Results 14,621-14,640 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: That is not easily done.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The situation is that the pre-budget outlook will now be included in the four year plan. Therefore, the pre-budget outlook will not be available in the middle of October. The four year plan will be made available and published in the middle of November.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: On the other issue that has been raised about the rebate to Aer Lingus-----
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: -----I wish to take the opportunity to provide clarity. No decision has been made by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation on the eligibility of Aer Lingus for a rebate. Discussions are continuing between both parties. That matter has not been brought to finality as of yet. In normal circumstances a recommendation is made to the Minister to determine the eligibility of a...
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Central Bank No. 2 Bill will come before the House first and the consolidation Bill will follow that but it will be next year. It was agreed to proceed with the Science Foundation Ireland legislation in July of this year and work is ongoing with the Department and the Attorney General.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: No, not on the Science Foundation Ireland Bill.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The residential institutions statutory fund Bill is my responsibility. I have had consultations with those involved. I am preparing the legislation as a matter of urgency. I hope to bring the legislation to Government before the end of the year.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The animal health and welfare Bill is a huge Bill. It consolidates and updates animal health and welfare legislation for domestic and non-domestic animals. Department officials are dealing with a large number of submissions following a consultation process and the Minister is preparing the heads of the Bill. I will consult with the Whip about a debate on pensions.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: We hope to introduce that legislation at the start of next year. There are policy issues that have not been addressed but we are of the view that it will be available at the beginning of the year.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: That matter is out for consultation at present. I assume legislation would be required but it has not been drawn up yet.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I will not be getting in the way.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: There is no date for that Bill yet.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The explosives legislation will take place during this session.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: We will have to wait and see. The defence legislation will be introduced in the middle of 2011 and we are awaiting a determination from the Whips on when Second Stage of the Property Services (Regulation) Bill can be taken.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The criminal justice (legal aid) Bill will be introduced during this session and the other legislation will be introduced next year.
- Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I must bring it to Government first, which I hope to do in the coming weeks, and then it will be published for discussion.
- Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: Hair and Beauty is one of the courses within the Leaving Certificate Applied programme. This vocational specialism facilitates personal development and provides an introduction to the knowledge and practical skills of hair care, beauty care, body care, customer care and salon care. It is useful as a preparation for employment or possible future training in the hairdressing or beauty business....
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 67 and 71 together. The Deputy will be aware that planning permission for the proposed new school was granted in May and the acquisition of the site was completed by the Patron in recent weeks. Discussions are currently underway with the preferred bidder. When these discussions have concluded, the implications for the project will then be examined. My...
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: An appeal has recently been received by my Department from the person referred to by the Deputy. The appeal is currently under consideration and a response will issue to the candidate as soon as the review process is completed. The terms and conditions attaching to student grants, including those relating to residency, are published in the schemes, application form and guidance notes each...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (7 Oct 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a band 3.3 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed...