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Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
John Brady
917. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when persons with learner permits will be permitted to sit their driver tests. [8824/20]
Wed, 3 Jun 2020
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Driver Test
John Brady
918. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider lifting restrictions to allow persons with learner permits drive unaccompanied, many of whom rely on their car to travel to work, in view of the fact that it is not possible for a learner driver to sit their driver test at present. [8825/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
John Brady
20. Deputy John Brady asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when a further announcement will be made regarding extending and lifting the travel restrictions that are in place until 29 May 2020. [7289/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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SOLAS Training and Education Programmes
John Brady
105. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills when SOLAS will resume Safe Pass training courses. [7499/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
John Brady
158. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the provisions that will be made for students in the third year of college studying social care and who have been unable to complete their 400 hours, ten-week work placements due to Covid-19 in view of the fact there is a requirement that they need to complete their placements to allow them to progress to the fourth year of college to obtain a degree. [7318/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
159. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the way in which it is planned to use predicted grades for leaving certificate students that only moved to a new school in December 2019 and have never met their Irish and history teacher in view of the fact they were on maternity leave when they started in their new school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7319/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
209. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason an advisory group was not set up to consult with the stakeholders and develop a plan for all contingencies in relation to the leaving certificate 2020 before making the announcement that the exams would proceed. [7733/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
210. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his officials were instructed to develop contingency plans in the event of the leaving certificate exams not proceeding; and if so, the reason the contingency plan was not shared with the stakeholders until 6 May 2020 and only discussed in detail on 7 May 2020. [7734/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
211. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills if CPD for teachers was formed as part of contingency planning for the State examinations; and if so, when it will be available. [7735/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
212. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason he and his officials did not engage with the stakeholders earlier in planning for the document A Guide to Calculated Grades for Leaving Certificate students 2020 in view of the current date and the fact that schools are still awaiting advice, clarifications, CPD and a detailed document from his Department. [7736/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
213. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the person or body that designed the system outlined in the document A Guide to Calculated Grades for Leaving Certificate students 2020; and if alternatives were considered. [7737/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
214. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for selecting the calculated grades system. [7738/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
215. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the stakeholders, parents, students, management bodies and teacher unions were not consulted on the design of the calculated grades system and on possible alternatives. [7739/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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National Educational Psychological Service
John Brady
216. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the performance of his Department in supporting the well-being of students in relation to the announcements regarding the leaving certificate 2020. [7740/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
217. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the process his Department has followed in arriving at the announcement of the calculated grades model on 8 May 2020 was adequate in view of the fact that schools, principals and teachers are still awaiting clarification and a detailed guidance document. [7741/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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State Examinations
John Brady
218. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the function of ranking students in the calculated grades system; the reason this is necessary; and if alternatives were or still can be considered. [7742/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Schools Building Projects
John Brady
230. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the construction of a new school building for a school (details supplied); the stage the plans are at; when it is anticipated that construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7768/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Hospital Facilities
John Brady
528. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the purpose of the refurbishment works that are taking place in the Wicklow Municipal District Hospital, Wicklow Town, County Wicklow. [7264/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Hospital Facilities
John Brady
529. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Health the immediate and future plans for the Wicklow Municipal District Hospital, Wicklow Town, County Wicklow. [7265/20]
Wed, 27 May 2020
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Covid-19 Pandemic
John Brady
816. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when coaches can recommence soccer training for under-16s while adhering to social distancing measures. [7767/20]