Results 301-320 of 4,504 for speaker:Joe Carey

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I welcome that. It would be very welcome if the RSA could provide that full brief, with different timelines outlines, and when the motoring public can expect such a service to be provided in Shannon. While Mr. Waide is looking at County Clare, there is probably a need for a third centre in the west of the county in somewhere like Kilrush. Perhaps he and his officials could have a look at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: On the NCT tests, what is the RSA's ambition or target to reduce that figure? The current delays are unacceptable.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: Mr. Walsh was explaining.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I received correspondence from representatives in the car rental industry. They are experiencing tough issues, particularly because of the supply chain of new cars. They are relying on older cars and there is a requirement for more tests. I can forward the correspondence on to the RSA but basically they are looking at a severe shortage of cars, which will have a knock-on impact on our...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: As I understand it, they have engaged and they are not at all happy with the response they are getting. There is no tailor-made response and no reaction. It is just, basically as Mr. Walsh said, to get in line. This is having a damaging impact on our tourism industry.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I can do that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Walsh. I also wish to raise an issue that has been going on for a number of years. There were 40 driver instructors working in the field for the RSA. They were not offered permanent contracts. Their contracts were extended and extended and then basically came to a halt. It is ironic to think about all the delays in trying to secure a driving test, yet the RSA has these...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: What about that cohort of 35 testers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I also received correspondence from a driving school in Mallow, I which will pass that on to the RSA, that raised serious questions about a centre in that area. This person wrote to the RSA and did not receive a response, which raises an issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: Will Mr. Waide also come back to me?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank Mr. Waide.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Road Safety Authority (12 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: Specifically, though, for that cohort of 35 testers.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: 64. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the number of special class places that have been sanctioned in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49869/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: Will the Minister of State provide an update on the number of special class places that have been sanctioned for the 2022-23 school year?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I thank the Minister of State for that response. Special classes play a significant role in the development of children with special education needs. I acknowledge the Minister of State's really welcome work in securing €2.6 billion in the recent budget, which is the biggest budget in the history of the State for special education. The priority of the Government and the Minister of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I want to pay credit to the Minister of State for her intervention in bringing forward emergency legislation during the year to strengthen section 37A. She must be commended for that whole process. Every school community should be encouraged to open a special class. I have seen first-hand the positive impact it has. I look forward to welcoming the Minister of State to County Clare in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: School Curriculum (11 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I still believe there is a need for more clarity for students, parents and teachers. I acknowledge that the Minister's press statement in March outlined her aspirations and she has outlined them again. There is need for clarity for students. In recent months junior cert students have experienced uncertainty in waiting for their results. We certainly do not want our older students to be in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: 58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her views on the assistive technology scheme; if she will provide an update on the review of the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49870/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I ask the Minister for her views on the assistive technology scheme and if she will provide an update on the review of the scheme.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2022)

Joe Carey: I acknowledge how important the assistive technology scheme is for those students. I recognise the Minister of State's work in securing an additional €2 million for the programme, bringing it up to €5.5 million. The number of students throughout the country who benefit from the scheme is 3,766, including 62 students in County Clare. The Minister of State has given an...