Results 9,361-9,380 of 20,682 for speaker:Mary Hanafin
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: The school referred to by the Deputy applied under the Summer Works Scheme 2007 for provision of a hard court play area. On the 8th January 2007 I announced details of the schools to receive funding to improve facilities under the Summer Works Scheme 2007. However, due to the volume of applications received it was not possible to allocate funding to all proposed projects. My Department's...
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1654 and 1703 together. A re-assessment of projected enrolments, demographic trends and housing developments in the area, has recently been completed in my Department and the long term projected staffing has been notified to the school authorities. My Department will draw up schedules of accommodation for the project which will be considered in the context of...
- Written Answers — Computerisation Programme: Computerisation Programme (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: As the Deputy will be aware, the two major investment priorities under the ICT in Schools Programme over the past two years have been the provision of grant aid to schools to develop their computer networks and the establishment of the Schools Broadband Network and the provision of broadband access to schools. In this context, the school concerned received a networking grant of â¬11,500 in...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: This information is not readily available in the format requested by the Deputy. Officials of School Planning Section of the Department are currently compiling details of applications received as sought and this will be forwarded to the Deputy shortly.
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: I announced details of my Department's 2007 Summer Works Scheme for primary and post-primary schools on the 8th January 2007. I have provided funding of just under â¬120m to close to 1000 schools around the country to complete 1137 essential smaller scale capital projects under the Scheme. The list of schools approved for funding under the Scheme includes 641 primary and 324 post- primary...
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: The decision on eligibility for third level grants is a matter for the relevant local authority or VEC. These bodies do not refer individual applications to my Department except, in exceptional cases, where, for example, advice or instruction regarding a particular clause in the relevant scheme is desired. It appears that no such advice or instruction has, to date, been sought in the case...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1660 and 1710 together. An application for capital funding towards the provision of an extension at the school has been received from the school. Officials in the Department will carry out an examination of all the relevant factors such as current and projected enrolment, demographic trends and the likely impact of ongoing and proposed housing developments in...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1661 and 1662 together. There are 72 cases involving children with special educational needs currently ongoing in which my Department is a named party. The Deputy will be aware of my position on the issues of litigation in special educational needs and can be assured that neither I nor my Department take lightly any decision to defend cases concerning...
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: The decision on eligibility for third level grants is a matter for the relevant local authority or VEC. These bodies do not refer individual applications to my Department except, in exceptional cases, where, for example, advice or instruction regarding a particular clause in the relevant scheme is desired. It appears that no such advice or instruction has, to date, been sought in the case...
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: An application has been received in my Department from the school referred to by the Deputy under the Permanent Accommodation Scheme 2007. My Department is currently assessing all applications received from schools for funding under this programme. The list of successful applicants will be published as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1665 and 1666 together. Under the current Wicklow Town Development Plan approximately 510 acres of land have been zoned for residential purposes. The Local Authority is expecting a population increase in the town of 11,704 persons as per the County Development Plan 2004 â 2010. Following a full analysis of the Census for 2002, it emerged that, nationally,...
- Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: The recent application for major capital funding from the school concerned is being examined by the Department in the context of the published prioritisation criteria for assessing large scale building projects.
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: The decision on eligibility for maintenance grants is a matter for the relevant local authority or VEC. These bodies do not refer individual applications to my Department except, in exceptional cases, where, for example, advice or instruction regarding a particular clause in the relevant scheme is desired. Under the terms of my Department's four Student Maintenance Grant Schemes, grants are...
- Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: Teacher allocations to second level are approved by my Department on an annual basis in accordance with generally applied rules relating to recognised pupil enrolment. Each school management authority is required to organise its curriculum, teaching time-table and subject options having regard to pupils' needs within the limits of its approved teacher allocation. The rules for allocating...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: My Department's Inspectorate carries out annual inspections of a significant sample of mainstream and special schools each year through its system of Whole School Evaluation (WSE). There is a particular focus on provision for special needs in these evaluations. Practice is evaluated and advice and recommendations are given to ensure best practice and continuous development. These reports...
- Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1672 and 1742 together. I am aware that Naas like many areas located within close proximity to Dublin, continues to experience population growth, a position that almost inevitably places some strain on existing educational provision. I am pleased to inform the Deputy that a range of significant measures has been undertaken by the Department to address the...
- Written Answers — Site Acquisitions: Site Acquisitions (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: The Office of Public Works, which acts on behalf of my Department generally on the acquisitions of sites for schools, has identified a suitable site for St. Brigid's National School in Kill. Agreement on the site acquisition has been reached subject to contract. While draft contracts have been exchanged, I am advised that the conveyancing process continues to be delayed pending an outcome...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: The management authority of the school have submitted an application under the Small Schools Scheme 2007. This application is being assessed along with all other applications made under this scheme and the list of successful applicants will be published shortly.
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1676 and 1677 together. The Deputy will be aware of my commitment to ensuring that all children, including those with autism receive an education appropriate to their needs, preferably through the primary and post primary school network. My Department supports a multi-skills approach in regard to the education of children with autism where a range of teaching...
- Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (31 Jan 2007)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1678 to 1680, inclusive, together. My officials are examining the issues raised by the Deputy and I will advise the Deputy of the outcome of this examination once completed.