Results 3,281-3,300 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The centre referred to by the Deputy is in the Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) pilot scheme funded by my Department which funds 13 stand-alone autism centres. The Deputy will be aware of my commitment to ensuring that all children including those with autism can have access to an education appropriate to their needs preferably in school settings through the primary and post primary school...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The supply teacher scheme was initially set up at primary level over 15 years ago at a time when schools had difficulty getting substitute teachers. The supply scheme operates on the basis of an additional full-time teacher being allocated to a school to cover certified sick leave absences in that school and a cluster of neighbouring schools. If the teacher is not required on a given day to...

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Due to industrial action on the part of some staff in the Department of Education and Science, I am not in a position to give full details of the projects referred to by the Deputy. However, all applications for major capital funding are listed on my Department's website in county order. Projects in architectural planning or at tender stage are listed separately on the website.

Written Answers — Vocational Education Committees: Vocational Education Committees (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The second-level school at Clonburris in Lucan is the only such school where a VEC has already been informed about patronage. It was anticipated in 2008 that 2 new second level schools would be required in the general Clonburris area in Lucan . However, given the demographics in relation to the area and the nature of the planning, design and building process, no building has commenced yet...

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Due to industrial action on the part of some staff in the Department of Education and Science, I am not in a position to give full details of the project for the school referred to by the Deputy. It is open to the school to make an application to the Department should they have additional accommodation requirements. The relevant application forms are available on the Department's website and...

Written Answers — Departmental Property: Departmental Property (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: Due to industrial action on the part of some staff in the Department of Education and Science, I am not in a position to give the full details sought by the Deputy. However, the cost of renting office property for my Department is the responsibility of Property Management Services in the Office of Public Works, who act on behalf of Government Departments in relation to the rental/lease of...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I do not disagree with the Deputy at all. It is clearly the intention of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to ensure there is a debate and that the report is published.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: As quickly as possible. It is in draft form at the moment.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I have agreed there will be a debate next week, although it will be a matter for the Whips to decide the time allocation and format.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The format and timing of the debate can be decided at the Whips' meeting. It is important to point out that the DDDA report is in draft form and it was not the Government that made it available to the press. It is clearly the Minister's intention to have the report published as quickly as possible, although I am not yet in a position to give a specific date. On the matter of FÁS, all the...

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The reason I referred to the DDDA report as a draft report is that it was sent to the interested parties to give them an opportunity to reply to what was written in it. It is also important to point out that Professor Brennan has implemented many of the recommendations within the report. That is the reason it is in draft form; it is normal procedure on advice.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: On the question of FÁS, the orders will be prepared in the next week or two.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: It is this session.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The legislation is in draft form-----

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: -----and will be brought as quickly as possible to the House.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The legislation.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: I answered the question asked by the Deputy.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: There is no promised legislation.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: As the Deputy is aware, that is not the question she asked. The heads of the Bill have been signed off by the Government.

Order of Business (25 Mar 2010)

Mary Coughlan: The heads of the social welfare Bill have been signed off by the Government this week. Preparation for publication is taking place.