The Government is often criticised for a failure to reform. I welcome the use in recent years of the pre-legislative scrutiny process which allows for legislation to be discussed, debated and examined. The procedure enhances legislation, as is clear from the Bill before us. Its only downside is that it extends the legislative process. The… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when it is proposed to introduce the new system for allocation of resources for special education needs; if the introduction of the new system will be piloted; if not, the reasons for not doing so; and if she will make a statement on the matter – Seán… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the proposed new criteria for determining the allocation of additional educational resources are too restrictive and that their narrow interpretation could work against the provision of additional supports; and if she will make a statement on the… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update regarding the Criminal Justice Spent Convictions Bill which has been subject to delays, owing to legal issues concerning a case in the UK; and if she will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne Reply: Minister for Justice… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the concerns, that while hire purchase agreements have been regulated under Irish law since 1946, the providers of such agreements and the general activity is not regulated, and as a result, the consumer is placed in an invidious position; and if he… Continue Reading