Results 141-160 of 320 for going forward speaker:Richard Bruton

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Staff (9 Mar 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...both ASTI members and teachers who are not members of a trade union about union membership.  Therefore, having regard to the circumstances of the dispute with the ASTI, this is an issue that I will keep under review going forward.

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 Mar 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...psychological or other abuse, and received settlements and to put in place an independent board to devote that money to the needs of those people. I am very conscious that Deputy Daly's Bill is brought forward with the very best of intentions. On the basis of the applications to date, where I think a little more than 4,000 cases have been dealt with and, at this stage, 55% of the money...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: EU Bodies (2 Mar 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...the JET project at its French site in Cardarache, the ‘raison-d’etre’ for a full Type I ES in Culham ceased to exist. Following the publication of the Van Dijk report (2007) on the viability of the school going-forward, a decision was taken by the Board of Governors in April 2007 to phase out the ES, Culham over a period of 10 years. The ES, Culham will close its...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Disadvantaged Status (1 Mar 2017)

Richard Bruton: The Deputy will see from the reply that I have provided an increase with €15 million going into the budget, bringing it to €112 million. When one adds to that the home school community liaison service and the school completion programme, which are run through the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, and the increased allocation to the Department of Social Protection, we...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Junior Cycle Reform (1 Mar 2017)

Richard Bruton: ....  Because the total number of full subjects which can be done for assessment in Junior Cycle is ten, it is likely that schools will retain most or all of their current subjects in their Junior Cycle going forward. The popularity of subjects depends on the quality of teaching, the passion of the teachers for their subjects and the engagement of their students.  I see no...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Lansdowne Road Agreement (1 Mar 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...both ASTI members and teachers who are not members of a trade union about union membership.  Therefore, having regard to the circumstances of the dispute with the ASTI, this is an issue that I will keep under review going forward.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Junior Cycle Reform (23 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...Because the total number of full subjects which can be done for assessment in junior cycle is ten, it is likely that schools will retain most or all of their current subjects in their junior cycle going forward. Currently, over 90% of students choose History, although it is compulsory only in voluntary secondary schools, not much more than half our post-primary schools. Curriculum...

Leaders' Questions (16 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...builds of social housing after a period in which there was virtually no social housing constructed, which created huge imbalances in the marketplace. We also have to get private sector building going as well. The Minister, Deputy Coveney, has created a whole range of initiatives to move that along using council and publicly-owned land to open up new opportunities for affordable...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (15 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...members and teachers who are not members of a trade union about union membership.  Therefore, having regard to the circumstances of the dispute with the ASTI, this is an issue that I will keep under review going forward.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (14 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...the total number of full subjects which can be done for assessment in junior cycle is ten, it is likely that schools will retain most or all of their current subjects in their junior cycle going forward. Currently, over 90% of students choose History, although it is compulsory only in voluntary secondary schools, not much more than half our post-primary schools. Curriculum...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (14 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...members and teachers who are not members of a trade union about union membership. Therefore, having regard to the circumstances of the dispute with the ASTI, this is an issue that I will keep under review going forward.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (9 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...Because the total number of full subjects which can be done for assessment in junior cycle is ten, it is likely that schools will retain most or all of their current subjects in their junior cycle going forward. Currently, over 90% of students choose History, although it is compulsory only in voluntary secondary schools, not much more than half our post-primary schools. Curriculum choice...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Legislative Process (1 Feb 2017)

Richard Bruton: .... The reason I have had a consultation is I am mindful of the possible pitfalls and unintended consequences and it has been clear that some other parties in the House have expressed the intention to put forward amendments, not only to the Labour Party's Bill but to the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016, which is on a tight schedule because many want to see that implemented for...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: As the Deputy recognised, in the course of very lengthy negotiations between all of the teacher unions, we have come forward with a set of proposals that include resolving the long-running dispute in the junior cycle. That vote is under way and I am not going to seek to influence it. We have indicated in the past the approach that could be taken and that has been taken in respect of junior...

Topical Issue Debate: Oideachas Tríú Leibhéal (24 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...Irish language. It is a matter for the governing authority itself to make that decision. The rationale appears to be that NUIG wants a full national and international opportunity for candidates to come forward to lead the university. That is its entitlement. It is also fair to say that the university has not in any way flinched from its commitment to the Irish language. I took the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Council of Ireland (24 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...is obliged to submit an annual report of its activities and proceedings under the Act to me as Minister. Fitness to teach was commenced on 25 July 2016, during the current reporting year. I look forward to the next annual report which will be due after 28 March next. With regard to complementing the fitness to teach provisions, as the Deputy will be aware the Programme for a...

Priority Questions: Third Level Funding (18 Jan 2017)

Richard Bruton: ...that will be sufficient and whether we need to envisage changes in the way we now fund higher education. As the Deputy is aware, his proposals envisage that there will be no fees for someone going into college so it would be free at the point of participation but that there would be a recovery thereafter. He also points out that it would not be like the UK model but would be modelled...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Institutes of Technology (13 Dec 2016)

Richard Bruton: ..., etc., it appears that feelings are running high.If we are to develop a successful model to ensure the long-term path for GMIT, including Castlebar, there are issues that need to be overcome. I am not going to establish some special review body in respect of something of this nature. Clearly, if issues are brought to my attention, I will ensure that the HEA investigates them. Having...

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...of Irish Water without a majority of votes cast in a plebiscite in favour of the proposal. We already have legal provision in place, as Deputy Howlin knows. The Deputy's party has brought forward Private Members' legislation. As he is aware, we have not opposed it and we are open to discuss it. However, this has to be done in the usual way, whereby we evaluate the potential impact...

Leaders' Questions (30 Nov 2016)

Richard Bruton: ...must examine how we might deal with the fact that there is in the legislation an absolute assurance that no change in ownership can occur without a plebiscite. We have to decide whether we need to go further than that. The Deputy has expressed her view, but I am certainly content to wait for the committee to tease out this matter. The commission has also made it clear that it believes...