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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Agriculture Supports (22 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I heard what the Deputy said with regard to expediting compensation. In my statement, I said that I understand that payments from that scheme will be made by December. I will also bring back the Deputy's comments regarding expanding the scope of the compensation scheme, his wish for the compensation amount to be reassessed and his wish for the establishment of a more inclusive and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (22 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to address the funding of schools in the ETB and voluntary secondary school sectors. The Department has different models of funding to meet the needs of the different types of post-primary school, including those in the Irish-medium sector. The funding arrangements made by the Department for voluntary secondary,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Scoileanna Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta (22 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I appreciate there are differences in the funding and models of funding among the different types of schools, but it would be erroneous to say ETB schools do not receive funding. Rather, it is a different type of funding scheme. Voluntary secondary schools receive capitation funding but it is a block grant that goes to ETBs, and they are given a high level of autonomy in the management and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (22 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important topic. I wish to clarify that the Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and the overall funding for public transport, but neither the Minister nor his officials are involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services. The statuary responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network (22 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I am not sure how the Galway TDs might feel about Sligo being described as the new Galway of the west. However, I appreciate the Deputy’s advocacy for Sligo. I note what he said about the fact there is a new surf centre in Strandhill, the new Atlantic Technological University, the Carrick Business Park and the Paddy Whiskey and Drumshanbo distilleries, which is bringing much...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (21 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The Home Tuition Grant Scheme is available to provide funding towards the provision of a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of specific reasons, are unable to attend school. The aim of the Department is to meet the needs of families and to ensure every child is allocated a suitable school placement. The preferred approach is that children are educated in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).  The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).  The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (21 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: 554. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the appointment of a new chairperson for the National Screening Advisory Committee, given the former chair (details supplied) stood down in May 2023; what impact the lack of a chair is having on the NSAC’s work programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50982/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Stop interrupting.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their peers....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Social Welfare Schemes (23 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Details of this year’s Summer Programme were announced by the Department on 9 February 2023. Again, all schools were given an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The main priority in 2023 has been that those children with the most complex special educational needs, especially in special schools, should have access to a school-based summer...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: As Minister of State in the Department of Education, my heart goes out to Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire. As the Minister, Deputy Foley said, it is an excellent school. NEPS is providing assistance to the school and I hope it particularly provides it to children with additional needs. Something like this is traumatic for all children, but particularly those with additional needs. I hope...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disability Services (28 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (30 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his question. He has indeed raised this matter with me previously. I have spoken to Mr. John Kearney of the National Council for Special Education and officials in my Department about this school. As the Deputy said, it is an excellent school. Before I speak about it, though, I have been in my role as Minister of State with responsibility for special education for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (30 Nov 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I very much welcome the efforts of the board of management of the school, the principal and the teaching staff who are willing to open a special class. The resources we have are for 350 special classes to be opened. This year alone, we have opened 384 special classes. There are 3,000 of these classes around the country which will have to be adequately resourced in order to provide those...