Results 2,381-2,400 of 2,551 for speaker:Pat Carey

Written Answers — Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme: Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 219: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the child care facilities being provided within the vocational training opportunities scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12592/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the average cost of special schools in 2005; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12646/05]

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the total cost of introducing and supporting new programmes such as the relationships programme at second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12647/05]

Written Answers — Garda Vetting System: Garda Vetting System (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her policy on introducing a national screening and vetting system for all teachers and educational staff working with children; the estimated cost of introducing such a scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12648/05]

Written Answers — PLC Programme: PLC Programme (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 228: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her policy with regard to the implementation of recommendations of the McIvor report; the timeframe in which it is possible to be realised; the likely cost on an annualised basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12649/05]

Written Answers — Student Support Schemes: Student Support Schemes (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 229: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost of financial support schemes to third level students in the 2004-05 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12650/05]

Written Answers — Student Support Schemes: Student Support Schemes (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 236: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding allocated for third level maintenance grants in the 2004-05 academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12657/05]

Written Answers — Third Level Education: Third Level Education (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 230: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of full-time third level students in 2004-05; the number of part-time third level students; the number of mature students in each category; the Government's policy on mature students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12651/05]

Written Answers — State Examinations: State Examinations (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 231: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount of revenue raised from State exam fees paid by secondary school students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12652/05]

Written Answers — School Services Staff: School Services Staff (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 232: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of caretakers employed by primary schools; the criteria for the employment and appointment of such; the cost of such employment; the cost of providing such caretakers with the same pension benefit structures as teachers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12653/05]

Written Answers — Psychological Service: Psychological Service (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 233: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of educational psychologists and speech therapists employed in schools; the cost to the Exchequer thereof; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12654/05]

Written Answers — Capitation Grants: Capitation Grants (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 234: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the funding provided by means of capitation grants to primary schools from 1994 to 2005; the funding provided to secondary schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12655/05]

Written Answers — Education Welfare Service: Education Welfare Service (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of education welfare officers employed; the cost to the Exchequer of such employment; the likely additional cost of employing 300 education welfare officers nationwide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12656/05]

Written Answers — Languages Programme: Languages Programme (14 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in the context of arrangements between her Department and the Government of China in relation to the promotion of English language teaching in the third level sector, there are opportunities for such programmes to be taught in the further education sector as referred to in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Like other speakers, I welcome the Bill and I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on Second Stage. Before dealing with the detail of the Bill, I wish to pay tribute to the Garda Síochána. It has a very proud record of service to the country since its foundation and it has evolved into quite a modern and well-developed police force. Some members have given great years of service to...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: There is no doubt that it has made a considerable difference. That gardaí on bicycles can cross footpaths and go down alleyways means they can arrive at their destination without being spotted. One of the downsides of the use of very colourful Garda vehicles in urban areas is that they can be seen from a great distance. They are spotted before they come anywhere near the point of criminal...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (14 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: They could be up to an awful lot worse. There is an onus on the Government to provide creative and constructive alternatives for young people. To be fair, it is beginning to do so. Alternatives include all-weather soccer or football pitches, skateboard parks and youth clubs which they can use should they wish to do so. It is important that we continue to invest in our youth services so the...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 204: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the fact that no psychiatric service intervention has been made to persons (details supplied) in Dublin 11 if she will establish with the Health Service Executive the measures been taken to overcome the difficulty posed by the reluctance of these persons to meet their referring general practitioner; and if...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 335: To ask the Minister for Finance when a tax refund in respect of medical expenses will be made to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9987/05]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (12 Apr 2005)

Pat Carey: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Finance when a tax rebate will be paid to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 in respect of emergency tax and medical expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10425/05]