Results 1,081-1,100 of 17,531 for speaker:Jan O'Sullivan

State Examinations. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister said she intends "to take action on this issue in a measured and well-thought-out way". I think the pace of change is far too slow. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment's proposals are well thought-out and can be enacted over a considerable period of time, allowing for preparation in the schools etc. Will the Minister produce a timetable for introducing the measures...

State Examinations. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Does the Minister accept that rote learning, which is what is primarily rewarded in the leaving certificate examination, does not serve the interests of most of the 86% of students who do not drop out of the school system before that examination? Does she agree the examination should examine other kinds of intelligences and skills, in the interests of all children and not just those who drop out?

State Examinations. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: A change in the examination system is also needed.

State Examinations. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Does the Minister have a timetable for that?

State Examinations. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: That is in the junior certificate.

State Examinations. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister needs to begin implementing the existing proposals, rather than asking the council to come up with new ideas.

School Curriculum. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 5: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will introduce driver education into the school curriculum and make it widely available to young people; if she will have discussions with the Department of Transport to devise specific measures to educate young people regarding safe behaviour on the road; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20109/06]

School Curriculum. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: While the measures in place are good, by and large they are only implemented in the junior cycle. Has consideration been given to the proposal of the safe driving pledge organisation to have a comprehensive programme in all schools at senior cycle level, probably during transition year? Is the Minister aware that surveys indicate that both young people and 98% of parents would favour such...

School Curriculum. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: That is all the more reason simulated driving modules should be provided.

School Curriculum. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Research highlights that, unfortunately, separating respect and responsibility from driving experience is not straightforward. While young people acknowledge the need for respect and responsibility, when they get behind the wheel of a car, their behaviour is different. That is why in other countries where simulators are used in schools, young people learn about and appreciate appropriate...

Educational Disadvantage. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: The Minister listed the criteria involved, but she did not mention the retention rate, although that is one of the criteria for disadvantaged status. It seems unfair that the school works hard to keep the children in the school yet that will be held as an indicator that the school is not as disadvantaged as other primary indicators would suggest. Is the retention rate one of the criteria for...

Educational Disadvantage. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: If schools meet all the other criteria, then that one issue should not prevent them from obtaining disadvantaged status. It discourages schools from retaining their pupils.

Educational Disadvantage. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: If they are succeeding, they should not be punished.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Theoretically, there should be no justification but such is the reality. Has the Minister any way of responding to the challenges faced by schools in areas with huge demand for places? The parents in these areas want their children to attend local schools but classrooms are too small to accommodate them. Is an emergency response possible for these areas? For the sake of the children...

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: They have nowhere else to go.

Written Answers — Teaching Qualifications: Teaching Qualifications (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 29: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary teachers who graduated in 2005 including those who pursued undergraduate and postgraduate courses in teacher education colleges and those who graduated through on-line courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19879/06]

Written Answers — Third Level Fees: Third Level Fees (25 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her Department has given consideration to providing free fees to part-time third level students who have not previously studied at third-level; if so, the cost to the Exchequer of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19880/06]

Written Answers — Broadcasting Services: Broadcasting Services (30 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will report on the EU Education, Youth and Culture Council on 18 and 19 May 2006 wherein a revision of the TV Without Frontiers Directive was discussed; his views on whether there may be a problem of relocation due to the country of origin principle; if he has assented to the suggestion by Belgium to hold...

Written Answers — Offshore Exploration: Offshore Exploration (30 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects the Corrib gas pipeline mediation process led by Mr. Peter Cassells will be concluded; his views on recent comments by Shell on their earlier actions in this dispute; when he will implement the recommendations of the TAG report that he has fully accepted; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 2006)

Jan O'Sullivan: Question 253: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the number of long-stay elderly care public beds in the Health Service Executive mid western area; the number of such beds in 1997 and 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20995/06]