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Seanad: Teaching Council of Ireland: Statements (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: It was a case of sink or swim. If one were lucky one could ask for advice from an experienced teacher, but it could be a very isolating and lonely experience. I was a music teacher and I had to set up a music department in the school. While it gave me great scope and I had great ideas, it could be also a very daunting experience. The Teaching Council of Ireland recognises the importance...

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: If they do not believe that they were a good team, they cannot play first division football.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: It was not there.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: This is preposterous-----

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: On a point of order, I was set down as the second speaker for Labour.

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I resent the fact that others were allowed to speak but-----

Seanad: Mental Health Services Provision: Motion (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I have been sitting here since 4 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Education Progamme Fees: Quality and Qualifications Ireland (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I must apologise for not being here for the presentations. There was a debate in the Seanad on the Teaching Council and education and it is not possible to be in two places at once. I apologise if I am playing catch-up here. I totally agree with what Ms Morrissey has just said. Last week I awarded FETAC Level 5 certificates to a group of mature students who had done a course in caring....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Quality and Standards in Schools: Chief Inspector at Department of Education and Skills (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I thank Dr. Hislop for his presentation. I am my party's education spokesperson in the Seanad and I have a major interest in this extremely wide-ranging area. I compliment our guests on their very detailed report which makes for excellent reading and contains some fantastic recommendations. Will they expand on the position on self-evaluation? I was a teacher for many years and witnessed...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Quality and Standards in Schools: Chief Inspector at Department of Education and Skills (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I do. I am really sorry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Quality and Standards in Schools: Chief Inspector at Department of Education and Skills (19 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: Do parents get to see the self-evaluation report?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: Will the Leader ask the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to come back to the House to continue the debate on A Vision for Change and mental health services, in particular adolescent and youth mental health services? I have raised this issue continually since becoming a Member. In my first speech in the House almost three years ago I raised...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: All-Ireland tickets.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Role and Potential of Community and Vocational Education: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I thank the witnesses for attending the committee. Their presentations contained a wealth of information. I wish to ask about the learning outcomes and the need for more knowledge for younger people. One of the suggestions was to bring it in for 13 year olds, so do the witnesses envisage that being so from first year in education? What would be the effect of bringing it in prior to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Role and Potential of Community and Vocational Education: Discussion (26 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: Perhaps towards the end of first year.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I apologise for being late. I was at another meeting. I also want to add my voice to the disappointment felt over Narrow Water Bridge. As somebody who comes from the area, it was certainly something the people of Louth, Armagh and the surrounding areas looked forward to for years. We thought we had it within our grasp. We talk about the possibilities of revisiting it. The debacle over...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Review of Foreign Policy and External Relations: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (26 Feb 2014)

Mary Moran: I am not looking at Ms Gildernew at all. It works both sides of the Border. The issue of whether when one is indicted for speeding, the penalty points are carried on both sides of the Border is a significant one that should be addressed.

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Mary Moran: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, to the House to discuss the reform of further education and training and the apprenticeship system. The review group was set up in May 2013 with the remit to examine the future of apprenticeships and to consult with the relevant stakeholders such as training-providers, employers and unions. We are still struggling to transition from an...

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Mary Moran: However, it must be recognised that major changes in the structure and culture of further education and training and the apprenticeship system are under way. This is welcome. I look forward to the continued progress and development of further opportunities for the long-term unemployed, school leavers, early school leavers, people with disabilities and those who wish to upskill.

Seanad: Reform of Further Education and Training: Statements (5 Mar 2014)

Mary Moran: Ministers are always delighted to come to the Seanad.