mixed N S |
Hugginstown, Co Kilkenny |
|
16492N |
Rathlee N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
16508C |
Scoil Athain |
Lisnagry, Co Limerick |
|
16520P |
St Mary’s N.S. |
Drung, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan |
|
16535F |
Timolin N S |
Timolin, Co. Kildare. |
|
16549Q |
Knockcommon N S |
Knockcommon, Beauparc, Co Meath |
|
16562I |
Knockanillo N S |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
16566Q |
Scoil Brid |
Main Street, Celbridge, Co Kildare |
|
16567S |
St Brigids Convent N S |
Haddington Road, Dublin 4 |
|
16573N |
St Brigids School |
Greystones, Co Wicklow |
|
16577V |
St Brigids Convent |
Glasnevin, Dublin 11 |
|
16590N |
St Brigids Convent |
Kilcoole, Co Wicklow |
|
16596C |
St Feichins N School |
Abbey, Loughrea, Co Galway |
|
16603T |
S N An Chillin |
An Cillin, Inver, Co Donegal |
|
16605A |
Kilrane N S |
Kilrane, Co Wexford |
|
16608G |
Killybegs Common N S |
The Commons, Killybegs, Co Donegal |
|
16611S |
Glentogher Con N S |
Carndonagh, Co Donegal |
|
16617H |
Ballyadams N S |
Ballyadams, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
16618J |
Myna N S |
Westport, Co Mayo |
|
16620T |
Daingean N S |
Daingean, Co Offaly |
|
16629O |
Kilternan Church Of Ireland Ns |
Kilternan, Co Dublin |
|
16630W |
Ceara N S |
Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
16634H |
St Laurences N S |
Roundwood, Co Wicklow |
|
16635J |
Curragh Camp B N S |
Curragh Camp, Co Kildare |
|
16636L |
Curragh Camp G N S |
Curragh Camp, Co Kildare |
|
16639R |
Sn Deaghan O Ceallaigh |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
16646O |
St Marys Convent N S |
Trim, Co Meath |
|
16648S |
Ath Treasna G N S |
Ath Treasna, Co Cork |
|
16651H |
St Clares Convent N S |
Harolds Cross Road, Dublin 6w |
|
16654N |
S N Brighde |
Milltown, Newbridge, Co Kildare |
|
16659A |
St Columbas Con G & I |
Iona Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 |
|
16664Q |
Bruckless N S |
Bruckless, Co Donegal |
|
16665S |
St Marys Mixed N S |
Drumlish, Longford, Co Longford |
|
16667W |
Tobar An Leinn |
Raheen, Mountrath, Co Laois |
|
16671N |
S N Cnoc Na Naomh |
Gort A Choirce, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
16672P |
St Patricks N S |
Lurgybrack, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
16673R |
S N Baile Cuisin |
Cushinstown Ns, Foulkmills, Co Wexford |
|
16677C |
Bunscoil Na Mbraithre |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
16680O |
Scoil Colmcille |
Blarney St, Cork |
|
16681Q |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
16683U |
Bishop Murphy Memorial School |
Fermoy, Co. Cork. |
|
16684W |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Midleton, Co Cork |
|
16695E |
Scoil Na Mbrathar |
North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 |
|
16702V |
Sc Mhuire Na Mbraithre |
Caherciveen, Co Kerry |
|
16703A |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
An Daingean, Co Chiarrai |
|
16706G |
St Josephs Bns |
Kilcock, Co Kildare |
|
16707I |
Scoil Naisiunta Naomh Pheadar |
Monasterevan, Co Kildare |
|
16712B |
Scoil Naomh Iosaf |
Adare, Co Limerick |
|
16713D |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Doon, Co Limerick |
|
16715H |
St John The Baptist Boys N S |
Downey Street, Pennywell, Limerick |
|
16722E |
Scoil Cholmcille |
Navan Road, Kells, Co Meath |
|
16725K |
S N Mhuire Na Mbraithre |
Carrick On Suir, Co Tipperary |
|
16727O |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
16728Q |
St Marys N S |
Irishtown, Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
16729S |
St Peter And Paul |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
16732H |
Scoil Naomh Seosamh |
Dungarvan, Co Waterford |
|
16741I |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
16744O |
Boheshill Mxd |
Glencar, Co Kerry |
|
16746S |
Ballygarvan N S |
Ballygarvan, Co Cork |
|
16748W |
S N Na Cille |
Cill Mhic Thomais Fhinn, Co Waterford |
|
16749B |
Kilcurley Mixed N S |
Kilcurley, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
16750J |
Parochial N S |
Cearnog Ti Na Cuairte, Gaillimh |
|
16753P |
St Vincent De Pauls Girls School |
Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9 |
|
16754R |
St Vincents Convent Inf N S |
67 Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9 |
|
16756V |
S N Brighde |
Tuirin, Beal Atha Hamhnais, Co Mayo |
|
16759E |
S N Mhuire Na Mbrathar |
Marino, Dublin 9 |
|
16760M |
Dromiskin Mixed N S |
Dromiskin, Co Louth |
|
16762Q |
S N Ide Naofa |
Loughrea, Co Galway |
|
16763S |
S N Glasain |
Craosloch, Leitirceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
16764U |
Kilmeedy N S |
Kilmeedy, Co Limerick |
|
16767D |
Coronea N S |
Arva, Co Cavan |
|
16769H |
Latnamard N S |
Latnamard, Smithboro, Co Monaghan |
|
16774A |
Scoil Nais An Obair |
Nobber, Co Meath |
|
16777G |
S N Nmh Mhuire |
Donadea, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
16779K |
Scoil Caitlin Naofa |
Cill Mhic A Domhnaigh, Ceanntra Tra Li, Co Chiarrai |
|
16780S |
Culmore N S |
Swinford, Co Mayo |
|
16781U |
Coolbock N S |
Riverstown, Via Boyle, Co Sligo |
|
16789N |
St Orans N S |
Buncrana, Co Donegal |
|
16790V |
S N Naomh Seosamh |
Dunsany, Co Meath |
|
16792C |
St Brigids Convent N S |
Killester, Dublin 5 |
|
16793E |
Mary Immaculate Ns |
Collooney, Co Sligo |
|
16794G |
St Brigids N S |
Merville Rd, Stillorgan, Blackrock. Co. Dublin |
|
16802C |
Ceann Eitigh N S |
Ceann Eitigh, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
16804G |
Sn Chlair Na Gaillimhe |
Baile Clar Na Gaillimhe, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
16810B |
Eochaille Ara N S |
Newtown, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
16811D |
Killala N S |
Killala, Co Mayo |
|
16813H |
Allenwood B N S |
Allenwood, Robertstown, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
16815L |
S N Naomh Ceitheach |
Runamoat, Co Roscommon |
|
16816N |
Attyrory N S |
Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
16817P |
Brannoxtown N S |
Brannockstown, Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare |
|
16818R |
Sn Na Leanai |
An Rinn, Dun Garbhan, Co Phort Lairge |
|
16819T |
S N Gort An Choirce |
Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
16820E |
Sn Baile Nua An Phobail |
Newtowncunningham, Co Donegal |
|
16821G |
Clochar Padraig Naofa |
Carndonagh, Co Donegal |
|
16823K |
Min A Ghabhann N S |
Lettermacaward, Donegal |
|
16825O |
Kilbride National School |
Clonee, Co. Meath |
|
16827S |
Scoil San Lionard |
Dunnamaggin, Co Kilkenny |
|
16828U |
S N Bearna Na H-Aille |
Oylegate, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
16829W |
S N Loch An Iubhair |
Anagaire, Leitir Ceanainn, Tir Chonaill |
|
16832L |
Muirisc Ns |
Muirisc, Westport, Co Mayo |
|
16833N |
Kiltealy N S |
Kiltealy, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
16835R |
S N Naomh Treasa |
Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
16836T |
Naomh Bridhid |
Glenmakee, Carndonagh, Co Donegal |
|
16837V |
S N Duchoraidh |
Duchoraidh, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
16838A |
Baile Ui Gheibhinn N S |
Gainstown, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
16841M |
S N Nmh Brighde |
Blackwater, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
16842O |
Eanaigh Gheala N S |
Castleblaney, Co Monaghan |
|
16844S |
Scoil N. Breandan |
Loughshinny, Skerries, Co Dublin |
|
16845U |
Rathcoffey N S |
Rathcoffey, Donadea, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
16850N |
St Garvan’s N.S. |
Drum Halla, Rathmaolain, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
16851P |
Ballybunion B N S |
Ballybunion, Co Kerry |
|
16854V |
Buncrana N S |
Buncrana, Co Donegal |
|
16857E |
S N Naomh Uinseann |
Cul Arann, Turloughmore, Co Galway |
|
16860Q |
Corpus Christi N S |
Home Farm Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 |
|
16863W |
Desertserges N S |
Enniskean, Co Cork |
|
16864B |
St Josephs Special Sch |
Cabra, Dublin 7 |
|
16865D |
Clontubrid Mixed N S |
Freshford, Co Kilkenny |
|
16868J |
Baile Na Gceallach N S |
Collinstown, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
16869L |
S N An Bhreacaigh |
Ard A Ratha, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
16871V |
S N An Chroi Naofa |
Traighli, Co Chiarrai |
|
16872A |
Cronan Naofa N S |
Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
16874E |
S N Naomh Iosef G |
Rathnew, Co Wicklow |
|
16875G |
S N Naomh Padraigh |
Strangmills, Kilmacon, Co Waterford |
|
16876I |
S N Caipin |
Iniscein, Co Chorcai |
|
16879O |
S N Clochar Mhuire |
Rosslare, Co Wexford |
|
16880W |
Scoil Naomh Colmchille |
Craigtown, Carndonagh, Co Donegal |
|
16885J |
Adrigole N S |
Adrigole, Bantry, Co Cork |
|
16887N |
S N Mhuire Lourdes Buac |
Mooncoin, Waterford, Co Waterford |
|
16893I |
S N Naomh Lorcan |
Stillorgan, Kilmacud, Co Dublin |
|
16896O |
Scoil Naomh Ide |
Ath Na Fuinnseoige, Bealach Co Luimni |
|
16898S |
S N Breandan Naofa |
Cathar Ui Mhodhrain, Traighli, Co Chiarrai |
|
16900C |
S N Padraig Naofa B |
Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
16901E |
S N Padraig Naofa N B |
Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
16903I |
S N Fothar |
Port Na Blaithche, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
16904K |
S N Lainn Cille |
Cathair Na Mart, Co Mayo |
|
16908S |
Sixmilebridge N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
16910F |
Scoil Iosagain |
Sraid Seasnain, Limerick |
|
16911H |
S N Leath Ardan |
Beal Atha Na Fheadha, Co Mayo |
|
16913L |
Scoil Na Naoinean |
Eas Geiphtine, Co Luimni |
|
16917T |
Naomh Padraig Measc |
Cathair Leithin, Traighli, Co Chiarrai |
|
16921K |
S N Beal Atha Na Neach |
Ballinagh, Co Cavan |
|
16923O |
Urbleshanny N S |
Urbleshanny, Scotstown, Co Monaghan |
|
16924Q |
Caoimhin Naofa N S |
Gleann Da Loch, Bri Cualann, Co Cill Mhantain |
|
16927W |
S N Naomh Sheosaimh |
Kilmactrany, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
16928B |
S N Naomh Philomena |
Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
16930L |
Scoil An Sraith S N |
Tulach Brach, Cill Rois, Co An Chlair |
|
16932P |
Aughawillan Ns |
Garadice, Co Leitrim |
|
16933R |
Loch Mor Maigh N S |
Templemore, Co Tipperary |
|
16936A |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Creagmore, Baile Clar Na Gaillimhe, Gaillimh |
|
16937C |
S N Fhursa |
Nile Lodge, Gaillimhe |
|
16938E |
Fr Cullen Memorial N S |
Tinryland, Co Carlow |
|
16940O |
Dundar Mhuighe N S |
Kinsale, Co Cork |
|
16943U |
Niochlas N S |
An Cladach, An Gaillimh |
|
16945B |
Lisgriffin N S |
Buttevant, Co Cork |
|
16946D |
Sn An Phairtin Mixed |
Parteen, Co Limerick |
|
16950R |
S N An Carraig Liath |
Dungarbhan, Co Waterford |
|
16951T |
S N Na Craoibheleithe |
Drumkeeran, Co Leitrim |
|
16952V |
Coogue N S |
Aghamore, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo |
|
16954C |
Scoil Mhichil |
Rockwallace, Co Monaghan |
|
16955E |
S N Na Mona Fliche |
Macroom, Co Cork |
|
16959M |
S N Corrabha |
Glangevlin N S, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
16961W |
Kilcumeragh N S |
Kilcumeragh, Mota, Grainne Oige, Co Westmeath |
|
16964F |
Scoil Mhuire Ogh 1 |
Loreto College, Crumlin Rd, Dublin 12 |
|
16966J |
Scoil Naisiunta Stratford |
1 Zion Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 |
|
16968N |
S N Blaithin Iosa |
Macaire Cluana, Carraig Mhacaire Rois, Co Monaghan |
|
16970A |
St Molaga Senior Ns |
Bremore, Balbriggan, Co Dublin |
|
16972E |
S N Peadar Agus Pol N |
Balbriggan, Co Dublin |
|
16976M |
S N Deaglan |
Portlairge, Co Waterford |
|
16979S |
St Colmcilles Primary School |
Templemore, Co Tipperary |
|
16982H |
S N Ath Eascrach Chuain |
Beal Atha Na Sluagh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
16983J |
S N Naomh Cillin |
Robinhood Rd., Bluebell, Inchicore, Dublin 12 |
|
16984L |
S N Naomh Sheosamh |
Shrule, Via Galway, Co Mayo |
|
16988T |
Christ The King B N S |
Cabra, Dublin 7 |
|
16989V |
Christ The King G N S |
Cabra, Dublin 7 |
|
16990G |
S N Naomh Callin |
Ros Sionnaigh, Ballinahown, Athlone, Co Offaly |
|
16991I |
Carnaross N S |
Carn Na Ros, Ceannannas Mor, Co Na Mi |
|
16992K |
Clongeen Mxd N S |
Clongeen, Foulksmills, Co Wexford |
|
16995Q |
S N Naomh Colmchille |
Drumoghill Ns, Manorcunningham, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
17003A |
S N Seosamh |
Muine Ghall, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
17005E |
S N An Gleanna |
Glynn, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
17007I |
S N Ard Raithin |
Ard Raithin, Gaillimh |
|
17011W |
Mocomhog N S |
Cappaboy, Kealkil, Bantry, Co Cork |
|
17012B |
S N An Fhossa |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
17017L |
S N Phadraig |
Crossabeg, Co Wexford |
|
17018N |
Scoil Phadraig |
Dobhar, An Bun Beag, Leitirceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17020A |
Quilty Ns |
Quilty, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
17021C |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Ballyweelin, Ballinfull, Co Sligo |
|
17024I |
Scoil Na Croise Naofa |
Mahon, Cork |
|
17025K |
S N Na Ndun |
Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
17026M |
Clarecastle National School |
Inis, Co Clare |
|
17029S |
S N Naomh Cianain |
Cushenstown, Ashbourne, Co Meath |
|
17031F |
Shinchill N S |
Shinchill, Killeigh, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
17035N |
S N Mhin Teineadh De |
Ard A Ratha, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17039V |
S N Coill Mor |
Drummin, Westport, Co Mayo |
|
17040G |
Sn Naomh Samhthann |
Drumdoit, Castlefin, Co Donegal |
|
17045Q |
St Patricks B N S |
Ballyhooley Road, Cork |
|
17050J |
S N Naomh Sheamuis |
Durrus, Co Cork |
|
17051L |
S N Na Fuar Coilleadh |
Craughwell, Co Galway |
|
17053P |
Bishop Foley Memorial School |
Station Road, Co Carlow |
|
17054R |
S N Ard Cianain |
Druim, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
17057A |
Dromcaoin Bealach Fheid |
Dromcaoin, Bealach Fheidh, Tir Chonaill |
|
17059E |
Scoil Na Mbraithre Sn |
Geata An Domhnaigh, Droichead Atha, Co Lui |
|
17060M |
Convent Of Mercy N S |
Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick |
|
17064U |
Scoil Padraig |
Ballylinan, Co Laois |
|
17066B |
Christ King Mon |
Turners Cross, Cork |
|
17067D |
Christ King Girls Primary School |
Turner’s Cross, Cork |
|
17068F |
Scoil Sean Tsraide |
Ath Dara, Co Luimni |
|
17069H |
S N Muire Naofa |
Pollach, Rahan, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
17071R |
S N Baile A Mhoinin |
Droichead, Beil An Atha Mhoir, Ballinasloe Co Galway |
|
17072T |
S N Cill Cruinn |
Lios Tuathail, Co Chiarrai |
|
17073V |
S N Cholmcille |
Inis Teog, Co Kilkenny |
|
17076E |
Scoil Mhuire |
Gleann Ruadh, Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
17079K |
S N Carraig An Ime |
Macroom, Co Cork |
|
17082W |
Scoil Chomain Naofa |
Hollymount, Co Mayo |
|
17083B |
S N Muire Gan Smal B |
Inchicore, Dublin 8 |
|
17084D |
Cill An Iubhair N S |
Cill An Iubhair, Mountrath, Co Laois |
|
17087J |
S N An Chlochair |
Kanturk, Co Cork |
|
17088L |
Scoil Uí Ghramhnaigh |
Ráth Chairn, Ath Buí, Co. Na Mí |
|
17089N |
Cluain Maolain N S |
Cluain Maolain, An Uaimh, Co Meath |
|
17091A |
S N Muire |
Blessington, Co Wicklow |
|
17093E |
S N Bhreandain Naofa |
Nagh Coillidhe, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny |
|
17094G |
S N Rath Cruachan |
Beal Atha Na Gcearr, Caislean Riabhach, Co Roscommon |
|
17095I |
S N Na Cealltraighe |
Kinclare, Cealltrach Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
17096K |
S N Nmh Fhingin |
Garryhill, Muinebheag, Co Carlow |
|
17098O |
S N Tighearnain Naofa |
Via Crossmolina P.O., Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
17099Q |
S N Naomh Iosef |
Carraig Mhachaire Rois, Co Monaghan |
|
17100V |
S N Rath Aradh |
Roscommon, Co Roscommon |
|
17101A |
Scoil Cre Cumhra |
Patricks Well, Co Limerick |
|
17102C |
Cluain Buinne N S |
Cluain Buinne, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
17103E |
St Marys Convent G |
Carrigtwohill, Co Cork |
|
17104G |
St Francis Junior National School |
Priorswood, Dublin 17 |
|
17105I |
Muire Gan Smal C |
Glasheen, Cork |
|
17108O |
St Johns Infants N S |
Michael Street, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny |
|
17110B |
Naomh Lorcan O Tuathail |
Plas Seibhil, Baile Atha Cliath 1 |
|
17112F |
Ballyhea N S |
Ballyhea, Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
17114J |
S N An Ghabhailin |
Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
17117P |
S N Cul Greine |
Coolgreany, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
17118R |
S N Naomh Fhursa |
Clarain, Odhar Po, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17119T |
S N B Ball Aluinn |
Ball Aluinn, Co Mayo |
|
17122I |
Sn Eadan Fhionnfhaoich |
Na Gleannta, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17123K |
Kilmainham Wood N S |
Kilmainham Wood, Kells, Co Meath |
|
17124M |
Ardee Monastery |
Ardee, Co Louth |
|
17125O |
Differeen N S |
Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim |
|
17126Q |
Scoil Enda |
Achadh Na Habhla, Cluain Eois, Co Muineachain |
|
17127S |
St Josephs Ns |
Hacketstown, Co Carlow |
|
17129W |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Rath Na Mbeach, Crossmolina, Co Mayo |
|
17130H |
Scoil Naomh Dubhthach |
Machaire Ui Rabhartaigh, Gort A Choirce, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17132L |
Drumnamore N S |
Lawderdale, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
17133N |
S N An Baile Nua |
Cill Mhic Thomais Fhinn, Co Waterford |
|
17138A |
Scoil Cill Colmain |
Ard Achadh, Co Luimni |
|
17140K |
S N Baile Sluagh |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
17148D |
S N Eoin Baisde G Sen |
Seafield Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 |
|
17150N |
St Marys Bns |
St Marys Hill, Monaghan, Co Monaghan |
|
17152R |
S N Cnoc Sceach |
Clanna Caoilte, Co Chorcai |
|
17154V |
S N Breandain Naofa |
Mullagh Gort Ui Mhaidin, Baile Locha Riabhach, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17155A |
Athlacca N S |
Athlacca, Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
17156C |
Scoil Naomh Aine |
Charleville, Co Cork |
|
17159I |
S N An Garrain Bhain |
Dungarbhain, Co Waterford |
|
17161S |
Kiltallagh N S |
Kiltallagh, Castlemaine, Co Kerry |
|
17162U |
S N Bhrighde |
Baile Corr, Kells, Co Meath |
|
17167H |
Bl Oliver Plunkett N S |
Moate, Co Westmeath |
|
17168J |
S N Inis Eoghanain |
Inis Eoghanan, Co Chorcai |
|
17170T |
Baile Mor Siol Anmcadha |
Laurencetown, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
17171V |
S N Cuilinn Ui Caoimh |
Mala, Co Chorcai |
|
17174E |
S N Bhrighde |
Cuan, Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
17175G |
Bohermeen N S |
Bohermeen, Navan, Co Meath |
|
17176I |
S N Realt Na Mara |
Mulranny, Co Mayo |
|
17179O |
S N An Cillin |
Birr, Co Offaly |
|
17180W |
S N Na Gcluainte |
Clonmany, Co Donegal |
|
17181B |
St Josephs N S |
Templerainey, Arklow, Co Wicklow |
|
17182D |
Mhichil Naofa N S |
Castletown-Geoghegan, Co Westmeath |
|
17184H |
Oola National School |
Oola, Tipperary |
|
17188P |
S N Chiarain Naofa |
Clonmacnois Ns, Shannonbridge, Co Offaly |
|
17189R |
Rath Eoghan N S |
Rath Eoghan, Co Westmeath |
|
17194K |
S N Baile Ui Coileain |
Ballycullane, New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
17195M |
C.B.S. Primary |
Chapel Street, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
17197Q |
S N An Leath Bhaile |
Tuaim, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17198S |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Beal Atha Na Sluagh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17200C |
S N Colmain |
Conahy, Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny |
|
17203I |
S N Ultain Naofa |
Domhnach Padraig, An Uaimh, Co Na Midhe |
|
17206O |
Glebe N S |
Largy N S, Kinlough, Co Leitrim |
|
17207Q |
S N Domhnach Padraig |
Cathair Loisgreain, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17209U |
Cooneal N.S. |
Cooneal, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
17210F |
Clochar Lughaidh Cailin |
Williams Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6 |
|
17211H |
Clochar Lughaidh Naoidh |
Williams Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6 |
|
17212J |
Scoil Nais Cnoc Aine |
Cnoc Aine, Ospuideal, Co Luimni |
|
17213L |
S N Mhuire |
Ma Nealta, Ceannanus Mor, Co Na Midhe |
|
17214N |
St. Vincent’s Primary School |
Christian Brothers, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 |
|
17217T |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Christian Brothers School, Wexford |
|
17218V |
Kilkenny Mixed N S |
Comer Road, Co Kilkenny |
|
17220I |
S N Bhrighde |
Meath Hill, Drumconrath, Co Meath |
|
17221K |
Sn Colmcille |
An Caislean An Gearr, Gaillimh |
|
17222M |
S N Mhichil Naofa |
Galmoy, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
17223O |
S N Muire Is Gearard |
Enniskerry, Co Wicklow |
|
17224Q |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Graigenamanagh, Co Kilkenny |
|
17228B |
Clochar Muire N S |
Rathdrum, Co Wicklow |
|
17230L |
Scoil Naomh Brid |
Cill Uachtair,, An Cnoc Rua,, Co. An Chabhain. |
|
17231N |
S N Cill Cuimin |
Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
17233R |
Manorhamilton B N S |
Scoil San Clar, Manorhamilton, Leitrim |
|
17235V |
S N Chaomhain Torrchoill |
Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
17236A |
Boher N S |
Boher, Streamstown, Co Westmeath |
|
17237C |
S N Cill Barfhionn |
Coolbawn, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
17240O |
S N Tamhnach Dhuibh |
Bailieboro, Co Cavan |
|
17241Q |
S N Domhnach Mor |
Castlefin, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
17242S |
S N Pairc Na Slinne |
Magh Glas, Baile Locha Riach, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17244W |
S N Naomh Ruadhain |
Lorrha, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
17245B |
Dripsey N S |
Dripsey, Co Cork |
|
17246D |
S N Cluain An Atha |
Eidhneach, Inis, Co Clare |
|
17251T |
Ovens N S |
Ovens, Co Cork |
|
17253A |
S N Caislean An Cumair |
Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny |
|
17254C |
Scoil Chorbain |
Naas, Co Kildare |
|
17255E |
Scoil Na Mainistreach |
An Cuar Bhothar, Roscomain |
|
17260U |
Scoil An Leinbh Iosa |
Killymard, Donegal Town, Co Donegal |
|
17263D |
S N Muire An Sean Baile |
Sean Bhaile, Co Dublin |
|
17265H |
Rathdrum Boys N S |
Rathdrum, Co Wicklow |
|
17266J |
Ballanagare N S |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
17267L |
Scoil Iobar Naofa |
St Ibars Ns, Clohamon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
17268N |
Sn An Br M O Cleirigh |
Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal |
|
17270A |
S N Colm Cille |
Inis Diomain, Co Clare |
|
17271C |
Scoil Mhuire Muigheo |
Crettyard, Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
17273G |
S N Baile Na Cille |
Baile Locha Riach, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17276M |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Tipperary, Co Tipperary |
|
17277O |
St Edwards N S |
Ballytivnan, Sligo |
|
17279S |
Scoil Muire |
Haddington Road, Dublin 4 |
|
17280D |
S N Baile Atha N Riogh |
Baile Atha N Riogh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17281F |
Togher N S |
Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
17282H |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
17283J |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Geevagh, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
17284L |
Baldoyle B N S |
Scoil Naisiunta Baile Duill, Br Clochaise, Baile Dubhghaill, Ath Cliath 13. 113 |
|
17289V |
S N Caomhain |
Inis Oirthir, Arainn, Gaillimh |
|
17290G |
Dysart Ns |
Dysart, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
17293M |
Scoil Ioseph Naofa |
Ballyorgan, Kilfinane, Co Luimni |
|
17295Q |
S N Na Rinne |
An Rinn, Dun Garbhan, Co Phort Lairge |
|
17296S |
S N Baile Na Hinse |
Birdhill, Limerick |
|
17297U |
S N Fearghail Naofa |
Killeagh, Co Cork |
|
17298W |
Kilbehenny N S |
Kilbehenny, Mitchelstown, Co Cork |
|
17299B |
Scoil Mhuire |
Effin, Killmallock, Co Limerick |
|
17300G |
Lios Maighir |
Newmarket, Co Cork |
|
17301I |
S N Teach Caoin |
Clar Cloinne Mhuiris, Co Mayo |
|
17304O |
Annacurra N S |
Annacurra, Aughrim, Co Wicklow |
|
17312N |
S N Cul An Mhuilinn |
Culmullen, Drumree, Co Meath |
|
17313P |
Our Lady Of Lourdes |
Ballinlough, Cork |
|
17314R |
Scoil Naomh Eoin Dea |
Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny |
|
17315T |
Scoil Dairbhre Mixed |
Readypenny, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
17318C |
Scoil An Leinbh Iosa B |
Larkhill, Whitehall, Dublin 9 |
|
17321O |
S N An Coill Mhor |
Newport, Co Mayo |
|
17323S |
Monkstown N S |
Monkstown, Co Cork |
|
17324U |
Scoil Naomh Breandan |
Cnoc An Chuilinn, An Rath Mhor, Co Chiarrai |
|
17326B |
S N Naomh Feidhlim |
Cavan, Co Cavan |
|
17327D |
Curraghmore N S |
Curraghmore, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
17328F |
Scoil Roisin |
An Clochan Liath, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17329H |
S N Paroisteach |
Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
17330P |
Scoil N Moling-Glynn |
St Mullins, Kilkenny |
|
17331R |
S N An Droma |
Ballinakill, Loughrea, Co Galway |
|
17332T |
St Marys Parochial School |
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. |
|
17336E |
S N Mhuire Bainrioghan |
Scoil Muire Bainrioghan, Dun Chairn, Biorra, Co Uibh Fhaili |
|
17338I |
S N Cill Bonain |
Atharlach, Co Chorcai |
|
17339K |
S N Naomh Chiarain |
Cuirt An Phuca, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny |
|
17341U |
Maynooth B N S |
Maynooth, Co Kildare |
|
17349N |
S N An Leana Mhoir |
Beal Atha Longphoirt, Via Listowel, Co Chiarrai |
|
17351A |
S N Naomh Mhuire |
Baile Mhic Gonair, Portlairge |
|
17353E |
S N Cill Trostain |
Strokestown, Co Roscommon |
|
17354G |
S N Padraig |
Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
17355I |
Muire Na Dea Coirle G |
Mourne Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 |
|
17356K |
Muire Na Dea Coirle Inf |
Mourne Road, Dublin 12 |
|
17357M |
S N Baile An Phiull |
Piltown, Co Kilkenny |
|
17358O |
S N Naomh Eirc |
Ard Fearta, Co Kerry |
|
17359Q |
St Cormacs N S |
Kilcormac, Co Offaly |
|
17360B |
S N Mhuire |
Rath Peacain, Blackpool, Co Cork |
|
17362F |
S N Breandan Naofa |
Rathcool, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
17363H |
Sn Cros Tseain |
Bun An Tabhairne, Corcaigh |
|
17364J |
Scoil Baile An Aird |
Baile An Aird, Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
17365L |
Cahorreigh N S |
Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
17367P |
Scoil Mhuire Gns |
Navan Road, Dublin 7 |
|
17368R |
Croi Ronaofa Meascaithe |
Williamstown, Castlerea, Co Galway |
|
17373K |
S N Clochar Mhuire |
St Johns Road, Wexford |
|
17374M |
S N Chrion Choill |
Gathabawn, Via Thurles, Co Kilkenny |
|
17432A |
Magh Mora N S |
Moyvore, Co Westmeath |
|
17438M |
Shanagolden N S |
Shanagolden, Co Limerick |
|
17440W |
S N Naomh Maodhog |
Cill Na Bheart, Beal Atha Conaill, Co Cavan |
|
17441B |
Scoil Mhuire |
Wolfhill, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
17443F |
S N Fionntain |
Taghmon, Co Wexford |
|
17444H |
S N Seosamh Naofa |
An Ceathru Bhan, Baile Atha N Riogh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17445J |
Scoil Lile Naofa |
Kileely, Limerick |
|
17447N |
S N Crannaighe Buidhe |
Crannog Bui, Ardara, Co Donegal |
|
17450C |
S N Mhaodhoig |
Poll Fothair, Fiodh Ard, Ros Mhic Treoin, Co Loch Gormain |
|
17456O |
S N Ronain |
Arainn, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17457Q |
Nmh Ioseph N S |
New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
17459U |
Christ The King I G |
Cabra, Dublin 7 |
|
17462J |
Scoil Nais Mhichil |
Baile Nua, Borris, Co Carlow |
|
17463L |
S N Briocain |
An Gort Mor, Rosmuc, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17464N |
Fionnbarra Naofa B.N.S., |
Kilkieran Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7 |
|
17465P |
Dominican Convent Girls |
Cabra, Dublin 7 |
|
17466R |
St Catherines Infant School |
Cabra, Dublin 7 |
|
17469A |
Scoil Cuilm Cille |
Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
17470I |
St Raphaelas N S |
Upper Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin |
|
17471K |
S N Shean Bhoth |
New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
17472M |
Baile Falbach |
Lusk, Co Dublin |
|
17475S |
S N Aine Naofa |
Loch Cutra, Gort, Co Galway |
|
17479D |
Scoil Mhuire |
Lacken, Ballinagh, Co Cavan |
|
17480L |
S N Baile Cheant |
Baile Cheant, An Uaimh, Co Na Mi |
|
17481N |
St Brendans N S |
Drummond, St Mullins, Kilkenny |
|
17482P |
Clogher Ns |
Clogher Po, Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
17483R |
Carraholly N S |
Peadar O Cearnaigh — Principal, Westport, Co Mayo |
|
17485V |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Fothaine, Ath Eascrach, Beal Atha Na Slua, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17486A |
S N Cleireachain |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
17487C |
Scoil Nais Cathair Chinn Lis |
Cathaircinnlis, Caherconlish, Co Limerick |
|
17488E |
Sn An Aill Bhreach |
Baile Conaola, Connamara, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17489G |
S N Fionntan Naofa |
Abbeyleix, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
17490O |
S N Lorcain Naofa |
Tigneatha, Baile Locha Riach, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17492S |
S N Mhuire |
Kilmurray, Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
17493U |
Rosenallis N S |
Rosenallis, Co Laois |
|
17494W |
S N An Rath Mhor |
Rathmore, Athboy, Co Meath |
|
17498H |
S N Naomh Sheosamh |
Toomevara, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
17500O |
S N Muire Mxd |
Barndarrig, Co Wicklow |
|
17501Q |
Bennekerry National School |
Bennekerry, Co Carlow |
|
17502S |
S N Naomh Thomais |
Tobar Pheadar, Gaillimh |
|
17503U |
S N Adhamhnain |
Luinneach, Doiri Beaga, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17505B |
S N Cill Ruadhain |
Glanmire, Co Cork |
|
17506D |
S N Breandan Naofa |
Dun Doighre, Coill Bhreac Loughrea, Co Galway |
|
17507F |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Gleann Cuillin, Cilltighearnain, Co Atha Cliath |
|
17508H |
S N Naomh Cholumchille |
Durrow, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
17510R |
S N Treasa Nfa |
Ballyellis, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
17511T |
S N Baile An Iubhair |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
17512V |
S N Flannain Naofa |
Rath Chobain, Roscre, Co Tiobrad Arann |
|
17513A |
S N Cill Bhrighde |
Kilbride, Trim, Co Meath |
|
17514C |
S N Cluain Na Gall |
Clonegal, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
17515E |
S N Achadh Bolg |
Achadh An Chrioste, Co Corcaigh |
|
17517I |
Doolin Mixed N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
17519M |
S N Caislean Dochraill |
Ballycarney, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
17520U |
S N Mhuire |
Robinstown, Navan, Co Meath |
|
17521W |
S N Colmcille |
Scrin, Tara, Co Meath |
|
17522B |
