Results 341-360 of 468 for speaker:Liam Fitzgerald

Seanad: Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (17 Nov 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: They brought education to us and to many similar communities. We owe them a debt of gratitude, irrespective of the terrible, inexcusable, heinous crimes committed by some of their colleagues. It is hard to accept that balance, fair-mindedness and a sense of proportion and context do not prevail in much of the public debate on this crime. It is all too easy to go over the top and incriminate...

Seanad: School Accommodation. (17 Nov 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: Rationalising the provision of secondary education is a demographic imperative. Despite the rapid increase in our population, demand for secondary education is considerably lower than it was in the late 1990s. This is attributable to the sharply declining birth rate from 1983 to 1994. The number of births in 1983 was approximately 75,000, while the number was less than 48,000 by 1994 after...

Seanad: School Accommodation. (17 Nov 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: When will the Department's plans for the future use of the school premises and site become available and could the Minister of State give me an assurance that she will provide the local community and myself with this plan when it becomes available?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: As regards the issue of the redress board, it has also come to my attention in the past 12 months that people who attended the orthopaedic hospital in Clontarf are experiencing difficulties because this institution was not included. I support the call for a debate on this issue. As regards education, there are three or four other issues that are current. One of these is the drive by some...

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: Given his track record, it is surprising to hear Senator Quinn sounding many negative notes, on which I will comment in a few minutes. I welcome the fact that the Minister for Finance was here today and introduced these statements on the Estimates. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy de Valera. It was remiss of me during a previous Adjournment...

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: I apologise.

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Dec 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: We know from where it is coming.

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Dec 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, agus cuirim fáilte freisin roimh an mBille atá os ár gcomhair inniu. Tabharfaidh an Bille tacaíocht dhlíthiúil don chúigiú tosaíocht den phlean straitéiseach atá á chur i bhfeidhm ag Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, i láthair na huaire. Is é sin plean straitéiseach do na cúig bliana idir 2003 agus 2008. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil gach ball den...

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Dec 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: The Senator can.

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 Dec 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: Now.

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (14 Dec 2005)

Liam Fitzgerald: I join with my colleagues in complimenting the Minister on bringing forward this Bill. It is a defining moment for NUIG and in a wider sense it is a defining moment for third level and post third-level education. I congratulate the Minister on her commitment to third level and post-third level education and acknowledge her vision in that area.

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements. (8 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I welcome the Minister to the House. Her approach to the funding of third level education was set out in detail in her speech. It is important to remind the House of the Minister's stated objective on third level education and her intention to invest in the enhancement of third level to support national strategic goals. That theme has recurred every time the Minister has discussed her vision...

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: Be a consensus builder.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: —commends the Government on the significant additional resources provided since 1997 for the education system generally and for the education of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs in particular; —recognises that there are over 5,000 more teachers in our primary...

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: While the criticism is unjustified, the sentiments expressed and the key issues raised in the motion are relevant to the central issues in primary education today. This is welcome. As for embracing Senator O'Toole's motion to form a composite motion, it would be necessary to introduce some significant amendments to the wording of his motion, before that could be possible, notwithstanding...

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: It is mentioned.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: The Senator should do in-service training.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: General secretary.

Seanad: Educational Services: Motion. (15 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.

Seanad: University College Galway (Amendment) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (16 Feb 2006)

Liam Fitzgerald: I welcome the Minister of State and I welcome the bringing of this Bill to its conclusion in the Seanad. We were delighted to have this Bill initiated in the Seanad, and we noted on Second Stage that it represented another milestone in achievement for NUI, Galway, a very important one in the middle of the college's second strategic programme for development. NUI Galway is very forward-looking...