Results 181-200 of 2,551 for speaker:Pat Carey
- Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Capitation funding for secondary schools was nearly â¬40 million. At the primary level the figure came to â¬52 million. In 2004 the provisional outturn for secondary schools was almost â¬109 million and â¬102 million at primary level.
- Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: That is just the figure for capitation funding alone.
- Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: I have the figures for 1994 also. It was â¬31.5 million for secondary schools and â¬48 million for primary schools.
- Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: One does not need to have a degree in mathematics to see the exponential increase in education spending. To take another example, that of 1,000 special teachers in 108 schools, last year the total cost of their salaries came to â¬45 million. More are to be appointed but I remember when some of us were in college, including Deputy Paul McGrath, 100 male teachers were recruited per year with...
- Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Let us look at the issue of class size. What the Minister stated was important. It was not good but I taught classes with figures in excess of 55. I also taught classes as small as 16. There is an optimum figure of approximately 25 pupils for the best possible outcomes. We can get hung up on class numbers instead of the quality of teaching and teaching methodologies. I strongly support the...
- Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Absolute expenditure has increased.
- Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Government policies have transformedââ
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the possible economic effects of the new economic partnership agreements with the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries with particular regard to the negotiation process on the least developed economies; the Governments views on such agreements and their effectiveness in terms of furthering the EU's commitment to the eradication of...
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 273: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will elaborate on the role of the European Union in supporting the growth and development of economies in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13079/05]
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 274: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the possible effects of Ireland's aid policies under the EU's new economic partnership agreements with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. [13080/05]
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 275: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on the possible positive changes which the terms of the new economic partnership agreements with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries particularly regarding free trade of intellectual property rights, may have on Irish and EU aid packages involving medications and vaccinations; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (26 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 324: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if any discussions here taken place with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment to develop and extend a model of community support along the lines of the community employment schemes; his proposals for developing a scheme using the â¬5 million allocated to his Department in the budget for 2005; and if he...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (27 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 194: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to suggestions that a plane chartered by the US Government and carrying prisoners facing torture in other countries, for example, Syria, uses Shannon Airport for landing or refuelling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13671/05]
- Written Answers — Media Censorship: Media Censorship (27 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 195: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, during his meetings and contacts with the government of China, he will raise the matter of the recent halting of transmission of the only uncensored news in Mandarin to reach mainland China via a television channel (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13672/05]
- Overseas Development Aid. (28 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: The Minister of State and Deputy Allen should speak through the Chair. Otherwise, I will move on to the next question.
- Adjournment Debate Matters. (28 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Neville â to ask the Minister for Education and Science to look at the issue of school transport for the secondary school Salesian College in Pallaskenry; (2) Deputy Crowe â to ask the Minister for Education and Science...
- Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (28 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the ratio of students to computers in schools here; the funding necessary to provide a computer for every four pupils; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13802/05]
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (28 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding being allocated for science in schools in 2005. [13803/05]
- Written Answers — Post-Leaving Certificate Courses: Post-Leaving Certificate Courses (28 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the demand for PLC courses in 2004; the extent to which demand exceeded the cap on places on the courses; the additional funding required to meet such demand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13804/05]
- Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (28 Apr 2005)
Pat Carey: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of school buses fully equipped with seat belts in all seats; the likely cost of providing seat belts in all passenger seats in school buses without them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13805/05]