Results 1-20 of 22 for revert speaker:Josepha Madigan

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Meetings (31 Jan 2024)

Josepha Madigan: ...special education. I can confirm that my department will carry out thorough searches to establish what contact was received from this organisation and if meetings were held and officials will revert directly to the Deputy with a complete response in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Welfare Schemes (23 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: ...program email address HomeBasedsummerprogram@education.gov.ie. In the case referred to by the Deputy, I have asked my Officials to look into the matter further to re-examine all aspects. They will revert back to the tutor directly in this regard.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (4 May 2023)

Josepha Madigan: ...a budget of €2.6 billion for special education. It is important we try to increase capacity in special schools and that they have sufficient capacity to cater for children adequately. I will revert to the Senator in due course on that.

Report on the Summer Programme 2023: Motion [Private Members] (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: ...able to be assisted last year, which was of great benefit to them in their integration into Irish communities. I again thank all Members. I will take the interim report's recommendations very seriously. We will revert to Deputies in due course.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: ...will be announced next month. Applications for annual funding from animal welfare organisations are assessed carefully and awards are made on the basis of objective criteria. I will ask the Minister to revert to the Deputy directly in respect of these criteria. They include the level and type of assistance provided by the organisation in the delivery of care and welfare services to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: ...points the Deputy made in his contribution back to the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. If they have any outstanding queries, I am sure they will revert to the Deputy in respect of them.

Seanad: Education (Provision in Respect of Children with Special Educational Needs) Bill 2022: Second Stage (11 Jul 2022)

Josepha Madigan: ...mentioning that issue. It is important. I believe I have addressed Senator Mullen's queries. To respond to Senator O'Loughlin, I will have a look at the case of Kildare Town Community School and revert to her. Senator Pauline O'Reilly mentioned the SNA contract. This is again something we are looking at. To respond to Senator Sherlock, the issue of diagnosis is a big one. I am...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (4 May 2022)

Josepha Madigan: ...the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service. I understand the commission's report is being fully considered in consultation with other Ministers and stakeholders. The intent is for the Minister for Defence to revert to the Government with a proposed response and a high-level action plan in advance of the summer recess.The establishment of an independent commission on the Defence Forces...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Horticulture Sector (3 Mar 2022)

Josepha Madigan: ...growers, their businesses and their families during this period of transition away from the use of peat. I will certainly bring his comments to the three Ministers and it is to be hoped they will revert back to the Deputy on the issue.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Offshore Islands (3 Mar 2022)

Josepha Madigan: .... I understand there is a 20% reduction for NTA fares and understand the Deputy's argument about inequalities in that regard. Again, I will mention the matter to the Minister, whom I am sure will revert to the Deputy in due course.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (9 Dec 2021)

Josepha Madigan: ...a meeting between Youth Work Ireland and the Department's technical teams on 5 October on the relocation of an air vent and replacement of the existing YWI boiler room. Youth Work Ireland undertook to revert with a worked-up proposal, including costs, on or before 22 October. This proposal was delayed as YWI's technical team awaited confirmation from Bord Gáis concerning the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Dec 2021)

Josepha Madigan: ...remain open. In that regard, it is imperative that infection and prevention control measures remain in place on school transport. My understanding in regard to school transport is that it has reverted to 100% capacity. There are bus escorts in the area of special education, which is under my remit. Full personal protective equipment is provided sanitisation protocols are in place and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (13 Oct 2021)

Josepha Madigan: ...roll out of the vaccination programme teacher absences due to Covid-19 should be reduced this year. Therefore using non-mainstream class teachers should no longer be necessary and schools should revert to using the normal sequence as set out below and should plan to ensure access to substitutes in this manner. By no longer using non-mainstream teachers to provide substitute cover,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Staff (26 Apr 2021)

Josepha Madigan: ...appeals board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final. I will raise the Senator's concerns with the Minister, Deputy Foley. This school is only short six staff and will revert next year to the requisite retention number of 79. I understand the concerns the Senator has in relation to the school. The school can appeal, like any school. The appeals process is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (1 Mar 2021)

Josepha Madigan: ...last month, at their request, to discuss the options available to the school to progress this project and my Department advised them of these. The school authorities are to consider these options and to revert to the Department. The Department also requested the school authorities to send the revised 2b to the Department with the school’s comments for its consideration. At this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Alignment of Special Education Policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Discussion (23 Feb 2021)

Josepha Madigan: ...for Special Education also has guidelines on transition. The Department provides continuing professional development, CPD, for staff regarding special educational needs. We can, of course, revert to the Chairman of the transport issue if he does not want to get into detail in a public forum.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Special Educational Needs (14 Oct 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...guidelines do not prevent this. Schools will continue to do their best in the interest of the students. If the Deputy has concerns about a certain school, he may write to me about it and I can revert to him. To the greatest extent possible, schools should be trying to integrate children with special needs. My Department supports a continuum of learning through a range of dedicated...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (16 Jul 2020)

Josepha Madigan: ...know how difficult it is to look after children during this period, not to speak of children with additional needs. The July provision has been very much welcomed. If there is an issue, I can revert to the Deputy on it.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Arts and Culture Capital Scheme (10 Apr 2019)

Josepha Madigan: ...galleries and museums, artists’ studios and creative spaces. The list of these projects with the amounts of their allocations is available on my Department’s website. My Department is currently examining options for a new round of grant funding for Arts and Cultural Capital and I will revert to the Deputy in due course on this matter.

Heritage Bill 2016: Report Stage (3 Jul 2018)

Josepha Madigan: I move amendment No. 13:In page 9, line 28, to delete "persons on canal property" and substitute "owner of a boat". I propose the deletion of this text inserted by amendment on Committee Stage and reverting to the initial wording. I appreciate Deputy Ó Cuív's input on this matter but the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel has advised that the Committee Stage amendment duplicates...