Results 20,821-20,840 of 24,010 for speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (10 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 94. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to enhance social welfare supports available for those persons who were self-employed and who now find themselves unemployed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24235/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (10 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 223. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will re-examine the application for summer works funding from a school (details supplied) in view of the fact that these windows are a health and safety risk and urgently need replacing; if the school will receive funding for these works immediately under the 2014 SWS scheme or another funding programme; and if he will make a statement...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Discipline (10 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his Department's policy is in respect of entire class groups being dismissed from school for the summer before the date previously notified to parents in response to a prank by a minority of students, thereby reducing the teaching contact time for all students ahead of their exams (details supplied); if there are certain procedures that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Textbooks Rental Scheme (10 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 256. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the total funding that will be provided to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal for the book rental scheme; the timeline in which payment will be received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24668/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Motor Tax Collection (10 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 390. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the reason it is cheaper to tax a motor car for a full 12 months as opposed to paying the amount over four instalments in view of the fact that those who have to pay in instalments are usually the persons who are struggling financially; his plans to change this pricing structure; if he has no plans the reason for same;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (10 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 529. To ask the Minister for Health if spina bifida and hydrocephalus will be included in the list of conditions which give entitlement for a medical card; if not the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24492/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (10 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 583. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when a further reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24410/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Records Provision (10 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 604. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his plans to amend legislation so that all adopted persons here can access their birth certificate and their adoption files once they turn 18 and become an adult; if he has no such plans, the reasons for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24365/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (5 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 42. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the eligibility criteria used to determine those who are eligible for the roles of exam supervisors-superintendents for the State leaving certificate and junior certificate exams; if he has any plans to revise the same criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24038/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Building Regulations Qualifications (5 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 76. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to include the architectural technologist profession in the band of professionals which are to be accepted by legislation to certify the design and compliance of buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24003/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (5 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 96. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to realise an amendment to the Health Act of 1970 that will legally entitle any child diagnosed with a serious illness or congenital condition to a full medical card for the duration of their illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23983/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme Applications (4 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 44. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will re-examine the unsuccessful application that a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 made under the summer works scheme for the replacement of single-glazed windows which are in a very poor condition and urgently need to be replaced; if his Department will pay for their replacement under a different scheme if not under the summer...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (4 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 48. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 30 April 2014, when a further reply will issue from the State Examinations Commission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23672/14]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sports Capital Programme Data (4 Jun 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will announce the list of successful organisations that will receive funding through the sports capital programme 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23867/14]

Other Questions: School Curriculum (29 May 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: Unfortunately, since the Minister announced his intentions in this regard, his door has not been open. The initial National Council for Curriculum and Assessment working group report on the future of junior certificate reform advocated that the 60% examination part of the new junior cycle student award should be independently marked. The Minister made a unilateral decision not to accept...

Other Questions: School Curriculum (29 May 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 18. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his response to a recent survey which indicates a high degree of public support for independent assessment at junior cycle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23366/14]

Other Questions: School Curriculum (29 May 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: I ask the Minister for his response to a recent survey which indicates a high degree of public support for independent assessment at junior cycle level.

Other Questions: School Curriculum (29 May 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: I am afraid the Minister of State and the Minister, Deputy Quinn, are living in their own bubble regarding their views on the reform of the junior cycle student award. I attended one of the 12 meetings that took place throughout the country. There were attendances of 50, 60 and 70 people at the 12 meetings. The Minister has before him a survey by a reputable polling company telling him...

Other Questions: State Examinations Reviews (29 May 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: A recent survey of parents' opinions by a professional polling company is that 60% want to retain independent assessment of the new junior certificate. That is where there is disagreement and the Minister of State refuses to take on board what teachers and parents want. I urge the Minister of State to re-examine this with the Minister, who has been obstinate, stubborn and blind to the views...

Other Questions: School Guidance Counsellors (29 May 2014)

Charlie McConalogue: 7. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a survey showing a 59% drop in one-to-one guidance counselling hours since the removal of the ex-quota allocation to schools; his views on the impact of this cut on student welfare in view of the fact that the service is provided by trained guidance practitioners who are required to undergo constant professional supervision, which...