Results 721-740 of 4,869 for speaker:Seán Haughey

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: The Transport Liaison Officer for County Mayo has advised that the pupils referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied, are ineligible for school transport as they reside less than 4.8 kilometres from their post primary centre. Ineligible pupils may avail of concessionary fare paying transport on an existing service, provided there are spare seats available on the bus and no additional...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: Under the terms of the Primary School Transport Scheme, pupils are eligible for transport if they reside 3.2 kilometres or more from, and are attending, their nearest national school. Bus Éireann, which operates the school transport scheme on behalf of my Department, has advised that there are insufficient numbers of eligible pupils to warrant the establishment of a service in accordance...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (17 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: Under the terms of the Primary School Transport Scheme, children are eligible for free transport, subject to certain conditions, to their nearest national school. Pupils not attending their nearest national school may avail of fare-paying transport to another school, provided: (a) the written agreement of the board of management of the nearest school is secured; (b) there are spare seats...

Seanad: National Skills Strategy: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I apologise to the House because I have laryngitis and I hope Members will bear with me. I welcome this opportunity to discuss the national skills strategy and its implementation. Ireland's ability to compete in an ever increasingly competitive global marketplace is now more than ever dependent on the skills and competencies of our labour force. The Government has long recognised that...

Seanad: National Skills Strategy: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank Senators for the contributions they made during this evening's constructive debate on the implementation of the national skills strategy. I welcome the support of all Senators for the validity of the strategy, as a national policy, and the importance of its aims and objectives. I thank Senator Buttimer, who raised a number of issues, for his general support for the strategy. I...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I wish to share time with Deputy Michael Mulcahy.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I am delighted to express my views on the EU reform treaty. I support strongly a vote in its favour in the referendum as I do the Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill. It is the Government's desire that the referendum will result in the ratification of the EU reform treaty by the Irish people. My late father had what he once referred to as "total dedication to Europe" and a...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (23 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: My Department is carrying out a detailed review of records to establish the number of children who might benefit from the Ombudsman's recommendation. In that regard, my Department has liaised with the Transport Liaison Officer for County Galway regarding any relevant records held in that office. The review will be completed as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (24 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: Bus Éireann, which operates the school transport scheme, on behalf of my Department, have advised that transport services to the School referred to in the details supplied will commence on Monday 28th April 2008.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: My Department has requested a report from the Transport Liaison Officer for Co. Limerick, on the background to the case referred to by the Deputy, in the details supplied. The matter will be given further consideration on receipt of this report.

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: Under the terms of the Primary School Transport scheme pupils are eligible for free transport if they reside 3.2 kilometres or more from, and are attending, their nearest national school or school of amalgamation. In the case of amalgamations, pupils residing in a closed school area, may be deemed eligible for transport to the school of amalgamation only. If the Deputy wishes to supply...

Written Answers — Education Schemes: Education Schemes (29 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I recently met with a deputation from the Young Mothers in Education Project in question. The group briefed me on their work and their financial support needs. While I took note of the work of the group and their needs, I explained that their application for funding under my Department's Special Projects for Youth Scheme would be considered, in conjunction with all other applications for...

School Accommodation (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and the current position regarding my Department's long-term plan for Portlaoise in general. On the latter issue, the developing areas unit of the Department has identified the town as an area of rapid development. In this...

School Accommodation (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: The various options under consideration will be considered in the context of the Department's multiannual school building and modernisation programme. The Department will keep the school informed of any developments. I thank the Deputy again for affording me the opportunity to outline the current position regarding schools in Portlaoise.

Schools Building Projects. (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to this House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and also to outline the current position with regard to the Athlone Community College building project. As the Deputy may be aware, a developing areas unit was set up recently in my Department to focus on the school...

Schools Building Projects. (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and also to outline the current position on the building project for Ballygarvan national school. Modernising facilities in approximately 3,200 primary and 730 post-primary schools is not an easy task given the legacy...

Schools Building Projects. (30 Apr 2008)

Seán Haughey: ——the developing areas unit of the Department has identified Carrigaline as an area of rapid development. In this regard, a decision has already been taken to replace and expand the school. The new building, when completed, will be a 16-classroom school. A suitable site has been identified for the school in question. The site comprises three plots of land with three separate vendors....

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (13 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: The Programme for Government includes a commitment to review the school transport system including catchment boundaries. The Department is currently finalising proposals for progressing this commitment.

Cancer Screening Programme. (14 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I welcome the opportunity to address the issues raised by the Deputy and to set out the current position regarding mammography services in Limerick Regional Hospital and the roll-out of BreastCheck. The HSE has designated Limerick Regional Hospital and University College Hospital Galway...

Cancer Screening Programme. (14 May 2008)

Seán Haughey: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to outline to the House the Government's strategy for capital investment in education projects and also to outline the current position in relation to the building project proposed for Le Chéile Educate Together national school, Mornington Road, Drogheda. The modernisation of facilities in approximately 3,200...