Knockanore N S |
Knockanore, Co Waterford |
|
17523D |
S N Cronain Naofa |
Drum Ui Cianain, Roscrea, Co Tipperary |
|
17525H |
Dunmore East Convent Ns |
Dunmore East, Co Waterford |
|
17526J |
S N Abbain |
Adamstown, Co Wexford |
|
17527L |
Scoil Bhrugh Thuinne |
Churchtown, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
17528N |
S N Naomh Caitriona |
Connaithe Conna, Co Cork |
|
17529P |
S N Iomair Naofa |
Brackloon Cill Tulcha, Beal Atha N Riogh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17531C |
Baile Na Mona |
Bailieboro, Co Cavan |
|
17532E |
S N Druim Slaod |
Baile Cruaich, Cathair Na Mart, Co Mayo |
|
17533G |
S N Rathain |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
17535K |
Fionnabhair N S |
Fionnabhair, Co Waterford |
|
17536M |
S N Dun Aill |
Tramor, Co Waterford |
|
17537O |
Scoil Padraig Naofa |
Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
17539S |
S N Cill Cruain |
Scoil Chill Chruain, Ballymoe, Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
17540D |
S N Mhanachain |
An Tobar, An Mota, Co Na H Iarmhidhe |
|
17542H |
S N Rath Chaomhghin |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
17543J |
Cloughjordan N S |
Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary |
|
17547R |
S N Breandan Naofa |
Doire Iubhair, Gurteeny Woodford, Loughrea Co Galway |
|
17549V |
S N Ceathru Caol |
Kerrykeel, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
17550G |
Scoil Fhursa |
Haggardstown, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
17552K |
Scoil Bhrighde |
Porthall, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
17553M |
S N Taodhbhog |
An Clochan, Leifearr, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17554O |
S N Nmh Seosaimh |
Baile Miota, Co Loch Garman |
|
17555Q |
Scoil Naomh Abban |
Crettyard, Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
17557U |
Scoil Abbain Cillin |
Maganey, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
17558W |
S N Rosan |
Carrigallen, Co Leitrim |
|
17559B |
S N Mhuire |
Garristown, Co Dublin |
|
17560J |
S N Seosamh Naomtha |
Dun Doire, An Uaimh, Co Na Mi |
|
17561L |
Samhthann N S |
Ballinalee, Longford, Co Longford |
|
17562N |
S N Oilean Eadaigh |
Caislean A Bharraigh, Co Mayo |
|
17563P |
Ballybrohan N S |
Ogonnelloe, Tuamgraney, Scariff, Co Clare |
|
17564R |
S N An Choimin |
Clochan, Leithbhearr, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17565T |
S N Brighde Buach |
Rochfortbridge, Co Westmeath |
|
17566V |
S N Bhridhe |
Kells, Co Kilkenny |
|
17567A |
Almhaine N S |
Kilmeague, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
17569E |
Blessed Oliver N S |
Baile An Ridire, Baile Brigin, Co Atha Cliath |
|
17570M |
S N Na Bhfiodh |
Cill Mhic Thomais, Co Waterford |
|
17571O |
Kilmore N S |
Carrick On Shannon, Co Roscommon |
|
17574U |
S N Naomh Ciarain |
Cill Chiarain, Conamara, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17575W |
S N Gleann Coimhead |
Ballybofey, Co Donegal |
|
17576B |
Scoil An Choroin Mhuire |
Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow |
|
17579H |
S N Ath Fhada |
Rostiallain, Co Cork |
|
17580P |
S N Gort Na Huaighe |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
17583V |
S N Cnoc An Ein |
Inis, Co Clare |
|
17585C |
S N Beal Caradh |
Belcarra, Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
17589K |
S N Chiaran Naofa |
Stoneyford, Co Kilkenny |
|
17590S |
S N Moin Ruadh Mixed |
Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny |
|
17593B |
Scoil Naomh Mhuire |
Cnoc Ui Coileain, Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick |
|
17595F |
Cill Coscain |
The Ward, Co Dublin |
|
17598L |
Sn An Leinbh Iosa |
Coxtown, Carrigans, Co Donegal |
|
17599N |
S N Baile An Luig |
Beal Tra, Sligeach |
|
17600S |
S N Na Scairte Leithe |
Saleen Cloyne, Midleton, Co Cork |
|
17601U |
S N Doire Na Ceise |
An Mhuinchille, Co Cavan |
|
17602W |
S N Naomh Lachtin |
Domhnach Mor, Co Chorcai |
|
17603B |
Scoil Iosagain |
Aughavannagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 |
|
17604D |
Raithin An Uisce N S |
Raithin An Uisce, Portlaoise, Co Laoise |
|
17606H |
Naomh Micheal N S |
Castletown-Finea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
17607J |
S N Seiseadh Ui Neill |
Ballybofey, Co Donegal |
|
17608L |
S N Lua Naofa |
Lorrha, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
17609N |
Rathcormac N S |
Rathcormac, Co Cork |
|
17610V |
S N Baile Fada |
Ballyfad, Inch, Co Wexford |
|
17612C |
St Garvans Ns |
Carrowreigh, Taghmon, Co Wexford |
|
17613E |
S N Caitriona Naofa |
Eachdruim, Co Galway |
|
17615I |
Sn Naomh Proinnsias |
An Choill Rua, Odhar, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17616K |
Naomh Mhuire N S |
Inis Na Mbreathnach, Geisill, Co Offaly |
|
17617M |
Scoil Chomhgain Naofa |
Killeshin, Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
17620B |
S N Rois Mhoir |
Clonoulty, Goolds Cross, Co Tipperary |
|
17621D |
S N An Bhealaigh |
Clonoulty, Goolds Cross, Co Tipperary |
|
17622F |
S N Lasair Naofa |
Arigna, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
17623H |
Scoil Nais Ui Gramhna |
Athboy, Co Meath |
|
17625L |
Cnoc An Teampaill |
Virginia, Co Cavan |
|
17628R |
S N Naomh Padraig Mxd |
Baile Haol, Co Kilkenny |
|
17629T |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Ard A’chatha, Garristown, Co Dublin |
|
17630E |
S N Maodhog |
Cnoc Brighde, Bailieboro, Co Cavan |
|
17631G |
Ceathru Na Ngarrdhanta |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
17633K |
S N Eoin Baiste |
Ballyvaughan, Via Galway, Co Clare |
|
17634M |
Scoil Ailbhe |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
17637S |
S N Sheosaimh Naofa |
Beal Atha Na Gcarr, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
17638U |
S N Nmh Seosaimh |
Dunard, Poll Na Peiste, Cluain Na Roistigh, Co Loch Gorman |
|
17639W |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Mitchelstown, Co Cork |
|
17640H |
S N Colmain Naofa |
Tir Da Glas, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
17641J |
S N Realt Na Mara |
Rosses Point, Sligo |
|
17643N |
S N Cill Bhriain |
Ballinamult, Clonmel, Co Waterford |
|
17644P |
Scoil Mhuire |
Aughnagarron, Granard, Co Longford |
|
17645R |
S N Cronain |
Kiltiernan, Kilcolgan, Co Galway |
|
17646T |
S N Uaimh Bhreanainn |
Traighli, Co Chiarrai |
|
17647V |
Muire Na Dea Comhairle |
Headford, Co Galway |
|
17648A |
S N Breandain Naofa |
Ath Cinn, Gaillimh |
|
17649C |
St Brigids Convent N S |
Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny |
|
17650K |
S N Ide |
Kilmeade, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
17652O |
Scoil Oilibheir Naofa |
Coillcluana, Co Na Mi |
|
17653Q |
Castle Iny N S |
Luach Magh, Templemore, Co Tipperary |
|
17655U |
S N Caladh Na Muc |
Ros Cathail, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17656W |
S N Olibheir Beannuithe |
Duncannon, Co Wexford |
|
17660N |
S N Naomh Treasa |
Caiseal, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17662R |
S N Brighde |
Kill, Co Kildare |
|
17663T |
St Patricks N S |
Rathvilly, Co Carlow |
|
17665A |
S N Gleann Guail |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
17667E |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Whitechurch, Co Cork |
|
17668G |
S N Na Bhforbacha |
An Spideal, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17669I |
S N Treasa Naomha |
Cill Teagain, Co Cille Manntain |
|
17671S |
Maria Auxiliatrix N S |
Fernbank, Limerick |
|
17674B |
St Annes National School |
Ardclough, Straffan, Co Kildare |
|
17675D |
S N Teampall Loiscithe |
Burnchurch, Cuffes Grange Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny |
|
17678J |
S N Fiondalbha |
Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
17679L |
S N Brighde |
Fantan, Borrisoleigh Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
17681V |
S N Na Maighne |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
17682A |
S N Colm Naofa |
Coggale, Westport, Co Mayo |
|
17683C |
Muire Og 2 Loreto Con |
Crumlin Road, Dublin 12 |
|
17686I |
Scoil Mhuire Bns |
Castleblaney, Co Monaghan |
|
17687K |
S N Tulach Cruinn |
Cill Ruis, Co Clare |
|
17689O |
S N Tir An Fhiaidh |
Leitir Mor, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17692D |
Sraid Bhaile Boys N S |
Sraid Bhaile, Co Laois |
|
17694H |
S N Chluainin |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
17695J |
S N Molaise |
Molaise, An Cnoch, Mainistir Laoise, Co Laoise |
|
17699R |
S N Tuairin Cathail |
Rathmore, Co Kerry |
|
17703F |
S N Ard Croine |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
17704H |
S N Fhionnain |
Baile Chonaill, An Falcarrach, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17705J |
S N Cros Ban |
Whitecross, Julianstown, Co Meath |
|
17706L |
S N An Mhaoilinn |
Newmarket, Co Cork |
|
17707N |
S N Rath An Iubhair |
Rath An Iubhair, Iniscortaigh, Co Loch Gorman |
|
17708P |
Sc Ciarain |
Lower Warren, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
17709R |
S N Naomh Mhuire |
Drumboylan, Leitrim P.O., Carrick-On-Shannnon, Co Roscommon |
|
17710C |
S N An Chuilleanaig |
Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
17712G |
S N Chiarda Naofa |
Kilkeary, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
17714K |
S N Cill Cae |
Castledermot, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
17715M |
S N Rath A Bharraigh |
Clonakilty, Co Cork |
|
17716O |
St Riaghans Ns |
Drimnacrosh, Kilraine P.O., Co Donegal |
|
17718S |
S N Seosamh Naofa |
Cul Mhaoile, Sligo |
|
17720F |
Scoil Naomh Caoimhghin |
Greystones, Co Wicklow |
|
17721H |
Scoil Treasa Naofa |
Malainn, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
17724N |
Baile An Clochain N S |
Ballycloghan, Carraig Bhuidhe, Co Longfoirt |
|
17725P |
S N Bhride |
Carn, Moneygold, Co Sligo |
|
17726R |
S N Tulach Aluinn |
Tullyallen, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
17727T |
Sn Croi Muire |
Beal An Mhuirthid, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
17728V |
S N Talamh Na Coille |
Talamh Na Coille, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
17729A |
Scoil Naomh Proinnseas |
Magherabeg, Manorcunningham, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal |
|
17730I |
S N Na Lanai Glasa |
Seafield Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 |
|
17731K |
S N Iosef Naofa |
Templemore, Co Tipperary |
|
17732M |
Scoil Chiarain |
Ascal Ui Choileain, Domhnach Cairne, Baile Atha Cliath 5 |
|
17734Q |
S N Gallbhaile |
Ballyhogue, Gallbhaile, Inis Corthaidh, Co Loch Garman |
|
17735S |
St Patricks Ns |
Broomfield, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan |
|
17737W |
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School |
Janesboro, Limerick |
|
17738B |
Scoil Tobar Padraig |
Tobar Phadraig, Luimneach |
|
17741N |
Scoil Nais Aitinn Bhui |
Beauparc, Navan, Co Meath |
|
17742P |
Scoil Nais Mhuire Naofa |
Kiltale, Dunsany, Co Meath |
|
17743R |
Naomh Muire N S |
Fiodh An Atha, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
17744T |
S N Gniomh Go Leith B |
Rathmore, Co Kerry |
|
17746A |
Scoil Colmain Naofa |
Muclach, Screagain, An Tulach Mhor, Co Uibh Fhaili |
|
17747C |
S N Na Srona |
Rathmore, Co Kerry |
|
17748E |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Dungar, Caisleain Riabhach, Co Roscommon |
|
17753U |
S N Chiarain Naofa |
Breach Choill, Kilcormac, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
17754W |
S N Naomh Eoin B |
Ballincollig, Co Cork |
|
17755B |
Scoil Naomh Mhuire C |
Ballincollig, Co Cork |
|
17756D |
Ballinabranna Mxd N S |
Milford, Co Carlow |
|
17758H |
Scoil Mhichil Naofa |
Crosspatrick, Co Kilkenny (Via Thurles) |
|
17759J |
S N Brighde |
Mionloch, An Caislean Gearr, Gaillimh |
|
17760R |
S N Baile An Leasa |
Dunmore, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
17761T |
S N Mhuire |
Araglinn, Cill Uird, Co Chorcai |
|
17763A |
Rockchapel N S |
Rockchapel Ns, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
17764C |
S N Baile Tuirinne |
Kilbeacanty, Gort, Co Galway |
|
17765E |
S N Re Na Scrine |
Roscarbery, Co Cork |
|
17768K |
Scoil Ghormáin Naofa |
Castletown, Inch, Co Wexford |
|
17769M |
S N Mhuire |
Tagoat, Co Wexford |
|
17770U |
S N Naomh Colmain |
C/O Scoil Cholmain, Muighros (Muigh-Inis), Cárna, Co. Na Gaillimhe |
|
17771W |
S N Mhuire |
Lisin Na Coille, Uran Mor, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17772B |
S N Brighdhe Naofa |
Cinn Mara, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17774F |
S N Lissara Naofa |
Baile Na Carra, Baile An Mhota, Co Sligeach |
|
17776J |
S N Comhghall |
Coininsi, Clones, Co Monaghan |
|
17779P |
Powerstown N S |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
17780A |
Ballyhaise N S |
Cavan, Co Cavan |
|
17782E |
S N Bride Naofa |
Sean Tallamh, Gaillimh |
|
17783G |
S N Chuirt Doighte |
Cahir, Co Tipperary |
|
17784I |
S N Padraic Naofa |
Sraid Lombard, Gaillimh |
|
17785K |
San Nioclas Myra |
Kinsealy, Dublin 17 |
|
17787O |
S N Colmcill Naofa |
Moone, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
17789S |
S N Cill Tartain |
Gort Inse Guaire, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17790D |
Curraghagalla N S |
Kilworth, Co Cork |
|
17793J |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Cloideach, Ath Cinn, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17794L |
S N An Phairc |
Youghal, Co Cork |
|
17796P |
Our Lady’s National School |
Nurney, Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
17799V |
S N Na Haille |
An Mhoin Ard, Co Tiobrad Arann |
|
17800D |
S N Seosamh Nfa |
Bree, Enniscorty, Co Wexford |
|
17801F |
S N Na Maighdine Muire |
Broadford, , Co Clare |
|
17804L |
S N Cnoc Na Manach |
Minane Bridge, Cork |
|
17806P |
Cill Cleithe N S |
Cill Cleithe, Moate, Co Westmeath |
|
17807R |
S N Cathair Geal |
Cathair Geal, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
17808T |
Strokestown Con N S |
Strokestown, Co Roscommon |
|
17810G |
Sn Nicolais Naofa |
Dunluain, Co Cill Mhantain |
|
17812K |
St Marys N S |
St Marys N.S., Parnell Avenue, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
17814O |
Gearoid Ui Ghriobhtha |
Loughill, Mountrenchard, Co Limerick |
|
17816S |
Cooraclare B N S |
Cill Rois, Co Clare |
|
17820J |
Brighde Naofa |
Baile Rothluis, Kilsallaghan, Co Dublin |
|
17821L |
Scoil Nais Mhuire Naofa |
Enfield, Co Meath |
|
17822N |
Scoil Bhrighde |
Min A Chladhaigh, Gort A Choirce, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17823P |
Glantane B N S |
Glantane, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
17826V |
Na Coroine Muire Mxd |
Ashford, Co Wicklow |
|
17827A |
Scoil Phadraig |
Portarlington, Co Laois |
|
17828C |
Scoil Adhamhnain |
Rathbhoth, Leithbhearr, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17829E |
S N Ath An Mhuillinn |
Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
17831O |
Glebe Ns |
The Glebe, Dun Na Ngall, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
17832Q |
Kilnaboy N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
17837D |
Scoil Mhuire |
Pettigo, Co Donegal |
|
17838F |
S N Eoin Naofa |
Baile Easa Dara, Co Sligeach |
|
17839H |
S N Bheinn Naofa B |
Duleek, Co Meath |
|
17840P |
S N Bheinin Naofa C |
Duleek, Co Meath |
|
17841R |
Sn Mhuire |
Ballyhogue, Bree, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
17845C |
Scoil Mhuire |
Unit 42, Briarhill Business Park, Briarhill, Galway |
|
17847G |
S N Aibhistin Naofa |
Cill Seanaigh, Inis, Co An Chlair |
|
17848I |
S N Mhuire |
Gleann An Phreachain, Glenville, Co Cork |
|
17849K |
S N O Dubhlain |
Ballagh, Kilrooskey, Co Roscommon |
|
17850S |
S N Phadraig Naofa |
Pairc Na Coille, Borrisokane, Co Tipperary |
|
17854D |
S N Padraig Naofa |
De La Salle, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny |
|
17856H |
S N Dun Uabhair |
Dun Ubhair, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
17857J |
S N Aindreis Naofa |
Curraha, Ashbourne, Co Meath |
|
17858L |
S N Coill An Iarainn |
Kilanerin, Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
17863E |
Scoil Iarlatha Naofa |
Mionloch, Beal Atha Na Slua, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17865I |
S N Naomh Muire B |
Ascal Na Comhdhala, Droichead Atha, Co Lu |
|
17867M |
Scoil Iognaid De Ris |
Stephen Street, Kilkenny |
|
17868O |
Scoil Freastogail Muire |
Fermoy, Co Cork |
|
17869Q |
S N Ciarain Naofa |
Dubhros, Cinn Mhara, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17870B |
Scoil Bhreandain Naofa |
Cluain Fhearta, Beal Atha Na Sluaigh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17871D |
Scoil Cill Churnain |
Kilcornan, Co Limerick |
|
17872F |
St Conleths And Marys N S |
Newbridge, Co Kildare |
|
17873H |
S N Connlaodh Naofa N |
Newbridge, Co Kildare |
|
17874J |
Glencorrib N S |
Glencorrib, Shrule Via Galway, Co Mayo |
|
17877P |
Scoil Muire Naofa |
Mionloch, Beal Atha Na Slua, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17881G |
Scoil Ui Chonaill |
Nth Richmond Street, Dublin 1 |
|
17882I |
S N Aodha Naofa |
Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath |
|
17883K |
Muire Naofa Castlecuffe |
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Co Laois |
|
17887S |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
17890H |
Temple St Hospital N S |
Temple Street, Dublin 1 |
|
17891J |
Scoil Mhuire |
Mount Sackville Convent, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 |
|
17893N |
Sancta Maria C B S |
Synge St, Dublin 8 |
|
17898A |
S N Iosep Naofa |
Broadford, Via Limerick, Co Clare |
|
17899C |
Scoil Carmel |
Teach Giuise, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
17903N |
Corr Na Madadh N S |
Corr Na Madadh, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
17904P |
S N Brusna |
Brusna, Bealach A Doirin, Co Roscommon |
|
17905R |
S N Tobair Eoin Baisde |
Johnswell, Co Kilkenny |
|
17906T |
Marist G N S |
Cara Droma Ruisc, Co Leitrim |
|
17907V |
Crossbridge N S |
Crossbridge, Tinahely, Co Wicklow |
|
17911M |
Colmcille Mixed N S |
Bigwood, Mullinavat, Co Waterford |
|
17912O |
S N Eoin Bosco Buach |
Navan Road, Dublin 7 |
|
17913Q |
S N Mhuire |
Baile Bearna, Co Loch Gorman |
|
17914S |
St Oliver Plunkett |
St Oliver Plunkett Ns, Grove Road, Malahide, Co Dublin |
|
17915U |
Freastogail Mhuire Mxd |
Killahan, Abbeydorney, Co Kerry |
|
17919F |
Aibhistin Naofa |
Cluain Tuaiscirt, Beal Atha Na Sluagh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17920N |
Donard N S |
Donard, Co Wicklow |
|
17921P |
S N Moing Na Miol |
Clashbee, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
17922R |
Cloghans Hill N S |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
17923T |
S N Beal An Mhuirthead |
Beal An Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
17928G |
Sn N Sailbheastar Nfa |
Malahide, Co Dublin |
|
17930Q |
S N Seachnaill Naofa |
Dunshaughlin, Co Meath |
|
17931S |
S N Brighde |
Ticknevin, Carbury, Co Kildare |
|
17932U |
Odhran Naofa N S |
Sonna, Slanemore, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
17934B |
Scoil Bhride |
An Cnoc Bhreac, Beal Atha Na Sluaigh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
17936F |
S N Eoin Baisde B Sin |
Seafield Rd, Clontarf, Dublin 3 |
|
17937H |
Scoil Moin A Lin |
Castleroy, Limerick |
|
17940T |
S N Na Mbuachailli |
Tulach Seasta, Newport, Co Tipperary |
|
17941V |
St Munchins G N S |
Ballynanty, Limerick |
|
17942A |
Scoil Mhainchin Buach |
Bothar Siolbroin, Limerick |
|
17944E |
St Marys School For Deaf Girls |
Dominican Convent, Cabra, Dublin 7 |
|
17945G |
Scoil Naomh Chaitriona |
Ballyshannon, Co Donegal |
|
17946I |
Scoil Nais Naomh Aine |
Maio, Tierworker, Kells, Co Meath |
|
17947K |
Scoil Naomh Bride |
Boardsmill, Trim, Co Meath |
|
17949O |
S N Padraig Naofa B |
Bothar Brugha, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
17950W |
Shanagarry N S |
Shanagarry, Midleton, Co Cork |
|
17951B |
Scoil O Curain B |
Newcastlewest, Co Limerick |
|
17952D |
S N Naomh Fhionain |
Dillonstown, Dunleer, Co Louth |
|
17953F |
S N Bhaile Eamonn |
Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 |
|
17954H |
Scoil Caoimhin Naofa |
Mount Merrion, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
17955J |
Muire Gan Smal |
Cluain Dilleain, Fermoy, Co Cork |
|
17956L |
Scoil Cholmcille Naofa |
Ballylast, Castlefin, Co Donegal |
|
17957N |
Ennis Convent Inf N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
17961E |
S N Lusca |
Lusk, Co Dublin |
|
17964K |
S N Mhuire Naofa |
Rathfeigh, Tara, Co Meath |
|
17965M |
S N Bhride |
Ard Achaidh, Omeath, Dundalk, Co. Louth |
|
17967Q |
S N Mullach Rua |
Gurteen, Ballymote, Co Sligo |
|
17968S |
Ursaille Naofa |
Teach An Da Mhile, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
17969U |
S N Mhuire |
An Uaimh, Co Na Mi |
|
17970F |
Cl Scoil M Na Trocaire |
Baile An Bhothair, Co Baile Atha Cliath |
|
17971H |
St Michaels Spec School |
Glenmaroon, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 |
|
17972J |
S N Cill Mhuire B |
Lisardagh, Co Cork |
|
17976R |
Scoil Assaim B |
Raheny, Dublin 5 |
|
17977T |
Scoil Aine C |
Raheny, Dublin 5 |
|
17978V |
Naiscoil Ide |
All Saints Drive, Raheny, Dublin 5 |
|
17979A |
S N Cnoc Ainbhil |
Lr Kilmacud Rd, Stillorgan/Blackrock, Co Dublin. |
|
17980I |
Scoil Mhuire |
Cloonminda, Castlerea, Co Galway |
|
17981K |
S N Gleann Na Gcreabhar |
Gleann Na Gcreabhar, Cill Mocheallog, Co Luimni |
|
17986U |
S N Nmh Sheosamh |
Boyerstown, Navan, Co Meath |
|
17990L |
S N Drom Cnamh |
Drom Cnamh, Co Cavan |
|
17991N |
Eoin Naofa N S |
Ballymore, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
17993R |
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal B |
Glasheen, Cork |
|
17994T |
S N Fhoirtcheirn/Fhinin |
Midhiseal, Co Ceatharlach |
|
17995V |
S N Oilibhear Plunglead |
Killina, Carbury, Co Kildare |
|
17996A |
Glen Na Smol N S |
Glen Na Smal, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
17997C |
St Marys N S Grange |
Grange, Youghal, Co Cork |
|
17998E |
Sn Muire An Tsolais |
Sn Muire An Tsolais, Mota Grainne Oige, Ballinasloe Co Galway |
|
18000W |
Naomh Mhuire B |
Carrigtwohill, Co Cork |
|
18001B |
S N Naomh Lorcan |
Omeath, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18002D |
Drumgallagh N S |
Ballycroy, Westport, Co Mayo |
|
18003F |
S N Athracht Nfa Buach |
Charlestown, Co Mayo |
|
18005J |
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal |
Fiobhach Diseart, Beal Atha Na Sluaighe, Co Roscomain |
|
18007N |
S N Olibhear Pluinceid |
Rann Na Feirste, Anagaire, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18010C |
S N Mhuire |
Baile Daithi, Inis Cortaigh, Co Loch Gorman |
|
18012G |
S N Cruachain |
Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
18014K |
Scoil An Chroi Ro Naofa |
The Swan N.S., Via Athy, Co Laois |
|
18018S |
Scoil Bhride N S |
Rathangan, Co Kildare |
|
18019U |
S N Chaoimhin Naofa |
Philipstown, Dunleer, Co Louth |
|
18020F |
S N An Gharrain |
Upton, Co Cork |
|
18021H |
Sn An Croi Ro Naofa |
Beal Clair, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18023L |
S N Ath Na Bh-Fearcon |
Ath Na Bh-Fearcon, Caislean Mathghamhna, Co Muineachain |
|
18024N |
Scoil Muire Gan Smal |
Ard Aitinn, Co Ceatharlach |
|
18027T |
Clooniquin N S |
Ailfionn, Caislean Riabhach, Co Ros Comain |
|
18028V |
Corr A Chrainn National School |
Corr A Chrainn, Emyvale, Co Monaghan |
|
18029A |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Druimeanna, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo |
|
18030I |
Scoil Ailbhe |
Cathair Ailbhe, Ballybricken Grange, Killmallock Limerick |
|
18031K |
S N Bride |
Crochta Greine, Currach, Co Cill Dara |
|
18032M |
S N Cluain Muinge |
Clonmoney, Newmarket-On-Fergus, Co Clare |
|
18033O |
Kilcommon N S |
Kilcommon, Tinahely, Co Wicklow |
|
18034Q |
S N Mhuire |
Muchgrange, Grianphort Dun Dealgan, Co Louth |
|
18036U |
Diarmada N S |
Castlepollard, Co Westmeath |
|
18037W |
S N Mhuire |
Baile Ui Earain, Baile Loibin, Co Na Mi |
|
18038B |
St Margarets N S |
St Margarets, Co.Dublin. |
|
18039D |
Na Minteoga N S |
Headford, Co Kerry |
|
18040L |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Slane, Co Meath |
|
18042P |
Presentation Convent |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
18043R |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Tir Na Neasrach, Ballycrissane, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
18045V |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Cartown, Termonfeckin Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
18046A |
Scoil Bride B |
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 |
|
18047C |
Scoil Bride C |
Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 |
|
18048E |
S N Naomh Deaglan |
Ard Mor, Co Portlairge |
|
18049G |
Muire Na Mainistreach |
Muire Na Mainistreach, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
18051Q |
Coole N.S, |
Garradice,, Kilcock,, Co. Kildare. |
|
18052S |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Clochar Loreto, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18053U |
Sooey N S |
Sughaidh, Cul Atha Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
18054W |
Hollywood N S |
Hollywood, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
18055B |
S N Mhuire |
Ballymore Eustace, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
18057F |
Scoil Mhuire |
Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
18058H |
Scoil Naomh Seosamh |
Rathdomhnaill, Treantach, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
18059J |
Bailieboro N S |
Bailieboro, Co Cavan |
|
18061T |
Scoil Mhuire |
Ballyleague, Lanesboro Po, Co Roscommon |
|
18062V |
S N An Grainseach |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
18063A |
S N Naomh Lorcain |
Levitstown, Maganey, Athy, Co Kildare |
|
18064C |
S N Muire |
Bealach Gabhrain, Co Kilkenny |
|
18068K |
S N Peadar Agus Pol |
Ath An Urchair, Moate, Co Offaly |
|
18069M |
Naomh Seosamh |
Mell, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
18070U |
Convent Of Mercy N.S. |
Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
18073D |
S N Mhuire C |
Allenwood, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
18075H |
Rathdomhnaigh N S |
Rathdowney, Co Laois |
|
18076J |
Scoil Náisiúnta Muire Gan Smál |
Townparks, Lifford, Co. Donegal |
|
18077L |
S N Cnoc Machan |
Bun Machan, Co Waterford |
|
18078N |
Scoil Bhride B7c |
Paulstown, Kilkenny |
|
18080A |
Scoil Mhuire Mxd |
Tucketts Lane, Howth, Co Dublin |
|
18082E |
S N Dumhach |
Cathair Na Mart, Co Mayo |
|
18084I |
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal |
Lixnaw, Co Kerry |
|
18085K |
Ballyneale N S |
Carrick On Suir, Co Tipperary |
|
18086M |
Dunfanaghy N S |
Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal |
|
18087O |
S N Odhran Naofa |
Baile Na Cloiche, Silvermines Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
18089S |
Scoil Naomh Mhuire |
An Gharran, Oranmore, Co Galway |
|
18090D |
S N Cill Damhain |
Cill Damhain, Inis Corthaigh, Co Loch Gorman |
|
18092H |
S N Baile Mhic Adaim |
Baile Mhic Adaim, Magh Bhealaigh, Co Cill Dara |
|
18093J |
S N Cloch Rinnce |
Cloch Rinnce, Magh Bhealaigh, Co Cill Dara |
|
18094L |
S N Dun Na Mainistreach |
Dungarbhan, Co Waterford |
|
18096P |
S N Coill Dubh |
Naas, Co Kildare |
|
18097R |
Togala Mhuire |
Cill Tulcha, Athenry, Co Galway |
|
18098T |
S N Bhride C |
Bothar Brugha, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
18099V |
S N Muire Na Trocaire |
Ardee, Co Louth |
|
18100D |
Lisgriffin N S |
Goleen, Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
18101F |
S N Muire |
Pairc Na Rian, Jenkinstown Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18106P |
S N Na Trionoide Naofa |
Lios Muilinn, Cros An Greallaigh, Co Na Midhe |
|
18108T |
Whitechurch N S Ceapach |
Ceapach, Co Waterford |
|
18109V |
S N Inis Cealtrach |
Mountshannon, Co. Clare, Via Limerick |
|
18111I |
S N Gort Na Gaoithe |
Gort Na Gaoithe Tuamard, Beal Atha Na Slua, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18112K |
Scoil Naomh Eanna |
Bullan, Loughrea, Co Galway |
|
18113M |
S N Cill Solain |
Killasolan, Caltra, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
18114O |
S N Naomh Eighneach |
Diseart Eighnigh, Buncrannach, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
18115Q |
S N Mhuire |
Cluain Na Ngamhain, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
18116S |
Mns Cluain Tuaiscirt |
Lanesboro, Co Longford |
|
18118W |
Coolfancy N S |
Cul Fhasaigh, Tinahely, Co Wicklow |
|
18120J |
Scoil Mhuire |
Caiseal Ceanndroma, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18121L |
S N Mhuire |
Carna, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18125T |
Scoil Naomh Mhuire |
An Creagan, Beal Atha Na Sluaigh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18126V |
S N San Nioclas |
Tigh Banan, Castlebellingham, Co Louth |
|
18127A |
S N Mhuire |
Belturbet, Co Cavan |
|
18128C |
S N Mhuire Mxd |
Coisceim, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
18129E |
Scoil Naomh Peadar |
Mountcharles, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
18130M |
St Patricks Ns |
Johnstownbridge, Enfield, Co Meath |
|
18131O |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Ard Aratha, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
18132Q |
S N Muire |
Carlanstown, Kells, Co Meath |
|
18133S |
Fionntain Nfa N S |
Magh Glas, Ballycogley, Co Wexford |
|
18135W |
Scoil Angela |
Ursuline Convent, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18137D |
S N Naomh Feargal |
Finglas West, Dublin 11 |
|
18139H |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Tearmon Spencer Harbour, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
18142T |
Scoil Cnoc Loinge B |
Knocklong, Co Limerick |
|
18145C |
Sn Nmh Treasa |
Kilkelly, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo |
|
18148I |
Scoil Bhride Mixed N S |
Lann Leire, Co Louth |
|
18150S |
Fraoch Mor N S |
Fraoch Mor, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
18151U |
S N Mhuire |
Baile An Ngalloglach, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
18153B |
S N Padraig Naofa C |
Dillons Cross, Cork |
|
18154D |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Dillons Cross, Cork |
|
18157J |
St Rynaghs N S |
Banagher, Co Offaly |
|
18158L |
S N Seamus Naofa |
Glenmore Via Waterford, Co Kilkenny |
|
18161A |
Castleconnell N S |
Castleconnel, Co Limerick |
|
18163E |
Sn N Breandain |
Eanach Dhuin, Cor An Dulla, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18164G |
S N Buirgheas |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
18165I |
Tisrara National School |
Tigh Srathra, Co Roscommon |
|
18166K |
Cluain Eidhneach N S |
Cluain Eidhneach, Mountrath, Co Laois |
|
18167M |
S N Aine Nfa Seafield |
Bonmahon, Co Waterford |
|
18168O |
S N An Chrioch |
An Chrioch, Co An Chlair |
|
18169Q |
S N Rath Riagain |
Baile An Bhothair, Dun Boinne, Co Na Midhe |
|
18170B |
Sn Muire Na Freastogala |
Siuracha Na Carthanachr, Baile Uailcin, Baile Atha Cliath 12 |
|
18171D |
Our Lady Assumption Bns |
Siuracha Na Carthanacha, Baile Uailcin, Baile Atha Cliath 12 |
|
18172F |
Gleneely N S |
Gleann An Fhaoilidh, Killygordan, Co Donegal |
|
18173H |
S N Briotas |
Brittas, Co Dublin |
