Results 13,541-13,560 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: No.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There is going to be more consultation and it is not possible to state when the Bill will be put forward.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I am not aware of it.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It has not been completed as yet. It has not been brought to the House for consideration.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I must revert to the Deputy on that issue.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There is no promised legislation on the disbursement of money to the voluntary sector or the statutory sector in the context of counselling services. Arising from a debate we had a few minutes ago, the Minister of State indicated he was more than happy to come in here and review progress on the implementation of the recommendations as set down as a result of the debate that took place here...

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The Minister of State indicated what is happening and that is more than appropriate.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There is no legislation related to this.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I was not on the radio.

Order of Business. (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: He is not missing, I saw him last week. He is not missing at all.

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I consider the future policy direction we adopt on the diversity of primary school provision to be one that has the potential to impact not just on the educational environment, but on society and our social and civic structures generally for many years to come. I wanted this opportunity for statements from Members because I recognise that the many different and changing views in contemporary...

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: No, I am not.

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There will be debates on other topics. Today's debate concerns primary education so there will be discussion on secondary education, among other topics.

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I thank all of my colleagues for taking the time to participate in this debate. We will disappoint some Members because the House rightly comprises a range of diversity. I was anxious to bring the matter to the House because not everyone participates in the committees.

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The discussion that will take place will present further opportunities. I wholeheartedly agree with Deputy Quinn to the effect that we must not take our eye off the day job. Everyone in the House agrees that the quality of education, a focus on children and a role for parental choice constitute the main focus of what we want to ensure. For many, the struggle to find a child a place conjures...

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Ag an am céanna, tá mé ag déanamh gach iarracht a chinntiú go bhfuil siad ann. Labhair an Teachta Ó Snodaigh mar gheall ar Gaelscoil Ráth Tó. Sa chás sin, níl ach ochtar ag iarraidh an scoil a chur ar fáil. Nil sé sin ciallmhar. Aontaím go gcaithfimid breathnú ar an ábhar arís nuair atá go leor páistí ann, ionas go mbeidh deis ann gaelscoil a chur i crích i Ráth Tó....

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: When providing diversity and creating opportunities and places in areas experiencing significant stresses, particularly large urban areas, we must not forget the small rural school or that it is just as important as the necessity to provide places for children in large urban areas. Much of what has been stated in the House has been informed, informative, balanced and sincere. The real...

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I look forward to hearing from him. I thank Members for their contributions.

Diversification of Primary School Provision: Statements (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: If I had known, I would have asked some of my colleagues to share time. At the next opportunity, Deputy Behan should come to us privately and we will facilitate that.

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (20 May 2010)

Mary Coughlan: All lone parents who present to FÁS Employment Services are provided with a one-to-one guidance interview with an Employment Services Officer. As part of this process, lone parents are advised on suitable labour market opportunities, such as current job vacancies, training/employment programme places, or may also be referred to other FÁS supports. The Social Inclusion Model, which is a...