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Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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School Staffing
Michael Healy-Rae
391. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the attached correspondence (details supplied) in County Kerry regarding school cuts. [16306/13]
Tue, 16 Apr 2013
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School Closures
Michael Healy-Rae
439. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will give an assurance to the 600 small schools here that their future is secure despite recommendations contained in the report on small schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16853/13]
Wed, 27 Mar 2013
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Nursing Education
Michael Healy-Rae
146. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills when young student nurses are going on to their next year and seeking grant assistance from his Department, the reason for such a short period of notice for their parents to supply a full set of accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15735/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael Healy-Rae
240. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the salary scale in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [14125/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Michael Healy-Rae
244. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Student Universal Support Ireland grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14189/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
245. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills when payment of a grant will issue in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14193/13]
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Delays
Michael Healy-Rae
246. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 216 of 1 March 2013 regarding Student Universal Support Ireland grant applications, if he will clarify the number yet to be dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14195/13]
Wed, 13 Mar 2013
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Minor Works Scheme Suspension
Michael Healy-Rae
86. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to bring back the minor works scheme for schools which were a vital part of the on going maintenance of these schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13397/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Appeals
Michael Healy-Rae
215. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is true that three out of five grant applications for students are overturned on appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12580/13]
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers
Michael Healy-Rae
216. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills as of 1 March 2013, the number of students still waiting to have their Student Universal Support Ireland grant applications dealt with; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12642/13]
Tue, 5 Mar 2013
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Appointments to State Boards
Michael Healy-Rae
210. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of appointments he has made from March 2011 to January 2013 to State boards; in the case of each appointment, the number of appointments that were made to members of the general public who submitted a curriculum vitae for the appointment; the number of direct appointments he made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11473/13]
Thu, 28 Feb 2013
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School Staffing
Michael Healy-Rae
112. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10866/13]
Thu, 21 Feb 2013
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Teacher Recruitment
Michael Healy-Rae
107. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he continues to hire retired teachers on paid contracts when so many young persons who want a career in teaching are finding it difficult to get work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9493/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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Third Level Fees
Michael Healy-Rae
328. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that it has now been reported that universities are hiring debt collection agencies to pursue students over outstanding fees. [8529/13]
Tue, 19 Feb 2013
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School Management
Michael Healy-Rae
331. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that proper management structures are put in place in a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8634/13]
Wed, 13 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Reform
Michael Healy-Rae
89. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his intentions with regard to family farms; if it is true that he is proposing to take the value of lands into consideration when doing assessments for students seeking college grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7752/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Higher Education Institutions
Michael Healy-Rae
274. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views (details supplied) regarding the Springboard Innovation Academy Business Hub; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6926/13]
Tue, 12 Feb 2013
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Student Grant Scheme Payments
Michael Healy-Rae
299. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason more than 7,000 people are still waiting to have their Student Universal Support Ireland grants paid as of first week of February; if this figure is accurate or if the figure is greater than 7,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7256/13]
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
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State Examinations
Michael Healy-Rae
323. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding aids for a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4020/13]
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael Healy-Rae
89. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a new school building (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3430/13]