|
18174J |
S N Caitriona Naofa |
Baile Oirthir, Ceannanus Mor, Co Na Midhe |
|
18175L |
S N Beannchair |
Carrowmore, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
18177P |
Scoil Aine Naofa |
Rath Caola, Co Luimni |
|
18178R |
St Josephs Convent |
Longford, Co Longford |
|
18179T |
S N Bride |
Lackagh, Monasterevan, Co Kildare |
|
18181G |
St. Hugh’s N.S. |
Dowra, (Via Carrick-On-Shannon), Co. Leitrim |
|
18182I |
Naomh Atrachta |
Kingsland, Mainistir Na Buille, Co Roscommon |
|
18183K |
Queen Of Universe N S |
Muinebheag, Co Carlow |
|
18184M |
S N Cill Iuraigh |
Causeway, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
18186Q |
Scoil Phadraig Naofa |
Kilcurry, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18190H |
S N Cronain Nfa An Carn |
Inis, Co Clare |
|
18191J |
S N Raithin |
Raheen, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
18193N |
S N Naomh Fiontan |
Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath |
|
18194P |
Ciaran Naofa |
Fiodharta, Co Ros Comain |
|
18195R |
St Finian N S |
Clonalvy, Garristown, Co Meath |
|
18196T |
S N Gleannamhain |
Glanworth, Co Cork |
|
18198A |
Padraig Naofa N S |
Avoca, Co Wicklow |
|
18203N |
Cul An Tsudaire N S |
Cul An Tsudaire, Portarlington, Co Laois |
|
18205R |
S N An Pharoiste |
Finglas, Dublin 11 |
|
18206T |
Na Carraige N S |
Na Carraige, Mountmellick, Co Laois |
|
18207V |
S N Baile An Atha |
Killaloe, Co Clare |
|
18208A |
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Ns |
Ballincollig, Co Cork |
|
18210K |
St Michaels House Special School |
Baldoyle, Dublin 13 |
|
18211M |
S N Ciarain Naofa |
Cill Liathan Newbridge, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
18212O |
Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire |
P.O.Box 8,, Harbour Street,, Mullingar,, Co. Westmeath |
|
18213Q |
S N Leamhach |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18214S |
Cil Conla N S |
Cill Conla, Ballybunion, Co Kerry |
|
18217B |
Scoil Padre Pio N S |
Churchfield, Cork City |
|
18219F |
Sn Chonaill |
Machaire Chlochair, Bun Beag, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18222R |
Sn Ceathru Na Gaoithe |
Milltown, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
18225A |
S N Mhuire Miliuc |
Luimneach, Co Luimni |
|
18227E |
Scoil Mhuire Naisiunta |
Cora Finne, Co An Chlair |
|
18233W |
Scoil Paroisteach |
Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
18234B |
Scoil Naomh Padraig |
Eo-Dhruim, Castleblaney, Co Monaghan |
|
18235D |
S N Muire An Port Mor |
Portlairge, Co Waterford |
|
18236F |
Scoil Naomh Muire |
Beal Atha Da Thuille, Co Luimni |
|
18237H |
Maria Assumpta G N S |
Ballyphehane, Cork |
|
18238J |
Maria Assumpta Jnr Inft |
Ballyphehane, Cork |
|
18241V |
Scoil Naomh Cholmcille |
Drumman, Ramelton, Co Donegal |
|
18242A |
Carnew N S |
Carnew, Co Wicklow |
|
18246I |
S N Baile Muine |
Ballineen, Co Cork |
|
18247K |
S N Mhuire Na Mbraithre |
Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
18250W |
S N Baile Mor |
Dunfanaghy Po, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
18251B |
Ayr Hill N S Ramelton |
Ramelton, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
18252D |
Scoil Mhuire |
Doire Glinne, Cross Bhothar Mhama, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18253F |
Scoil Naomh Caitriona |
Model Farm Road, Corcaigh |
|
18256L |
Scoil Bhrighde |
Silverstream, Monaghan |
|
18257N |
S N Baile An Fhasaigh |
Ballyfacey, Glenmore, Co Waterford |
|
18258P |
Naomh Earnain N S |
Kilashee, Longford, Co Longford |
|
18259R |
Lanesborough Primary School |
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál, Lanesborough, Co. Longford |
|
18260C |
Scoil Mhuire |
Beal An Atha, Rathluirc, Co Cork |
|
18262G |
Lochan An Bhealaigh N S |
Lochan An Bhealaigh, Ballinea, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
18265M |
Bhride N S |
Ard Duach, Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
18266O |
Ballygown Ns |
Ballygown, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
18267Q |
Croinchoill N S |
Croinchill, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
18268S |
S N Cillinin |
Cilinin, Craughwell, Co Galway |
|
18272J |
S N Naomh Eoin |
Lecarrow, Co Roscommon |
|
18279A |
St Mary’s Church Of Ireland N.S |
St Mary’s Church Of Ireland N.S, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. |
|
18280I |
Scoil Naomh Ioseph |
Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
18281K |
Marino School N.S. |
Church Road, Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
18282M |
Sn Paroiste Maitiu Nfa |
Cranfield Place, Sandymount, Dublin 4 |
|
18283O |
Scoil Mhuire |
Sc Mhuire Brosnach, Tra Li, Co Ciarrai |
|
18285S |
S N Cill Chuimin |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18286U |
S N Na Hacrai |
Ailt An Chorrain, Leitirceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18287W |
S N Na Maighdine Mhuire |
Gearr Eiscir, Moyvalley, Co Kildare |
|
18288B |
Scoil Mhichil Naofa |
Athy, Co Kildare |
|
18289D |
Scoil Naomh Iosef |
Castlehackett, Belclare Tuam, Co Galway |
|
18292P |
Gaelscoil An Teaghlaigh Naofa |
Baile Feithean, Co Chorcai |
|
18294T |
Barr Na Sruthan N S |
Barr Na Sruthan, Mountmellick, Co Laois |
|
18295V |
S N Min An Aoire |
An Charraig, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18296A |
Dromdhallagh N S |
Drimoleague, Co Cork |
|
18298E |
S N Cul Fada |
Cul Fada, Ballymote, Co Sligo |
|
18301N |
S N Mhuire B |
Millstreet, Co Cork |
|
18308E |
S N Moin Na Gcaor |
Monageer, Ballysimon, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford |
|
18309G |
Scoil Bride |
Brierfield, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
18312S |
S N Talamh Na Manach |
Talamh Na Manach, Carlingford, Co Louth |
|
18315B |
S N Padraig Nfa |
Cul Mochudha, Iniscorthaidh, Co Loch Gorman |
|
18316D |
S N Fhursa |
Ladhar, Banteer, Co Cork |
|
18317F |
Central Remedial Clinic |
Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 |
|
18318H |
S N Naomh Parthalan |
Cionn Saile Beag, Youghal, Co Cork |
|
18319J |
S N Trianta |
Triantagh, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
18321T |
S N Muire Magh Deilge |
Ceapach, Co Waterford |
|
18322V |
S N An Droma |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18323A |
Scoil Lorcain B |
Palmerstown, Dublin 20 |
|
18324C |
Scoil Bride C |
Palmerstown, Dublin 20 |
|
18325E |
Naomh Charthaigh |
Boys National School, Castleisland, Co Kerry |
|
18326G |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Cill Chais, Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
18327I |
S N Cnoc Doire |
Cooraclare, Kilrush, Co Clare |
|
18328K |
S N Phadraig |
Baile Bhriain, Fahy, Co Offaly |
|
18329M |
S N Naomh Mhuire |
Leckann, Co Leitrim |
|
18331W |
S N Caoimhin Naofa |
Cluain Lisc, Shinrone, Co Offaly |
|
18332B |
Scoil Naomh Padraig |
Magh Locha, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18334F |
S N Cnoc Mionna |
Baile An Mhóta, Co Shligigh |
|
18335H |
S N Mhuire Naofa |
An Rod, Co Offaly |
|
18336J |
Boolavogue N S |
Boolavogue, Ferns, Co Wexford |
|
18339P |
Sn Iosef Naofa |
An Mhaigh, Leacht Ui Chonchubhair, Inis, Co An Chlair |
|
18340A |
S N Padraig |
Lios Bo Duibhe, An Mhuinchille, Co Cavan |
|
18341C |
Sn Louise De Marillac C |
Drumfin Rd, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
18342E |
Sn Louise De Marillac |
Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
18343G |
S N Chaoimhghin |
Baile Dhaith, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18344I |
S N Mhuire |
Moynalvey, Summerhill, Co Meath |
|
18345K |
S N Iosef Naofa |
Cor An Bhile, Roscrea, Co Tipperary |
|
18346M |
S N Greach Rathain |
Beal Tairbeirt, Co Cavan |
|
18347O |
S N San Nioclas |
Nicholas St, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18350D |
S N Na Hinse |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18355N |
Knocknagilla N S |
An Sraith Doimhin, Co Cavan |
|
18356P |
S N Barra Naofa |
Scoil Bharra, Sraid Gillabbey, Corcaigh |
|
18357R |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Curtlestown, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow |
|
18358T |
S N Fiach |
Baile Na Criadh, Oldcastle, Co Meath |
|
18359V |
S N Cuan |
Cill Beathach, Inis, Co Clare |
|
18360G |
Scoil Bhreandain |
Coolock, Dublin 5 |
|
18361I |
S N Caitriona C |
Coolock, Dublin 5 |
|
18362K |
S N Caitriona Naionain |
Coolock, Dublin 5 |
|
18363M |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Green Lane, Carlow |
|
18364O |
S N Muire Bainrion |
Edenderry, Co Offaly |
|
18365Q |
Kilmacanogue N S |
Kilmacanogue, Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
18366S |
S N Aodain |
Ballintrillick, Cliffoney, Co Sligo |
|
18367U |
S N Toinn An Tairbh |
Cappamore, Co Limerick |
|
18368W |
Mhuire Fatima N S |
Tigh Mochua, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
18369B |
S N Cill Ruadhain |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
18370J |
Enable Ireland Sandymount School |
Inchinne, Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4 |
|
18371L |
Scoil Mhuire |
An Craosloch, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
18377A |
Iosef Naofa |
Fermoy, Co Cork |
|
18378C |
S N Naomh Ioseph |
Baile Ailbhir, Kilcullen, Co Kildare |
|
18379E |
Barnane N S |
Templemore, Co Tipperary |
|
18380M |
S N Faiche Liag |
Portlairge, Co Waterford |
|
18381O |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
18382Q |
Scoil Bhride |
Siolach, Hackbalscross Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18386B |
Marist National School |
Clogher Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 |
|
18387D |
S N Catriona Nfa |
Ballyhack, Arthurstown, New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
18388F |
Scoil Naomh Micheal |
Church Road, Blackrock, Cork |
|
18391R |
S N Brighde |
Fochaird, Mountpleasant Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18393V |
S N Cillin |
Cros Riabhach, Mullach, Ceannanus Mor, Co Na Mi |
|
18395C |
S N Cluain Na Cille |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
18396E |
S N Rath Eilte |
Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18399K |
S N Bhride |
Baile Bui, Kilcormac, Co Offaly |
|
18401R |
Scoil Mhuire |
Glasloch, Muineachan |
|
18405C |
S N Phoil Naofa |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
18406E |
S N Proinsias Naofa |
Clarach, Co Ua Bhfailghe |
|
18408I |
Newcourt Special School |
Newcourt Road, Bray, County Wicklow |
|
18410S |
S N Liosceanuir |
Inis, Co Clare |
|
18411U |
St Marys School |
Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
18412W |
S N C Naomh Padraig |
Donabate, Co Dublin |
|
18413B |
S N Naomh Treasa |
Bellewstown, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
18414D |
S N Gleann Beithe |
Glenbeigh, Co Kerry |
|
18417J |
St Josephs For Blind Ns |
St Josephs School For, Visually Impaired Boys, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 |
|
18421A |
Sn Dun Ceannfhaolaidh |
Dun Ceannfhaolaidh, Co Donegal |
|
18422C |
Scoil Na Nog |
Gleann Maghair, Co Chorcai |
|
18424G |
Scoil Nais Iosef Naofa |
Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
18426K |
Scoil Ide Naofa |
Raithineach, Bealach, Co Luimni |
|
18428O |
S N Baile Nora |
Baile Nora, Waterfall, Co Cork |
|
18429Q |
S N Mhuire |
Cul Ronain, Baile Iomhair, Co Meath |
|
18430B |
S N Baile Roibeaird |
Baile Roibeaird, Nas Na Riogh, Co Cill Dara |
|
18431D |
Sn Droichead Na Bandan |
Bandon, Co Cork |
|
18432F |
S N Baile Ui Fhidhne |
Screamog, Co Roscommon |
|
18433H |
Naomh Pius X N S |
Ballacolla, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
18434J |
Rathcoyle N S |
Rathcoyle, Rathdangan, Co Wicklow |
|
18435L |
Sacred Heart Primary School |
Newline, Roscrea, Co Tipperary |
|
18440E |
Scoil Mhuire |
Cluain Chaoin, Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
18441G |
Scoil Naomh Chuan |
Cill Iomair, Beal Atha Na Sluagh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18443K |
S N Iosef Naofa |
Eaglais, Borrisokane, Co Tipperary |
|
18444M |
S N Clogach |
Cloglach, Timoleague, Co Cork |
|
18445O |
S N Scoil Treasa |
Kilshanroe, Enfield, Co Kildare |
|
18446Q |
Scoil Naomh Mhuire |
Ceann Mhalanna, Ballygorman Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
18448U |
S N Rath Beagain |
Rath Beagain, Dun Seachnaill, Co Na Midhe |
|
18449W |
St Conleths N S |
Derrinturn, Carbury, Co. Kildare. |
|
18451J |
Scoil Lorcain |
Cearnog Eaton, Baile Na Manach, Co Atha Cliath |
|
18452L |
St Anthonys Boys Ns |
Kilcoole, Greystones, Co Wicklow |
|
18453N |
S N Mhichil Naofa |
Cill, Rath Molladhain, Co Na Mi |
|
18454P |
S N Naomh Treasa |
Carraigin Rua, Mainistir Na Buille, Co Roscommon |
|
18455R |
Our Lady Of Assumption |
Siuracha Na Carthanacha, Baile Uailcin, Baile Atha Cliath 12 |
|
18458A |
St Bernadettes Spec Sch |
Bonnington, Montenotte, Co Cork |
|
18459C |
Scoil Mhuire |
Cill Mheanman, Mullinahone Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18460K |
Sn Baile An Mhuilinn |
Baile An Mhuillinn, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
18461M |
S N Muire Na Doirini |
Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
18462O |
Scoil Lorcain Bns |
Ballytruckle, Waterford |
|
18464S |
Naomh Peadar N S |
Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
18465U |
S N Lios An Halla |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
18467B |
S N Baile An Droichid |
Obriens Bridge, Limerick |
|
18468D |
Scoil Mhuire |
Caislean Ui Dhonnabhain, Drimoleague, Co Cork |
|
18470N |
Naomh Brid N S |
Cnoc An Eanaigh, Ballinglen, Co Wicklow |
|
18471P |
S N Rath Corr |
Riverstown, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18472R |
Scoil Chaitriona |
Ballynoe, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
18473T |
An Chroi Ro Naofa N S |
Aughrim, Co Wicklow |
|
18475A |
S N Baile Ui Chroinin |
Cloyne, Middleton, Co Cork |
|
18477E |
Scoil Na Mbrathar |
Francis Street, Dublin 8 |
|
18482U |
Mhuire Gransla |
Leachtgallon, Cluain Eois, Co Muineachain |
|
18483W |
School Of The Divine Child (Scoil A |
Ballintemple, Co Cork |
|
18484B |
Mhuire N S |
Rath Airne, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
18486F |
S N Cill Siolain |
Cill Siolain, Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
18487H |
S N Naomh Mhuire |
Fearann, Co Chorcai |
|
18488J |
Scoil Naomh Gobnait |
Cul Na Smear, Dungarbhan, Co Waterford |
|
18489L |
Tinahely N S |
Tinahely, Co Wicklow |
|
18490T |
Sn M An Croi Gan Smal |
Leenane, Co Galway |
|
18491V |
S N Garran An Easaigh |
Killbrittain, Co Cork |
|
18492A |
S N Naomh Brighid |
Coill Na Gcros, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
18494E |
St Louis Infant School |
Park Road, Monaghan, Co Monaghan |
|
18497K |
Little Island Ns |
Little Island, Co. Cork |
|
18499O |
St Augustines School |
Obelisk Park, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
18500T |
S N Naomh Colmcille |
Cnoc Hanobhar, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
18501V |
Grangemockler Ns |
Carrick On Suir, Co Tipperary |
|
18502A |
S N Naomh Brid |
Talbotstown, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow |
|
18503C |
S N Naomh Brid C |
Oirreamh, Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
18504E |
S N N Maolmhaodhagh B |
Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18505G |
Naomh Clar N S |
Tober Clar, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
18506I |
S N Naomh Padraig B |
Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
18508M |
Naomh Adhamhnain |
Laghey Po, Donegal, Co Donegal |
|
18509O |
An Teaghlaigh Naofa |
Clochar Na Trocaire, Port Lairge |
|
18510W |
St Patrick’s National School |
Ballymurphy, Borris, Co Carlow |
|
18512D |
Scoil Phroinsias Naofa |
Garryshane, Co Tipperary |
|
18513F |
Naomh Padraig N S |
Doire Liaim Oig, Rosenallis, Co Laois |
|
18514H |
S N Choilm Chille |
Baile Na Habhann, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18515J |
Prosperous N S |
Naas, Co Kildare |
|
18516L |
S N Lios Na Groi |
Lisnagry, Co Limerick |
|
18517N |
Scoil Mhuire |
Dristearnain, Gleneely Po Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
18518P |
S N Corr Lorgan |
Cabhan, Co Cavan |
|
18519R |
Scoil Seamus C B S |
James Street, Dublin 8 |
|
18520C |
Scoil Phadraig |
Rath Seinche, Clonmany, Co Donegal |
|
18524K |
S N Naomh Brighde Buach |
Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
18526O |
Ballycar N S |
Newmarket On Fergus, Co Clare |
|
18528S |
Annacarty N S |
Annacarty, Co Tipperary |
|
18530F |
Askeaton Senior Ns |
Askeaton, Co Limerick |
|
18532J |
Ardlios N S |
Ardlios, Ballickmoyler, Co Carlow |
|
18533L |
Scoil Mhuire |
Teach Munna, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
18534N |
Naomh Mhuire |
Delvin, Co Westmeath |
|
18535P |
St. Johns Girls N S |
Ballea Rd, Carrigaline, Co Cork |
|
18536R |
S N Mhuire Lourdes |
Loch Glinne, Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
18537T |
S N Ros Com Rua |
Ros Cum Rua, Roscrea, Co Tipperary |
|
18538V |
Scoil Mhuire |
Caislean Nua, Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
18539A |
Scoil Naomh Mhuire |
Cluain Tiobraid, Co Muineachain |
|
18540I |
Cluain Draigneach |
Cluain Draighneach, Lios Ui Chatasai, Inis, Co An Chlair |
|
18541K |
S N Cathair Aodha |
Lissycasey, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
18542M |
S N Naomh Padraig |
Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
18543O |
S N Clochog |
Castlebaldwin, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
18547W |
Faolan Naofa N S |
Baile Ui Ruain, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
18549D |
S N Cnoc Na Croighe |
Cnoc Na Groighe, Mallow, Co Cork |
|
18551N |
Scoil Na Mainistreach |
Oldtown Road,, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. |
|
18555V |
Lissycasey N S |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
18557C |
S N Teampall Doire |
Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
18558E |
S N Baile An Phiarsaigh |
Drinagh, Co Wexford |
|
18559G |
S N Cill Na Naomh |
Killeen, Nenagh, Co Tipperary |
|
18561Q |
S N Naomh Ioseph |
Raithini, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
18562S |
S N An Teaghlaigh |
An Phairc, Turloch, Caislean An Bharraigh, Co Mayo |
|
18563U |
Scoil Naomh Brid C |
Eglantine House, Ballinlough, Cork |
|
18564W |
S N Leitir |
Cill Cathlaigh, Co Cavan |
|
18565B |
S N Ma Sheasta |
Moyasta, Co Clare |
|
18566D |
S N Athair Maitiu C |
An Tochair, Corcaigh |
|
18567F |
S N Inis |
Killeagh, Co Cork |
|
18569J |
St Declans Special Sch |
35 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 |
|
18571T |
S N Cnoc An Chrocaire |
Cnoc An Chrocaire, Co Roscommon |
|
18572V |
Glenamaddy Ns |
Glenamaddy Ns, Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
18573A |
Scoil Chriost Ri |
Drumnacurra, Causeway, Co Kerry |
|
18575E |
S N Molaoise |
Grainseach, Sligeach |
|
18580U |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Cill Ruis Iochtar, Teampall Bui, Sligeach |
|
18581W |
Scoil Mhuire |
Corr Na Mona, Clar Cloinne Mhuiris, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
18582B |
Ballylooby N S |
Cahir, Co Tipperary |
|
18585H |
Sn Banrion Na Naingea11 |
Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
18586J |
Scoil Eanna |
Montenotte, Cork |
|
18587L |
Scoil Mhuire Banrion |
Mayfield, Cork |
|
18589P |
S N Mhic Diarmada |
Coillte Clochair, Co Leitrim |
|
18590A |
Scoil Naomh Erc |
Ballyheigue, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
18591C |
Naomh Tomas N S |
Rathowen, Co Westmeath |
|
18592E |
S N Naomh Iosef |
Ard Chill, Templeboy, Co Sligo |
|
18594I |
S N Achaidh An Ghlaisin |
Beal An Mhuirthead, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
18598Q |
Earnain Mxd N S |
Dealbhna Mor, Co Westmeath |
|
18600A |
S N Ma Rua |
Ma Rua, Co Luimni |
|
18602E |
Scoil Mhuire |
Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
18605K |
Scoil Naomh Padraig Boys |
Carndonagh, Co Donegal |
|
18607O |
Scoil Naomh Ioseph |
Clinstown, Jenkinstown, Co Kilkenny |
|
18608Q |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Cladach Dubh, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
18609S |
S N Fiontain Naofa |
Rathmore, Tullow, Co Carlow |
|
18611F |
S N Na Carraige |
Dun Na Ngall, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18612H |
Scoil Mhuire |
Achadh Lin, Ballingarry, Co Limerick |
|
18615N |
S N Ceatharlach |
Green Road, Carlow |
|
18623M |
Scoil Naisunta Chnuacha |
Castleknock, Dublin 15 |
|
18624O |
Mercy Convent Killaloe |
Killaloe, Co Clare |
|
18625Q |
Scoil Choilmcille |
Convent Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
18626S |
S N An Gleann Duibh |
Kiltoom, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
18630J |
Carrigaholt Mixed N S |
Carrigaholt, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
18632N |
S N Eoin Bosco Nai Buac |
Navan Rd, Dublin 7 |
|
18634R |
Scoil Ide |
Salthill, Galway |
|
18635T |
S N Tigh An Iubhair |
Tigh An Iubhair, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
18636V |
S N Bheanain |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
18639E |
S N Baile Na Cailli |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
18640M |
Naomh Iosef N S |
Rath Ghuaire, Killucan, Co Westmeath |
|
18641O |
S N Naomh Eoin |
Portarlington, Co Laois |
|
18642Q |
S N Naomh Eoin |
Tower Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
18643S |
Holycross N.S. |
Firoda, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny |
|
18644U |
Straffan N S |
Straffan, Co Kildare |
|
18646B |
Springdale N S |
Springdale Ns, Lough Derg Rd, Raheny, Dublin 5 |
|
18647D |
S N San Treasa |
The Rise, Mt Merrion, Co Dublin |
|
18650P |
Newtown Ns |
Enfield, Co. Meath. |
|
18652T |
S N An Chaiseal |
Gleann Cholmcille, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18653V |
Scoil Naomh Iosef |
Rathkeale, Co Limerick |
|
18654A |
Caragh N S |
Naas, Co Kildare |
|
18655C |
Scoil Naomh Seosamh |
Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
18656E |
Sn Beal An Atha Mhoir |
Scoil Naomh Padraig, Beal An Atha Mhoir, Co Leitrim |
|
18657G |
Scoil Na Mbraithre |
Doneraile, Co Cork |
|
18659K |
Lisavaird Mxd N S |
Clonakilty, Co Cork |
|
18660S |
S N Shan Nioclas |
Bearna Na Gaoithe, Co Kilkenny |
|
18665F |
S N Mainistir O Dtorna |
Mainistir O Dtorna, Traighli, Co Chiarrai |
|
18666H |
S N Tir Mochain |
Donadea, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
18670V |
S N Tulach Ruain |
Tulach Ruain, Co Kilkenny |
|
18671A |
St Michaels Hse Spec Sc |
17 Grosvenor Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 |
|
18675I |
S N Cill Daingin |
Kildangan, Monasterevan, Co Kildare |
|
18677M |
Scoil Mathair De |
Cuar Bothar Theas, Luimneach |
|
18679Q |
An Ghrianan N S |
Moate, Co Westmeath |
|
18681D |
Christ Church N S |
Lower Newtown, Waterford, Co Waterford |
|
18682F |
St Canices B N S |
Finglas, Dublin 11 |
|
18683H |
St Canices G N S |
Finglas, Dublin 11 |
|
18684J |
S N Bhaile Mhuirne |
Murrintown, Co Wexford |
|
18686N |
S N Gort Na Leime |
Dunmore, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
18687P |
Ballyduff N S |
Ballyduff, Camolin, Co Wexford |
|
18689T |
Our Lady Of Mercy Senior P.S. |
Military Road, Waterford |
|
18690E |
Scoil Bhride |
An Cruachan, An Tulach Mor, Co Ua Bhfailghe |
|
18692I |
Catherine Mc Auley Sp S |
Ashbourne Ave, South Circular Road, Limerick |
|
18694M |
Convent Of Mercy N S |
Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
18696Q |
S N Dubh Rath |
Caislean An Chlar, Co Clare |
|
18700E |
S N Baile An Caislean |
Baile An Chaisleain, St Johnston Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
18702I |
Spa National School |
Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
18703K |
S N Baile An Bhailsig |
Baile An Bhailsigh, Welchtown, Ballybofey, Co Donegal |
|
18705O |
Tarbert National School |
Tarbert, Co Kerry |
|
18707S |
Castlebridge N S |
Castlebridge, Co Wexford |
|
18708U |
S N Cill Lachtain |
Newcastlewest, Co Limerick |
|
18710H |
Sn Na Croise Naofa |
Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal |
|
18711J |
S N Muire Gan Smal |
Eanach Mor, Gurteen Ballymote, Co Sligo |
|
18712L |
S N Cnoc Ruscaighe |
Westport, Co Mayo |
|
18713N |
S N Fionan Na Reanna |
Nohoval, Belgooly, Co Cork |
|
18714P |
St Edans N S |
Ferns, Co Wexford |
|
18715R |
S N Pairc Ard |
Dromard, Co Sligo |
|
18716T |
Cahir B N S |
Cahir, Co Tipperary |
|
18717V |
S N Ciarain |
Cillfiobhnai, Ath Dara, Co Luimni |
|
18720K |
Miltown Malbay B N S |
Miltown Malbay, Co Clare |
|
18726W |
S N Seosamh Na Mbrathar |
Fairview, Dublin 3 |
|
18729F |
Ballintleva N S |
Curraghboy, Athlone, Co Roscommon |
|
18731P |
Robertson N S |
Ballybofey P O, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
18733T |
S N Mhuire |
Cluain De Rath, Co Longphort |
|
18734V |
Realt Na Maidine |
Ballyphehane, Cork |
|
18737E |
Scoil Bhride |
Conmhagh, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
18739I |
Shannon Airport 1 N S |
Shannon Airport, Co Clare |
|
18740Q |
Shannon Airport No 2 Ns |
Shannon Airport, Co Clare |
|
18741S |
Faitima N S |
Cluana, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
18742U |
Roxboro N S |
Doireain, Roscomain |
|
18744B |
S N Na Naomh Uile |
Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
18746F |
Sn Muine Mhea |
Athenry, Co Galway |
|
18748J |
Listerlin Mixed N S |
Listerlin, Mullinavat, Via Waterford |
|
18753C |
Saint Marys N S Lahinch |
Inis, Co Clare |
|
18754E |
Sn Naomh Seosamh |
Bun An Chorraigh, Cathair Na Mart, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
18756I |
Fibough National School |
Caislean Na Mainge, Co Chiarrai |
|
18759O |
Cahir National School |
Kenmare, Co Kerry |
|
18762D |
S N Realt Na Mara (B) |
Domhnach Cearnaigh, Mornington, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
18763F |
St Michaels Hse Spec Sc |
Ballymun Rd, Dublin 9 |
|
18764H |
Ard Na Gcraith N S |
Ard Na Gcraith, Walderstown, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
18766L |
Scoil Cholmcille |
Dubhlin Riabach, Carraig Airt, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
18767N |
S N Realt Na Mara (C) |
Domhnach Cearnaigh, Mornington, Drogheda, Co Meath |
|
18768P |
Forgleann N S |
Forgleann, Leacht Ui Chonchuir, Co An Chlair |
|
18772G |
St Brighids Special Sch |
Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
18775M |
S N Micheal Naofa |
Holycross, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
18777Q |
S N Lomchluana |
An Clochan, Co Uibh Fhaili |
|
18778S |
S N Naomh Mochta |
Clonsilla, Dublin 15 |
|
18779U |
St Marys Ns Touraneena |
Ballinamult, Clonmel, Co Waterford |
|
18780F |
S N Naomh Colmcille |
Aireill, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
18786R |
Scoil Iosagain |
Farranree, Cork |
|
18788V |
Our Ladys Hospital Sp S |
Crumlin, Dublin 12 |
|
18791K |
Scoil Cholmcille |
Droim An Mhaoir, Moville, Co Donegal |
|
18793O |
Sc Naomh Eoin Le Dia |
Passage Road, Waterford |
|
18795S |
S N Mhuire |
Cul An Airne, Blue Ball, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
18797W |
S N Naomh Seosamh |
Arden View, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
18806U |
Kilternan N S 1 |
Kilternan, Co Dublin |
|
18812P |
Loch An Ghair N S |
Loch An Chair, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
18815V |
Our Lady Of Lourdes School |
Rochestown Ave, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin |
|
18817C |
S N Brighde |
Cullenswood House, Br Feadha Cuilinn, Raghnallach, B A C 6 |
|
18818E |
S N Naomh Iosaf |
Leitir, Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
18820O |
S N Cholmcille |
Taithe Bui, Carraig Mhachaire Rois, Co Mhuineachain |
|
18822S |
St Marys N.S. |
Summerhill, Carrick -On-Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
18824W |
St Iberius N S |
Davitt Road, Wexford, Co Wexford |
|
18828H |
St. Pauls Primary School |
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
18829J |
S N Chobh Chionn Tsaile |
Cionn Tsaile, Co Chorcaigh |
|
18832V |
Castlemaine N S |
Castlemaine, Co Kerry |
|
18833A |
S N Lathrach |
Lathrach, Sraith An Domhain, Co An Chabhain |
|
18839M |
S N Na Scrine |
Skreen, Co Wexford |
|
18843D |
Bainrion Na N-Aingal 2 |
Ballyfermot Upper, Dublin 10 |
|
18844F |
Scoil Mhuire Belcruit |
Kincasslagh, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
18846J |
An Daingin |
Tulla, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
18848N |
S N Peadair Agus Pol |
Straide, Foxford, Co Mayo |
|
18856M |
Scoil Naomh Iosef |
Ballyheigue, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
18857O |
S N Carraig A Bruis |
Virginia, Co Cavan |
|
18863J |
Benincasa Special School |
1 Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
18864L |
S N An Cusan |
An Cuasan, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
18872K |
Scoil Ide |
Corbally, Limerick |
|
18874O |
Killygordan N S |
Main Street, Killygordon, Lifford, Co. Donegal |
|
18876S |
S N Baile Cuisin |
Cill Mheadhoin, Co Mayo |
|
18880J |
S N Gort Sceiche |
Annefield, Hollymount, Co Mayo |
|
18883P |
S N Iosagain |
Mala, Co Cork |
|
18886V |
Kill O The Grange N S |
Kill O The Grange, Co Dublin |
|
18887A |
Scoil Nais Maol Hosae |
Kilcock, Co Kildare |
|
18901O |
Rathmorrel N S |
Causeway, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
18904U |
St Peters Special Sch |
Lucena Clinic, 59 Orwell Road, Dublin 6 |
|
18910P |
Bantiarna Na Mbuanna B |
Baile Munna, Dublin 9 |
|
18911R |
Bantiarna Na Mbuanna G |
Baile Munna, Dublin 9 |
|
18922W |
S N Chluain Luifin |
Ballinrobe, Co Mayo |
|
18929N |
Scoil Naomh Einde |
Bothar Na Tra, Gaillimh |
|
18936K |
St Itas Special School |
Crushrod Avenue, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
18939Q |
S N Donaigh |
Carndonagh, Co Donegal |
|
18950E |
S N Droiman Dudhaire |
Caher, Via Limerick, Co Clare |
|
18962L |
St Ernans B N S |
Rathnew, Co Wicklow |
|
18968A |
St Malachys B N S |
Edenmore, Raheny, Dublin 5 |
|
18969C |
St Eithnes Senior G N S |
Edenmore, Raheny, Dublin 5 |
|
18976W |
S N Cholmille B |
Swords, Co Dublin |
|
18977B |
S N Cholmcille C |
Swords, Co Dublin |
|
18979F |
S N Ursula |
Strandhill Road, Sligo |
|
18988G |
St Raphaels Special Sch |
Celbridge, Co Kildare |
|
18991S |
J F K Memorial School |
Ennis Rd, Limerick |
|
19000E |
S N An Spioraid Naomh C |
Curraheen Rd, Bishopstown, Cork |
|
19001G |
Ballyboghill N S |
Ballyboghill, Co Dublin |
|
19006Q |
Eoin Baisde B Sois |
Seafield Rd, Clontarf, Dublin 3 |
|
19007S |
Eoin Baisde C Naoidh |
Seafield Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 |
|
19008U |
Scoil Phadraig |
Baile An Mhuileann, Muileann Cearr, Co Na Hiarmhi |
|
19009W |
Craanford N S |
Craanford, Co Donegal |
|
19015R |
St Josephs G N S |
Barry Avenue, Finglas West, Dublin 11 |
|
19018A |
Dangan Mixed N S |
Dangan, Summerhill, Co Meath |
|
19032R |
Stewarts Hos Special Sc |
Palmerstown, Dublin 20 |
|
19036C |
Scoil Phadraig |
Garrann, Tyholland, Co Monaghan |
|
19037E |
St Monicas N S |
Edenmore, Raheny, Dublin 5 |
|
19039I |
St Vincents Home Ns |
Navan Rd, Dublin 7 |
|
19043W |
New Quay Ns |
Burren, Co Clare, Via Galway |
|
19047H |
St Josephs Special Sch |
Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, Co Galway |
|
19066L |
Loreto National School |
Dalkey, Co Dublin |
|
19089A |
