Results 6,401-6,420 of 11,861 for speaker:Brian Hayes
- School Accommodation. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: What about the rent?
- FÁS Training Programmes. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: Can the Minister of State run that by us again? We missed it.
- Third Level Fees. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: Question 38: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he plans to reintroduce third level fees in 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12288/09]
- Third Level Fees. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: Is the Minister bringing proposals to the Cabinet next Tuesday? Can he confirm to the House whether it is his belief that a new funding scheme will be in place for the Autumn period of this year for new entrants to college? If a scheme is not in place, will those who will come into college next September or October as new entrants into the higher education system be part of the old funding...
- Third Level Fees. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: It will not be next Tuesday.
- Third Level Fees. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: The Minister is spinning it that way.
- Third Level Fees. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: I will send the Minister a bill for the final product.
- Third Level Fees. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: There are various views here on this matter, it is what is called democracy. Can the Minister put the position for new entrants to the systems from this autumn on the record? What is his considered view as to whether fees will be in place for new entrants to the system? As a means of not making a dog's dinner of this, I ask the Minister and Cabinet not to make a decision on the funding...
- Third Level Fees. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: Is the Minister sure about that?
- Third Level Fees. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: I appreciate what the Minister is saying. Is it his view that he could not move to make a decision on the wider issue of funding until such a time as he receives that audit?
- Property Transfers. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: From the Minister's assessment of the indemnity agreement, what is the outstanding amount which must be paid through the scheme? One action is currently before the High Court, as the Minister knows. What is the current liability the Department must pay to the victims?
- Property Transfers. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: To clarify, â¬1.1 billion is owed by the Minister's Department to the victims of abuse. That is the total sum at this stageââ
- Property Transfers. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: It is the amount coming from the Department. We could put many teachers and schools in place, as well as many special needs classes which we are suppressing.
- Property Transfers. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: Has the Minister had discussions with the Attorney General about the possibility of reopening this deal with the religious orders given the fact, to which Deputy Quinn's question refers, 63 properties were included at a time when property values were exceptionally higher than they are now? Is there potential to reopen this sordid deal given the young students of this country are now picking...
- Departmental Expenditure. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: I knew the Minister would like this question.
- Departmental Expenditure. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: On the subject of the third secret of Fatima, it would be useful if we had a public debate in regard to what was discussed at the meeting which took place last week. For clarification purposes, the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes is an bord snip nua, the group currently investigating expenditure by each Department of State. Perhaps the Minister will state...
- Departmental Expenditure. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: Will the Minister agree that an area where savings could be made is exceptional salaries to people in the third level sector? These people must acknowledge the circumstances facing this country and the pressure on the Minister's Department in terms of resources and in this regard be prepared to take a significant cut in salary as a means of achieving savings and showing good leadership....
- Departmental Expenditure. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: Is it the intention of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes to revisit the Department of Education and Science to reconsider some of the proposals made at the meeting held last week or was that a once-off meeting?
- School Curriculum. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: I will ask the Minister about the appeals mechanism he has just mentioned. I have read the circular that was posted on the Minister's website yesterday. I welcome the fact that the circular has brought some finality to this matter, at least, thereby ensuring that schools can start planning for next September. Can I ask the Minister about the existing appeals mechanism that applies to the...
- School Curriculum. (25 Mar 2009)
Brian Hayes: I appeal to the Minister to ensure the appeals system outlined in the circular that was posted yesterday will meet the needs of such schools in a genuinely flexible manner.