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Tue, 12 May 2015
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Schools Amalgamation
Michael Healy-Rae
524. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason her Department failed to allocate funds for the refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, in order to facilitate an amalgamation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18214/15]
Tue, 12 May 2015
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
535. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a request for assistive technology in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18213/15]
Thu, 7 May 2015
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
179. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a request for a special needs assistant in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17911/15]
Thu, 7 May 2015
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Teacher Data
Michael Healy-Rae
193. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a resource teacher in respect of a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18054/15]
Wed, 6 May 2015
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School Breaks Standardisation
Michael Healy-Rae
458. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter (detail supplied) regarding the opening of schools during the tourism season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17354/15]
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Teacher Redeployment
Michael Healy-Rae
479. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who did not qualify for the educational panel; if this case will be investigated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17522/15]
Wed, 6 May 2015
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State Examinations
Michael Healy-Rae
496. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for a reader to assist a person (details supplied) in County Kerry with the leaving certificate; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17687/15]
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Third Level Facilities
Michael Healy-Rae
498. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an extension of the current library at Mary Immaculate College, County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17695/15]
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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School Staff Appeals Mechanism
Michael Healy-Rae
360. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the loss of a teacher from September 2015, in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16340/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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School Transport Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
669. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding those over 70 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14001/15]
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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Schools Refurbishment
Michael Healy-Rae
716. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if maintenance works will be carried out at a location (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14553/15]
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
132. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding grant aid assistance in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13438/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
566. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding assistive technology for children with autism spectrum disorder; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12867/15]
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
583. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will support the appeal for the retention of a fourth classroom teacher in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13057/15]
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
792. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding roof repair work in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11561/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
493. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding the loss of a teaching post in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10447/15]
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael Healy-Rae
497. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills to explain the reason a person (details supplied) in County Limerick is not entitled to receive Student Universal Support Ireland grant funds, despite being decidedly close to the distance required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10487/15]
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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Primary Online Database
Michael Healy-Rae
233. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to the primary online database children's form, which is currently being sent to parents to fill out, the reason the mother's details are being asked for but no details of the father; the reason the mother's maiden name, date of birth, address, nationality and language are being asked for, in view of security issues (details supplied); if the question asking whether the child is in receipt of learning support should be considered a private question that should not be asked and should not be on a database; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9611/15]
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Island Communities
Michael Healy-Rae
470. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter regarding island status in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8793/15]
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
212. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the plan, and form of education, being put in place for children with autism, and other mental health issues, when they reach 18 years of age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8475/15]
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Student Assistance Fund
Michael Healy-Rae
166. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will top up the existing student assistance fund, as has been the case for the previous two years, in view of the housing crisis, and the fact that this fund is under continuing strain from needy students across the country, and that most higher education institutions have almost expended their budget, in the first semester; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8445/15]
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Emergency Works Scheme Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
529. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide funding to make a school yard safe in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7901/15]
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Schools Designation
Michael Healy-Rae
174. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Kerry will be entitled to island status; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7450/15]
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Teacher Redeployment
Michael Healy-Rae
185. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a teaching transfer in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7595/15]
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Schools Refurbishment
Michael Healy-Rae
204. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason her Department has failed to allocate funding for the refurbishment of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry, to facilitate the amalgamation of schools; if she will confirm that the funding will be provided, in order that the amalgamation can be finalised for September 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7372/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Michael Healy-Rae
432. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on whether the minimum enrolment should be the only determinant as to whether a two-teacher school is retained or not; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6694/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Schools Amalgamation
Michael Healy-Rae
436. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the existing procedure regarding the amalgamation of schools being revised, as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6705/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Michael Healy-Rae
437. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will return to pre-2010 pupil-teacher ratios, as a matter of urgency, to protect and secure the future of two and three-teacher schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6706/15]
Tue, 17 Feb 2015
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State Examinations
Michael Healy-Rae
470. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a scribe in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7153/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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State Examinations
Michael Healy-Rae
140. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a request for assistive technology in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6160/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael Healy-Rae
148. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Student Universal Support Ireland grant was refused in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6188/15]
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
168. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a maintenance grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6340/15]
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
497. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the proposals for the new model for allocation of resources and learning support hours in primary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5492/15]
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Michael Healy-Rae
557. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reverse the current pupil-teacher ratio cuts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6130/15]
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael Healy-Rae
141. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a Student Universal Support Ireland grant was refused in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5033/15]
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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School Funding
Michael Healy-Rae
540. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding funding applications in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry. [4871/15]
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Michael Healy-Rae
421. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a matter (details supplied) regarding SOLAS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3752/15]
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
455. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a request for assistive technology has not been granted in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3502/15]
Tue, 20 Jan 2015
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Student Grant Scheme Eligibility
Michael Healy-Rae
514. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on amending legislation regarding the assessment of income of parents and students attending college and seeking grant assistance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2290/15]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
774. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding special needs assistant hours in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49711/14]
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Michael Healy-Rae
778. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to address the situation that enough persons (details supplied) with suitable trades are not becoming available in the workforce here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1044/15]
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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School Transport Administration
Michael Healy-Rae
164. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding school transport conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46635/14]
Tue, 11 Nov 2014
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Education and Training Boards
Michael Healy-Rae
449. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a FÁS course in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42859/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Apprenticeship Programmes
Michael Healy-Rae
889. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding young apprentices in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41482/14]
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Special Educational Needs Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
930. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if funding will be provided for additional special needs assistants at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41998/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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School Transport Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
163. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will review an issue (details supplied) regarding student transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40494/14]
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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School Transport Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport in view of the recent expansion of Solas, ETB, Momentum courses here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40685/14]
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
533. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding academic support in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40344/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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Student Support Schemes
Michael Healy-Rae
233. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reverse the cut in the grant in respect of students (details supplied) who must spend a period of time in a Gaeltacht; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38897/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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School Transport Eligibility
Michael Healy-Rae
234. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding transport needs in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry [38930/14]
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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School Transport Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
262. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on a matter (details supplied) regarding children's transport needs to a school in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39120/14]
Thu, 2 Oct 2014
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Teacher Training Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
169. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the re-introduction of a subsidy in initial teacher training and education (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37522/14]
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Michael Healy-Rae
487. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the student-teacher ratio at a school (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36447/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Higher Education Institutions Expenditure
Michael Healy-Rae
161. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason €25 million, which was removed in 2013 from the Higher Education Authority budget as a once-off reduction, has not been reinstated. [36111/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Third Level Fees
Michael Healy-Rae
162. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will confirm that the student contribution charge will not rise above €3,000 after 2015. [36112/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
163. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding training for staff (details supplied) in the restaurant and bar sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36152/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Expenditure
Michael Healy-Rae
164. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will secure the same level of funding for the student maintenance grant and no reduction to its budget in 2015. [36153/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
172. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school supports in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36081/14]
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Minor Works Scheme Restoration
Michael Healy-Rae
177. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the restoration of the minor repair grants for schools (details supplied). [36150/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Fee Paying Schools
Michael Healy-Rae
429. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding for fee-paying schools. [35799/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Third Level Fees
Michael Healy-Rae
444. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding education fees in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35477/14]
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
448. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding assistive technology in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry. [35535/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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School Transport Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
1285. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding school transport in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33548/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Private Rented Accommodation Costs
Michael Healy-Rae
1315. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills in view of the accommodation crisis for students who are going to university in Dublin, if it has ever been considered that students who are from Dublin should not be able to avail of student accommodation as this accommodation is needed more by students from the rest of the country who would be a distance from home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33683/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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School Holidays
Michael Healy-Rae
1358. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the school term starting in August in view of the fact that this cuts short the tourist holiday term causing a negative effect on the tourism industry here (details supplied). [33878/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
1411. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on learning support and resource provision at primary school level (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34400/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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School Staff
Michael Healy-Rae
1412. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on room assistance provision at primary school level (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34401/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Public Sector Staff Sick Leave
Michael Healy-Rae
1413. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on sick leave provisions at preschool and primary school level (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34402/14]
Wed, 17 Sep 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Administration
Michael Healy-Rae
1426. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the application process in respect of payment of Student Universal Support Ireland grants (details supplied); her plans to reform this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34622/14]
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
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Special Educational Needs Staffing
Michael Healy-Rae
129. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding special needs assistants (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30389/14]
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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Special Educational Needs Staffing
Michael Healy-Rae
263. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a full-time special needs assistant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29529/14]
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Michael Healy-Rae
82. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding class sizes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28966/14]
Tue, 1 Jul 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
175. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding laptop assistance in respect of a child (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28171/14]
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
75. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a special needs assistant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27482/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
208. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding speech and language therapy in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26979/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Special Educational Needs Staffing
Michael Healy-Rae
209. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a special needs assistant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26980/14]
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Teacher Training Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
224. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to study in the Gaeltacht, if he will introduce the planned Gaeltacht scholarship scheme for teachers wishing to attend Gaeltacht courses, as outlined in the 20 year strategy for the language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27255/14]
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
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School Staffing
Michael Healy-Rae
46. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding two teachers in respect of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24059/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
229. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a grant in respect of a school (details supplied). [22445/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Student Grant Scheme Payments
Michael Healy-Rae
230. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a grant in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22446/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Schools Building Projects Status
Michael Healy-Rae
252. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding works in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22697/14]
Tue, 27 May 2014
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School Accommodation
Michael Healy-Rae
275. 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. [22973/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Skills Shortages
Michael Healy-Rae
227. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he is investing money in encouraging persons to specialise in areas where no jobs are available in this field (details supplied). [21012/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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SOLAS Training and Education Programmes Administration
Michael Healy-Rae
229. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a refund in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21180/14]
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Special Educational Needs Staffing
Michael Healy-Rae
241. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding a full-time nurse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21002/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
58. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason there is no autism unit in a mainstream school in a town such as Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20659/14]
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Parking Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
83. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the provision of a car park in respect of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20822/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Schools Building Projects Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
189. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application for funding in respect of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19172/14]
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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School Staffing
Michael Healy-Rae
190. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the projected need for an additional 4,000 teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19188/14]
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
235. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether children with Down's syndrome should be entitled to special needs assistants in school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17522/14]
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Michael Healy-Rae
47. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of money that has been saved by the changes in the pupil-teacher ratio in the 12-month period between February 2013 to February 2014; if he will indicate the way in which these savings were used; his proposals to reverse the changes introduced in the pupil-teacher ratio; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17081/14]
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Third Level Fees
Michael Healy-Rae
70. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that the economic think tank has recommended that the Government should reverse cuts to third level education and eventually reduce student fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16966/14]
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
75. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills to provide details of the number of additional special needs assistants that have been provided to County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16974/14]
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Schools Refurbishment
Michael Healy-Rae
76. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills to explain the position regarding funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16978/14]
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
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Summer Works Scheme Applications
Michael Healy-Rae
77. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the position regarding a summer works scheme in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16979/14]
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Teaching Qualifications
Michael Healy-Rae
209. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a Master's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16428/14]
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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School Accommodation Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
84. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding additional accommodation at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry. [15859/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
87. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans regarding the provision of an academic personal assistance programmes for persons with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15527/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
88. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans regarding the expansion of availability of books and educational materials in formats accessible to persons with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15528/14]
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Special Educational Needs Service Provision
Michael Healy-Rae
89. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans regarding alternative forms of testing and evaluation for persons with Down's syndrome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15529/14]