Killaghtee N S |
Killaghtee, Dunkineely, Co Donegal |
|
19108B |
St Martins Special Sch |
Ballytruckle, Waterford |
|
19114T |
St Patrick Gns |
Ballyroan, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 |
|
19151C |
St John Of God Sp Sch |
Islandbridge, Dublin 8 |
|
19158Q |
St Peters B N S |
Limekiln Rd, Greenhills, Dublin 12 |
|
19159S |
St Pauls G N S |
Greenhills, Kimmage West, Dublin 12 |
|
19162H |
Threemilehouse N S |
Threemilehouse, Co. Monaghan |
|
19171I |
S N Naomh Mhuire |
Baile Nua An Chaisil, Co Longphort |
|
19177U |
St Pius X N S Boys |
Fortfield Park, Terenure, Dublin 6 |
|
19178W |
St Pius X G N S |
Fortfield Park, Terenure, Dublin 6 |
|
19197D |
St Kevins B N S |
Barry Avenue, Finglas North-West, Dublin 11 |
|
19200M |
St Vincents Sp School |
Lisnagry, Co Limerick |
|
19201O |
Holy Family School |
Renmore, Galway |
|
19202Q |
Drumkilly Ns |
Kilnaleck, Co Cavan |
|
19203S |
Nmh Pol Special School |
Montenotte, Cork |
|
19204U |
Croi Ro Naofa Iosa |
Fernbank, Limerick |
|
19205W |
Naomh Tola N S |
Coill Uailleach, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
19206B |
Sch Of Immaculate Conc |
Cregg House, Sligo |
|
19207D |
The Adelaide & Meath Hospital |
Incorporating The National, Childrens Hospital Special School, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19208F |
Holy Spirit B N S |
Silloge Rd, Baile Munna, Atha Cliath 11 |
|
19209H |
Sn An Spioraid Naiomh C |
Sillogue Rd, Ballymun, Dublin 11 |
|
19210P |
Mother Of Fair Love Spec School |
James Street, Kilkenny |
|
19214A |
St Marys Special Sch |
Drumcar, Co Louth |
|
19215C |
S N Ard Mhuire C |
Ballsgrove, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
19216E |
St Ultans Special Sch |
Flower Hill, Navan, Co. Meath |
|
19217G |
St Frances Clinic Sp Sc |
Temple Street Hospital, Dublin 1 |
|
19220S |
Scoil Naomh Ide |
Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19221U |
Scoil Naomh Aine |
Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19223B |
S N Padraig |
Baile Ui Ir, Mainistir Bhuithe, Drogheda Co Louth |
|
19224D |
S N Cillmin |
Cillmin, Coalnaconarty, Clonakilty, Co Cork |
|
19225F |
Scoil Michil Naofa |
Baile Ban, Gaillimh |
|
19226H |
Scoil Na Trionoide Naofa |
Muirbheach, Gaillimh |
|
19228L |
S N Naomh Brid |
Na Dunaibh, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
19230V |
Cormaic Special School |
Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
19231A |
S N Barra Naofa Bhuach |
Beaumount, Cork |
|
19232C |
S N Barra Naofa Cailini |
Beaumont, Cork |
|
19233E |
St Clares Special Sch |
Ennis, Co Clare |
|
19235I |
Portlean N S |
Kilmacrennan, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
19240B |
St Patricks Spec School |
Bohreen Hill, Enniscourty, Co Wexford |
|
19241D |
Dominican Convent |
Taylor Hill, Galway |
|
19242F |
Our Lady Of Victories Infant N S |
Ballymun Road, Dublin 9 |
|
19244J |
St Josephs Special Sch |
Parnell Street, Waterford |
|
19246N |
S N An Tslanaitheora B |
Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
19247P |
S N An Tslanaitheora C |
Ard Easmuinn, Dun Dealgan, Co Louth |
|
19248R |
St Anthonys Special Sc |
Humbert Way, Castlebar, County Mayo |
|
19249T |
Barryroe Ns |
Lislevane, Bandon, Co Cork |
|
19251G |
Scoil Naomh Deagha |
Inniskeen, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
19252I |
S N Umlach |
Carrigart, Co Donegal |
|
19253K |
Wilkinstown N S |
Wilkinstown, Navan, Co Meath |
|
19255O |
St Michaels Ns |
Glenfarne, Co Leitrim |
|
19256Q |
Scoil Ghobnatan |
Mallow, Co Cork |
|
19257S |
Strabaggan N S |
Loch Aillinne, Cara Droma Ruisg, Co Roscommon |
|
19258U |
Scoil Padraig Naofa B |
Hollypark, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
19259W |
St Patricks Gns |
Foxrock Ave, Foxrock, Dublin 18 |
|
19260H |
S N Cholmcille |
Baile Na Finne, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
19261J |
St Hildas Sp Sch |
Grace Park Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
19266T |
Our Lady Of Fatima Sp S |
Carrigeen Street, Wexford |
|
19267V |
Templeorum N S |
Templeorum, Piltown, Via Carrick-On-Suir, Co Kilkenny |
|
19272O |
Sn Naomh Iosef |
Ballybrown, Clarina, Co Limerick |
|
19274S |
St Conaires Ns |
Shannon, Co Clare |
|
19275U |
Barnaderg Central Sch |
Tuam, Co Galway |
|
19276W |
St Colmans Mxd N S |
Cummer, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
19277B |
St Annes Special School |
The Curragh, Co Kildare |
|
19279F |
S N Naomh Treasa |
Clontumpher, Ballinalee, Co Longford |
|
19280N |
Scoil Naomh Brid |
Muff, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
19281P |
Mater Hospital Special School |
Metropolitan Building, 8 James Joyce Street, Dublin 1 |
|
19282R |
St Johns Special Sch |
Dungarvan, Co Waterford |
|
19283T |
Ballymacward Central Sc |
Ballymacward Central Sc, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
19285A |
Kill N S |
Cootehill, Co Cavan |
|
19286C |
S N Mhuire |
Presentation Convent, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
19290Q |
Ballyconeely N S |
Clifden, Co Galway |
|
19292U |
Castletown N S |
Navan, Co Meath |
|
19294B |
Lisvernane N S |
Galbally, Co Tipperary |
|
19296F |
S N Naomh Colmcille |
Aughnacliffe, Co Longford |
|
19297H |
Cromcastle Green B N S |
Kilmore Rd West, Artane, Dublin 5 |
|
19298J |
Scoil Nais Ide Cailini |
Kilmore Road West, Artane, Dublin 5 |
|
19300Q |
Castlejordan Central Ns |
Castlejordan, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
19302U |
Sn Na Maighdine Muire B |
Ballymun, Dublin 9 |
|
19303W |
Na Maighdine Mhuire |
Virgin Mary, Girls National School, Ballymun, Dublin 9 |
|
19304B |
S N Cillin Liath |
Maistir Gaoithe, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
19305D |
Tankerstown N S |
Tankerstown, Bansha, Co Tipperary |
|
19307H |
Derrinagree N S |
Derrinagree, Mallow, Cork |
|
19308J |
St Brigids Boys N S |
Howth Road, Killester, Dublin 5 |
|
19309L |
Scoil Neasain |
Baile Harmain, Baile Ath Cliath 5 |
|
19310T |
Scoil Naomh Earnan |
Baile An Tsratha, Co Donegal |
|
19313C |
Glenswilly N S |
Newmills, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
19314E |
Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire Boy |
Broadford Rise, Balinteer, Dublin 16 |
|
19315G |
St Laserians Special Sc |
Carlow, Co. Carlow |
|
19316I |
St Pauls Hospital Special School |
Beaumont, Dublin 9 |
|
19317K |
Rathangan N S |
Rathangan, Duncormack, Co Wexford |
|
19319O |
St Olafs N S |
Balally Drive, Dundrum, Dublin 16 |
|
19320W |
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Boys N S |
Johnstown, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin |
|
19321B |
Our Lady Good Counsel Gns |
Johnstown, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin |
|
19322D |
Kilmore Central N S |
Kilmore Central N S, Kilmore, Co Cavan |
|
19323F |
S N Beal Atha Grean |
Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
19324H |
S N Teaghlaigh Naofa |
Sn Teaghlaigh Naofa, Killeen, Louisburgh Co Mayo |
|
19325J |
St Ciarans Spec Sch |
St Canices Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 |
|
19326L |
Butlersbridge Ns |
Cavan, Co Cavan |
|
19331E |
Scoil Chriost Ri B |
Caherdavin, Limerick City |
|
19332G |
S N Muire Na Heireann |
Caherdavin, Limerick City |
|
19333I |
Dooish N S |
Ballybofey, Co Donegal |
|
19335M |
Scoil Náisiúnta Na Naingeal Coimhdeachta |
Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
19336O |
Scoil Phoil Naofa |
Dooradoyle, Limerick |
|
19337Q |
St Francis S S |
Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
19338S |
Flagmount Central Ns |
Flagmount Central Ns, Flagmount, Caher, Co Clare |
|
19339U |
Stratford Lodge Ns |
Baltinglass, Co Wicklow |
|
19340F |
St Josephs Special Sch |
Ballytivan, Sligo |
|
19342J |
Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste |
Kilbrin, Kanturk, Co Cork |
|
19343L |
S N Dhubhthaigh |
Anagaire, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
19344N |
St Aidans N S |
Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny |
|
19345P |
Ballymacarberry N S |
Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
19348V |
Newcestown N S |
Newcestown, Bandon, Co Cork |
|
19350I |
S N Chruimin Naofa |
Muilte Farannain, Co Na Hiarmhidhe |
|
19351K |
S N Cill Criodain |
Ladysbridge, Castlemartyr, Co Cork |
|
19352M |
Sc Nais Realta Na Mara |
An Chill Mhor, Co Loch Garman |
|
19353O |
St Patricks Ns Longford |
Dromard, Moyne, County Longford |
|
19354Q |
St Colmans N S |
Cappagh, Croghan, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
19355S |
Ballyowen Meadows |
Beechpark, Stillorgan, , Co. Dublin |
|
19356U |
Killenaule N S |
Killenaule, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
19357W |
Sn Tir Na Cille |
Sn Tir Na Cille, An Mam, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
19359D |
S N Naomh Aonghus |
Bridgend, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
19360L |
Drumkeerin Central Ns |
Drumkeerin Central Sch, Drumkeerin, Co Leitrim |
|
19362P |
St Patricks N S |
Clara, Killybrone, Emyvale Co Monaghan |
|
19363R |
Mullahoran Central N S |
Kilcogy, Via Longford, Co Cavan |
|
19364T |
Killeevan Central N S |
Newbliss, Co Monaghan |
|
19365V |
Achadh Na Sileann |
Achadh Na Sileann, Cora Droma Ruisc, Co Liatroma |
|
19366A |
Scariff Central N S |
Scariff, Co Clare |
|
19368E |
S N Naomh Ciaran |
Scoil Naomh Ciaran, Rooty Cross Oldtown Po, Athlone, Co Roscommon |
|
19369G |
St Pauls N S |
St Pauls Rectory, Mountmellick, Co Laois |
|
19370O |
St Annes Special Sch |
Roscrea, Co Tipperary |
|
19371Q |
S N Iognaid |
Bothar Na Sliogan, Gaillimh |
|
19372S |
South Hill N S |
South Hill, Limerick |
|
19373U |
St Michaels Hse Sp Sch |
“Kish House”, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 |
|
19374W |
Garran Mhuire |
Goatstown, Dublin 14 |
|
19375B |
St Brids Special Sch |
Pavilion Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
19376D |
St Itas & St Josephs Ns |
St Itas/St Josephs N S, Balloonagh, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
19377F |
Naomh Colman Mac Duaigh |
Tierneevin, Gort, Co Galway |
|
19378H |
Ballynarry N S |
Ballyheelan, Kilnaleck, Co Cavan |
|
19380R |
Kilkerrin Central Sch |
Cile Choirin, Beal Atha Na Sluaighe, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
19381T |
Rathmore N S |
Baltimore, Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
19382V |
Scoil Eoin |
Armagh Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12 |
|
19383A |
St Patricks Spec Sch |
Sisters Of Charity, Kells Road, Kilkenny |
|
19384C |
Ardfert Central N S |
Ard Fhearta, Co Chiarrai |
|
19386G |
Labasheeda Central N S |
Labasheeda, Co Clare |
|
19388K |
Clonberne Central Sch |
Clonberne, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
19389M |
Sn Muire Gan Smal |
Droimban Curraigh, Baile An Mhota, Co Shligigh |
|
19390U |
St Marks Sen Ns |
Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19391W |
Garrafrauns Central Sch |
Garrafrauns Central Sch, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
19392B |
Scoil Naomh Aodain |
Scoil Aodain, Mainistir Readhain, Co Shligigh |
|
19393D |
Mhuire Iosef Junior |
Verbena Estate, Dublin 13 |
|
19394F |
Robeen Central N S |
Robeen Central N S, Hollymount, Co Mayo |
|
19395H |
Scoil Mobhi |
Bothar Mobhi, Glasnaoin, Baile Atha Cliath 9 |
|
19396J |
Na Maighdine Muire Girl |
Ballinteer, Dublin 16 |
|
19400U |
Sn Glen Na Gcaorach |
Wyvern, Killiney Rd, Killiney, Co Dublin |
|
19401W |
S N Caitriona Sois |
Renmore, Co Galway |
|
19402B |
Ballyvary Central N S |
Ballyvary Central N S, Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
19404F |
Sn Mhuire |
Ballyhooley, Co Cork |
|
19406J |
Holy Trinity Sen N S |
Grange Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 |
|
19407L |
Scoil Bhride |
Leixlip, Co Kildare |
|
19408N |
Rathcormack N S |
Rathcormack, Co Sligo |
|
19409P |
Casa Caterina S S |
Cabra, Dublin 7 |
|
19410A |
St Killians Spec Sch |
Adj To: Bishopstown Comm Sch, Westgate Road, Bishopstown, Cork |
|
19411C |
S N Baile Raighin |
Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
19414I |
St Annes S S |
Corrovorrin, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
19415K |
Scoil An Athar Tadhg |
Scoil An Athar Tadhg, Carraig Na Bhfear, Co Chorcai |
|
19416M |
St Pauls Ns Collooney |
St Pauls Ns, Collooney, Co Sligo |
|
19418Q |
Castlerahan Central Ns |
Castlerahan, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan |
|
19419S |
Gorey Central School |
Gorey, Co Wexford |
|
19420D |
Sn Fhiachna |
Gleann Garbh, Co Chorcai |
|
19421F |
Kilross Ns |
Kilross, Co Tipperary |
|
19422H |
Cloughjordan No 1 N S |
Templemore Road, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary |
|
19423J |
St Patricks Ns |
Drumshambo, Co Leitrim |
|
19425N |
Ballyroe Central N S |
Athy, Co Kildare |
|
19426P |
S N Mharcuis B |
An Gleann, Corcaigh |
|
19427R |
S N Bhreanndain C |
An Ghleann, Corcaigh |
|
19429V |
St Christophers S S |
Battery Road, Longford |
|
19430G |
Scoil An Tseachtar Laoch |
Ballymun Road, Dublin 11 |
|
19431I |
St Josephs Jnr |
Balcurris, Ballymun, Dublin 11 |
|
19432K |
Crosskeys Central N S |
Crosskeys, Co Cavan |
|
19434O |
Latton |
Latton Ns, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan |
|
19435Q |
St Francis Xavier J N S |
Roselawn Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 |
|
19436S |
Sn Naomh Mhichil |
Baile An Sceilg, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
19437U |
Scoil Naithi |
Baile An Tsaoir, Dum Droma, Baile Atha Cliath 16 |
|
19438W |
Scoil Colmcille Senior |
Wyattville, Ballybrack, Co Dublin |
|
19439B |
Holy Family S S |
Cootehill, Co Cavan |
|
19442N |
Ruan Central Ns |
Ruan, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
19443P |
Clonea Ns |
Carrick On Suir, Co Tipperary |
|
19446V |
Scoil Mhuire Boys |
Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 |
|
19448C |
S N Realt Na Mara |
Tuath O Siosta, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
19449E |
St Oliver Plunketts Ns |
Newcastle, Athenry, Co Galway |
|
19451O |
Newport Central |
Baile Ui Bhfiachain, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
19452Q |
Scoil Mhuire |
Newbridge,, Co. Kildare. |
|
19454U |
Darndale Ns Junior |
Our Lady Immac Jun Ns, Darndale, Malahide Road, Dublin 17 |
|
19455W |
St Marks Special School |
Piercetown, Newbridge, Co Kildare |
|
19456B |
St Cronan |
Brackenstown, Swords, Co. Dublin |
|
19458F |
Kilgarvan Central Schl |
Kilgarvan, Co Kerry |
|
19459H |
Leixlip Girls Ns |
Leixlip, Co Kildare |
|
19461R |
Eiltin Naofa |
Lios Eiltin, Co. Chiarrai |
|
19462T |
Naomh Maolruain |
Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19463V |
Naomh Maolruain Senior |
Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19464A |
Sn Naomh Colmcille |
Homelawns, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19465C |
St Kevins Boys |
Kilnamanagh, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19466E |
St Kevins Girls |
Kilnamanagh, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19467G |
Saint Mels |
Saint Mels, Ardagh, Co Longford |
|
19468I |
Sn Caitriona Sinsear |
Sn Caitriona Sinsear, Renmore, Co Galway |
|
19469K |
Naomh Oliver Plunkett |
Loch Morn, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan |
|
19470S |
St Francis Xavier Senior N S |
Coolmine, Castleknock, Dublin 15 |
|
19471U |
St Pauls Junior National School |
Ayrfield, Malahide Rd, Dublin 13 |
|
19472W |
St Marks Junior N S |
Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19473B |
Scoil Bhride |
Donaghmede, Dublin 13 |
|
19474D |
Scoil Colmcille Naofa |
Knocklyon, Templeogue, Dublin 16 |
|
19475F |
St Brigids Ns |
Singland, Limerick |
|
19476H |
St Oliver Plunkett Ns |
Navan, Co Meath |
|
19477J |
Holy Family B N S |
Askea, Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
19478L |
Holy Family Girls N S |
Askea, Carlow, Co Carlow |
|
19479N |
Rathmullan N S |
Rathmullen, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
19480V |
St Patricks |
St Patricks Close, Dublin 8 |
|
19483E |
S N Dar Earca |
Ballyhearney, Valentia, Co Kerry |
|
19486K |
Scoil Nais Deaglain |
Ashbourne, Co Meath |
|
19487M |
Holy Cross Mercy Primary School |
New Road, Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
19488O |
Scoil Naomh Feichin |
Sn Ath Ti Mheasaigh, Beal Atha An Fheadha, Co Mhaigheo |
|
19489Q |
Sn Naomh Finnin |
Glenties Park, Rivermount, Finglas South, Dublin 11 |
|
19490B |
Scoil Mhuire |
Ballyboden, Dublin 16 |
|
19491D |
Scoil Mhuire |
Rathmealltain, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
19492F |
Sn Oilibhear Naofa |
Beal Ata Longphuirt, Co Chiarrai |
|
19494J |
Bishop Galvin Ns |
Orwell Park, Templeogue, Dublin 16 |
|
19495L |
Carbury Nat Sch |
The Mall, Sligo |
|
19496N |
Scoil Fhiachra Soisir |
Beaumont, Dublin 5 |
|
19497P |
Scoil Mhuire |
Shankill, Co Dublin |
|
19499T |
St Oliver Punkett Sp Sc |
Alma Place, Carrigbreannan, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
19500B |
Phoenix Park Spec Sch |
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 |
|
19501D |
Cahermore New Central S |
Cahermore, Co Cork |
|
19502F |
Scoil Aenghusa Jun Ns |
Balrothery, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19503H |
Scoil Chronain |
Sraid Mor, Rath Cuil, Co Atha Cliath |
|
19505L |
Sn Oilibheir |
Baile An Bhlacaigh, Cluain Saileach, Baile Atha Cliath 15 |
|
19506N |
Cappatagle Central Sch |
Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
19507P |
Scoil Chaitigheirn |
Na Haorai, Beanntrai, Co Chorcai |
|
19508R |
St Fergals Junior National School |
Ballywaltrim, Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
19509T |
Scoil Nano Nagle |
Bawnoge, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19510E |
Talbot Senior Ns |
Bawnoge, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19511G |
St Saviours Ns |
Ballybeg, Waterford City |
|
19512I |
St Olivers Ns |
Ballycasheen, Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
19515O |
Sn Naomh Treasa |
Baile Brigin, Co Ath Cliath |
|
19518U |
S N Naomh Baoithin |
Sc Naomh Baoithin, St Johnston, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
19519W |
St Brids |
Drumcong Central School, Drumcong, Co Leitrim |
|
19520H |
St Josephs Special Sch |
Balrothery, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19522L |
St Catherines Spec Sch |
Newcastle, Greystones, Co Wicklow |
|
19524P |
Our Lady Immac Sen N S |
Our Lady Immac Sen Ns, Darndale, Dublin 17 |
|
19525R |
Mhichil Naofa |
Ballinakilla, Bere Island, Bantry, Co Cork |
|
19526T |
Sn Cill Dairbhre |
Kildorrery, Co Cork |
|
19527V |
Cabra Central N S |
Cabra, Kingscourt, Co Cavan |
|
19528A |
Ramsgrange Central N S |
Ramsgrange, New Ross, Co Wexford |
|
19529C |
Scoil Mhuire |
Maigh Cuilinn, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
19533Q |
S N Muire Agus Iosef |
Bayside, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
|
19534S |
Ballybay Central |
Kiltoom, Athlone, Co Roscommon |
|
19535U |
Brackenstown Senior N S |
Brackenstown, Swords, Co Dublin |
|
19536W |
Holy Family |
Holy Family Ns, Balloonagh, Tralee Co Kerry |
|
19537B |
St Attractas Junior N S |
Meadowbrook, Dundrum, Dublin 16 |
|
19538D |
St Kevins Junior N S |
Newbrook Ave, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 |
|
19540N |
Clogheen Central N S |
Clogheen, Co Tipperary |
|
19541P |
Belgard Heights N S |
Scoil Ard Mhuire, Belgard Heights, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19542R |
St Thomas Junior National School |
Esker, Lucan, Co Dublin |
|
19543T |
Scoil N An Croi Ro Naofa |
Killinarden, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19544V |
Kilchreest Central Sch |
Kilchreest, Co Galway |
|
19545A |
Corduff N S |
Corduff, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 |
|
19546C |
St Oliver Plunkett N S |
St Oliver Plunkett Ns, St Helenas Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11 |
|
19547E |
St Francis Special Sch |
Beaufort, Co Kerry |
|
19548G |
Nano Nagle N School |
Nano Nagle Special Ns, Listowel, County Kerry |
|
19549I |
St Fintans Ns |
St Fintan N S, Carrickbrack Rd, Sutton, Dublin 13 |
|
19550Q |
Ballymany Junior Ns |
Newbridge, Co Kildare |
|
19551S |
Inchicronan Central Ns |
Crusheen, Co Clare |
|
19552U |
Naomh Tola |
Shannon, Co Clare |
|
19553W |
Dungloe Central |
Dungloe, Co Donegal |
|
19554B |
Scoil Mhuire |
Bornacoola, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim |
|
19556F |
St Killians Junior School |
Castleview, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19557H |
Caheragh Ns |
Caheragh, Co Cork |
|
19559L |
Chriost Ri |
Cloughleigh, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
19560T |
St Marys Special School |
Johnstown, Navan, Co Meath |
|
19565G |
Scoil Treasa Firhouse |
Scoil Treasa Ballycullen Ave, Firhouse, Dublin 24 |
|
19566I |
Our Lady Queen Of Apostles |
Queen Of Apostles Ns, Clonburris, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19567K |
Scoil Aine |
St Anne S Special Sch, Taylors Hill, Galway |
|
19568M |
St Patricks |
Bruskey Carrigans Po, Ballinagh, Co Cavan |
|
19569O |
Neillstown N S |
St Peter Apostle Ns, Neillstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19573F |
St Laurences N S |
St Laurences N S, Kindlestown, Greystones, Co Wicklow |
|
19574H |
Marley Grange Ns |
Divine Word Ns, Marley Grange, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 |
|
19575J |
St Marys Junior N S |
Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19576L |
S N Aenghusa |
Scoil N Aenghusa Sin, Balrothery, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19577N |
Scoil Iosa |
Scoil Nais Iosa, Tymon North, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19578P |
St Helens Junior N S |
St Helens Junior N S, Martello, Portmarnock, Co Dublin |
|
19582G |
St Maelruains N S |
Kilclare Avenue, Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19583I |
St Josephs Senior N S |
St Josephs Senior Ns, Balcurris, Ballymun, Dublin 11 |
|
19584K |
Scoil Chualann |
Bothar Vevay, Bre, Co Chill Mhantain |
|
19588S |
Scoil Naomh Therese |
Bishopstown, Cork |
|
19589U |
Gaelscoil Inse Chor |
700-701 An Cuarbhothar Theas, Droichead Na Hinse, Baile Atha Cliath 8 |
|
19590F |
Physically Disabled Children |
Deansrath, Old Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19592J |
St Bernadette Spec Sch |
Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
19595P |
St Marys Central School |
Enniskeane, Co Cork |
|
19596R |
Crosserlough N S |
Crosserlough, Co. Cavan |
|
19597T |
An Linbh Iosa |
Ballycane, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
19598V |
Muire Na Ngael Ns |
Bay Estate, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
19599A |
St Kierans Spec School |
Old Conna, Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
19600F |
S N Naomh Mhuire |
Drumlea, Carrigallen, Via Cavan, Co Leitrim |
|
19601H |
St Philip The Apostle Junior N S |
Mountview, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 |
|
19603L |
St Gabriels School |
Springfield Drive, Doradoyle, Limerick |
|
19604N |
Scoil Mhuire |
Horeswood, Campile, Co Wexford |
|
19605P |
Scoil Nais Mhuire Sois |
Blakestown, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 |
|
19607T |
Kilpatrick Ns |
Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
19608V |
St Killians N S |
Mullagh, Co Cavan |
|
19611K |
Scoil Naomh Colmcille |
Newbrook Rd, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 |
|
19612M |
Dalkey School Project |
Glenageary Lodge, Glenageary, Co Dublin |
|
19613O |
Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Sin |
Knockmore Ave, Killinarden, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19614Q |
Naomh Bodain |
Culdaff, Lifford, Co Donegal |
|
19615S |
Scoil Aonghusa |
Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
19616U |
Scoil Mhuire |
Tallow, Co Waterford |
|
19617W |
St Martin De Porres N S |
Aylesbury, Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19618B |
St Pauls Sen Ns |
Ayrfield, Malahide Rd, Dublin 13 |
|
19619D |
St Malachys Ns |
Rivermount, Finglas, Dublin 11 |
|
19623R |
St Pauls Jun Ns |
Greenhills, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 |
|
19624T |
Scoil Nais Caitriona |
Kenure, Rush, Co Dublin |
|
19625V |
S N Realt Na Mara |
Thomas Hand St, Skerries, Co Dublin |
|
19626A |
St Canices Central N S |
Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny |
|
19627C |
John Paul Ii N S |
Sonesta, Malahide, Co Dublin |
|
19628E |
St Fiachras Sen N S |
Beaumont, Montrose, Dublin 5 |
|
19629G |
Holy Cross School |
Ballycarnane, Tramore, Co Waterford |
|
19630O |
Warrenstown Hse Sp Sch |
Corduff Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 |
|
19631Q |
Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn |
Rath Ronain, Tra Li, Co Chiarrai |
|
19632S |
Ballinahowen Ns |
Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
19633U |
Moyle N S |
Moyle Ns, Newtowncunningham, Lifford Co Donegal |
|
19635B |
Ransboro New Central |
Strandhill, Co Sligo |
|
19636D |
St Patricks Senior School |
Corduff, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 |
|
19637F |
Scoil Fionnbarra |
Beal Atha Ghaorthaidh, Co Chorcai |
|
19638H |
Coolderry Central Ns |
Brosna, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
19640R |
Scoil Mhuire |
Lismackin, Roscrea, Co Tipperary |
|
19641T |
St Colmcille Jun Ns |
Wyattville, Ballybrack, Co Dublin |
|
19642V |
St Peter Apostle Sen Ns |
Neillstown, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19643A |
St Philips Senior N S |
Mountview, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 |
|
19644C |
St Ciarans N S |
Hartstown, Dublin 15 |
|
19645E |
St Oliver Plunketts Ns |
Heywood Rd, Clonmel, Co Tipperary |
|
19646G |
Scoil Santain |
Bothar Na Habhann Mor, Tamhlacht, Ath Cliath 24 |
|
19647I |
St Marys Sen N S |
Rowlagh, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19650U |
Scoil Cholmain Naofa |
Bellview, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
19651W |
Carracastle Central Ns |
Carracastle, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon |
|
19652B |
An Chroi Ro Naofa Sois |
Killinarden, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19653D |
San Carlo Junior Ns |
Leixlip, Co Kildare |
|
19654F |
St Fergals Senior Ns |
Ballywaltrim, Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
19658N |
Bishop Shanahan Ns |
Orwell Park, Templeogue, Dublin 16 |
|
19659P |
St Brendans N S |
Fenit, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
19660A |
Rush Ns |
Rush, Co Dublin |
|
19661C |
St Gabriels Ns |
Dominican Campus, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
19662E |
St Michaels Ns |
Dominican Convent, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
19663G |
St Raphaels Ns |
Dominican Convent, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
19667O |
Our Lady Of Lourdes N S |
Rosbrien, Limerick |
|
19668Q |
St Francis Senior N S |
Priorswood, Dublin 17 |
|
19669S |
Lady Of Good Counsel Ns |
Mourne Rd, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 |
|
19671F |
St Pauls N S |
Abbeylands, Navan, Co Meath |
|
19672H |
Scoil Muire Na Ngrast |
Beal Guala, Co Chorcai |
|
19673J |
St Josephs N S |
Avenue Road, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
19675N |
St Brigids N S |
Kilcullen, Co Kildare |
|
19676P |
Scoil Aine Naofa |
Esker, Lucan, Co Dublin |
|
19677R |
Scoil Iosagain |
Upperchurch Central Ns, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
19678T |
St Pauls Senior Ns |
Rathmullen, Drogheda, Co Louth |
|
19679V |
S N Aodhain Naofa |
An Babhun Bui, Beal Tairbirt, Co An Chabhain |
|
19680G |
Scoil C.Ui Dhalaigh |
Léim An Bhradáin, Co Chill Dara |
|
19684O |
Scoil Eoin Phoil |
Green Lane,, Leixlip,, Co. Kildare. |
|
19685Q |
Scoil Chartha Naofa |
Chill Chartha, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
19686S |
St Macartans Central |
Bundoran, Co Donegal |
|
19689B |
Bansha N S |
Bansha, Co Tipperary |
|
19690J |
Clonoulty Central N S |
Goolds Cross, Co Tipperary |
|
19692N |
St John The Baptist |
Old Road, Cashel, Co. Tipperary |
|
19693P |
Mary Queen Of Ireland N S |
Toberburr, Co Dublin |
|
19694R |
Scoil Mhuire Sin |
Blakestown, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 |
|
19696V |
Cashel Deanery |
Cashel, Co Tipperary |
|
19698C |
St Aidans Ns |
Smithstown, Shannon, Co Clare |
|
19700J |
Lisdoonvarna N S |
Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare |
|
19702N |
St Thomas Junior N S |
Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19703P |
Drumcorrin N S |
Drum, Co Monaghan |
|
19705T |
Catherine Mc Auley N Sc |
59 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 |
|
19707A |
St Ronans N S |
Deansrath, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19710M |
Barnacarroll Central Ns |
Barnacarroll, Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
19713S |
Arden Boys Ns |
Arden View, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
19714U |
Mhuire Ar Chnoc Haoine |
Knocknaheeny, Cork |
|
19716B |
St Attractas Senior N S |
Meadowbrook, Dundrum, Dublin 14 |
|
19719H |
Mid West School H Imp |
Rosbrien, Limerick City |
|
19720P |
N Micheal Agus Padraig |
Cootehall, Boyle, Co Roscommon |
|
19721R |
Holy Family Junior N S |
Forest Fields, Swords, Co Dublin |
|
19723V |
Queen Of Angels Primary School |
Wedgewood, Dundrum, Dublin 16 |
|
19724A |
Little Angels Spec Sch |
Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
19725C |
Gaelscoil Eanna |
Br. Ath Throim, An Uaimh, Co Na Midhe |
|
19726E |
Stradbally C. Of Ire. Ns |
Stradbally, Co Waterford |
|
19727G |
St Marys Central N S |
Belmont Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 |
|
19730S |
Scoil Oilibheir |
Ballincollie Road, Ballyvolane, Cork |
|
19734D |
St Francis N S |
Newcastle, Co Wicklow |
|
19736H |
Scoil Phadraig |
Corduff, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan |
|
19737J |
Castleblayney Cent N S |
Castleblayney, Co Monaghan |
|
19738L |
St Dympnas Ns |
Tydavnet, Co Monaghan |
|
19739N |
Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts |
Scoil Mhuire, Coolcotts, Co Wexford |
|
19740V |
S N Aonghusa |
Geata An Domhnaigh, Droichead Atha, Co Lu |
|
19741A |
Scoil Mhuire |
Broadway, Co Wexford |
|
19742C |
St Colmcille Senior N S |
Knocklyon, Dublin 16 |
|
19743E |
St Bernadettes Junior N S |
Quarryvale, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19744G |
Nioclas Naofa |
Dunmore, Co Galway |
|
19745I |
Scartaglin New Cent Sc |
Scairteach A Ghlinne, Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
19747M |
Scoil Bhride Ns |
Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
19748O |
Scoil Mhuire Na Naird |
Shillelagh, Co Wicklow |
|
19750B |
Scoil Mhuire |
Abbeyleix, Co Laois |
|
19753H |
St Emers |
St Emers, Templemichael, Co Longford |
|
19754J |
Bray School Project N S |
Killarney Rd, Ballywaltrim, Bray, Co Wicklow |
|
19755L |
Sacred Heart N S |
Huntstown, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 |
|
19756N |
St Conals |
Narin, Portnoo, Co Donegal |
|
19757P |
St Michaels Spec Sch |
Hacketstown, Skerries, Co Dublin |
|
19759T |
St Marys Spec Sch |
Rochestown, Cork |
|
19760E |
Scoil Triest |
Lota, Cork |
|
19761G |
Dungourney Central N Sc |
Dungourney, Co Cork |
|
19762I |
St Helens Senior N S |
Martello, Portmarnock, Co Dublin |
|
