Results 361-380 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey
- Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: An application under the summer works scheme was received from the management authorities of the school to which the Deputy refers. All applications received were assessed and categorised by reference to the criteria detailed in appendix B of the circular letter governing the scheme â Prim 34/03. In the context of the available funding and the number of applications for that funding,...
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 278 and 279 together. Negotiations for the purchase of a site for St. Brigid's school, the Coombe, Dublin 8, are at an advanced stage. Details will be placed on my Department's website when the acquisition has been completed. The new school building project is listed in section 8 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's...
- Written Answers — Summer Works Scheme: Summer Works Scheme (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: The accommodation needs of Scoil ChaitrÃona will be addressed as part of a major redevelopment project that is in the early stages of architectural planning.
- Written Answers — Early School Leavers: Early School Leavers (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department's commitment to tackling the problem of early school leaving is reflected in the national anti-poverty strategy, the National Action Plan Against Poverty and Social Exclusion, 2003-2005, and the latest social partnership agreement, Sustaining Progress, which contains a special initiative on tackling educational disadvantage â literacy, numeracy and early school leavers. My...
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: The school planning section of my Department is assessing the relative impact of the changing demographic of Mullingar for school provision. A new eight classroom primary school is under construction in Mullingar and is expected to be ready for occupation in September 2004. In addition, applications have been received from two bodies wishing to establish new primary schools in the town from...
- Written Answers — Bologna Process: Bologna Process (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department is actively involved in the Bologna process. In 2002, it established a national steering group on the Bologna process, which is chaired by my Department and has representation from the key stake holders. In July 2003, my Department hosted a national conference on the Bologna process in Dublin Castle which was open to representatives from all higher education institutions. This...
- Written Answers — Quality Assurance in Teaching: Quality Assurance in Teaching (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: Quality assurance in teaching, education and research is one of the primary concerns of my Department. In terms of teaching and education, my Department funds a targeted initiative, "support for teaching", for the university sector through the Higher Education Authority and supports programmes under the quality assurance NDP sub-measure for all third level institututions. Support for teaching...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: I can confirm that my Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of one full-time resource teacher and two shared learning support teachers. SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are being considered at present. In all, more than 5,000 such applications...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 286, 292, 293, 295 and 303 together. My Department is currently considering applications for special support services to cater for students with special educational needs at each of the schools to which the Deputy refers. The nature and level of the response provided in each case will have regard to the professionally assessed needs of the individual students...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of two full-time resource teachers and a part-time resource teacher, one full-time shared learning support teacher, three full-time special needs assistants, SNA, and three part-time SNAs. SER applications received between 15 February...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has no record of receiving any applications for additional special educational resources, SER, from the school in question. Any applications received will be considered in the context of the criteria set out in the relevant Department circulars and the existing level of SER provision in the school. With regard to accommodation, the Deputy will be aware that the 2004 school...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: I can confirm that my Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of four full-time resource teachers, two full-time learning support teachers and two full-time special needs assistants, SNA. SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are being considered at...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of one full-time resource teacher, one full-time shared learning support teacher and two full-time special needs assistants, SNA. SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are being considered at present. In...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of three full-time resource teachers and one full-time shared resource teacher, one learning support teacher, two full-time special class teachers for children on the autistic spectrum, 18 full-time special needs assistants and five...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of two full-time resource teachers, two shared learning support teachers, three full-time special needs assistants and three part-time special needs assistants. SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of two full-time resource teachers, one full-time shared learning support teacher and three full-time special needs assistants. SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are being considered at present. In all,...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of one full-time resource teacher, one full-time learning support teacher and one part-time special needs assistant. SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are being considered at present. In all, more than...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of one part-time resource teacher, one full-time shared learning support teacher, one full-time special needs assistant and one part-time special needs assistant. SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of one full-time resource teacher, one part-time resource teacher, two full-time learning support teachers, two full-time special needs assistants and one part-time special needs assistant. SER applications received between 15...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (30 Mar 2004)
Noel Dempsey: My Department has received applications for special educational resources, SER, from the school referred to by the Deputy. The school currently has the services of two full-time resource teachers, one full-time learning support teacher, two full-time special needs assistants and two part-time special needs assistants. SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are being...