Results 14,321-14,340 of 20,682 for speaker:Mary Hanafin
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The Deputy asked about the number of calls and e-mails received. Calls to my office, the Secretary-General's office and the building unit are numerous but they are not all recorded or listed for each of the various sections. One person has been particularly active on behalf of the school in ringing various offices and sending e-mails. As regards the importance of delivering this school, I...
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: We want to see if that would be a quicker way of doing it because we are committed to delivering this school.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I have not visited Ballinamore but I met a deputation from the school, comprising parents, members of the parent body, the principal and the patron. I gave them a commitment that they would be on the next design team list. That is still the situation unless we determine that a more efficient and speedy way of doing it would be through the PPP process. We want to deliver this as quickly as...
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The final contract, yes.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: As I understand it, the final contract papers are not finished but there is no difficulty with the site. That is why we are anxious to move ahead quickly.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: As regards the PPPs, the second bundle will shortly be going to the market and we will be doing the third bundle quickly after that. It may well be the best and most efficient way to proceed.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The second bundle has already gone, so the next one will be the third bundle, which is the one we are considering this school for.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: It may well be the most efficient way of doing it.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I do not have an exact date for the third bundle.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: No. It is intended that the first bundle will go on site over the next couple of months. The second bundle will be moving out after that and we are preparing the third bundle at the moment. Obviously, the decision to include Ballinamore will be the first thing and then to organise a bundle of schools for inclusion.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: No. It will be well done by then because we have the budget under the PPP heading and we want to ensure we get the best benefit from it.
- School Enrolments. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The number of primary schools operating in the areas of Dublin referred to by the Deputy is as follows. Dublin 2 is served by three primary schools with a total current enrolment of 315 pupils. Dublin 4 is served by 12 primary schools, including two special schools, with a total current enrolment of 2,166 pupils. Dublin 6 is served by 19 primary schools, including three special schools,...
- Third Level Funding. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I am aware of the annual demands for additional resources for the higher education sector and have afforded significant priority to investments in this area. Spending on higher education has increased dramatically over the periods mentioned. Over â¬836 million in recurrent funding has been allocated to the seven universities for 2008. This excludes separately provided programmes of...
- Third Level Funding. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: The university presidents were selective in their statements on State funding because they did not include the grant in lieu of tuition fees. The figures mentioned by the presidents relating to money given to universities did not include funding given by the State to universities in lieu of fees students would otherwise pay. This type of funding came to around 32% of recurrent funding for...
- Third Level Funding. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I am not sure that top-up fees add to a university's competitiveness. I do not like the higher education league tables that are used internationally but the Government's investment in research and development in universities has led to Trinity College gaining a place in the top 100, UCD gaining a place in the top 200 and DCU and UL increasing their standings significantly by making it into...
- Third Level Funding. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I will not refer to the particular article as I do not have it or their figures in front of me. However, I know that in a number of their statements they did not include the fees funding which is given to them.
- Third Level Funding. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: Yes. I do not have it with me.
- Third Level Funding. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: I know they have not taken into account the grant in lieu fees.
- Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: All applications for capital funding are assessed by my Department. The assessment process determines the extent and type of need presenting based on the demographics of an area, proposed housing developments, condition of buildings, site capacity etc., leading ultimately to an appropriate accommodation solution. As part of this process, a project is assigned a band rating under published...
- School Accommodation. (9 Apr 2008)
Mary Hanafin: As the Deputy will be aware from previous replies over the past few weeks, the position is that while comprehensive information is held on individual school files, the Department does not yet have these details available in a format that provides readily accessible cumulative information on the overall position regarding temporary accommodation. However, this issue is being addressed as a...