19764M |
Our Lady Of Wayside N S |
Bluebell, Inchicore, Dublin 12 |
|
19765O |
St Thomas Senior N S |
Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19766Q |
Scoil Iosagain/Mhuire |
Mount La Salle, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
19767S |
Scoil Mhuire/Seosamh |
Mount La Salle, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 |
|
19768U |
Scoil Mhuire |
Ashbourne, Co Meath |
|
19769W |
Scoil Thomais |
Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, Dublin 15 |
|
19770H |
Gurteen Central Ns |
Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
19771J |
Scoil Barra |
Innishmore, Baile An Chollaigh, Co Chorcai |
|
19774P |
St Josephs Mxd N S |
East Wall, Dublin 3 |
|
19775R |
Scoil Cnoc Mhuire Junior |
Knockmore Ave, Killinarden, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19776T |
Geesala Central School |
Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
19777V |
Gaelscoil Mide |
Bothar An Ghleantain, Ghlais Cill Bharrog, Baile Atha Cliath 5 |
|
19779C |
Gaelscoil Na Cille |
Cill Dheaglain, Ashbourne, Co Meath |
|
19780K |
Scoil Bride |
Mullaghrafferty, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan |
|
19782O |
St Brigids N S |
Brookfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19784S |
St Laserians Mxd Ns |
Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow |
|
19785U |
St Bernadettes Senior N S |
Quarryvale, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19789F |
Scoil Micheal Naofa |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
19791P |
Cullohill Ns Rathdowney |
St Tighearnach, Cullohill Ns, Rathdowney, Co Laois |
|
19792R |
St Brigids Spec Sch |
Harbour Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
19793T |
St Thomas Special Sch |
Clonshaugh, Priorswood, Coolock, Dublin 17 |
|
19794V |
Aghards N S |
Celbridge, Co Kildare |
|
19795A |
Tirellan Heights N S |
Headford Road, Galway |
|
19796C |
St Patricks Bns |
Clane, Co Kildare |
|
19797E |
Scoil Naisiunta Bhride |
Prosperous Road, Clane, Co. Kildare |
|
19798G |
St Colmans Ns |
Dernabruck, Cloontia, Ballymote Co Sligo |
|
19799I |
Sacred Heart N S |
Sruleen, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 |
|
19800N |
Milford Grange N School |
Milford, Castletroy, Co Limerick |
|
19801P |
Drimoleague Junior Sch |
Drimoleague, Co Cork |
|
19803T |
Sn Seamus Naofa |
Bearna, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
19805A |
Ballyduff Central |
Ballyduff, Tralee, Co Kerry |
|
19808G |
Tavrane Central Ns |
Kilkelly, Co Mayo |
|
19809I |
Abbeycarton Ns |
Elphin, Co Roscommon |
|
19811S |
S N Eoghan Ui Thuairisc |
Bothar Phollerton, Carlow |
|
19812U |
Foxford Central Ns |
Foxford, Co Mayo |
|
19813W |
Kildalkey Central N S |
Kildalkey, Co Meath |
|
19814B |
Scoil Gharbhain |
Clais Na Lachan, Dun Na Mainistreach, Dun Garbhan, Co. Portlairge |
|
19815D |
St Bridgets N School |
Four Mile House, Co Roscommon |
|
19817H |
St Marys N S |
Woodview, Esker, Lucan, Co Dublin |
|
19818J |
Creggs Central N S |
Creegs, Via Roscommon, Co Galway |
|
19826I |
St Brendans Ns |
Cartron, Sligo Town, Co Sligo |
|
19828M |
Sn Cearn Mor |
Uaran Mor, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
19830W |
Corpus Christi N S |
Moyross, Limerick |
|
19831B |
Scoil Chaoimhin |
Sraid Mhaoilbhride, Baile Atha Cliath 1 |
|
19832D |
Scoil Raifteiri |
Faiche An Aonaigh, Gort Na Fuarain, Caislean An Bharraigh, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
19833F |
Gaelscoil Chorain, |
Sraid Na Tra,, Eochaill,, Co. Chorcai. |
|
19834H |
St Aidans Ns |
Brookfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19837N |
Drimnagh Castle Cbs N S |
Drimnagh Castle, Dublin 12 |
|
19838P |
Gael Sc Mhichil Chiosog |
Inis, Co An Chlair |
|
19839R |
Gael Scoil Ui Riordain |
Cul Rua, Baile An Chollaigh, Co Chorcai |
|
19840C |
Holy Family School |
Dunedin Park, Monkstown, Co Dublin |
|
19841E |
Glinsk N S |
Castlerea, Co Roscommon |
|
19845M |
North Dublin Ns Project |
Ballymun Road, Dublin 9 |
|
19846O |
Realt Na Maidne |
Listowel, Co Kerry |
|
19849U |
Gaelscoil Donncha Rua |
Sionna, Co An Chlair |
|
19850F |
Ladyswell N S |
Ladyswell, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 |
|
19851H |
Gaelscoil De Hide |
Mainistir Fhearmai, Co Chorcai |
|
19852J |
Gaelscoil Ui Riada |
Baile An Easpaig, Co Chorcai |
|
19853L |
Gaelscoil Phort Lairge |
Baile Mhic Gonair, Port Lairge |
|
19855P |
Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcain |
Bothar Nangor, Cluain Dolcain, Baile Atha Cliath 22 |
|
19856R |
Gaelscoil Osrai |
Loch Bui, Cill Channaigh |
|
19857T |
Scoil Rois |
Carraig Mhachaire Rois, Co Mhuineachain |
|
19858V |
Gaelscoil Dara |
Bothar Bhaile Atha Cliath, Rinn Mor, Gaillimh |
|
19865S |
Archbishop Ryan J N S |
Balgaddy, Lucan, Co Dublin |
|
19867W |
Scoil Na Rithe |
Dun Seachlainn, Co Na Mi |
|
19871N |
St Patricks N S |
Killinagh, Blacklion Via Sligo, Co Cavan |
|
19872P |
Scoil Chaitlin Maude |
Cnoc Mhuire, Tamhlacht, Baile Atha Cliath 24 |
|
19874T |
Scoil Na Toirbhirte |
Presentation Convent Ns, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
19875V |
San Carlo Senior N S |
Confey, Leixlip, Co Kildare |
|
19877C |
Holy Family Senior N S |
Forest Fields, River Valley, Swords, Co Dublin |
|
19878E |
Holy Rosary Primary School |
Old Court Avenue, Tallaght, , Dublin 24 |
|
19879G |
Naomh Padraig Junior |
Drangan, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
19880O |
Naomh Padraig Senior |
Drangan, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
19881Q |
Gaelscoil Carrig Ui Leighinn |
Carrig Ui Leighinn, Co Chorcai |
|
19882S |
Scoil An Athair Tadhg O Murchu |
Duglas, Corcaigh |
|
19883U |
Gaelscoil O Doghair |
Caislean Nua Thiar, Co Luimnigh |
|
19884W |
Ballybay Central Ns |
Ballybay, Co Monaghan |
|
19885B |
Gealscoil Philib Barun |
Teach Realt Na Mara, An Tra Mhor, Co Phort Lairge |
|
19886D |
Gael Scoil Thomais Daibhis |
Magh Ealla, Co Chorcai |
|
19888H |
St Annes Mxd N S |
Stonebridge Road, Shankill, Co Dublin |
|
19889J |
Scoil Colm |
Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 |
|
19890R |
Naomh Maodhog N.S. |
Ferns, Co Wexford |
|
19892V |
Gaelscoil Dhun Dealgan |
Muirtheimhne Mor, Dun Dealgan, Co Lu |
|
19893A |
St Kilians Senior N S |
Castleview, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19894C |
An Mhodh Scoil |
Ascail Ui Chonaill, Luimneach |
|
19895E |
Scoil Mhuir S Iosaf |
St Marys Place, Plas Mhuire, Off Dorset Street, Dublin 7 |
|
19896G |
Scoil Caitriona Na Mbraithre |
Baggot St, Dublin 2 |
|
19897I |
Scoil Uí Riada |
Cill Choca, Co. Chill Dara |
|
19898K |
Gaelscoil An Duinninigh |
Draighnean, Feltrim Sord, Co Baile Atha Cliath |
|
19899M |
Gaelscoile Cobh |
Cobh, Co Chorcai |
|
19901T |
Booterstown N S |
Cross Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin |
|
19903A |
Kiltimagh Central |
Kiltimagh, Co Mayo |
|
19904C |
Holy Cross N S |
Upper Kilmacud Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14 |
|
19905E |
Kilkenny School Project |
Springfield, Waterford Road, Kilkenny |
|
19906G |
Cork N School Project |
Grattan Street, Cork |
|
19907I |
Gaelscoil Mologa |
Bothar Chlareville, Baile Atha Cliath 6w |
|
19908K |
Gaelscoil Mhachan |
Carraig Dubh, Corcaigh |
|
19909M |
Gaelscoil Peig Sayers |
Unit 42 North Point Business Park, New Mallow Raod, Corcaigh |
|
19910U |
Sligo Project School |
Abbey Quarter, Sligo |
|
19911W |
St Patricks Central Ns |
Kilmaine, Co Mayo |
|
19912B |
Scoil Mhuire |
Glenties, Co Donegal |
|
19913D |
St Josephs Ns |
Macroom Road, Bonnybrook, Dublin 17 |
|
19914F |
Scoil Naisiunta Thola |
Both Thola, Clar Chlainne Mhuiris, Mhaigh Eo |
|
19915H |
Claremorris Boys Ns |
Claremorris, Co Mayo |
|
19916J |
St Peters Ns |
Snugboro, Castlebar, Co Mayo |
|
19917L |
Gaelscoil Naomh Aogain |
Bothar Luimnigh, Oilean Chiarrai, Co Chiarrai |
|
19918N |
Drinagh Mixed Ns |
Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
19919P |
St Davids N S |
Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5 |
|
19920A |
St John Of God N S |
Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5 |
|
19921C |
Drung No 2 Ns |
Drung, Co Cavan |
|
19922E |
Our Ladys N S |
St Columbanus Road, Milltown, Dublin 14 |
|
19923G |
St. Josephs National School |
Banada, Tourlestrane, Co. Sligo |
|
19924I |
Harolds Cross N S |
Harolds Cross, Dublin 6w |
|
19925K |
Scoil Mhuire |
Presentation Convent, Parnell St, Kilkenny |
|
19926M |
Gaelscoil Cholaiste Mhuire |
4 Cearnog Pharnell, B.A.C. 1 |
|
19927O |
Scoil Mhuire B & C |
Stranorlar, Co Donegal |
|
19928Q |
Ranelagh Multi Denom Ns |
Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6 |
|
19929S |
St Brigids Senior Girls |
Finglas West, Dublin 11 |
|
19930D |
Urlingford Ns |
Urlingford, Thurles, Co Tipperary |
|
19931F |
Gaelscoil Sheoirse |
Clancy, An Cnoc Theas, Luimneach |
|
19932H |
Sn Mhic Dara |
An Ceathru Rua, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
19933J |
Scoil Treasa Naofa |
Petrie Road, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8 |
|
19934L |
Limerick School Project |
O’connell Avenue, Limerick |
|
19935N |
Scoil Eoin |
Greendale Road, Dublin 5 |
|
19936P |
Gaelscoil Ultain |
An Cnoc, Muineachan |
|
19937R |
Gaelscoil Aonach |
Bothar Naomh Chonlain, Aonach Urmhumhan, Co Thiobraid Arann |
|
19938T |
St Josephs |
Tivoli Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin |
|
19939V |
Scoil Naisiunta An Dea Aoire |
Whitehall Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14 |
|
19940G |
Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig |
Leamhcan, Co Baile Atha Cliath |
|
19941I |
Gaelscoil Faithleann |
Cill Airne, Co Chiarrai |
|
19942K |
St Patricks Ns |
Coolgagh, Sligo |
|
19943M |
St Damiens Ns |
Beechfield Close, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 |
|
19944O |
Goresbridge N.S. |
Goresbridge, Co Kilkenny |
|
19945Q |
Rathfarnham Educate Together |
Loreto Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 |
|
19947U |
Mount Sion Cbs N S |
Barrack Street, Waterford |
|
19949B |
Islamic National School |
19 Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 |
|
19950J |
St Dominics N S |
Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
19951L |
Swinford Ns |
Swinford, Co Mayo |
|
19952N |
Hospital Ns |
Hospital, Co Limerick |
|
19953P |
St Marys Ns |
Dungarvan, Co Waterford |
|
19954R |
North Bay Educate Together Ns |
Greendale Avenue, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 |
|
19955T |
Presentation Primary School |
Slievekeale Road, Waterford |
|
19956V |
Gaelscoil Sairseal |
Sraid An Droichid, Luimneach |
|
19957A |
Dromclough N S |
Listowel, Co Kerry |
|
19958C |
S.N. Naomh Fhiach |
Graiguecullen, Co Carlow |
|
19959E |
Scoil Naomh Fionan |
Whitecastle, Quigleys Point, Co Donegal |
|
19960M |
St Johns N S |
Ballybrack, Co Dublin |
|
19963S |
Scoil Aodh Rua&Nuala |
Dun Na Ngall, Co Donegal |
|
19964U |
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal |
Ballymote, Co Sligo |
|
19965W |
Scoil Mhuire |
Clarinbridge, Co Galway |
|
19966B |
St Josephs |
Drumcollogher, Charleville, Co Limerick |
|
19967D |
Scoil Iosagain |
Buncrana, Co Donegal |
|
19969H |
Sn Ui Cheithearnaigh |
Cuirt An Chumainn, Beal Atha Na Slua, Contae Na Gaillimhe |
|
19970P |
Portlaw N.S. |
Portlaw, Co Waterford |
|
19971R |
Gaelscoil Adhamhnain |
Gleann Cearra, Leitir Ceanainn, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
19972T |
S N Uileog De Burca |
Clar Chlainne Mhuiris, Co Maigh Eo |
|
19973V |
Scoil Mhuire |
Clifden, Co Galway |
|
19974A |
Scoil Eoin Naofa |
Sraid An Teampaill, Sligeach |
|
19975C |
St Patricks |
Ballinamuck, Co Longford |
|
19976E |
St Beacons N S |
Mullinavat, Co Kilkenny |
|
19977G |
Bandon Boys Ns |
Bandon, Co Cork |
|
19978I |
Maulatrahane Central Ns |
Leap, Skibbereen, Co Cork |
|
19979K |
St Kevins N S |
Sallynoggin, Co Dublin |
|
19980S |
St Attractas N S |
Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon |
|
19981U |
St Marys N S |
Windsor Ave, Fairview, Dublin 3 |
|
19985F |
Our Lady Of Mercy N S |
Pearse Road, Sligo |
|
19986H |
S N Eoin Baiste |
Garrai Na Dtor, Liospoil, Co Chiarrai |
|
19987J |
Scoil Mhuire N S |
Newtownforbes, Co Longford |
|
19988L |
St Marys National School |
Grange Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 |
|
19989N |
Scoil Mhuire Na Trocaire |
Cill Na Mullach, Co Chorcai |
|
19990V |
Gaelscoil An Eiscir Riada |
Cluain Calga, An Tulach Mhor, Co. Uibh Fhaili |
|
19991A |
Gaelscoil Na Camoige |
Aras Chronain, Bothar An Ulloird, Cluain Dolcain, Baile Atha Cliath 22 |
|
19993E |
Gaelscoil An Ghoirt Alainn |
Aibhinne Murmont, Gort Alainn, Corcaigh |
|
19994G |
Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh |
An Coimin Mor,, Cnoc Na Cathrach,, Gaillimh. |
|
19995I |
North Kildare Educate Together Sch |
Celbridge, Co Kildare |
|
19996K |
St Brendans Ns |
Portumna, Co Galway |
|
19997M |
Scoil Bhrige Agus Bhreandain Naofa |
Corrandulla, Co Galway |
|
19998O |
Gaelscoil De Hide |
Oran Mor, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
19999Q |
Gaelscoil Ui Choimin |
An T-Ionad Oige, Cill Rois, Co An Chlair |
|
20000L |
Galway Educate Together N.S. |
Thomas Hynes Rd, Newcastle, Galway |
|
20001N |
Gaelscoil Bheanntrai |
Tigh Warner,, Sraid Na Bearaice,, Beanntrai,, Co. Chorcai. |
|
20002P |
Gaelscoil An Mhuilinn |
An Muileann Cearr, Co Na Hiarmhi |
|
20003R |
St Aidans Parish School |
Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford |
|
20004T |
Scoil An Croi Ro Naofa |
Castletownbere,, Co. Cork. |
|
20005V |
Scoil Plas Mhuire |
St Marys Place, Dorset Street, Dublin 7 |
|
20006A |
Gaelscoil Chloich Na Coillte |
Sraid Na Scoile,, Cloich Na Coillte,, Co. Chorcai. |
|
20007C |
Gaelscoil Chluain Meala |
Baile Gaelach,, Cluain Meala,, Co. Thiobraid Arann |
|
20008E |
Gaelscoil Loch Garman |
Uisce An Easpaig, Loch Garman |
|
20009G |
Gaelscoil Dr M Ui Shuilleabhain |
An Sciobairin, Co Chorcai |
|
20010O |
St Roses Special School |
C/O Scoil Aengusa Sns, Balrothery, Tallaght, Dublin 24. |
|
20011Q |
St Johns Senior Ns |
Ballybough Street, Kilkenny. |
|
20012S |
Griffith Barracks Multi D School |
The Old Guardhouse, Griffith College, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 |
|
20013U |
Gaelscoil Lios Tuathail |
Lios Tuathail, Co Chiarrai |
|
20014W |
St Agnes N S |
Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 |
|
20015B |
Gaelscoil Bhaile Munna |
187 Bothar Choultrai, Baile Munna, Baile Atha Cliath 9 |
|
20016D |
Gaelscoil Ui Cheadaigh |
Bre, Co. Chill Mhantain |
|
20017F |
Scoil An Spioraid Naoimh |
Laytown,, Co. Meath. |
|
20018H |
Maria King Presentation Primary |
Sexton Street, Limerick |
|
20019J |
Holy Family School |
Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo |
|
20022V |
Scoil Na Mbuachailli |
Cloich Na Coillte,, Co. Chorcai. |
|
20023A |
Gaelscoil Chill Dara |
Loiste Herbert, An Curragh, Co Chill Dara |
|
20024C |
Bun Scoil Muire |
O’Brien’s Place, Youghal, Co Cork |
|
20025E |
Gaelscoil Droichead Na Bandan |
C/O G.A.A. Pavilion,, Charley Hurley Park,, Droichead Na Bandan, Co. Corcai |
|
20026G |
Gaelscoil Bhreifne |
Scouts Den,, Railway Road,, Cabhan |
|
20027I |
Gaelscoil Thiobraid Arann |
Morgaiste, Baile Thiobraid Arann, Co. Thiobraid Arann |
|
20028K |
Setanta Special School |
Beechpark, Stillorgan, Co Dublin |
|
20029M |
St Brigids Infant N S |
Wellmount Avenue, Finglas West, Dublin 11 |
|
20032B |
Dunboyne Junior N S |
Dunboyne, Co. Meath |
|
20033D |
Dunboyne Senior N S |
Dunboyne, Co. Meath. |
|
20034F |
Creag Aran Special School |
Athgarret, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
20035H |
St Gabriels N S |
Cowper Street, Dublin 7 |
|
20036J |
North Presentation Primary School |
Gerald Griffin Street, Cork City. |
|
20037L |
S N Padraig Naofa |
Louisburgh, Co Mayo |
|
20038N |
Scoil Aiseiri Chriost |
Farranree,, Cork. |
|
20039P |
Scoil Naomh Iosaf |
Baltinglass,, Co. Wicklow |
|
20040A |
St Brendans N S |
Belmont, Cloghans Hill, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
20041C |
Convent Of Mercy National School |
Kilrush, Co Clare |
|
20042E |
Scoil An Chroi Naofa |
Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
20043G |
Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna |
Halla Na Ngasoga, Bothar Cnoc Liamhna, Baile Atha Cliath 16 |
|
20044I |
Gaelscoil Chnoc Na Re |
Bothar Baile Ui Dhugain, Sligeach |
|
20045K |
Gaelscoil Chill Mhantáin |
An Casadh Meidhreach, Rath Naoi, Co Cill Mhantáin |
|
20046M |
Gaelscoil Na Cruaiche |
Sraid Altamount, Cathair Na Mart, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
20047O |
Gaelscoil Bharra |
Naomh Fionnbarra C.L.G., Ascal An Fhasaigh, An Chabrach, Bac 7 |
|
20048Q |
Gaelscoil Lios Na Nog |
Prefabs, Scoil Mhucrois, Bóthar Marlborough, Baile Atha Cliath 4 |
|
20049S |
Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour N S |
Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. |
|
20050D |
Gaelscoil Na Ndeise |
Bothar Grasta De, Port Lairge |
|
20051F |
Gaelscoil Na Boinne |
Dublin Road, Trim, Co. Meath. |
|
20053J |
Cheeverstown Sp Sch |
Rowan House, Cheeverstown, Templeogue, Dublin 6 |
|
20055N |
Gaelscoil Eois |
Eanach Cille, Lios Darach, Co Mhuineachain |
|
20056P |
Gaelscoil Phadraig |
Ascaill Shileann, Baile Breac, Co Atha Cliath |
|
20057R |
Gaelscoil Inis Corthaidh |
Bothar Ros Mhic Thriuin, Inis Corthaidh, Co Loch Garman |
|
20058T |
Scoil Ui Fhiaich |
Bóthar Chill Droichid, Maigh Nuad, Co. Chill Dara |
|
20059V |
Mother Of Divine Grace |
Holy Faith Ns, Ferndale Ave, Ballygall, Dublin 11 |
|
20061I |
Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha |
Community Centre, Sr. An Easbaig, Tuaim, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
20062K |
Scoil Mhuire |
Borrisokane, Co Tipperary |
|
20063M |
Scoil An Chlochair Cill Bheagan |
Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath |
|
20064O |
Our Lady Of Consolation Ns |
Collins Ave East, Donnycarney, Dublin 5 |
|
20065Q |
Our Ladys Meadow National Schoo |
Durrow, Co Laois |
|
20066S |
Lucan Educate Together Ns |
Bewley Way,, Willsbrook,, Lucan,, Co. Dublin |
|
20067U |
St Josephs N S |
Knockatallon, Scotstown, Co Monaghan |
|
20068W |
St Marys National School |
Cloghan, Birr, Co Offaly |
|
20070J |
Rosedale School |
Woodlands Centre, Renmore, Galway |
|
20071L |
Scoil Bhride |
Rathdowney, Co Laois |
|
20073P |
St Marys Ns |
Gracepark Rd, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
|
20074R |
St Gabriels Special School |
Curraheen Road, Cork |
|
20075T |
St Mochullas N.S. |
Ennis Road, Tulla, Co Clare |
|
20076V |
Bun Scoil Bhothar Na Naomh |
Lismore, Co Waterford |
|
20077A |
Scoil An Spioraid Naomh (Boys) |
Bishopstown, Cork |
|
20078C |
Sn Realt Na Mara |
Chapel St, Kilkee, Co Clare |
|
20079E |
Four Masters Ns |
Kinlough, Co Leitrim |
|
20080M |
Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhoir |
Fernbank Park, Cemetary Road, An Tinbhear Mhoir, Co. Chill Mhantain |
|
20082Q |
Gaelscoil Dhun Buinne |
Dun Buinne, Co Na Mi |
|
20083S |
Gaelscoil An Longfoirt |
Fearann Uí Dhuagáin, Longfort, Co Longfoirt |
|
20084U |
Gaelscoil Bheal An Atha |
Corrai Mhuireann, Beal An Atha, Co Mhaigh Eo |
|
20085W |
Gaelscoil Charraig Na Siuire |
C/O Carrick Utd Football Club, Coolnamuck Road, Carrick-On-Suir, County Tipperary |
|
20086B |
Ennis Educate Together Ns |
Gort Road, Ennis, Co Clare |
|
20087D |
Killashee Multi-Denominational Ns |
Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
20088F |
Scoil Mhuire N.S., |
Schull, Co Cork |
|
20089H |
St. Josephs N. S. |
Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo |
|
20091R |
St Peters Ns |
Phibsboro, Dublin 7 |
|
20094A |
Scoil Chriost An Slanaitheoir |
Baile An Gharrai, Co Luimnigh |
|
20095C |
Gaelscoil Brian Boroimhe |
Coill Na Núll, Sord, Co. Átha Cliath |
|
20096E |
Gaelscoil Na Gceithre Maistri |
Baile Dun Na Ngall, Co Dun Na Ngall |
|
20097G |
Gaelscoil Bhun Crannach |
Bun Crannach, Dhun Na Ngall |
|
20098I |
Castleknock Educate Together Ns |
Beechpark Avenue, Castleknock, Dublin 15 |
|
20099K |
Offaly School Of Special Education |
Kilcruttin Business Park, Tullamore, Co Offaly |
|
20100P |
The Kolbe Special School |
Block Rd, Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
20101R |
The Sacred Heart Primary N.S. |
Granard, Co Longford |
|
20102T |
St Fergus Primary School |
Glin, Co Limerick |
|
20103V |
John Scottus Ns |
Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 |
|
20104A |
St Audoens Ns |
Cook Street, Dublin 8 |
|
20105C |
Star Of The Sea Primary School |
Passage West, Co Cork |
|
20106E |
Scoil Nioclais |
Frankfield, Grange, Cork |
|
20107G |
Gaelscoil Mhainistir Na Corann |
Ionad An Phobail, Mainistir Na Corann, Contae Chorcai |
|
20109K |
Ballydowd Special School |
Ballyowen, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 |
|
20110S |
S N Mhuire Senior School |
Blessington, Co Wicklow |
|
20111U |
Holy Family National School |
Rathmore, Co Kerry |
|
20113B |
Scoil Croi Naofa |
Bunninadden, Ballymote, Co. Sligo |
|
20114D |
Scoil Bríd |
Oldtown, Naas, Co Kildare |
|
20115F |
Scoil Einne |
An Spideal, Co. Na Gaillimhe |
|
20116H |
Glor Na Mara Ns |
Tramore, Co Waterford |
|
20117J |
St Canices Special School |
Coovagh House, St Joseph’s Grounds, Mulgrave St, Co Limerick |
|
20118L |
Scoil Bhride |
Cluain Na Sli, Mointeach Milic, Co Laois |
|
20119N |
Cork University Hos School |
Childrens Ward, Wilton, Cork |
|
20121A |
Carmona Special National School |
Glenageary, Co Dublin |
|
20123E |
Gaelscoil Riabhach |
Baile Locha Riach, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
20124G |
St Marysn.S |
Edgeworthstown, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford |
|
20125I |
Crossmolina N.S. |
Crossmolina, Co. Mayo. |
|
20126K |
Gaelscoil De Hide |
Cnoc Na Cruibe, Br Na Gaillimhe, Roscomain, Co Roscomain |
|
20127M |
Scoil Na Maighdine Mhuire |
Cora Chaithlin, Inis, Co An Chlair |
|
20128O |
St Matthews Mixed N.S |
Ballymahon, Co Longford |
|
20129Q |
Scoil Teampall Toinne |
Ballyporeen, Cahir, Co Tipperary |
|
20130B |
St Patricks Ns |
St. Patrick’s National School, Diswellstown Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15 |
|
20132F |
The High Support Special School |
C/O Seville Lodge, Callen Road, Kilkenny |
|
20133H |
Scoil Dean Cussen |
Bru Na Ndeise, Co Luimnigh |
|
20134J |
St Michaels N. S. |
Stradone, Cavan, Co Cavan |
|
20135L |
Castleblayney Special School |
Castleblayney Childrens Centre, C/O Rath-Na-Nóg, High Support Unit, Bree, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan |
|
20136N |
Crannog Nua Special School |
C/O The High Support Unit, Portrane, Co Dublin |
|
20137P |
Mary Mother Of Hope Senior Ns |
Littlepace, Castaheany, Dublin 15 |
|
20139T |
Inchicore Ns |
Sarsfield Road, Inchicore, Dublin 10 |
|
20140E |
Scoil Mhuire Fatima |
North Monastery, Cork |
|
20141G |
The Harold School |
Eden Road, Glasthule, Co Dublin |
|
20142I |
Scoil Iosa |
Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo |
|
20143K |
Waterpark N S |
Park Road, Waterford |
|
20144M |
Gaelscoil Chois Feabhaill |
Gaa, Bun An Phobail, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
20145O |
Swords Educate Together Ns |
Applewood, Swords, Co Dublin |
|
20147S |
Scoil Mhuire Agus N.Treasa |
Currow, Killarney, Co Kerry |
|
20148U |
Gaelscoil Chaladh An Treoigh |
Chaladh An Treoigh, Luimneach |
|
20149W |
St Fachnan & St Attractas N S |
Kilfenora, Co Clare |
|
20150H |
Holy Family National School |
The Rock, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal |
|
20151J |
Gaelscoil Mhuscraí |
C/O Blarney United Soccer Club, Pairc Radharc Na Habhainn, Teamhair, An Bhlárna,, Co Chorcaí |
|
20152L |
North Dublin Muslim Ns Project |
C/O St Josephs School For The Deaf, Navan Road, Dublin 7 |
|
20153N |
St Joseph’s Adolescent & Family Ser |
St Vincent’s Hospital, Convent Avenue, Richmond Road, Fairview Dublin 3 |
|
20154P |
Beaumont Hospital Special School |
St Raphaels Ward, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 |
|
20155R |
St John The Baptist Boys School |
Cashel, Co. Tipperary |
|
20157V |
Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain |
Cappoquin, Co Waterford |
|
20158A |
Tralee Educate Together Ns |
Collis Sandes House, Killeen Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry |
|
20160K |
Waterford Educate Together Ns |
Morrissons Avenue, Tycor, Waterford City |
|
20161M |
Donabate/Portrane Educate Together |
Ballisk Common, Off Portrane Road, Donabate, Co Dublin |
|
20162O |
Sonas Special Primaryjunior School |
Carrigaline, Co. Cork |
|
20163Q |
S.N Eoin Baiste |
Fatima, Castletown, Dundalk, Co Louth |
|
20164S |
Navan Educate Together Ns |
Commons Road, Navan, Co. Meath |
|
20166W |
Griffeen Valley Educate Together Ns |
Griffeen Glen Boulevard,, Lucan, Co. Dublin. |
|
20167B |
Gaelscoil Eirne |
Fearainn An Bhaile, Beal Atha Seannaigh, Co Dhun Na Ngall |
|
20168D |
Glasnevin Educate Together Ns |
Church Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 |
|
20169F |
Castletown N.S |
Portlaoise, Co Laois |
|
20170N |
Scoil Choill Mhic Thomaisin |
Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford |
|
20171P |
Ardee Educate Together N.S |
Dundalk Road, Ardee, Co Louth |
|
20172R |
St Josephs N S |
Kingscourt, Co Cavan |
|
20173T |
St Annes Primary School |
Fettercairn, Tallaght, Dublin 24 |
|
20174V |
Scoil Eanna |
Ballybay, Co. Monaghan |
|
20175A |
Limerick City East Educate Together |
Mungret College, Mungret, County Limerick |
|
20178G |
Wicklow Educate Together Ns |
Marine House, The Murrough, Wicklow, Co Wicklow |
|
20179I |
St Stephens Ns |
C/O St Marthas College, Johnstown, Co Meath |
|
20180Q |
Scoil Naomh Eoin |
Clonmagadden Valley, Windtown, Navan, Co Meath |
|
20181S |
Gaelscoil An Raithin |
Dooradoyle Road, Limerick City |
|
20182U |
St Endas Ns |
Kilnadur, Dunmanway, Co Cork |
|
20184B |
Galvone Ns |
Kennedy Park, Limerick City |
|
20185D |
St Marys Boys Ns |
Island Road, Limerick |
|
20187H |
Archbishop Ryan Senior N S |
Balgaddy, Lucan, Co Dublin |
|
20190T |
Holy Trinity National School |
Glencairn, Leopardstown, Dublin 18 |
|
20191V |
St Peters National School |
St Peters Ns, Coi, Maynooth Rd, Dunboyne, Meath |
|
20193C |
Scoil Mocheallóg |
Kilmallock, Co Limerick |
|
20199O |
Scoil Náisiúnta Uachtar Árd |
Oughterard, Co Galway |
|
20200T |
Ratoath Senior Ns |
Ratoath, Co Meath |
|
20201V |
Tyrrelstown Educate Together |
Powerstown Road, Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15 |
|
20202A |
Balbriggan Educate Together Ns |
Hamlet Lane, Moylaragh, Co Dublin |
|
20203C |
Mohill N S |
Mohill, Co Leitrim |
|
20210W |
S N Eoin Pol Ii |
Inis Mor, Arainn, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
20211B |
Claregalway Educate Together N S |
Cloonbiggen Road, Claregalway, Co Galway |
|
20212D |
Gaelscoil Liatroma |
C L G Maomh Mhuire, Attyfinlay, Cora Droma Rúisc, Co Liatroma |
|
20215J |
St Pauls Ns |
Ratoath, Co Meath |
|
20216L |
Scoil Oilibheir Naofa |
Bettystown, Co Meath |
|
20217N |
Mount Palmer National School |
Kincon, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
20218P |
Archbishop Mcquaid National School |
Loughlinstown, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin. |
|
20219R |
St Pauls B N S |
Lisduggan, Co Waterford |
|
20220C |
Gaelscoil Ui Earcain |
Bothar Glas An Ein, Fionnghlas, , B.A.C. 11 |
|
20222G |
Scoil Chuil Aodha Barr D Inse |
Cuil — Aodha, Maghcromtha, Co. Chorcaigh |
|
20223I |
Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada |
Bóthar An Ghrifín, Leamhcán, Co Átha Cliath |
|
20224K |
Gaelscoil An Tsli Dala |
Boiris Mor Ossari, Contae Laoise |
|
20228S |
St Laurence O Tooles Girls School |
49 Seville Place, North Wall, Dublin 1 |
|
20229U |
Nagle Rice Primary School |
Milltown, Co Kerry |
|
20230F |
Scoil Phadraic |
Westport, Co Mayo |
|
20231H |
St Benedicts National School |
C/O Mary Mother Of Hope Ns, Littlepace, Dublin 15 |
|
20233L |
Scoil Chaitríona |
Cappamore, Co Limerick |
|
20234N |
The Childrens Ark |
Midwestern Regional Hospital, Dooradoyle, Limerick |
|
20235P |
Letterkenny Educate Together |
Ballyraine Halls, Letterkenny, Co Donegal |
|
20237T |
Gaelscoil Riada |
Raithin, Baile Atha An Ri, Co Na Gaillimhe |
|
20238V |
Gaelscoil Choillin |
Mullingar, Co Westmeath |
|
20239A |
Gaelscoil Ui Drisceoil |
Old Christians Rugby Club, Rathcooney, Glanmire, Co. Cork |
|
20242M |
Blessington Educate Together |
Red Lane, Blessington, Co Wicklow |
|
20243O |
Gael Scoil Na Lochanna |
C/O Community Education Centre, Blessington, Co Wicklow |
|
20245S |
Ennistymon National School |
Ennistymon, Co. Clare |
|
20246U |
The Billis National School |
Glaslough, Co Monaghan |
|
20255V |
Bunscoil McAuley Rice |
West Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny |
|
20256A |
Scoil Náisiúnta Thuar Mhic Éadaigh |
Trianláir, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, Co. Mhaigh Eo |
|
20258E |
Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa |
Mill Road, Mornington, , Co. Meath |
|
20259G |
St. Francis National School |
C/o Parish Centre, Sandy Lane, Blackrock, Dundalk |
|
20260O |
Gaelscoil Chluainín |
Sráid an Chaisleáin, Cluainín Uí Ruairc, Co. Liatroma |
|
20261Q |
Newtown Junior School |
Newtown School, Newtown, , Co Waterford |
|
20264W |
Gaelscoil na bhFilí |
Gort Inse Guaire, Co. na Gaillimhe |
|
20265B |
Gaelscoil Chionn tSáile |
Cappagh, Cionn tSáile, Co Chorcaí |
|
20267F |
Scoil Bhríde Primary School |
Carrick Road, Edenderry, Co. Offaly |
|
20271T |
Scoil na Naomh Uilig |
Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare |
|
20273A |
S N Chartaigh Naofa |
Rahan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
|
20274C |
Esker Educate Together N.S. |
Adamstown Castle, Adamstown, County Dublin |
|
20275E |
Scoil Íosa |
Convent Hill, Ballina, Co Mayo |
|
20277I |
St Michaels National School |
Cootehill, Co Cavan |
|
20278K |
Newtownmountkennedy Primary School |
Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow |
|
20279M |
St. Michael’s House Special School |
Foxfield, Briarfield Villas, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 |
|
20280U |
Newtown NS |
Newtown, Abbeyknockmoy, Tuam, Co. Galway |
|
20281W |
St Benedicts and St Marys National |
Grange Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 |
|
20289P |
St. Cynoc’s National School |
Ferbane, Co. Offaly |
|
20309S |
Mary Mother of Hope Junior National |
Littlepace, Castaheany, Dublin 15 |
|
20310D |
Educate Together Carrigaline |
Carrigaline Utd Soccer Club, Carrigaline, CO Cork |
|
20311F |
Red Hill School (ASD) |
Red Hill, Patrickswell |
|
20312H |
Raheen Wood Steiner School |
Tuamgraney, Co Clare |
|
20313J |
Mol an Oige |
Ennistoymon, Clare |
|
20326S |
Kilcolgan Educate Together NS |
Stradbally East, Kilcolgan, Co Galway |
|
20327U |
Gaelscoil Lorgan |
Baile na Lorgan, Co Mhuineacháin |
|
20328W |
St. Teresa’s Special School |
25 Moher, Ballinasloe, Co Galway |
|
20329B |
Tígh Nan Dooley Child Education and |
An Cheathrú Rua, Co na Gaillimhe |
|
20330J |
St. Oliver’s Child Education and De |
The Glebe, Tuam, Co Galway |
|
20332N |
Gaelscoil Éadan Doire |
Club Sacair Bhaile Éadain Doire, Éadan Doire, Co Uíbh Fháilí |
|
20333P |
Wexford Educate Together National S |
St. Mary’s, Summerhill, Clonard, Wexford |
|
20334R |
Gaelscoil Ros Eo |
