Results 761-780 of 11,242 for speaker:Noel Dempsey

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 165 and 208 together. The initial decision to proceed with the first phase of the decentralisation of my Department to Athlone was made in November 1967. This phase was completed in August 1977. A further decision was made in November 1980 to proceed with a second phase of decentralisation and this was completed in September 1991.

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: The large-scale building project for the school referred to by the Deputy is listed in section 8 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. This project is at stage 3, developed sketch scheme, of architectural planning. It has been assigned a band 1 rating by my Department in accordance with the published criteria for prioritising...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: I am most anxious that all children, including children with autistic spectrum disorders, receive education appropriate to their needs. My Department is actively considering an application to establish an autistic class in the school referred to by the Deputy. This process involves liaison with my Department's inspectorate, the National Educational Psychological Service — NEPS — and the...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: I confirm that my Department has received correspondence concerning a transition programme for the person referred to by the Deputy. My officials are liaising with the relevant health board and school authorities with a view to facilitating the transition.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: The funding arrangements for voluntary secondary schools reflect the sectoral division of our second level system and is structured mainly on the basis of capitation grants, with additional grants for secretarial and caretaking services. There have been significant improvements in the level of funding for voluntary secondary schools. With effect from January last, the standard per capita...

Written Answers — Áiseanna Scoile: Áiseanna Scoile (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: Fuair mo Roinnse litir ó bhord bainistíochta Ghaelscoil Philib Barúin ag achomharc chinneadh na Roinne iarratas an bhord ar breis seomra réamhdhéanta a dhiúltú. Déanfaidh an rannóg pleanála i mo Roinnse an gnó sin a mheas agus déanfaidh siad teagmháil leis an mbord bainistíochta gan mhoill.

Written Answers — Physical Education Facilities: Physical Education Facilities (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 187 together. A large-scale building project for the school in question, which includes provision for a physical education hall, is listed in section 9 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. This project is at the early stages of architectural planning and has been assigned a band 2...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: An application for major capital improvement works has been received from the management authorities of Scoil Bhríde, Kilcullen. The 2004 school building programme has been published and full details on individual projects are available on my Department's website at www.education.ie. On the basis of the funding allocation and the competing priorities for that funding, it was not possible to...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: The fund for students with disabilities provides funding for students with disabilities, including dyslexia, who are attending courses in third level institutions and in post-leaving certificate centres. The purpose of the fund is to provide students with disabilities with grant assistance towards the cost of special equipment, special materials and technological aids, targeted transport...

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: I confirm that my Department has received an application for five hours resource teaching support and full-time special needs assistant support for the pupil referred to by the Deputy, who is due to commence school on 1 September 2004. The position is that SER applications received between 15 February and 31 August 2003 are being considered at present. In all, more than 5,000 such...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: My Department received an application for an additional prefab for September 2004 from the school referred to by the Deputy to cater for the appointment of a fifth mainstream teacher. In the context of the available funding for temporary accommodation and the number of applications for that funding, it was not possible to approve all applications received and only those with an absolute and...

Written Answers — School Services: School Services (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: Responsibility for maintenance and cleaning services in the school referred to by the Deputy is a matter for the principal and the board of management. In addition to the approved staffing maintenance complement, the school in question has also benefited from further significant increases under the school services support initiative. The initial grant of €25 per pupil that was introduced in...

Written Answers — Decentralisation Programme: Decentralisation Programme (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: Under the programme of decentralisation announced by the Minister for Finance in his budget speech, it is proposed to transfer 300 posts from my Department's offices in Dublin to Mullingar. Posts in the Mullingar office will be filled initially under the central applications facility which has been established under the Civil Service Commission for the purpose of streamlining the transfer of...

Written Answers — Educational Welfare Service: Educational Welfare Service (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: The Education (Welfare) Act was fully commenced on 5 July 2002. Under the Act, the National Educational Welfare Board was established to ensure that every child attends school regularly or otherwise receives an education. To discharge its responsibilities, the board is developing a nationwide service to provide welfare focused services to children, families and schools. It has appointed a...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: When publishing the 2004 school building programme, I outlined that my strategy will be grounded in capital investment based on multi-annual allocations. My officials are reviewing all projects which were not authorised to proceed to construction as part of the 2004 school building programme, with a view to including them as part of a multi-annual school building programme from 2005 onwards...

Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: A report on this case has been requested from Bus Éireann. The Deputy will be advised of the position as soon as the report has been received and assessed.

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: A large-scale building project for Gaelscoil Lios Na nÓg national school is listed in section 9 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. This project includes the provision of an escape stairs and is at early stages of architectural planning. It has been assigned a band 2 rating by my Department in accordance with the published...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: The staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous year. The number of mainstream posts sanctioned is determined by reference to a staffing schedule and is finalised for a particular year following discussions with the education partners. The mainstream staffing of the school referred to by the Deputy for the current...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: The acquisition of a portion of land adjacent to the school in question is at an advanced stage. Negotiations have been completed and the matter is at conveyancing stage. A large-scale building project for the school is listed in section 8 of the 2004 school building programme which is published on my Department's website at www.education.ie. It has been assigned a band 2 rating by my...

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (1 Jun 2004)

Noel Dempsey: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 and 185 together. All applications under the summer works scheme were categorised and assessed in accordance with published criteria. In the context of the available funding and the number of applications for that funding, it was only possible to fund projects in categories A, B and C this year. Applications attracting lower category ratings did not...