Results 15,261-15,280 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has very recently made an application to my Department for major capital funding for an extension. The application will be assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band rating which will be published on my Department's website at www.education.ie and notified to...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has made an application to my Department for large scale capital funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band 2 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme, along with all assessed applications for...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: As the Deputy will be aware my Department has made an offer to purchase lands in the ownership of Tipperary SR County Council subject to planning. To this end, my Department sought and received the consent of the local authority to commence a planning application in respect of the said lands. Once planning is secured, this acquisition will be concluded and the proposed building project will...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has applied to my Department for large scale capital funding for an extension/refurbishment. This application was made in 2003 and sought a GP Room, toilets and ancillary accommodation. In accordance with the published criteria for large scale building projects, the project for this school has been assigned a Band 3 rating....
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of an application from the school to which he refers for large scale capital funding. The application has been assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band 2 rating. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the project to which the Deputy refers is currently at an early stage of architectural planning. The progression of all large scale building projects, including this project, from initial design stage through to construction phase will be considered in the context of my Department's multi-annual School Building and Modernisation Programme. However, in light of current...
- Written Answers — Telecommunications Services: Telecommunications Services (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: 78 Schools have been installed with a 100Mbit/s connection broadband connection. The schools are as follows: 60010P Loreto Secondary School Co. Dublin 60122D Coláiste BrÃde Dublin 22 60263V St. Joseph's College Co. Dublin 61140K St Leos College, Dublin Road Carlow 61560J St Kierans College Secondary School, College Rd Kilkenny 61730I Colaiste Naomh Mhuire Kildare 61820J Loreto Secondary...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: A review of the procedures for the establishment of new primary schools is currently being carried out under the Commission on School Accommodation. In the interim it is not proposed to recognise any new primary schools, except in areas where the increases in pupil numbers cannot be catered for in existing schools and which require the provision of new schools. The Commission is due to report...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department is in receipt of an application from the school to which he refers for large scale capital funding for an extension which has been assigned a band rating of 1.1. Information in respect of the current school building programme along with all assessed applications for major capital works is available on the Department's website at www.education.ie....
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: In July 2008 Notifications of Intention to apply for recognition for a new primary school in Athy, County Kildare was received by my Department from the patron body referred to by the Deputy. A review of the procedures for the establishment of new primary schools is currently being carried out under the Commission on School Accommodation. In the interim it is not proposed to recognise any new...
- Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I can confirm that the school to which the Deputy refers has recently made an application to my Department for major capital funding for an extension. The application will be assessed in accordance with the published prioritisation criteria for large scale building projects and assigned a Band rating which will be published on my Department's website at www.education.ie and notified to the...
- Written Answers — Teacher Qualifications: Teacher Qualifications (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The 18 month post graduate course for primary teaching will commence in early 2011 in the following Colleges of Education for the purpose of enabling persons holding degrees (level 8) to qualify as primary teachers. St. Patrick's College of Education, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick. Colaiste Mhuire, Marino Institute of Education,...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (23 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department funds or has funded the following registered charities to provide services to former residents of institutions both in Ireland and the UK: Barnardos (Origins Tracing Service) SOCA UK ( Information & Referral Service) which ceased to be funded at the end of 2009 Coventry Irish Society ( Midlands Irish Survivors' Outreach Service) London Irish...
- Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: There is a moratorium today.
- Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The heads of the reference pricing for drugs Bill have not been signed off by Government but it is expected next year. The other legislation is being deliberated on by the Government.
- Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The heads of the first Bill are expected next year. The other legislation will also be brought forward next year.
- Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: We have no date for publication.
- Order of Business (24 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Defence (Amendment) Bill will be brought forward mid next year and, as I indicated earlier, it is anticipated that the heads of the other legislation will be available for next year.
- Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (24 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The Deputy will appreciate that the preparation of the Estimates is carried out on a strictly confidential basis and it would not be appropriate for me to comment on specific issues or proposals including those relating to student grants, at this stage. However, all proposals made in relation to education expenditure will be considered in the context of the Budget.
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (24 Nov 2010)
Mary Coughlan: The correspondence provided by the Deputy covers a wide range of issues within my Department. I have noted the various points raised in the correspondence and I have arranged for it to be brought to the attention of the relevant sections within my Department.