Gaelscoil Ros Eo, St Maurs GAA, Rush, Co. Dublin |
|
20336V |
Midleton Educate Together School |
Midleton Rugby Club Grounds, Midleton, Co Cork |
|
20337A |
Edenmore N.S. |
Emyvale, Co Monaghan |
|
20338C |
Holy Child National School |
Larkhill Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 |
|
20339E |
Réalt na Mara School |
Mill Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth |
|
20345W |
SN Leitir Meallain |
Leitir Meallain, Co. na Gaillimhe |
679 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of children at primary and second level that have been formally assessed as being in need of special needs support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31190/10]
As the Deputy will be aware all primary and post-primary schools have access to educational psychological assessments either directly through the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) or through the Scheme for Commissioning Psychological Assessments (SCPA). Schools that do not currently have NEPS psychologists assigned to them may avail of the SCPA, whereby the school can have an assessment carried out by a member of the panel of private psychologists approved and paid for by NEPS.
In common with many other psychological services and best international practice, NEPS encourages a staged assessment process, whereby each school takes responsibility for initial assessment, educational planning and remedial intervention, in consultation with their assigned NEPS psychologist. Only if there is a failure to make reasonable progress in spite of the school's best efforts, will a child be referred for individual psychological assessment. This system allows the psychologists to give early attention to urgent cases and also to help many more children indirectly than could be seen individually. It also ensures that children are not referred unnecessarily for psychological intervention.
The document "Special Needs Education — A Continuum of Support", which has been circulated to all primary school teachers, demonstrates this process which moves from simple classroom based interventions to more specialised and individual interventions. These guidelines describe a graduated problem solving model of assessment and intervention in schools and comprise three distinct school based processes which are summarised below:
1. Classroom Support — is an intervention which is co-ordinated by the Class Teacher and is carried out in the regular classroom,
2. School Support — is an assessment and intervention process which is usually co-ordinated by the learning support/resource teacher working alongside the class teacher. Interventions at this stage will be additional to those provided through classroom support.
3. School Support Plus — is generally characterised by the school requesting the involvement by the relevant external service in more detailed assessment and development of intervention programmes. This level of intervention is for children with complex and/or enduring needs and whose progress is considered inadequate, despite carefully planned interventions at previous levels.
The staged model recognises that pupils present with a wide range of issues and difficulties and allows for their amelioration and intervention at the level most appropriate to the particular need.
NEPS psychologists provide both support and development service to teachers in accommodating the various needs at levels 1 and 2 of the staged model and provide advice in relation to appropriate intervention in relation to unnamed pupils or groups of pupils as well as servicing the identified needs at individual named pupil at level 3 up to and including full psychological assessment. The input in respect of stages 1 and 2 is therefore not recorded at individual pupil level by NEPS. It should be noted that even at level 3 the assessment may take a variety of forms depending on the pupils needs.
NEPS also provide support to the State Examinations Commission in making recommendations for students applying for special accommodation under the Reasonable Accommodation for State Examinations (RACE) scheme mainly at leaving certificate level.
As the assessment of children as being potentially in need of additional support is continuous throughout the school year, figures in relation to the number of children with whom NEPS has engaged in the 2009/10 school year are not yet available.
For the academic year 2008-09 the NEPS service engaged, as described above, with some 14,200 named pupils in primary and secondary schools across the range of formal educational assessment routines to inform teachers and parents as to the particular needs of the pupils involved. This figure does not include pupils who would have undergone other forms of assessment by a range of health professionals and clinicians.
680 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of leaving certificate students who did not sit the Irish leaving certificate examination in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31191/10]
The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations including organising the holding of examinations and determining procedures in places where examinations are conducted including the supervision of examinations.
In view of this I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to him.
681 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that have a general purpose or physical education facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31192/10]
The specific information sought by the Deputy in relation to the number of schools that have a general purpose or physical education facility is not readily available in my Department.
However, my Department recently launched an on-line inventory of school accommodation which is available to schools on the Department's Esinet portal.
The system went live for all schools in May and schools have commenced inputting the relevant data since then. Information such as that sought by the Deputy will be available when all the data has been received and analysed from schools.
My Department is committed to funding the provision of general purpose rooms and outdoor play areas in schools as part of the school building and modernisation programme. This is being addressed in the context of available resources and published criteria for prioritising school building projects.
The Department's design guidelines for schools include guidance on the provision of PE Halls, general purpose rooms and outdoor hard play areas such as basketball courts. The size of these facilities would be dependent on the size of the schools.
682 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when she last held discussions with the Church regarding school patronage; if any areas or specific schools have been agreed for the transfer of ownership; if she will provide details of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31193/10]
692 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will establish a national forum on patronage in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31203/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 682 and 692 together.
The issue of patronage and governance of our primary schools is of significant national importance. Irish society will continue to change at pace over the years to come and our education system must therefore continue to adapt and change to reflect this. I have previously indicated that I recognise that there is a need to seek the input and views of a wide cross section of contemporary Ireland on the relevant issues.
As the Deputy may be aware consideration of many of the relevant issues is under way already.
A review of procedures for establishment of new primary schools is being undertaken by the Commission on School Accommodation. Among the range of issues being considered is the issue of patronage including the criteria that must be met to become a patron and the circumstances where changes to patronage may be warranted. The Commission is due to report to me shortly.
Furthermore, my Department has had discussions on the potential transfer of patronage of catholic primary schools with senior representatives of the Catholic Church. During discussions with representatives of the Catholic Church in November 2009 it was agreed that my Department would look at identifying a sample number of areas of relatively stable demographics where a requirement for the establishment of new primary schools is unlikely to emerge in the foreseeable future and where the provision is exclusively Catholic or where there is very limited diversity of provision at present. A report on the assessment of ten sample locations, where the modalities for changes to schools' patronage may be tested, has been drafted. It is my intention that this report be provided to the Catholic Church authorities and published in the near future.
There has already been significant consultation around these issues with stakeholders. The extent and nature of the further consultation under consideration will be determined as the work underway is completed. My Department will continue to liaise with all of the relevant stakeholders in relation to the issues concerned.
683 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers that have been vetted by the Garda vetting unit to date in 2010 at both primary and post primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31194/10]
The arrangements for vetting of teaching and non-teaching staff are set out in Department Circular 0094/2006 which is available on my Department's website.
The specific data on vetting requested by the Deputy is not readily available from the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU).
Irrespective of the position on vetting by the GCVU, where facts or information comes to a board of management's attention calling into question a person's suitability to work with children it is a matter for the board to satisfy itself that the person is suitable to work in that capacity. This will naturally have to be assessed on a case by case basis. The board will have to consider all the circumstances of the case, give due weight to all relevant factors, and afford fair procedures to the individual concerned before making a decision.
684 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of mainstream classroom teachers employed at primary level and second level for the 2009/2010 year; the number of students that attended both primary and second levels during the 2009/2010 year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31195/10]
The statistics section of my Department's website contains information relating to primary schools including the number of teachers in each school and enrolment data for the school years 2006-07 to 2008-09. The primary census for the 2009-10 school year is currently under way and the final outcome will be made available on 1 September 2010.
The public sector numbers for 30 June 2010 were 31,880 primary teachers and 27,870 post-primary teachers. Enrolment at post primary level for 2009-2010 is 350,687 pupils.
685 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the staffing schedule at primary or second level will change in the forthcoming school year as a consequence of the increase in demographics; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31196/10]
The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on my Department's website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level for the coming school year is the pupil enrolment at 30 September 2009.
Pupil numbers at both primary and post-primary level continue to increase and this results in an increased requirement for additional teachers for the foreseeable future. The Deputy will be aware that the renewed programme for Government commits the Government to no further increase in the pupil teacher ratio in primary and second level schools for the lifetime of this Government.
The renewed programme for Government also provides for 500 teaching posts to schools over the next three years over and above additional posts that will arise due to demographic increases.
The staffing schedule includes an appeals mechanism for schools who are dissatisfied with their staffing allocation. The appeals criteria are outlined in the published staffing schedule which is available on my Department's website.
The final staffing position for all schools will ultimately not be known until the autumn. At that stage the allocation process will be fully completed for mainstream classroom teachers and any appeals to the staffing appeals boards will have been considered. The appellate process is particularly relevant at post-primary level where any specific curricular needs of the school concerned are considered.
686 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of staff employed by the National Educational Welfare Board; if she will provide a breakdown of responsibilities of those employed by the NEWB; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31197/10]
687 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of students and families that the National Educational Welfare Board engaged with during the 2009-2010 school year; if she will provide the level of absenteeism of the students involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31198/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 686 and 687 together.
The Education (Welfare) Act, 2000, established the National Educational Welfare Board, NEWB, with statutory responsibility to ensure that each child attends a recognised school or otherwise receives a certain minimum education. The Act provides a comprehensive framework for promoting regular school attendance and the adoption of a welfare based approach to tackling the underlying causes of absenteeism and early school leaving. The general functions of the board are to ensure that each child attends a recognized school or receives a certain minimum education.
The board has an authorised staffing complement of 109 posts. Currently 100 posts are filled. The breakdown of grades and responsibilities is shown in the table.
In May 2009 I announced plans to extend the remit of the board with effect from September 2009. The extended remit brings together the Visiting Teacher Service for Travellers (VTST), the Home School Community Liaison Service (HSCL) and the School Completion Programme (SCP) as well as the National Educational Welfare Service (EWS) under one common management team. The underlying rationale for this new single strategic approach, acknowledging and utilising the combined strengths and capacities of the four services, is to deliver better outcomes for children, families and schools. Combining these four services to deliver a composite service at national, regional and local levels is a positive development and one that will in time realise significant benefits. The board is charged with the development of a single strategic approach to delivery of services, reflecting equally the nature and strengths of each of the services. My Department will continue to work closely with the board on the development of this new approach.
Since its establishment the board has carried out research aimed at increasing awareness around the underlying causes which impact negatively on attendance in school. To support and advise families the NEWB has issued leaflets to parents, run public awareness campaigns to raise the profile of school attendance and operates an Education Helpline to provide information on attendance and related matters. Guidelines for Developing School Codes of Behaviour, which were issued to all schools in 2008, is a valuable tool for schools to assist them put in place strategies to deal with poor behaviour and other underlying causes of poor attendance.
The board's network of Educational Welfare Officers (EWOs) is the means by which the board delivers on its statutory remit to ensure that each child attends and benefits from education. The board has a range of functions and powers to intervene at different levels to vindicate a child's right to an education. Educational welfare officers work closely with the family, the school and other support services to address the particular issues for each child. The needs of children can vary considerably from those who are not attending school to those for whom there is no school place, while in other cases, placement in an alternative education programme like Youthreach may be more appropriate.
Each year the National Educational Welfare Board works with between 8,000 and 10,000 children and their families who have been reported as having attendance or school placement difficulties or who have been expelled from school. In the 2009-2010 school year, the board worked intensively with 4,000 cases involving children and their families who have been reported as having serious educational welfare problems. In addition, the board worked with between 4,000-6,000 children and their families where a less intensive involvement was required to resolve the barriers to their attendance issues.
As regards level of absenteeism, recently published figures from the board's analysis of school attendance data in primary and post-primary schools 2006-07 and 2007-08 report shows that the percentage of student days lost through absence has remained stable over the last five years. Over 57,000 students miss school each day, consisting of approximately 31,500 primary and 26,000 post-primary students. This is a loss of 12 school days per student per year in primary school and 13 days per year in post-primary school. About 12% of primary school students (58,000) and 17% of post-primary students (57,000) were absent for 20 days or more during the school year 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. However, there were considerable differences between schools. Some schools will have had no pupils absent for twenty or more days while others will have more than one fifth (20%) of pupils missing this number of days. The report can be downloaded from the NEWB website at www.newb.ie
|
Grade |
Responsibilities |
Posts — Sanctioned |
Number Vacant |
Total Sanctioned Posts In Place |
Notes |
|
Chief Executive Officer |
Chief Executive Officer — statutory post. Reports to the Board and has overall responsibility for the NEWB. |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Principal Officer in interim position until post filled through recruitment campaign |
|
Principal Officer |
1 Director of Educational Welfare Services |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
1 Director of Corporate Services |
|||||
|
Assistant Principals |
5 Regional Managers — with responsibility for managing service delivery personnel |
8 |
1 |
7 |
Regional Manager Dublin City Post Vacant |
|
1 Human Resource Manager |
|||||
|
1 Finance Manager |
|||||
|
1 IT Manager |
|||||
|
Higher Executive Officer |
1 Executive Administrator |
5 |
1 |
4 |
Vacancy Head Officer Manager |
|
1 IT Officer |
|||||
|
1 Finance Executive |
|||||
|
1 Head Office Manager |
|||||
|
1 Facilities Manager |
|||||
|
SEWO |
Senior Educational Welfare Officer locally based service delivery personnel with supervisory role for EWOs |
13 |
0 |
13 |
|
|
EWO |
Educational Welfare Officers locally based service delivery personnel |
72 |
6 |
66 |
|
|
Executive Officer |
1 Head Office Admin EO |
2 |
0 |
2 |
|
|
1 HR Administrator |
|||||
|
Clerical Officer |
1 Finance Clerical Officer |
6 |
0 |
6 |
|
|
5 Regional Clerical Officers |
|||||
|
TOTAL POSTS |
109 |
9 |
100 |
688 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of unqualified personnel employed at primary and second level during the last school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31199/10]
The information obtained from my Department's payroll databases indicate that were 72 unqualified teachers employed in a temporary basis in primary schools and 24 in post primary schools in June 2010.
The number of days worked by unqualified substitute teachers in primary schools reduced from 111,161 days in the period 1 January to 30 June 2009 to 58,919 days in the same period in 2010. The number of days worked by unqualified substitute teachers in post primary schools reduced from 45,187 days in the period 1 January to 30 June 2009 to 43,841 days in the same period in 2010.
There were 303 unqualified teachers employed in a part-time capacity in primary schools in the current school year. Prior to September 2009 the teachers employed in a part-time capacity were paid by the managerial authorities of the schools. They were placed on payroll operated by my Department from September 2009. The priority of my Department in the current school year was to place this group of teachers on payroll. It is expected that the number of unqualified teachers employed in this group will reduce significantly for the 2010-2011 school year.
The school managerial authorities have been advised of the position of my Department regarding the employment of unqualified teachers in a number of circulars. The position has been outlined in circulars 0020/2007, 0010/2008, 0002/2009 and 36/2009. Reference is also made in the appointment form completed by the managerial authorities when a teacher is appointed in a permanent or temporary capacity.
The position regarding the employment of registered and qualified teachers by the managerial authorities of schools was outlined recently in Circular 40/2010.
689 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of staff working in the school planning and building unit of her Department; if she will provide a breakdown of areas of responsibility for those working in that unit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31200/10]
The number of staff working in the Planning and Building Unit of my Department and the breakdown of areas of responsibility is set out in the following table.
|
Areas of Responsibility |
Manager/ PO |
AP |
HEO |
EO |
SO |
CO |
Totals |
|
Schools Capital Appraisal & Architectural Planning |
1 |
3.00 |
6.00 |
17.30 |
0.00 |
4.53 |
31.83 |
|
Construction & Developing Areas |
1 |
1.00 |
2.00 |
6.00 |
0.00 |
1.00 |
11.00 |
|
Public Private Partnership & Devolved Schemes |
1 |
3.00 |
3.50 |
6.73 |
1.00 |
7.00 |
22.23 |
|
Forward Planning |
1 |
1.80 |
1.00 |
4.73 |
0.00 |
2.00 |
10.53 |
|
Site Acquisitions & Property Management |
1 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
4.00 |
0.00 |
2.50 |
10.50 |
|
Third Level Building Unit |
1 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
3.73 |
0.00 |
2.00 |
8.73 |
|
P&BU Financial |
1.00 |
3.00 |
1.73 |
0.80 |
5.73 |
12.26 |
|
|
107.08 |
|||||||
|
Professional & Technical Unit |
Manager |
Senior Architect |
Senior Qty Surveyor |
Senior Engineer |
Architect |
Architectural Assistant |
|
|
3.00 |
4.73 |
4.00 |
3.00 |
4.33 |
10.00 |
29.06 |
|
|
TOTAL |
136.14 |
*Whole time equivalent.
690 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of maintenance grant applications received for the 2009/2010 year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31201/10]
The information is not currently available in the format requested by the Deputy for the end of the academic year. However, the number of new applications received by the awarding authorities as at 22 January 2010 is shown in the following table.
|
Local Authority |
Number of New Applications as at 22 Jan 2010 |
|
Carlow Co Co |
203 |
|
Cavan Co Co |
333 |
|
Clare Co Co |
619 |
|
Cork City Co |
516 |
|
Cork Co Co |
1,444 |
|
Donegal Co Co |
683 |
|
Dublin City Co |
2,004 |
|
Dun Laoghaire Co Co |
717 |
|
South Dublin Co Co |
708 |
|
Fingal Co Co |
895 |
|
Galway Co Co |
2,154 |
|
Kerry Co Co |
552 |
|
Kildare Co Co |
841 |
|
Kilkenny Co Co |
409 |
|
Laois Co Co |
376 |
|
Leitrim Co Co |
225 |
|
Limerick Co Co |
539 |
|
Limerick City Co |
272 |
|
Longford Co Co |
222 |
|
Louth Co Co |
432 |
|
Mayo Co Co |
545 |
|
Meath Co. Co. |
621 |
|
Monaghan Co Co |
432 |
|
Offaly |
257 |
|
Roscommon Co Co |
439 |
|
Sligo Co Co |
337 |
|
Tipp NR Co Co |
286 |
|
Tipp SR Co Co |
408 |
|
Waterford Co Co* |
0 |
|
Waterford City Co |
184 |
|
Westmeath Co. Co. |
417 |
|
Wexford Co Co |
497 |
|
Wicklow Co Co |
681 |
|
Totals |
19,248 |
Waterford Co Co* — no details supplied.
|
VEC |
Number of New Applications as at 22 Jan 2010 |
|
Carlow VEC |
565 |
|
Cavan VEC |
853 |
|
Clare VEC |
1,063 |
|
Cork City VEC |
1,292 |
|
Cork Co VEC |
2,534 |
|
Donegal VEC |
2,042 |
|
Dublin Co VEC |
2,782 |
|
Dublin City VEC |
2,612 |
|
Dun Laoghaire VEC |
427 |
|
Galway City VEC |
722 |
|
Galway VEC |
1,840 |
|
Kerry VEC |
1,898 |
|
Kildare VEC |
953 |
|
Kilkenny VEC |
912 |
|
Laois VEC |
629 |
|
Leitrim VEC |
435 |
|
Limerick Co VEC |
956 |
|
Limerick City VEC |
657 |
|
Longford VEC |
498 |
|
Louth VEC |
1,071 |
|
Mayo VEC |
1,741 |
|
Meath VEC |
1,210 |
|
Monaghan VEC |
800 |
|
Offaly VEC |
567 |
|
Roscommon VEC |
863 |
|
Sligo VEC* |
0 |
|
Tipp NR VEC |
1,102 |
|
Tipp SR VEC |
766 |
|
Waterford VEC |
486 |
|
Waterford City VEC |
608 |
|
Westmeath VEC |
860 |
|
Wexford VEC |
1,680 |
|
Wicklow VEC |
1,161 |
|
Totals |
36,585 |
691 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a memorandum on the aggregation of vocational education committees has been presented to Government; the action she will take on foot of this memorandum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31202/10]
I am currently giving detailed consideration to the issue of VEC aggregation and I expect to bring the matter before Government in the coming period.
693 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of schools that will engage in project maths from September 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31204/10]
Project Maths will begin in all second level schools in September 2010. The programme is designed to transform teaching and learning of mathematics at second level, so that students will develop instrumental understanding (knowing how), relational understanding (knowing why), the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in familiar and unfamiliar contexts, and analytical and creative powers in mathematics. A key objective is to improve attainment levels in maths and to encourage more students to take the subject at higher level.
The Project Maths initiative is designed to encourage better understanding of maths, to reinforce the practical relevance of maths to everyday life, and to ensure better continuity between primary and second level, and junior and senior cycle.
The initiative started in 2008 and was piloted in 24 schools. The experience in the project schools is informing the national mainstreaming of the initiative. The curriculum changes will be phased in over three years and mainstreaming is beginning in 2010-11 in all schools. A national programme of professional development for all teachers began in 2009, and will continue to at least 2013.
The NCCA website www.ncca.ie. sets out the draft syllabus for Strands 1, 2, 3 and 4 at junior and senior cycle, a draft common mathematics course for the first year in junior cycle, and a Geometry course. The website www.ProjectMaths.ie sets out additional supports in the form of teaching and learning plans, a forum for teachers, and additional resources. These resources will expand over time. Overall, the changes will be implemented in five strands of mathematics over a three year period. Project Maths is being supported by intensive investment in professional development for teachers, with some €5 million being invested in this area in 2010.
Strands 1 and 2 will begin in all schools in September 2010 for first examination in 2012 at leaving certificate and 2013 at junior certificate. Strands 3 and 4 will begin in 2011. The syllabuses for strands 1 and 2, already available in draft form, will be finalised in the light of experience in the 24 project schools, and will issue to all schools this summer. The remaining strands will follow in sequence, informed by the experience in the 24 project schools.
694 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers that have received training in the delivery of project maths to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31205/10]
Below are the details of the number of teachers who have accessed support in Project Maths since September 2009.
|
Number |
|
|
Total Attendance WORKSHOP 1 |
4,709 |
|
Total Attendance WORKSHOP 2 |
4,432 |
695 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers or schools that have requested professional development or other support under the new arrangements for underperforming teachers; the support that has been provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31206/10]
Section 24(3) of the Education Act 1998 provides for the suspension and dismissal of teachers by boards of management. Under the terms of Towards 2016 the parties undertook to review and revise existing procedures and to agree new procedures.
The agreed procedures provide for two separate and independent strands which should be utilised in appropriate circumstances:
Procedures relating to professional competence issues
Procedures relating to work, conduct and matters other than professional competence.
Reasonable and appropriate support, training and assistance is provided in procedures relating to professional competence. In this context, a major focus of the work of the revised model of teacher support from September 2010 will be the provision of appropriate advice and assistance to school management and teachers in the formulation of improvement plans and, where relevant, in their implementation. Arrangements have also been put in place to provide for the timely accessing of those services as required.
To date there has been only a small number of cases in which the support services have been enlisted to provide professional support to teachers identified under the professional competence strand of the section 24 Education Act.
697 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when an action plan for international education will be finalised and published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31208/10]
The High Level Group on International Education is currently finalising a strategy and action plan to enhance Ireland's performance as a centre of international education. I understand that they are on course to submit the draft Strategy and Action Plan to me by the deadline of late summer. I expect that the strategy and action plan will be published in early autumn.
698 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the progress that has been made in delivering on smart economy proposals relating to the education sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31209/10]
In December 2008 the Government published Building Ireland's Smart Economy: A Framework for Sustainable Economic Renewal. It centred on five key action areas: Securing the Enterprise Economy and Restoring Competitiveness; Building the Ideas Economy — Creating the Innovation Island; Enhancing the Environment and Securing Energy Supplies; Investing in Critical Infrastructure, and; Efficient and Effective Public Services and Smart Regulation.
A progress report on the Smart Economy Framework was published in March 2010. The progress report highlights key headline progress from the wide range of policy actions and developments in each of the five key action areas.
Key progress in the education sector highlighted in the report includes the following:- Higher education institutions have been responding to increasing demand for higher education by increasing the number of places they offer. CAO acceptances for the 2009/10 academic year, at 45,582, were up 8.3% on the previous year (2008/09), which in turn had seen an increase of 5.4% on 2007/08. The total number of full-time enrolments in higher education institutions aided by the Department of Education and Skills is projected to be more than 155,000 for the 2009/10 academic year.
— In 2010, based on current participation rates, almost 48,000 learners will participate in full-time further education through the Youth reach, Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme, Senior Traveller Training Centres and PLC programmes. An estimated 125,000 learners will participate in part-time programmes under the adult literacy, community education and Back to Education Initiative Schemes.
— A process to develop a new national strategy for higher education began in February 2009. Led by a high level strategy group comprising national and international expertise, it is examining how well Ireland's higher education system is performing, how it ranks internationally, how well existing resources are being used and how the system can be re-configured to best meet the many challenges it faces over the next decade having regard to the key role it has to play in contributing to Ireland's economic recovery. It is envisaged that the strategy will provide a vision and related set of national policy objectives for Irish higher education over the coming 20 years and identify the operational framework for the higher education system which will enable it deliver these objectives. The strategy group are expected to finalise their report before the summer.
— Project Maths, which is designed to bring about a changed approach to student learning of mathematics, with greater use of contexts and applications and greater emphasis on the development of problem-solving skills, began in 24 post-primary schools in 2008, and will begin in all schools in September 2010. Project Maths is being implemented on a phased basis over 5 strands of Mathematics. Leaving Certificate candidates in the 24 initial schools were examined on strands 1 and 2 for the first time in June 2010. In addition, the Project Maths Implementation Support Group presented its report to me on how stakeholders can work together to help achieve the objectives of the Project Maths in May of this year.
The full Smart Economy progress report is available on the Department of the Taoiseach's website: www.taoiseach.ie.
699 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of new applications for an extension or school building that were received by her Department in the last school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31210/10]
I can confirm to the Deputy that 29 new applications for large scale capital works in schools were received by my Department during the last school year.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including these projects, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
700 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of students that sat the voluntary oral Irish student examination in 2010; the number of schools that provided the opportunity for students to prepare for the exam; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31211/10]
The State Examinations Commission has statutory responsibility for operational matters relating to the certificate examinations including organising the holding of examinations and determining procedures in places where examinations are conducted including the supervision of examinations.
In view of this I have forwarded your query to the State Examinations Commission for direct reply to you.
701 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide a breakdown of the level of broadband connectivity of schools; the number of schools that have access to high speed broadband; the number of schools that have access to satellite connections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31212/10]
Currently my Department supports the following amount of broadband connections in schools:
Wireless: 760;
DSL: 2158;
Satellite: 935 100Mbit/s (pilot project — post primary schools): 78.
There are 56 schools awaiting installation and 65 schools have declined a broadband service from the Department.
702 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a review of DEIS schools has been completed; when this review will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31213/10]
DEIS, the Action plan for Educational Inclusion provides for a phased implementation of the school support programme followed by a new identification process. A full review of DEIS, including a comprehensive evaluation of measures in the School Support Programme (SSP) over the period of the DEIS action plan to 2010 is also currently underway in my Department.
A Steering Group has been established within my Department to progress the technical work in preparation for a new identification process to a stage when wider consultation with relevant stakeholders on the identification method can be commenced. It is expected that the consultation process will commence in the autumn.
On the basis of the previous identification process there will need to be a lead-in period of at least nine months from the establishment of a new identification process to the commencement of its application.
In terms of the broader evaluation of DEIS, the aim is to have the outcomes of the ERC evaluations completed towards the end of 2010 and these are to be considered by my Department along with the relevant evaluations of practice in DEIS schools undertaken by the Inspectorate as well as relevant recent research undertaken by the ESRI and the NESF.
While stakeholders have been involved in consultation on the nature of the evaluations, there is also an expectation that there will be further consultation with stakeholders when the evaluations are complete with a view to the outcomes of such consultation impacting on the future of the School Support Programme.
It is not yet possible to determine when the process will be complete as this will largely depend on the outcomes of the planned consultation process.
703 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of boards of management that have to date requested an external review of a teacher’s performance by the chief inspector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31214/10]
The Revised Procedures for the Suspension and Dismissal of Teachers were introduced at the beginning of the 2009/10 school year following necessary consultations and agreement with the education partners. The procedures adopt a progressive approach to addressing professional competence matters which include both informal and formal stages within the school. The involvement of the Inspectorate in reporting on a teacher's performance in specified circumstances will arise only at stage three, the external review stage, following completion of the earlier in-school stages. No request for an external review of a teacher's performance has yet been received by the Chief Inspector.
704 Deputy Jack Wall asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school building project (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31222/10]
The contract to design, build, finance and maintain the second bundle of 5 post primary schools and one primary school was signed by the National Development Finance Agency on 2nd June 2010. This bundle includes the provision of new accommodation for the school referred to by the Deputy.
Construction immediately commenced on all sites and it is expected that the schools will become operational in late 2011.
705 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the average class size here for primary school students; the number of schools in South Tipperary that have a class size above this number; the average class size in South Tipperary for primary school students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31230/10]
The Statistics Section of my Department's website contains information relating to class size in primary schools for the school years 2006/07 to 2008/09. The information includes the number of pupils in each class, the number of pupils in each class size range and the number of teachers in each school. The primary census for the 2009/10 school year is currently underway and the final outcome will be made available on 1 September, 2010.
706 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of special needs assistants that were made redundant by her Department in the school year 2009-2010; the cost of same for the Exchequer in redundancy payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31233/10]
Under the terms of Circular 58/2006 applications for the payment of redundancy to special needs assistants may be received by my Department up to 52 weeks after the date of termination of the contract of employment.
The information as requested by the Deputy is not currently available as applications for redundancy in the school year 2009/2010 can be received up to 31st August 2011.
707 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the schools in South Tipperary that have outstanding school building projects; the priority level that is assigned to each project; the length of time each project has been waiting for funding; the amount of funding each project has applied for; and the projects in South Tipperary received funding in the past two years. [31235/10]
Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.
It is not possible for me to provide information to the Deputy regarding the projected costs of each project before it is tendered, as to do so would risk compromising the tender process.
Set out below for the Deputy's convenience, are lists of projects in South Tipperary, at tender and construction, in architectural planning and at application stage, as well as details of projects in South Tipperary which have received funding for major capital projects in the past two years.
|
County |
RN |
School |
Year of Application |
Current Status |
Band Rating |
Project Description |
|
Tipperary |
17779P |
Powerstown NS, Clonmel, Tipperary |
1999 |
In Early Architectural Planning |
2.4 |
Extension Refurbishment |
|
Tipperary |
72430H |
Scoil Ruaine, Killenaule, Co Tipperary |
1997 |
In advanced Architectural Planning |
4.1 |
PE Hall |
|
County |
Roll No |
School |
Year of Application |
Band Rating |
Project Description |
Status |
|
Tipperary |
65240L |
Scoil Mhuire Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry, Thurles |
1997 |
2.4 |
Extension/ Refurbishment |
Progressing to Tender |
|
County |
Roll No. |
School |
Year of Application |
Current Status |
Application for |
Provisional Band Rating |
|
Tipperary |
02237R |
Dualla NS, Dualla* |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
|
Tipperary |
02670I |
San Isadoir, Cashel |
2010 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
Tipperary |
04620D |
Thomastown NS, Thomastown |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 4 |
|
Tipperary |
07048Q |
Mohober NS, Mohober |
2007 |
Application |
New School |
Band 2 |
|
Tipperary |
07245S |
Cullen NS, Cullen |
1999 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
07358I |
SN Sceichin A Rince An Chuirt Doite |
1999 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
08903M & 13014I |
Fethard Convent NS and Naomh Padraig NS, Fethard * |
Design Team to be Appointed |
New School |
Band 1 |
|
|
Tipperary |
10120P &18716T |
Cahir BNS & Cahir GNS, Cahir |
2000 |
Design Team to be Appointed |
New School |
Band 1 |
|
Tipperary |
11453B |
Lisnamrock NS, Coalbrook |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 4 |
|
Tipperary |
11470B |
Slieveardagh NS, The Commons |
1999 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
12180U |
Presentation Primary School, Clonmel |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 4 |
|
Tipperary |
13210I |
St Joseph’s NS, Ballingarry |
1999 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
13678M |
Killurney NS, Ballypatrick |
2001 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
14181J |
Poulicapple NS, Callan |
1999 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
15008A |
Shronell NS, Lattin |
2005 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
17332T |
St Mary’s Parochial School, Clonmel |
2001 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
Tipperary |
17783G |
SN Chuirt Doighte, Cahir |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
18486F |
SN Cill Siolain, Cill Siolain |
1999 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
County |
Roll No. |
School |
Year of Application |
Current Status |
Application for |
Provisional Band Rating |
|
Tipperary |
18538V |
Scoil Mhuire Caislean Nua |
1999 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
Tipperary |
19230V |
Cormaic Special School, Cashel |
2007 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 1 |
|
Tipperary |
19294B |
Lisvernane NS, Galbally |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
19615S |
Scoil Aonghusa, Cashel |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 1 |
|
Tipperary |
19645E |
St Oliver Plunketts NS, Heywood Road |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
|
Tipperary |
20007C |
Gaelscoil Chluain Meala, Clonmel |
1999 |
Application |
New School |
Band 2 |
|
Tipperary |
20085W |
Gaelscoil Charriag na Siuire |
2003 |
Application |
New School |
Band 2 |
|
Tipperary |
65490L |
The Abbey School, Station Road |
2002 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 4 |
|
Tipperary |
72390V |
Vocational School, Cappawhite |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 3 |
|
Tipperary |
72400V |
Comeragh College, Greenside |
2008 |
Application |
New School |
Band 2 |
|
Tipperary |
72420E |
Centreal Technical Institute, Clonmel |
2000 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 4 |
|
Tipperary |
72480W |
St Ailbe’s School, Rosanna Road |
2001 |
Application |
Extension/Refurb |
Band 2 |
*School has been offered a devolved grant to meet the long term accommodation needs.
|
COUNTY/ SCHOOL |
TOTAL |
|
TIPPERARY SOUTH |
€ |
|
BALLYTARSNA NS ( 15970S) |
138,530 |
|
POWERSTOWN NS (17779P) |
15,892 |
|
ANACARTY NS (18528S) |
38,310 |
|
BALLYPOREEN NS (20129Q) |
79,795 |
|
TOTAL TIPPERARY SOUTH |
272,527 |
|
COUNTY/ SCHOOL |
TOTAL |
|
€ |
|
|
BALLYTARSNA NS (15970S) |
73,697 |
|
ANACARTY NS (18528S) |
3,400 |
|
TOTAL TIPPERARY SOUTH |
77,097 |
708 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she support the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31238/10]
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) is a full time second chance education and training initiative which offers courses between Levels 3-6 on the National Framework of Qualifications for unemployed adults over 21 years of age. It is operated by Vocational Education Committees (VECs).
VTOS is a two year programme but in very exceptional circumstances, such as if a significant amount of tuition time was lost through health problems or where an extra year might be required to achieve an award or certificate, learners may participate in a third year.
Decisions on the enrolment of individual learners are for the VEC concerned. In relation to the person referred to by the Deputy, I understand from the VEC concerned that the person has completed a two year programme, achieving awards at Junior Certificate and FETAC Level 4. I also understand from the VEC concerned that this person has not requested a third year.
709 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if a back to education allowance or a higher education grant is payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31287/10]
Financial assistance is available to students under the maintenance grant schemes, which are administered by the local authorities and Vocational Education Committees on behalf of my Department. Students who are entering approved courses for the first time are eligible for grants where they satisfy the relevant conditions as to age, residence, means, nationality and previous academic attainment.
Under the terms of the Higher Education Grant Scheme a student is not eligible for grant assistance in respect of a second period of study at the same level, irrespective of whether or not a grant was paid previously. However, financial assistance is available to eligible candidates who already hold a postgraduate qualification and who wish to enter a further postgraduate course, at a higher level, which represents progression from the level at which the first qualification was attained.
The progression route at postgraduate level, for grant purposes, is as follows: Higher Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, PhD/Doctorate.
Candidates who already hold a postgraduate qualification and are pursuing an undergraduate qualification cannot be considered for funding. In addition, persons pursuing a second undergraduate degree cannot, in general, avail of the Free Fees Initiative.
Eligibility for the Back to Education Allowance is determined and administered by the Department of Social Protection and is primarily a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection.
710 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the need for a school building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31382/10]
I wish to advise the Deputy that the progression of a building project for the school to which she refers necessitates the acquisition of a site. The OPW has been instructed to negotiate the acquisition of a site for the school and my officials are in ongoing liaison with OPW on the matter.
Due to commercial sensitivities attaching to site acquisitions generally, I am not in a position to comment further at this time.
The progression of a project for the school, from site acquisition through to the initial design stage and construction will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of a project for the school at this time.
711 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the need for a school building for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31383/10]
It is my Department's intention to provide a new building for the school to which the Deputy refers on a site which is being made available by the VEC.
The progression of a building project for the school, from initial design stage through to construction will be considered in the context of the school building and modernisation programme. However, in view of the level of demand on the Department's capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the project at this time.
712 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an extension for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31384/10]
I can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an advanced stage of architectural planning.
In April 2010, the stage 2a submission for the project was approved by my Department and the design team was authorised to proceed to apply for Planning Permission, Fire Certificate and Disability Access Certificate for the project.
When these statutory permissions have been successfully secured, the further progression of this project will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.
713 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the need for an extension for a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31385/10]
I can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning.
My Department has been in contact with the school authority regarding the proposed project and is awaiting clarification on certain queries it has raised.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the further progression of the project at this time.
714 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the decision to build a vocational education community college at Clonburris for the community of Lucan south, County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31386/10]
Based on current demographic trends my Department anticipates that there will be a need for a further post-primary school in the Lucan area in the medium term.
Given the changing nature of Irish society and the projected need for a number of post primary schools to open in the medium term, the Department is considering a number of broad policy issues regarding the establishment of new post-primary schools. As part of this, consideration is being given to the setting up of a new framework in relation to the establishment of new second-level schools and their patronage. New schools where only very initial planning has taken place will be considered in the context of this framework when it is established.
The second-level school at Clonburris in Lucan is the only such school where a VEC has already been informed about patronage. It is not the case that patronage of this school has been withdrawn from County Dublin VEC rather the position is that the issue will receive further consideration in the light of the new framework. It was anticipated in 2008 that 2 new second level schools would be required in the general Clonburris area in Lucan. However, given the demographics in relation to the area and the nature of the planning, design and building process, no building has commenced yet and it is likely that only a single school will be needed in the area in the medium term.
The consideration of this new framework is not delaying the site acquisition, planning, design and building of second-level schools in any way.
In addition to the County Dublin VEC, an application has been made by Educate Together in relation to the proposed new school in Lucan. Furthermore, a general application in relation to schools in developing areas has also been received from the Loreto Education Trust.
715 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the details of the schools that have been approved funding under the summer works scheme in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31387/10]
I am pleased to inform the Deputy that 1568 projects, involving almost €132m worth of works, approved under the Summer Works Scheme 2010 are due to go on site over the course of the Summer.
A full list of the successful applicants is available on my Department's website www.education.ie. However, for the convenience of the Deputy, I am setting out below a copy of that list.
The Deputy will be aware that schools were also invited to apply for funding for water conservation measures as part of the Summer Works Scheme 2010. These applications are being processed separately and I hope to announce details of the successful applicants later this year.
|
County |
Roll No |
School Name |
Category |
|
Cork City |
12203G |
S N Naomh Antaine Ballinlough |
External Environment |
|
Cork City |
13648D |
St Lukes Mxd N S Mahonys Ave |
Windows |
|
Cork City |
13980L |
S N B Togher Cork Togher |
Toilets |
|
Cork City |
14198D |
Naomh Eoin Easpal Mayfield |
External Environment |
|
Cork City |
16680O |
Scoil Colmcille Blarney St |
Windows |
|
Cork City |
17024I |
Scoil Na Croise Naofa Mahon |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork City |
17066B |
Christ King Mon Turners Cross |
Windows |
|
Cork City |
18237H |
Maria Assumpta G N S Ballyphehane |
Toilets |
|
Cork City |
18563U |
Scoil Naomh Brid C Eglantine House |
Mechanical |
|
Cork City |
18566D |
S N Athair Maitiu C An Tochair |
Windows |
|
Cork City |
18587L |
Scoil Mhuire Banrion Mayfield |
Access For All |
|
Cork City |
18786R |
Scoil Iosagain Farranree |
External Environment |
|
Cork City |
19232C |
S N Barra Naofa Cailini Beaumont |
Access For All |
|
Cork City |
19426P |
S N Mharcuis B An Gleann |
Toilets |
|
Cork City |
19427R |
S N Bhreanndain C An Ghleann |
Roofs |
|
Cork City |
19588S |
Scoil Naomh Therese Bishopstown |
Roofs |
|
Cork City |
19714U |
Mhuire Ar Chnoc Haoine Knocknaheeny |
Mechanical |
|
Cork City |
19788D |
St Kevins School The Rectory |
Electrical |
|
Cork City |
20140E |
Scoil Mhuire Fatima North Monastery |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork City |
62531H |
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire An Mhainistir Thuaidh |
External Environment |
|
Cork City |
62540I |
Deerpark C.B.S. St Patrick’s Road |
Access For All |
|
Cork City |
62560O |
Coláiste Chríost Rí Capwell Road |
Roofs |
|
Cork City |
62590A |
St Vincent’s Secondary School St Mary’s Road |
Mechanical |
|
Cork City |
62630J |
St Aloysius School St Maries Of The Isle |
Electrical |
|
Cork City |
62661U |
Mount Mercy College Model Farm Road |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork City |
62691G |
Regina Mundi College Douglas Road |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork City |
71120K |
Cork College Of Commerce Morrison’s Island |
Windows |
|
Cork City |
71121M |
St John’s Central College Sawmill Street |
Windows |
|
Cork City |
71122O |
Colaiste Stiofán Naofa Tramore Road |
Windows |
|
Cork City |
71123Q |
Terence Mac Swiney Community College Hollyhill |
Electrical |
|
Cork City |
71124S |
Coláiste Daibhéid An T-Ardán Theas |
Curricular Requirements |
|
Cork City |
81008W |
Ashton School Blackrock Road |
Windows |
|
Cork City |
91396R |
Douglas Community School Clermont Avenue |
Toilets |
|
Cork City |
91397T |
Bishopstown Community School Bishopstown |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
00467B |
Ballinspittle N S Kinsale |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
00512D |
Midleton Convent N S Midleton |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
01692N |
Firmount Mixed N S Donoughmore |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
01867W |
Castlelyons B N S Fermoy |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
02278I |
Millstreet Convent N S Millstreet |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
02452V |
Cloyne B N S Cloyne |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
03704E |
S N Sean Baile Mor Mallow |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
04118T |
Leamlara Mixed N S Leamlara |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
04152T |
S N Cnoc An Bhile Upton |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
04230N |
Scoil Naomh Eoin Ballincurrig |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
04572S |
St Josephs N.S. Kinsale |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
04953H |
Ballyhass Mixed N S Cecilstown |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
05477G |
Laragh N S Bandon |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
05508O |
St Columbas N.S With Facility For Deaf Children |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
07006A |
Ballyclough Mixed N S Mallow |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
07242M |
Cloghroe Mixed N S Blarney |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
08828B |
Kilcorney Mixed N S Rathcoole |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
09872J |
Cloghoola Mixed N S Millstreet |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
10548H |
St Brendans National School Bantry |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
10724B |
South Abbey Ns Youghal |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
10771K |
Cobh N S Bellevue |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
11992I |
Whitegate Mixed N S Midleton |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
12041G |
St John The Baptist N S Midleton |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
12147W |
S N An Aird Clonakilty |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
12382J |
Curriglass Ns Curriglass |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
12395S |
Rusheen Ns Coachford |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
13031I |
St Josephs Convent N S Rathluirc |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
13095L |
S N An Droma Mhoir Aghaville |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
13375R |
Scoil Bhride Cros Mhathuna |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
13543M |
Derrinacahara N S Dunmanway |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
13647B |
Castlemartyr N S Castlemartyr |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
13661S |
Dunmanway Convent N S Dunmanway |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
13662U |
Dunmanway Convent Inf Dunmanway |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
13663W |
Lower Glanmire N S Glanmire |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
13889C |
Shanbally N S Rinn Scide |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
13910N |
S N Bun An Tsabhairne Crosshaven |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
14014N |
S N Baile Deasmumhan Mallow |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
14107U |
Castletownroche N S Castletownroche |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
14116V |
Kilbrittain Mixed N S Kilbrittain |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
14225D |
Scoil Bhride Ballydehob |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
14430E |
Derrycreha N S Bantry |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
14433K |
Abbeystrewry N S Skibbereen |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
14726C |
Kinsale N S Kinsale |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
15010K |
Scoil An Chroi Ro Naofa St Anne’s Road |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
15011M |
S N C Bhlarna Iosagain |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
15135H |
Bantry Boys N S Bantry |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
15140A |
Ballingree Mxd N S Macroom |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
15484J |
Glounthaune Mixed N.S. Glounthaune |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
15594Q |
Grange Fermoy N S Fermoy |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
15792U |
Upper Glanmire N S Scoil Naomh Micheal |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
16087E |
Kealkil N S Bantry |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
16128P |
Mitchelstown Con N S Mitchelstown |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
16159D |
Mallow Con N S Mallow |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
16259H |
Kilcolman N S Enniskean |
Access For All |
|
Cork County |
16271U |
Watergrasshill N S Watergrasshill |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
16286K |
Carrigboy N S Durrus |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
16683U |
Bishop Murphy Memorial School Fermoy |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
16684W |
Scoil Na Mbraithre Midleton |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
16900C |
S N Padraig Naofa B Skibbereen |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
17087J |
S N An Chlochair Kanturk |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
17103E |
St Marys Convent G Carrigtwohill |
Access For All |
|
Cork County |
17168J |
S N Inis Eoghanain Inis Eoghanan |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
17297U |
S N Fearghail Naofa Killeagh |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
17338I |
S N Cill Bonain Atharlach |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
17360B |
S N Mhuire Rath Peacain |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
17505B |
S N Cill Ruadhain Glanmire |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
17579H |
S N Ath Fhada Rostiallain |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
17639W |
Scoil Na Mbraithre Mitchelstown |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
17755B |
Scoil Naomh Mhuire C Ballincollig |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
17794L |
S N An Phairc Youghal |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
17804L |
S N Cnoc Na Manach Minane Bridge |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
17829E |
S N Ath An Mhuillinn Rathluirc |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
17921P |
S N Moing Na Miol Clashbee |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
17950W |
Shanagarry N S Shanagarry |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
17955J |
Muire Gan Smal Cluain Dilleain |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
17972J |
S N Cill Mhuire B Lisardagh |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
18020F |
S N An Gharrain Upton |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
18196T |
S N Gleannamhain Glanworth |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
18208A |
Our Lady Of Good Counsel Ns Ballincollig |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
18266O |
Ballygown Ns Ballygown |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
18377A |
Iosef Naofa Fermoy |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
18428O |
S N Baile Nora Baile Nora |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
18431D |
Sn Droichead Na Bandan Bandon |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
18444M |
S N Clogach Cloglach |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
18461M |
S N Muire Na Doirini Skibbereen |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
18472R |
Scoil Chaitriona Ballynoe |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
18497K |
Little Island Ns Little Island |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
18535P |
St. Johns Girls N S Ballea Rd |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
18549D |
S N Cnoc Na Croighe Cnoc Na Groighe |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
18567F |
S N Inis Killeagh |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
18657G |
Scoil Na Mbraithre Doneraile |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
18713N |
S N Fionan Na Reanna Nohoval |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
19351K |
S N Cill Criodain Ladysbridge |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
19404F |
Sn Mhuire Ballyhooley |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
19557H |
Caheragh Ns Caheragh |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
19759T |
St Marys Spec Sch Rochestown |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
19760E |
Scoil Triest Lota |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
19771J |
Scoil Barra Innishmore |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
19801P |
Drimoleague Junior Sch Drimoleague |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
19851H |
Gaelscoil De Hide Mainistir Fhearmai |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
19918N |
Drinagh Mixed Ns Dunmanway |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
20022V |
Scoil Na Mbuachailli Cloich Na Coillte, |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
20024C |
Bun Scoil Muire O’brien’s Place |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
20049S |
Ringaskiddy Lower Harbour N S Ringaskiddy |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
62050O |
Árdscoil Uí Urmoltaigh Droichead Na Bandan |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
62060R |
Bandon Grammar School Bandon |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
62090D |
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal Blarney |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
62130M |
Coláiste An Chroí Naofa Carraig Na Bhfear |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
62140P |
St Aloysius College Carrigtwohill |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
62170B |
Sacred Heart Secondary School Convent Of Mercy |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
62180E |
Coláiste Muire Bishop’s St |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
62270F |
Loreto Secondary School Fermoy |
Electrical |
|
Cork County |
62301N |
Colaiste An Phiarsaigh Gleann Maghair |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
62370J |
Midleton College Midleton |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
62380M |
St Mary’s High School Midleton |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
62420V |
Christian Brothers Secondary School Mitchelstown |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
62421A |
Presentation Secondary School Mitchelstown |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
62460K |
St Francis Capuchin College Rochestown |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
62470N |
Mount St Michael Rosscarbery |
Mechanical |
|
Cork County |
62490T |
Mercy Heights Secondary School Skibbereen |
Windows |
|
Cork County |
70931T |
Scoil Mhuire Béal Atha An Ghaorthaidh |
Curricular Requirements |
|
Cork County |
70950A |
Clonakilty Community College Clonakilty |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
70960D |
Coachford College Coachford |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
70970G |
Cobh Community College Carrignafoy |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
70990M |
Coláiste An Chraoibhin Duntaheen Road |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
71000A |
Colaiste Treasa Kanturk |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
71020G |
Davis College Summerhill |
Toilets |
|
Cork County |
71030J |
Mcegan College Macroom |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
71040M |
St Fanahan’s College Mitchelstown |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
71102I |
Schull Community College Colla Road |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
81009B |
Boherbue Comprehensive School Boherbue |
External Environment |
|
Cork County |
91387Q |
Beara Community School Castletownbere |
Structural Improvements |
|
Cork County |
91390F |
Millstreet Community School Millstreet Town |
Roofs |
|
Cork County |
91391H |
St Peter’s Community School Passage West |
External Environment |
|
Cork |
11245R |
Scoil An Chroí Naofa, Leap, Co. Cork |
Windows |
|
Cork |
14000C |
St. Maries Of The Isle Primary School, Bishop St., Cork |
Roof Works |
|
Cork |
19908K |
Gs Mhachan, An Charraig Dhubh, Corcaigh |
Windows |
|
Cork |
19595P |
St Mary’s Ns, Enniskean, Co. Cork |
Mechanical |
|
Cork |
19730S |
Scoil Oilibheir, Ballyvolane, Cork City |
Mechanical |
|
Cork |
62621I |
North Presentation Sec School, Farranree, Cork |
Windows |
|
Cork |
70920O |
Colaiste Ghobnatan, Baile Mhic Ire, Co. Chorcaí |
External Environment |
|
Cork |
71110H |
Nagle Community College, Blackrock, Cork City |
Structural Improvements |
716 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of applicants who have been placed and commenced work under the FÁS work placement programme; the location of these placements on a county basis; the FÁS areas at which work placements need to be filled in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31388/10]
The Number of applicants who have been placed and commenced work under the FÁS work placement programme to date is 1,336
The location of these placements is as follows; (the information is not compiled by county)
|
FÁS Region |
Areas/Counties |
Number of Placements Commenced |
|
Dublin Central |
Baggot Court, D’Olier House, Parnell Street, Ballyfermot, Cabra |
269 |
|
Dublin North |
Baldoyle, Balbriggan, Swords, Blanchardstown, Coolock, Finglas |
108 |
|
Dublin South |
Rathfarnham, Crumlin, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Tallaght, Dun Laoghaire, Loughlinstown |
143 |
717 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of unemployed people that have participated in FÁS work placement schemes to date since the establishment of the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31389/10]
719 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of private sector employers who have applied for and been approved for the FÁS work placement scheme in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31391/10]
720 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of public sector bodies which have applied for and been approved for the FÁS work placement scheme in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31392/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 717, 719 and 720 together.
To date, 1,336 unemployed people have taken up placements under the Work Placement Programme, 696 in the graduate stream and 638 in the non-Graduate Scheme.
The Number of private sector employers who have applied for and been approved for the FÁS Work Placement Programme to 31 December 2009 is 559.
The Number of public sector bodies who have applied for and been approved for the FÁS Work Placement Programme to 31 December 2009 is 64.
The number of placements on this programme continues to grow and efforts continue to maximise the number of placements for unemployed persons.
718 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the numbers of places on community employment schemes, in tabular form, for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009; the number of these places that are vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31390/10]
The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below:
|
Year |
Average No. of Places including supervisors |
|
2009 |
22,725 |
|
2008 |
22,612 |
|
2007 |
22,746 |
Currently the number of Community Employment vacancies is 252. Community Employment vacancies arise regularly as participants exit the scheme.
721 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the numbers of places on courses provided by vocational education committees under labour market activation programmes; the number of these places filled to date in 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31393/10]
To date I have approved programmes being run by four Vocational Education Committees, providing up to 1,435 places, for funding from the Labour Market Activation Fund. These places are broken down as follows:
|
Number |
|
|
Co Dublin VEC |
700 |
|
Co Meath VEC |
100 |
|
Co Mayo & Galway VECs |
320 |
|
City of Dublin VEC |
285 – 315 |
Candidates are currently being selected for participation on these courses, with a view to commencement at the earliest possible date.
722 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount of the schools’ capital budget that was spent as of the end of June 2010; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31475/10]
A total of €135.133m from the schools' capital budget for 2010 has been expended to date.
723 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the planned development of a new school (details supplied) in County Cork. [31495/10]
The final grant of planning permission, for the school referred to by the Deputy, issued from Cork County Council on 27/05/2010.
The progression of this project is dependent upon the completion of the transfer (to the Cork Diocesan Trustees) of the two parcels of land which are currently in the ownership of Cork County Council and a private land owner.
In relation to the appointment of a building contractor, a letter of intent issued to the preferred bidder recently. Once the preferred bidder has satisfied the required terms and conditions and submitted the necessary documentation to the Department, assuming no issues arise and the land transfer has been completed, the contracts will be signed and the project can progress to construction.
724 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount she anticipates that she will spend on converting Department titles on websites, headed paper, application forms, information booklets, wall charts and so on as a result of the recent changes in several Departments’ titles; the length of time this will take; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31505/10]
My Department is mindful of the need to keep all costs arising from the change in the Department's title to a minimum. The costs in question are being met from my Department's existing administrative budget allocation.
The following table lists all of the costs incurred to date arising from the change in my Department's title. It is anticipated that all of the necessary conversions will have been fully implemented by the end of this month. While it is possible that some further minor costs may arise it is not anticipated that these, if any, will significantly increase the total cost as outlined in the table.
|
Department of Education and Skills |
|
|---|---|
|
Cost Type |
Cost (incl. VAT) |
|
€ |
|
|
Office Stationary (seals;stamps; etc) |
5,210.66 |
|
Signage |
5,900.00 |
|
IT Systems |
1,600.00 |
|
Miscellaneous * |
6,533.53 |
|
Total: |
19,244.19 |
*This is mainly the cost of printed stationery (headed paper etc.) The Department does not hold large stocks of printed stationery and would order new stocks on a regular basis as required. It should be noted that the cost shown does not take account of the fact that some of the stocks ordered on this occasion would have had to be ordered in the normal course of replenishing stocks. Accordingly, the total cost indicated here is not directly attributable to the change in the Department's title.
725 Deputy Noel J. Coonan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the home school tuition that is available for a child attending primary education who has been absent for a long period of the school year due to illness; the way to apply for this assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31531/10]
My Department provides a grant under the Home Tuition scheme to parents/guardians of children who, for a number of reasons such as chronic illness, are unable to attend school.
The maximum grant for children whose medical condition impacts their ability to attend school provides for 10 hours home tuition per week and the allocation is based on attendance levels.
A home tuition application form for the 2010/2011 school year will be available in August on my Department's website, www.education.ie.
726 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the type of works that can be applied for under the summer works programme under external environment. [31575/10]
As the Deputy will be aware, the purpose of the Summer Works Scheme is to devolve funding to individual school authorities to undertake small and medium scale building works which, ideally, can be carried out during the summer months or at other times that avoid disrupting the operation of the school.
Full details are contained in the relevant governing circular which is available on my Department's website www.education.ie.
The Scheme covers projects in school buildings such as gas, electrical and mechanical works, roof replacements and repairs, window replacement, toilet upgrades, structural improvements and access works.
The heading of external environment encompasses all works of an external nature and includes works such as CCTV, Car Parking, Fencing, Gates, Provision of Play areas, Tarmacing of surfaces and Upgrading play areas.
727 Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the grants given to schools in County Meath under €1 million since 1 June 2007 in tabular form. [31576/10]
This information is not readily available in the format requested by the Deputy and would involve a very significant amount of administrative time to compile.
My Department is working to develop systems to make funding information available in a wider variety of formats than at present. In the meantime, if there are individual schools in respect of which the Deputy seeks details of funding, my Department will seek to provide that information.
728 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her plans for improving Tipperary Institute in the future; and the status of the Ballingarrane Estate campus in Clonmel is at in relation to the organisation. [31585/10]
Discussions are continuing between Tipperary Institute and Limerick Institute of Technology with a view to institutional merger. The proposed merger has the support and agreement of the Governing Boards of both institutions and they are currently working to a target of September 2011 for completion of the arrangements for a formal merger. The infrastructural needs of the emerging unified organisation will be examined on completion of the merger.
729 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the finance that has been provided to the Institute of Technology in Athlone, both current and capital for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. [31606/10]
As the Deputy may be aware my Department allocates recurrent funding to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for direct disbursement to the institutes of technology. It is a matter for each institution to determine how the block grant received from the HEA is allocated internally. My Department allocates capital funding directly to the Institutes of Technology.
Details of recurrent funding, provided by the HEA to Athlone IT, and capital funding, provided directly by my Department, in the years 2007 to 2009 and to date in 2010 are as follows:
|
Year |
€ |
|
2007 |
27,944,407 |
|
2008 |
28,709,272 |
|
2009 |
27,274,039 |
|
2010 |
12,708,907 |
|
Year |
€ |
|
2007 |
2,485,553 |
|
2008 |
19,298,882 |
|
2009 |
10,852,664 |
|
2010 |
727,844 |
730 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the finance awarded under the summer works scheme for primary and second level schools in County Westmeath during 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. [31607/10]
Funding allocated to primary and post-primary schools in Co. Westmeath under my Department's Summer Works Scheme during 2007, 2008/9 and 2010 is as outlined in the table.
|
Year |
Primary |
Post-Primary |
|
€m |
€m |
|
|
2007 |
1.9 |
1.3 |
|
2008/2009 |
1.9 |
1.8 |
|
2010 |
1.5 |
0.9 |
731 Deputy Mary O’Rourke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly who is seeking a higher education grant. [31609/10]
The position with regard to deferred studies is that students who were in receipt of the BTEA and the student maintenance grant when they participated on a course and deferred their studies with the approval of the college, may be eligible to hold both payments for the duration of that course. However, the decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter, in the first instance, for the relevant assessing authority, i.e. the applicant's local authority or VEC.
An applicant may appeal the decision to the relevant local authority or VEC. Where the assessing authority decides to reject the appeal, the applicant may appeal this decision to my Department by submitting an appeal form outlining clearly the grounds for the appeal.
The candidate referred to by the Deputy should apply to her local authority or VEC to establish her entitlement to a student grant for 2010/2011 academic year.
732 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills her plans to provide accommodation for a school (details supplied). [31610/10]
As the Deputy will be aware, the school to which she refers was granted provisional recognition from 1 September 2008 and is currently located in temporary accommodation. The provision of accommodation for a school with provisional recognition is a matter for the Patron and Board of Management in the first instance.
In April 2010, the school authorities submitted a proposal to my Department to relocate to a new site to meet the accommodation needs for an additional teaching post sanctioned on foot of increased enrolments from September 2010. My officials considered the proposal and have requested the school authority to review the costings of their proposal. My Department will consider any revised or new proposal that the school authority wishes to submit.
733 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the rearrangement of school transport to facilitate children travelling to Mohill Community School, County Leitrim, from Johnstown Bridge which was the original pick-up point before it was changed to Clooneagh Cross; if she will ensure the pick up point in September will revert to the old pick-up point at Johnstown Bridge which will facilitate 12 families in the immediate area. [31618/10]
Under the terms of my Department's Post Primary School Transport Scheme, a pupil is eligible for transport if s/he resides 4.8 kilometres or more from her/his local post primary education centre.
The scheme is not designed to facilitate parents who choose to send their children to a post-primary centre outside of the catchment area in which they reside. However, children who are fully eligible for transport to the post-primary centre in the catchment area in which they reside, may apply for transport on a concessionary basis to a post-primary centre outside of their own catchment area — otherwise known as catchment boundary transport. These children can only be facilitated if spare seats are available on the bus after all other eligible children travelling to their local post-primary centre have been catered for. Such children have to make their own way to the nearest pick up point within that catchment area.
The Transport Liaison Officer of Co Leitrim has informed my Department that the pupils referred to in the details supplied are not attending a school in the catchment area in which they reside and may avail of catchment boundary transport subject to the terms outlined above.
As the Deputy is aware, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government, the review of the catchment boundaries formed part of the Value for Money Review of the School Transport Scheme.
The report of the Value for Money Review of the School Transport Scheme is currently being finalised.
734 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the delay of a project in respect of a school (details supplied). [31620/10]
The new post primary school referred to by the Deputy, is one of eight schools which were approved for inclusion in the 3rd Bundle of schools to be procured via Public Private Partnership.
This bundle is in the pre procurement stage. Detailed output specifications and Public Sector Benchmark (PSB) have been finalised and outline planning permission has been received in respect of the eight schools. Following completion of the pre procurement process, the Bundle will be ready for handover to the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) for procurement.
The indicative timeframe for the delivery of a PPP school currently stands at approximately 4 years from the date the Bundle is announced.
735 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amounts of money spent by the institutes of technology and Dublin Institute of Technology, individually and as a group, on legal fees to a company (details supplied) and any other firms of solicitors engaged by the institutes of technology and DIT from 2005 to date in 2010. [31633/10]
736 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number and nature, employment related, health and safety related, of legal and court actions taken by or involving the institutes of technology and Dublin Institute of Technology in the period 2005-2010. [31634/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 735 and 736 together.
Under the Institutes of Technology Acts, 1992 to 2006 the Institutes of Technology are autonomous statutory bodies. Under the legislation, the Institutes' management authorities are responsible for their governance and operational management, including arrangements for dealing with legal issues relating to the running of the Institutes.
Institutes are not required to notify my Department of legal actions taken by or involving the Institutes and the legal costs incurred, which are met from within the institutions' budgets.
In regard to general funding my Department allocates recurrent funding to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for direct disbursement to the Institutes of Technology. It is a matter for each institution to determine how the block grant received from the HEA is allocated internally and my Department does not have details of the breakdown of individual items of expenditure by each institution. Accordingly, the information on legal fees in relation to the company and other firms referred to by the Deputy is not available in my Department. The HEA is working closely with the Institutes to effect economies and efficiencies across all levels of activity with a particular focus on the use of shared services.
737 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide details of the agreement reached between her Department and the presidents, formerly directors, of the institutes of technology relating to the IOTs presidents’/directors’ terms, conditions and entitlements when their terms of office end. [31635/10]
738 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if, in view of the report on the public service numbers and expenditure programme and the forthcoming Hunt reports, she intends to review the agreement reached between her Department and the presidents, formerly directors, of the institutes of technology relating to the IOTs presidents’/directors’ terms, conditions and entitlements when their terms of office end. [31636/10]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 737 and 738 together.
In general, full-time fixed term contract appointments of ten years duration are awarded to Directors of Institutes of Technology (IOTs) / the President of Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) respectively. These contracts are awarded subject to the terms of the Institutes of Technology Acts 1992 to 2006, and the Dublin Institute of Technology Acts 1992 to 2006.
These contracts are non renewable and there is no possibility of extending the contract beyond 10 years. However, it should be pointed out that there is no impediment to existing post-holders re-applying for the post of Director/ President on the expiration of their contract on the basis that they would be subject to the same recruitment procedures as all applicants for the post.
In light of the fact that the contract is non-renewable, a protocol was drawn up with DIT and with those Institutes under the ambit of the Institutes of Technology of Ireland (IOTI) to clarify the position following the expiration of the 10 year period of the contract. In line with this the arrangements on expiry of the 10 year contract terms are as set out below. There are currently no plans to review these arrangements. It should be noted however, that these arrangements do not apply to new entrants.
Arrangements on expiry of 10-year contract:
Upon the expiry of this fixed term contract, three options may be available, namely:
(a) retire immediately from the Institute / DIT whereupon pension entitlements will be preserved until the appointee reaches age 60. In this scenario, pension and lump sum will be calculated on the basis of service (including previous reckonable service) and salary as Director / President where salary as Director/ President will be uprated, by reference to general pay increases, to the rate payable at age 60.
or
(b) Where the Director / President is more than 50 years of age, retire immediately from the Institute / DIT with payment of actuarially-reduced superannuation benefits
or
(c) receive from the Institute / DIT a contract of employment in the capacity of a personal-to-holder post equivalent to that of Secretary-Financial Controller/Registrar/Head of Development in an Institute / Director in DIT commencing immediately at the end of the fixed term contract. Such post will be under the same conditions and with the same remuneration as those equivalent posts within the Institute / DIT. This new post would be pensionable and retirement would be compulsory on reaching age 65.
In the event of the option at (c) above being taken up, the following arrangements will apply on retirement:
(i) Pension and superannuation lump sum calculated on the basis of service (including previous reckonable service) and salary as Director / President where salary as Director / President will be uprated, by reference to general pay increases, to the rate payable on the date of retirement from the personal-to-holder post plus;
(ii) Pension and superannuation lump sum calculated on the basis of subsequent service and salary in the personal-to-holder post (iii) No pension or superannuation lump sum payable until final retirement;
(iv) A maximum limit of 40 years must apply on all reckonable service;
(v) Professional added years, where applicable, must be appropriately reduced in the event of voluntary retirement before age 65.
Employment in the education sector following retirement on pension:
Where, following retirement on pension from the Institute / DIT, the pensioner takes up employment in the education sector of the public service, pension (where payable) will be continued provided that the aggregate of the rates of pay and pension do not exceed the pensionable remuneration, uprated to current rates, on which pension was based. Where the rate of pay exceeds pensionable remuneration as uprated, pension is not payable. Where the rate of pay is less than pensionable remuneration as uprated, but the aggregate of pay and pension exceeds the pensionable remuneration, the rate of pension is correspondingly reduced.
The education sector of the public service includes all teaching posts funded by the Department of Education and Skills, all employment in recognised schools, Institutes of Technology/ DIT, Universities and Vocational Education Committees and all employment in other bodies related to education and funded by the Department of Education and Skills.
739 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will list the schools (details supplied) which have applied to carry out renovations and building works; the renovations or building works they intend to carry out; the status of their applications; the length of time before their application is approved, or not; when moneys are expected to be made available to schools approved for building works and renovations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31646/10]
Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works, is available on my Department's website at www.education.ie.
The priority attaching to individual projects is determined by published prioritisation criteria, which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.
The progression of all large scale building projects, including projects in the areas mentioned by the Deputy, from initial design stage through to construction will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of the current competing demands on the capital budget, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of the projects at this time.
For the Deputy's convenience, details of projects approved under the Summer Works Scheme 2010 and applications for Major Refurbishment works in the areas concerned, together with the current status of these projects, are set out as follows for ease of reference.
|
County |
Sector |
Category |
Roll No. |
School |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Electrical |
11525A |
St Patricks N School Drumcondra |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
13815T |
Howth Rd Mxd N S Howth Rd |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Electrical |
14463T |
St Columbas N S Mxd North Strand |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Roofs |
16177F |
Lindsay Road N S Lindsay Road |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Roofs |
16659A |
St Columbas Con G & I Iona Road |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
17318C |
Scoil An Leinbh Iosa B Larkhill |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Mechanical |
17730I |
S N Na Lanai Glasa Seafield Avenue |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
External Environment |
17732M |
Scoil Chiarain Ascal Ui Choileain |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
17976R |
Scoil Assaim B Raheny |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
17977T |
Scoil Aine C Raheny |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Roofs |
17978V |
Naiscoil Ide All Saints Drive |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
18317F |
Central Remedial Clinic Vernon Avenue |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Electrical |
18360G |
Scoil Bhreandain Coolock |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Electrical |
18361I |
S N Caitriona C Coolock |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Electrical |
18362K |
S N Caitriona Naionain Coolock |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Structural Improvements |
18417J |
St Josephs For Blind Ns St Josephs School For |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Mechanical |
18910P |
Bantiarna Na Mbuanna B Baile Munna |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
19006Q |
Eoin Baisde B Sois Seafield Rd |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Roofs |
19297H |
Cromcastle Green B N S Kilmore Rd West |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
19302U |
Sn Na Maighdine Muire B Ballymun |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
19303W |
Na Maighdine Mhuire Virgin Mary |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Toilets |
19308J |
St Brigids Boys N S Howth Road |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
External Environment |
19309L |
Scoil Neasain Baile Harmain |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
19454U |
Darndale Ns Junior Our Lady Immac Jun Ns |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Toilets |
19774P |
St Josephs Mxd N S East Wall |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Windows |
19919P |
St Davids N S Kilmore Road |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Mechanical |
19954R |
North Bay Educate Together Ns Greendale Avenue |
|
Dublin City |
Primary School |
Electrical |
20153N |
St Joseph’s Adolescent & Family Ser St Vincent’s Hospital |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Structural Improvements |
60290B |
St Pauls College Sybil Hill |
|
County |
Sector |
Category |
Roll No. |
School |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
External Environment |
60291D |
Árdscoil La Salle Raheny Road |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Windows |
60300B |
Manor House School Watermill Road |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Roofs |
60471F |
St. David’s C.B.S. Malahide Road |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Windows |
60550B |
Chanel College Coolock Village |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Mechanical |
60700R |
Scoil Chaitriona Bóthar Mobhí |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Roofs |
60750J |
Holy Faith Secondary School 1 Belgrove Road |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Structural Improvements |
60840K |
Maryfield College Glandore Road |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Curricular Requirements |
60871V |
Mercy College Coolock St Brendans Drive |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Mechanical |
70230M |
Killester College Of Further Education Collins Avenue |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Toilets |
70250S |
Marino College 14-20 Marino Mart |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Roofs |
70310K |
Plunket College Swords Road |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
External Environment |
70320N |
Whitehall House Senior College Swords Road |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Windows |
70321P |
Margaret Aylward Community College The Thatch Road |
|
Dublin City |
Post Primary School |
Electrical |
70330Q |
Coláiste Dhúlaigh Barryscourt Road |
|
County |
RN |
School Name & Address |
Band Rating |
Project |
|
Dublin City |
19006Q |
Eoin Baisde NS, Seafield Road, Clontarf, Dublin. |
Band 2 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
13815T |
Howth Rd Mxd NS, Howth Rd, Clontarf, Dublin 3 |
Band 2 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
17976R |
Scoil Assaim, Raheny |
Band 2 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
17977T |
Scoil Aine, Raheny |
|||
|
17978V |
Scoil Ide, Raheny |
|||
|
Dublin City |
19373U |
St Michaels Hse Sp Sch, Raheny Rd, Dublin |
Band 1 |
New School |
|
Dublin City |
70020B |
Grange CC (Linked to 76085N) |
Band 2 |
New School |
|
Dublin City |
81002K |
Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Malahide Road, D3 |
Band 2 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
County |
RN |
School Name & Address |
Band Rating |
Project |
|
Dublin City |
04992R |
Scoil An Croi Naofa Glasnevin (Dublin City) |
Band 2 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
16577V |
St Brigids Convent Glasnevin (Dublin City) |
Band 2 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
16759E |
S N Mhuire Na Mbrathar Marino (Dublin City) |
Band 3 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
16860Q |
Corpus Christi N S Home Farm Road (Dublin City) |
Band 2 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
18317F |
Central Remedial Clinic Vernon Avenue (Dublin City) |
Band 1 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
18968A |
St Malachys B N S Edenmore (Dublin City) |
Band 3 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
19668Q |
St Francis Senior N S Priorswood (Dublin City) |
Band 3 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
19954R |
North Bay Educate Together Ns Greendale Avenue (Dublin City) |
Band 3 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
20168D |
Glasnevin Educate Together Ns Church Avenue (Dublin City) |
Band 2 |
New School |
|
Dublin City |
60290B |
St Pauls College Sybil Hill (Dublin City) |
Band 4 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
60420L |
Árdscoil Rís Griffith Avenue (Dublin City) |
Band 3 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
60550B |
Chanel College Coolock Village (Dublin City) |
Band 3 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
60700R |
Scoil Chaitriona Bóthar Mobhí (Dublin City) |
Band 2 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
60791A |
St Marys Secondary School St Brigids Road (Dublin City) |
Band 4 |
Ext / Refurb |
|
Dublin City |
91344V |
Rosmini Community School Grace Park Road (Dublin City) |
Band 3 |
Ext / Refurb |
740 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the budget available for school buildings in 2010; the amount of capital which has already been allocated; when she intends to have allocated all available capital for school buildings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31647/10]
To date in 2010 a total of €135.133m of this year's capital allocation of €578.8m for the primary and post-primary sectors has issued from my Department under the school building and modernisation programme.
Arising from earlier announcements regarding the school building and modernisation programme, funding will be allocated to major school building projects as they progress through the various stages of the building programme. Funding will also be expended throughout the year on site acquisitions as well as on a range of other capital schemes operated by my Department, such as the Summer Works Scheme, Emergency Works Scheme, the Permanent Accommodation and Small Schools Schemes, the Energy Efficiency Scheme and payment of the Minor Works Grant to primary schools.
741 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the reason the millennium fund is being cut; if she has considered opening the scheme to applicants in 2010/2011; if she believes closing the scheme will reduce the number of persons from disadvantaged backgrounds gaining access to third level institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31648/10]
The Deputy will be aware that the need for budgetary adjustment has made it necessary to discontinue the Millennium Partnership Fund from the 2010/11 academic year. The fund was disbursed by local Partnership Companies, mostly in the form of small grants to individual students to cover costs of items such as books and travel. Most students in receipt of support from the fund will continue to be supported under the means-tested student maintenance grant schemes. In addition, third level students in difficult financial circumstances will continue to have access to the Student Assistance Fund.
742 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills when a school building project will be approved for schools (details supplied) in South Tipperary. [31650/10]
I can confirm to the Deputy that all the schools referred to by him have applied to my Department for capital funding.
The progression of all large scale building projects from initial design stage through to construction phase is dependent on the prioritisation of competing demands on the funding available under the Department's capital budget.
Applications are assessed using published prioritisation criteria which were formulated following consultation with the Education Partners. There are four band ratings under these criteria, each of which describes the extent of accommodation required and the urgency attaching to it. Band 1 is the highest priority rating and Band 4 is the lowest. Documents explaining the band rating system are also available on my Department's website.
I can confirm to the Deputy that a building project at the first school to which he refers is at an advanced stage of architectural planning.
The second school to which the Deputy refers has agreed to amalgamate with another primary school in the town. My Department has approved grant aid to the school authority to provide accommodation for the amalgamated school.
The third school referred to by the Deputy has applied for funding for a stand alone PE hall. The band rating under the prioritisation criteria for such a project is 4.1.
In 2004, the fourth and the fifth schools referred to by the Deputy agreed to amalgamate. An application for capital works to facilitate the amalgamation was assessed within my Department and the project was assigned a band rating of 1.4.
A technical inspection was carried out on the existing school buildings to determine which would be suitable to host the amalgamated school. The report produced following this inspection concluded that the most suitable building to facilitate the amalgamation would be the fifth mentioned school. It also found that an additional portion of land would be required from the Sisters of Mercy to facilitate the development. The Sisters of Mercy have indicated that they would, in principle, be disposed to selling land to the Department to facilitate the proposed works.
The progression of this building project and the acquisition of the additional land required to facilitate the amalgamation, will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme.
The building projects referred to by the Deputy will be considered for progression in the context of my Department's multi-annual school building and modernisation programme. However, in light of current competing demands on the capital budget of my Department, it is not possible to give an indicative timeframe for the progression of these projects at this time.
743 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the funding allocated to each school in Cork city and country from her Department in the years 2007 to date in 2010 in tabular form. [31651/10]
This information is not readily available in the format requested by the Deputy and would involve a very significant amount of administrative time to compile.
My Department is working to develop systems to make funding information available in a wider variety of formats than at present. In the meantime, if there are individual schools in respect of which the Deputy seeks details of funding, my Department will seek to provide that information.
744 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers, both full-time and part-time, on both temporary and permanent contracts, in Cork city and county for the years 2007 and to date in 2010 in tabular form. [31652/10]
The information requested by the Deputy on the number of teachers in Cork city and county is not readily available in the requested format.
745 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding that has been allocated from her Department to each of the 43 constituencies from 2002 to 2010 in tabular form. [31653/10]
This information is not readily available in the format requested by the Deputy and would involve a very significant amount of administrative time to compile.
746 Deputy Simon Coveney asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the details of the plans by her Department in respect of land (details supplied) in County Cork; and the timescale involved in this project. [31654/10]
I wish to advise the Deputy that the lands in question are intended for the provision of an educational campus facility to cater for future demand at Post-Primary in the area referred to by the Deputy and to facilitate the proposed re-location of two existing schools, a Gaelscoil and a Special School. The progression of the building element of this proposal will be considered in the context of the capital budget available to my Department for school buildings generally.
747 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the progress to date in identifying courses which were run by FÁS where results were deemed to have been manipulated; the number and location and cost of such courses and the companies or sub-contractors involved; the action that has been taken; if any such companies have been removed from the national register; if any of these companies have since been awarded new contracts for courses and the reasons for same; if any such companies have been refused further courses; the result of subsequent analysis by her Department and by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; the results of each internal audit and if she will publish same; the amount of money recovered by FÁS from such contractors; if legal action is being taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31655/10]
FÁS commenced a review of its contracted training in December 2009. The Review consists of three phases; the first two were carried by FÁS itself with phase 3 being completed by an outside consultant. Specifically:
Phase 1 involved a special monitoring visit to each course. This was completed in February.
Phase 2 entailed a detailed review of individual assessments and was completed in June 2010.
Phase 3 encompassing an external ratification of the first two phases, is due to be completed within the next week.
On completion of phase 3 a final Report combining all 3 phases will be completed and a detailed analysis of the Report will be undertaken by FÁS and completed as quickly as possible. Any action required on foot of this review will be undertaken in an expeditious manner.
748 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the number of reports commissioned by her Department in the past five years; the number commissioned and not published on her website; the cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31658/10]
While the Deputy has sought the relevant information for the past five years, I understand that he has indicated to my officials that he is satisfied to receive information in relation to reports commissioned by my Department over the last three years as this information is readily available. Accordingly the information in relation to reports commissioned in the years 2007 to 2009 in set out below.
The total number of reports commissioned during 2007-2009 totals 32 and of these 24 were not published on my Department's website. The total cost of the 32 reports commissioned was approximately €1.075 million.
For the Deputy's information, since November 2008 it is Departmental policy to distribute reports by electronic means where feasible. The aim of this policy is to reduce the need to print official documents and thereby reduce printing and distribution costs.
|
Report Title |
Reason for Report (“no report” if no report was commissioned) |
Year Set up & Commissioned (2007, 2008 or 2009) |
Published on Department’s Website “Yes” or “No” |
Cost |
|
Minister’s ICT in Schools Strategy Group |
To advise on the priorities for investment in ICT in Schools. |
2008 |
Yes |
€50,137.30 |
|
ICT in Schools Joint Advisory Group of the Minister |
To explore, with industry, possible approaches to implementing the recommendations set out in the Strategy Group Report |
2009 |
No |
Nil |
|
Joint Review of North South educational exchanges and supporting mechanisms |
To identify a range of options and to make recommendations to the two Departments of Education on the most appropriate mechanism to coordinate, manage and jointly fund North South cooperative activities in the education and youth sectors. |
2007 |
No |
€11,759.87 |
|
IT Service Delivery Capacity Review |
The reason for the review was to assess the service delivery capacity of the IT Unit, to provide recommendations for improvements and to produce a high level implementation plan. |
2007 |
No |
€55,720.00 |
|
Learner Database |
Undertake study on feasibility and desirability of coordinating on-line collection of data from schools. |
2008 |
No |
€26,379.69 |
|
Educational Disadvantage in Primary Schools in Rural Areas. This report is the first of a number of reports due to be produced by the Educational Research Centre (ERC) as part of their evaluation of the DEIS action plan. |
DEIS, the Department’s Action Plan for Educational Inclusion was published in 2005. A vital element of the DEIS initiative is the commitment to develop and implement an in-depth programme of research and evaluation to inform policy formation and to facilitate a better understanding of the role which interventions have to play in the achievement of better outcomes for children targeted by the DEIS action plan.In this context, the Department has commissioned the Educational Research Centre (ERC) to conduct an independent evaluation of measures in the School Support Programme (SSP) over the period of the DEIS action plan to 2010. The ERC produced a report on Rural Disadvantage in March 2009, entitled “Educational Disadvantage in Primary Schools in Rural Areas”. The costs of the evaluation of DEIS are largely being borne by the ERC as part of their contract with the Department. Additional Costs associated with data collection which largely relate to travel and subsistence are recouped from the Department. |
Commissioned Earlier (2005) |
Yes |
NIL — see column 2 |
|
OECD — Thematic Review of Migrant Education- Country Report — Ireland |
To assess the provision being put in place for migrant students at pre-school, primary and post-primary level in Ireland. |
2008 |
No |
€65,000.00 |
|
Report Title |
Reason for Report (“no report” if no report was commissioned) |
Year Set up & Commissioned (2007, 2008 or 2009) |
Published on Department’s Website “Yes” or “No” |
Cost |
|
ESRI — “Adapting to Diversity: Irish Schools and Newcomer Students” |
To carry out and subsequently analyse a detailed survey of primary and post-primary schools addressing the question of migrant education |
2008 |
No |
€254,157.00 |
|
Value for Money Review of Expenditure on English as an Additional Language |
To analyse current and previous expenditure in this area and to make recommendations for more effective and efficient use of resources. |
2008 |
No |
Research carried out internally — The quality assessor’s (external) costs amounted to €3,371.63 |
|
Paper on Southern Irish Postgraduates in Northern Ireland |
Commissioned in the context of the Student Support Bill |
2007 |
No |
€6,030.00 |
|
Review of Paper on Southern Irish Postgraduates in Northern Ireland |
Section 9 (4) of the Student Support Bill allows the Minister to prescribe courses that are provided in Northern Ireland as approved courses having regard to the relevant purposes outlined at subsection (8). Subsection (6) provides that the Minister shall, no less than once a year, conduct a review of the course for the purpose of satisfying himself or herself that it continues to fulfil any one of the relevant purposes mentioned in subsection (8). The review paper was commissioned to meet the requirement at Subsection (6) of the Student Support Bill. |
2009 |
No |
€2,000.00 |
|
NEPS ICT Systems Requirements Analysis |
An analysis of requirements for an information management system for the National Educational Psychological Service. |
2006/7 |
No |
€55,055.00 |
|
National Strategy for Higher Education |
Development of a new national strategy for higher education. |
2009 |
No |
not yet completed |
|
Application by Waterford Institute of Technology for designation as a University — Advice to the Minister for Education and Science |
Dr. Jim Port, JM Consulting, conducted a preliminary examination of Waterford Institute of Technology’s application for designation as a university having regard to: (i) the national strategy for the development of Irish higher education, (ii) the implications for regional development in the South-East in the context of the National Spatial Strategy, and (iii) any likely implications for the overall structure of higher education in Ireland. |
2007 |
Yes |
€21,334 |
|
Designing Primary Schools for the Future |
The key objective of this project was to assess the implications for primary school building design of current and anticipated future developments in teaching and learning methods, tools and technologies. |
2007 |
No |
€89,183.74 |
|
Report Title |
Reason for Report (“no report” if no report was commissioned) |
Year Set up & Commissioned (2007, 2008 or 2009) |
Published on Department’s Website “Yes” or “No” |
Cost |
|
Review of Overhead Costs & Other Indirect Costs for the Administration of the School Transport Scheme |
Recommendation in the Internal Audit Report (November 2007). |
2009 |
No |
€55,701 (excl VAT) €67,676.72 (incl. VAT) |
|
School Transport Value for Money Report |
Approved by Government as a topic for inclusion as part of the 2009-2011 round of Value for Money Reviews. |
2009 |
No |
|
|
Future skills demand within the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector |
In 2008, a report on future skills demand within the Early Childhood Care and Education Sector was commissioned. The report would support the development of a National Childcare Training Strategy which is now known as the Workforce Development Plan for the sector. The report hasn’t been completed because of the rate of change within the ECCE sector and within the economy. When the report was commissioned, the economy was still expected to grow according to the ESRI at the time.At the time, the report was to cost €41,000 (excl VAT). €10,959.49 (excl VAT) is still payable for the report |
2008 |
No |
€41,000 (excl. VAT) €10,959.49 (excl. VAT) still payable |
|
Investing Effectively in Information & Communications Technology in Schools 2008 — 2013 |
To advise on the priorities for investment in ICT in Schools. |
2008 |
Yes |
€50,137.30 |
|
Smart Schools = Smart Economy |
To explore, with industry, possible approaches to implementing the recommendations set out in the Strategy Group Report. |
2009 |
No |
Nil |
|
Broadband Evaluation Report |
Consultant engaged to carry out independent analysis of progress and developments in the Broadband programme and to make appropriate recommendations for programme adjustments on the basis of this analysis. |
2008 |
Yes |
€74,363.05 |
|
An evaluation of the Post-Graduate Certificate/Diploma Programme of Continuing Professional Development in Special Educational Needs (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). |
To provide an external evaluation of the quality of a Post-Graduate programme partially sponsored by the Department for the continuing professional development of teachers of children with ASDs and by extension the value for money. |
2008 |
No |
€5,000.00 |
|
Education for Sustainable Development. |
Development of National Strategy for Education for Sustainable Development. |
2007 |
No |
€46,610.00 |
|
Report Title |
Reason for Report (“no report” if no report was commissioned) |
Year Set up & Commissioned (2007, 2008 or 2009) |
Published on Department’s Website “Yes” or “No” |
Cost |
|
Value for Money Review of the Youth Encounter Project carried out by DES officials and DES Inspectorate and Published September 2008. |
* This cost is in relation to the assessment of the report by an Independent Evaluator in accordance with the guidelines for VFM reports set by the Department of Finance |
Yes |
*€3,267 |
|
|
Scoping Paper in relation to Disability in Further Education. |
To ascertain the parameters of provision for learners with disabilities in Further Education and Lifelong learning. |
2008 |
No |
€4,087.00 |
|
Development of a National English Language Policy and Framework for Legally-Resident Adult Immigrants. |
In 2007, The Department of Education and Science, in conjunction with the Reception and Integration Agency, commissioned a report on the “Development of a National English Language Policy and Framework for Legally-Resident Adult Immigrants” (the functions of the RIA in this matter were subsequently assumed by the Office of the Minister for Integration). The objective of the report was to assist in the development of policy and a framework for progress in this field. The report cost was split between the Department of Education and Science and the Office of the Minister for Integration. The Department of Education and Science component of the cost was 116,409.13. The OMI component of the cost was 124,494.13. The report has not yet been published and copies have not been laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas. |
2007 |
No |
DES: €116,409.13 OMI: €124,494.13 |
|
“So, is there more than what’s the score?” |
Exploring literacy as part of a holistic initial assessment process in a lifelong learning society. |
2008 |
No |
€15,000.00 |
|
Evaluation of the Youthreach Special Educational Needs (SEN) Pilot Initiative. |
To calculate the impact and indicate possible amendments. |
2007 |
Yes |
€52,060.00 |
|
Review of Development Education Centre and associated services provided by Daughters of Charity, St. Vincent’s Navan Road, Dublin. |
Evaluation of pilot project |
2008 |
No |
€6,400.00 |
|
Policy Options for New Student Contributions in Higher Education, Report to Minister for Education and Science. |
Options for the reintroduction of third level fees. |
2009 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
Career framework for contract researchers in Higher Education, Report to Higher Education Research Group |
To develop strategy for career structures for Researchers. |
2008 |
No |
N/A |
|
Evaluation of Pilot Quality Standards Framework Initiative. |
This report was commissioned by Youth Affairs Section which has now transferred to the Department of Health and Children. |
2008 |
No |
€32,790.00 (cost in 2008 €29,290) |
749 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the commitments in the Programme for Government 2007 that fall under her responsibility; the position regarding each of these commitments; if they have been achieved; if not, the reason for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31670/10]
The information is currently being collated and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.
750 Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will support the following matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31745/10]
I can confirm that no Secretary General and three Assistant Secretaries General, from my Department, have retired over the last five years. The lump sums for the three officers totalled €464,777. The three officers in question retired under different schemes. As a result, the percentage of final salary that their lump sums represent is different in each case. i.e. in the case of the voluntary retirement with full service the lump sum represented 150% of their final salary, in the case of the early retirement it represented 86% of their final salary and in respect of the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) it represented 119% of their final salary. In the case of the ISER, 10% of the lump sum has been paid to date and the remaining 90% will be paid when the officer reaches the relevant normal preserved pension age, 60 or 65 years, as appropriate.
It should be noted that all lump sum superannuation benefits (i.e. retirement lump sums and all gratuities) are calculated by reference to pensionable remuneration and reckonable service (Pensionable remuneration is the aggregate of pensionable salary and any pensionable benefits which are additional to basic salary). The retirement lump sum is calculated as 3/80ths of this pensionable remuneration for each year of reckonable service, subject to a maximum of 1.5 times pensionable remuneration.
