I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 to 240, inclusive, together.
Up to the end of May 2014, there have been a total of 215 appeals lodged to my Department in respect of refusal to enrol. This is broken down as follows:139 at post-primary level and 76 at primary level.
The breakdown by location as requested by the Deputy is not readily available. The cost to the end of May 2014 is €136,961. This figure also includes section 29 appeals lodged in respect of suspensions and expulsions.
The remaining information as requested by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
YEAR
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2011
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2012
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2013
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Annual Cost*
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€275,579
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€279,751
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€255,830
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Number of Refusal to Enrol
|
270
|
244
|
322
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*These costs relate to payments to appeal committee members who heard section 29 appeals including expulsions and suspensions.