Results 701-720 of 6,363 for speaker:Carol Nolan

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Religious Discrimination (9 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 102. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any cases before the courts, equality tribunal, Workplace Relations Commission or other such body in which either his Department or education and training boards is or are the respondent and the complaint relates to discriminatory action or victimisation on grounds of religious belief; if so, the number of any such cases; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (9 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 103. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures his Department plans to take to increase the supply of teachers who can teach through the medium of Irish; his plans to establish a teacher training programme through the medium of Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6472/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Education (9 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 169. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase the number of nursing positions available through the CAO system in order to address the shortfall that exists; if the Department of Education has been in discussions with his Department on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6468/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agri-Environment Options Scheme Payments (9 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 217. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a person (details supplied) has not received an AEOS payment; the number of persons per county that are awaiting payment; the reasons for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6474/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: I wish to raise with the Taoiseach the clear commitment in the programme for Government that wind farm regulation guidelines would be published in consultation with the public within three to six months. I understand there has been a European Court of Justice ruling which places an onus on the Government to inform the public in relation to energy policy. However, I now understand that the...

Brexit and Special Designation for the North: Motion [Private Members] (15 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an deis labhairt faoin topaic fíorthábhachtach seo. As we all know, the majority of citizens in the North, 56%, voted to remain in the EU in the recent referendum. Their wish must be upheld and respected. Those citizens voted to remain because it is in their best interests politically and economically. As the fallout from...

Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: Earlier this week, the Minister published the DEIS plan. This plan does not even restore the funding for DEIS schools to 2015 levels. There is actually €13 million less in funding, no plan to restore the rural co-ordinator and no plan to increase the number of NEPS psychologists. There are only ten additional NEPS psychologists which is inadequate for DEIS schools which are faced...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (16 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: I met the Tesco workers in Tullamore and stood in solidarity with them on the picket line. It is appalling that long-term Tesco workers are being told to accept unacceptable and imposed changes to their contracts or to get out the door. The new contracts would result in some workers experiencing reduced incomes of up to 15% along with increased use of undecided hours. Already 10% of Tesco...

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (16 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: I thank the Minister for her response, which was very disappointing. Sinn Féin has consistently stood with workers. We have introduced a number of Bills, for example, the Banded Hours Contract Bill, to address key issues of concerns but we have been thwarted at every turn by the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties. I commend Deputy David Cullinane who will introduce legislation on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Positive Mental Health in Schools: Discussion (21 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: I commend each and every one of the delegates on their very insightful presentations. The content was very impressive. Dr. Bates founded Jigsaw. We have a branch in Tullamore, in my constituency. It is doing very well along with other mental health organisations. What impressed me very much was the fact that there is a youth advisory panel. The young people are leading the organisation,...

Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: Go raibh maith agat a Cheann Comhairle as ucht an deis chun labhairt ar an mBille seo anocht. As I listened to the previous contributions, the hypocrisy and sheer brass neck of Fianna Fáil was staggering but not surprising. On Leaders' Questions this morning, Deputy Micheál Martin spoke about the race to the bottom, terms and conditions for Bus Éireann workers and the need...

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: Go raibh maith agat a Leas-Cheann Comhairle as ucht an deis seo chun labhairt ar an topaic fíorthábhachtach seo anocht. Sinn Féin has long campaigned for the full implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and we welcome this legislation in so far as it goes towards that aim. As many Deputies have outlined in this House tonight...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: The programme for Government refers to the establishment of a new model for speech and language therapy in our schools. It also commits to a review of the variations in waiting lists for speech and language therapy across the country. Figures released by the HSE show that over 300 children have been waiting over a year for an initial assessment, while 1,100 have been waiting a year for...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Derelict Sites (23 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 46. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government his plans to address the high level of vacant and derelict buildings in town centres in County Offaly such as Banagher and Edenderry. [9032/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (23 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 166. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of restoring the rural co-ordination service under DEIS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9230/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (23 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 167. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of rural co-ordinators who had been in place under the DEIS programme before the service was cut; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9231/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Educational Psychological Service Expenditure (23 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of ensuring that every school has access to a NEPS psychologist for the purposes of carrying out an assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9232/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (23 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 169. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the data sources his Department utilised in order to establish the new schools under the DEIS plan 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9233/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (23 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 170. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider establishing an appeals mechanism for schools that are of the view they meet the criteria for DEIS support to have their applications reconsidered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9234/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools Scheme (23 Feb 2017)

Carol Nolan: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of pupils covered by the DEIS programme over each of the past ten years; the number of schools per county that are included in the programme; the average funding per school and per student over each of the past ten years under the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9235/17]