Results 29,201-29,220 of 29,533 for speaker:Brendan Howlin

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 846: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 571 of 8 February 2005 if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an application for funding has now been located within her Department; the position regarding this application from a school (details supplied) for the upgrading of existing accommodation; if sanction for temporary...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 813: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the commitment in the 2002 programme for Government to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio in our schools, the reason the average class size in a school (details supplied) remains at 29:1; when the progressive introduction of maximum class guidelines in this school will begin; if at least one additional teacher will be...

Written Answers — Modern Language Teaching: Modern Language Teaching (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 899: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will take steps to ensure that legislation intended to curb bogus language schools here does not have the effect of preventing non-EU persons attending bona fide educational establishments here on a short to medium term basis from undertaking part-time employment to alleviate their living expenses; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 901: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the circumstances at a school (details supplied) in County Wexford; the timeframe for reduction of the pupil-teacher ratio and improvement in learning supports for this school; if she will consider an application for funding to enable the board of management to provide additional accommodation; and...

Written Answers — School Capital Programme: School Capital Programme (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 920: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the amount spent from the school capital programme on primary schools in County Wexford in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10638/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 921: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for special needs assistants submitted to her Department from primary schools in County Wexford in 2004; the number of special assistants employed by schools in County Wexford during 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10639/05]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Question 922: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of applications for special needs assistants submitted to her Department from secondary schools in County Wexford in 2004; the number of learning support teachers employed by schools in County Wexford in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10640/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I am privileged to have the opportunity to make a few observations on this important legislation. God knows it is a long time coming but it will have an impact in a substantial and measurable way on the lives of tens of thousands of citizens. It will impact on their carers, families and loved ones and on their quality of life. This cannot be said of much of the legislation that goes through...

Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Maybe the Taoiseach should call in the Captain of the Guard.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: That was the answer we received last year. We must wait for another report.

Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Brendan Howlin: There is no point asking questions if they are not answered.

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: I am grateful to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and the Government Chief Whip, Deputy Kitt, for enabling this unprecedented debate to take place. The Minister of State, Deputy Kitt, has championed the cause of African affairs over a long period. Since his appointment, the Minister of State with responsibility for overseas aid, Deputy Conor Lenihan, has expressed an...

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: An bhfuil aon rud le rá ag an Teachta Dála faoin Afraic?

Human Rights Issues: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: This is an important debate about Africa.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Where are the prudent Progressive Democrats?

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: This is unbelievable.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: Another case of abuse of a migrant worker in this country has come to light today, this time in my constituency. It is virtually a daily occurrence. Will the Minister ensure that the employment permits Bill is brought to the House quickly so that we can ensure that the level of adherence to the terms and conditions which apply to the bringing of people to work in this country in good faith is...

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Minister should make a statement in the House.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: It is making its policy up as it goes along.

Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Brendan Howlin: The Government has done nothing for the last eight years.